Benchmark Series: Portraits – Black and White 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

Emerging Proficient Advanced Benchmarks: Portraits – Black and White

Descriptive Criteria Verbal descriptors of visual benchmarks Describe traits of emerging, proficient and advanced artwork

Emerging Traits Limited range of values – often lacking subtle value variations Values and edges often defined by outline Mark making is awkward or erratic Lacks command of media Little depth in face and negative space No direct observation; grid is still visible Proportion problems; lacks understanding of relationships of physical features Lack of detail Compositional issues such as excessive negative space, minimal background development, and static placement Viewpoint not considered- often frontal view No background or shallow background Lacks innovation Little or no expression of personality Teacher guided project or exercise Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill

Proficient Traits Media use is more skillful and controlled Carefully observed contours Mark making is consistent and controlled Value to model form is successful Proportion is mostly accurate Closer observation of subject Figure is relaxed and alive Lighting is intentional with better contrast and range of value Little attention to details OTHER than facial details Viewpoint is considered in composition: normal, ant’s eye or birds eye 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 Students personal expression is beginning to be shown in artwork Symbolism or theme may be apparent Risk taking Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill

Advanced Traits Technical skills with media are resolved Appropriate choice of media for intent of work Mark making is expressive and intentional Subtle use of color as enhancement Line is intentional if used Transitions are soft and subtle; edges are sharp as appropriate Sensitive observation;images are not generalized Exploring mixed media Composition engages space and is unified Planning in composition is evident and it supports artist’s intent Background details are modeled correctly or purposefully simplified Strong focal point Feels alive and carefully observed Clear voice and intent Communicates drama/ mood/ narrative Risk taking Viewpoint and the amount of figure shown is consciously chosen to communicate meaning Artistic VisionCompositional SkillTechnical Skill

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

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

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

Seeing and Portraying a more subtle value range Effect of technique learned on the content expressed Introduction of 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 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) Draw Paint I and II Mastery and extension of all Intro topics and add:

Advanced Drawing and Painting/AP 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