1. Benchmark Series: Portraits – Color Slideshow includes Descriptive Criteria and Sequential Skill Development To show larger image of artwork click on the thumbnail To return to the “thumbnail” page, click on “click to return” Art Education Fulton County Schools 2008

2. Emerging Proficient Advanced Benchmarks: Portraits – Color

3. Descriptive Criteria Verbal descriptors of visual benchmarks Describe traits of emerging, proficient and advanced artwork Return to thumbnails

4. Emerging Traits Color use is simplistic but color theory is introduced Appears to be a study rather than a finished work Mark making is awkward ; lacks control of media Outlining used in place of value shapes and changes Still, lifeless or limited expression Little understanding of proportions; unsuccessful distortion Lack of careful observation in features and value transition Awkward or simplistic composition Unengaged background Flat space/little depth in figure and background Large areas of unintentional negative space Weak composition Viewpoint not considered (often frontal view) Lacks intentional communication of mood and expressive quality Limited expressions No risk taking; teacher led exercises Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill Return to thumbnails

5. Proficient Traits Skillful use of media with a few exceptions Technical skills sometimes hinder concept Incorporation of mixed media and selection of media is intentionally to communicate ideas Color is more sophisticated and chosen to support meaning Proportions are correct and foreshortening is successful Smooth value transitions and sharp edges as appropriate Very little inappropriate outlining Starting to add depth to composition Conscious choice of pose to match intent of work:face only, shoulders of figure Background is considered and is an important part of the composition Intentional composition choices Viewpoint is considered in composition: normal, ants view, birds view, three quarter Emerging personal voice Evidence of theme or symbolism; symbolism is not trite or blatant Less teacher assignment focus More narrative, drama or mood than emerging Evidence of risk taking Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill Return to thumbnails

6. Advanced Traits Comfort and control over media and technique Media choices enhance final outcome Subtle color variations and sophisticated color combinations Soft transitions with sharp edges as appropriate Textural contrast of media is purposeful Sensitive observation;images are not generalized Accurate proportions including foreshortening Intentional composition/croppin g/pose selection to communicate meaning Point of view is a deliberate choice Shallow space or deep space is intentional and fully realized Unity achieved Component use of theme or expressive color Expressive value and/or lighting/value is controlled to enhance artwork Evocative mood and/or idea Narrative captures students personal voice Risk taking pays off Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill Return to thumbnails

7. Sequential Skill Development A listing of skills, related to this benchmark, that should be developed at each level: –Middle School Art Courses –High School Introduction to Art –Draw/Paint 1 and 2 –Advanced Draw/paint & Advanced Placement VIP: Art History, Criticism, Aesthetics Are Woven Into All Units Return to thumbnails

8. Middle School Drawing Skills Note: Art History, Criticism, Aesthetics Are Woven Into All Units Teaching in small Segments Basic rules of proportion and size relationships Composition- rule of thirds, placement, focal point Contour line drawing Facial features in generic standards Simple mark making techniques/ implied texture Range of values Focus on technical skills with basic media introduction Frontal views Art History- simple portraiture exposure

9. Return to thumbnails Intro to Art Portrait Skills Integrating small segment of instruction into a final whole Perspective and foreshortening Proportion of face and facial features Composition- point of view with the use of viewfinders Mark making techniques/implied texture in a greater variety of media Correct observational drawing of multiple facial features Awareness of the effects of lighting on the face and facial features Full range of values in black and white and color media (nine step value scale) Art History: more complex portraiture interpretations and observations

10. Draw Paint I and II Mastery and extension of all Intro topics and add: Return to thumbnails Seeing and Portraying a more subtle value range Effect of technique learned on the content expressed Introduction of color mixed media techniques Risk Taking Two and multiple point perspective Greater emphasis on a complete composition with items in the background Greater control over techniques and media Development of personal voice and concept in sketchbook Color theory used to express content in portrait Three quarter and manipulated views to express mood Non- Static pose Advanced/sensitive mark making techniques Lighting to show technical control and push values Proportions are accurate in the facial features to a specific person (non generic)

11. Return to thumbnails Working holistically by connecting components Breaking the rules of composition to create dramatic effects Everything in painting Personal voice is evident in design and technical choices Interpretive exploration of features Proportional variations and positioning viewpoints-positioning/tension/controposto Art history- historical/contemporary portraiture with interpretive and expressive comparisons Lighting to show greater sensitivity to subtle changes and greater contrast and values- sfumato, atmospheric perspective, dramatic lighting Students make personal choices about content and media Advanced Drawing and Painting/AP

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