BOE APPROVED 8/28/12 Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Subject/Grade Level: FINE ARTS/GRADES 9-12 Course: CERAMICS & I & II

Level I art courses introduces students to the elements and principles of design, media and process, and encourages experimentation, problem solving, cooperative learning, the acquisition of skills and self-expression. Class assignments are inspired by art historical references, and each academic year a different genre (Portraiture, art, Symbolic art, Still-life etc.) is explored in depth.

Level II art course provides an opportunity for students to continue their study of art at a more challenging level. Individualized instruction focuses on the refinement of acquired skills, the exploration of personal themes, and the development of an independent and creative approach to problem solving. Students are given flexibility in project requirements and self-motivation is encouraged.

Levels I and II, both half-year electives, prepare students for full-year Advanced Art II and III courses. In the Advanced Art courses, students have the opportunity to create portfolios for art admission, if required. Students are encouraged to be resourceful problem solvers, to create a strong and expressive body of work over the course of the academic year, and to develop their own personal style.

Unit Duration NJCCCS / Unit Goals Transfer Goal(s) Enduring Essential Understandings Questions CERAMICS: 5 weeks NJCCS 1.1.12.D.1 Students will be able Throughout recorded What is ceramics and Forms and NJCCS 1.2.12.D.1 to use clay to create history, man has always how does it relate to Methods of NJCCCS 1.3.12.D.1 three-dimensional created utilitarian history and to world Hand NJCCS 1.4.12.D.1 ceramic forms that decorative objects from culture? Building are functional, fired clay. decorative and How do ceramic sculptural. In the twentieth century, artists use the ceramic artists used clay elements and

as an art medium to create principles of design

sculptural forms that were to create unity in a

not always functional. ceramic piece?

In working with ceramics, What inspires the

artists create visual unity ceramic artist? by applying their

knowledge of the What does it mean to

elements and principles of design an object that Unit Duration NJCCCS / Unit Goals Transfer Goal(s) Enduring Essential Understandings Questions design to a three- is both utilitarian and dimensional or low relief aesthetically form. appealing?

The ceramic artist selects glazes and decorative techniques that complement the form and function of the . CERAMICS: 5 weeks NJCCS 1.1.12.D.1 Students will use Throughout recorded What is ceramics and Decoration NJCCS 1.2.12.D.1 their knowledge and history, man has always how does it relate to and Glazing NJCCCS 1.3.12.D.1 acquired skills in created utilitarian and history and to world NJCCS 1.4.12.D.1 forming and decorative objects from culture? decorating clay, to fired clay. create well-designed How do ceramic and expressive In the twentieth century, artists use the ceramic works of art. ceramic artists used clay elements and as an art medium to create principles of design sculptural forms that were to create unity in a not always functional. ceramic piece?

In working with ceramics, What inspires the artists create visual unity ceramic artist? by applying their knowledge of the What does it mean to elements and principles of design an object that design to a three- is both utilitarian and dimensional or low relief aesthetically form. appealing?

The ceramic artist selects glazes and decorative techniques that complement the form and function of the pottery.

Unit Duration NJCCCS / Unit Goals Transfer Goal(s) Enduring Essential Understandings Questions

MOSAICS: 5 weeks NJCCS 1.1.12.D.1 Students will be able Mosaics have been created What are mosaics and Methods and NJCCS 1.2.12.D.1 to use a variety of throughout recorded how do they relate to Materials NJCCCS 1.3.12.D.1 tools and techniques history both for utilitarian world culture? NJCCS 1.4.12.D.1 to create a and for purely decorative design or picture purposes. How do mosaic made from cut pieces artists use the of colored glass, In working with mosaics, elements and mirror, ceramic artists create visual unity principles of design and other materials. and strong composition by to create visual unity applying their knowledge in a mosaic? of the elements and principles of design. What must the mosaic artist consider Mosaics planned for when including glass architectural installations or ceramic mosaics in must be designed to an architectural withstand the test of time, installation? of man, and of the elements of nature. MOSAICS: 5 weeks NJCCS 1.1.112.D.1 Students will be able Mosaics have been created What are mosaics and Finishing NJCCS 1.2.12.D.1 to use their acquired throughout recorded how do they relate to Techniques NJCCS1.3.12.D.1 knowledge and skills history both for utilitarian world culture? and Grouting NJCCS 1.4.12.D.1 to complete a well- and for purely decorative designed and well- purposes. How do mosaic crafted mosaic work artists use the of art. In working with mosaics, elements and artists create visual unity principles of design and strong composition by to create visual unity applying their knowledge in a mosaic? of the elements and principles of design. What must the mosaic artist/designer The mosaic artist selects take into Unit Duration NJCCCS / Unit Goals Transfer Goal(s) Enduring Essential Understandings Questions specific materials and consideration? techniques which complement the form and How do mosaics function of the mosaic. relate to other art forms such as Mosaics planned for architecture or architectural installations ceramics? must be designed to withstand the test of time and the elements of nature.