1. LCSD#1 High School – Ceramics I GVC Quarter 12 3 4
Outline for Quarter 1 : Art – History
Illustrate: Elements & Principles of Design
Demonstrate: Elements & Principles of Design
Label & Define: Elements & Principles of Design
Assessment Quarter: 1
Suggested Artists:
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
2 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -
(Critique, Journal, Interview, Artist Statement…)
Enduring Understanding:
The Elements & Principles of Design are found throughout art history and have defined the creative process.
Standard:
Bench
mark 1
1.1 2
2.1
2.2 4
4.1 5
5.1 6
6.2
Essential Questions:
1.1: Why are different art techniques, media and processes important to the creative process?
2.1: Why does our understanding of the elements & principles of design enhance the effectiveness/intention of our art work?
2.2: What does problem solving look like?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past in their artwork?
5.1: Why does reflecting on the art we see and make increase our awareness of its characteristics?
6.2: What is the importance of making connections between art and other disciplines?
Week 1 – Week 4 – Week 7 - 9
Bernard Howell Leach, Shoji Hamada, Camille Le Tallec, Peter Voulkos, Bennett Bean, Jun Kaneko, Ruth Duckworth, Robert Turner, Beatrice Wood, Betty Woodman
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Suggested Vocabulary: Line, Shape, Space, Form, Value, Texture, Color, Element, Principle, Balance, Proportion, Emphasis, Rhythm, Movement, Unity, Variety, Contrast, Pattern, Medium, Technique, Process, Symbols, Communication
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Knowing:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Course Specific Vocabulary: Armature, Green ware, Bisque, Hand building; Coil, Pinch, Slab, Slip, Glaze, Kiln, Throwing, Centering, Functional, Proportion

2. LCSD#1 High School - Ceramics II GVC Quarter 12 3 4
Outline for Quarter 1 : Art – History
Illustrate: Elements & Principles of Design
Demonstrate: Elements & Principles of Design
Label & Define: Elements & Principles of Design
Assessment Quarter: 1
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
2 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -
(Critique, Journal, Interview, Artist Statement…)
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
Understanding of the Elements & Principles of design has enhanced an artists ability to communicate meaning/intention throughout art history.
Standard:
Bench
mark 1
1.1 2
2.1
2.2 3
3.2 4
4.1 5
5.1 6
6.1
6.2
6.3
Essential Questions:
1.1: Why are different art techniques, media and processes important to the creative process?
2.1: Why does our understanding of the elements & principles of design enhance the effectiveness/intention of our art work?
2.2: What does problem solving look like?
3.2: Why is it important to develop individual connections from history and culture?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past, present and future in their artwork?
5.1: Why does reflecting on the art we see and make increase our awareness of its characteristics, meanings and purposes?
6.1 How do the characteristics of art compare to other disciplines?
6.2: What is the importance of making connections between art and other disciplines?
6.3: What is art’s connection to its time and place?
Week 1 – Week 4 – Week 7 - 9
Bernard Howell Leach, Shoji Hamada, Camille Le Tallec, Peter Voulkos, Bennett Bean, Jun Kaneko, Ruth Duckworth, Robert Turner, Beatrice Wood, Betty Woodman, Judy Chicago
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Suggested Vocabulary: Line, Shape, Space, Form, Value, Texture, Color, Element, Principle, Balance, Proportion, Emphasis, Rhythm, Movement, Unity, Variety, Contrast, Pattern, Medium, Technique, Process, Symbols, Non-objective,
Representational, Intent, Communication
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Knowing:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Course Specific Vocabulary: Armature, Green ware, Bisque, Hand building; Coil, Pinch, Slab, Slip, Glaze, Kiln, Throwing, Centering, Proportion, Functional

3. LCSD#1 High School - Ceramics I - GVC Quarter 2
Outline for Quarter 2 : Art & Music
Assessment Quarter: 2
Create: Compose, Design
Evaluate:
Interpret,
Explain
Analyze:
Compare, Discover
Apply:
Construct,
Experiment
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
2 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -
(Critique, Journal, Interview, Artist Statement…)
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
The interpretation of characteristics from other disciplines through the visual arts can generate creativity .
Standard:
Benchmark 1
1.2 2
2.2 3
3.1
3.3 4
4.1 5
5.2 6
6.1
6.2
Essential Questions:
1.2: How does the use of different techniques, media, and processes effect the communication of ideas, feelings and observation?
2.2: What does problem solving look like?
3.1: How do choices in subject matter, symbols and ideas communicate meaning in art work?
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past in their artwork?
5.2: How does increasing our awareness of artistic characteristics affect the way we reflect on a work of art?
6.1 How do the characteristics of art compare to other disciplines
6.2: What is the importance of making connections between art and other disciplines?
Week Week Week
Degas, Paul Klee, Jacob Lawrence, Romaire Beardon, Marc Chagal, Miriam Shapiro, Jackson Pollock, Piet Mondrian, Lewitt Melejovich, Shoenberg, Ciurlonis, Kandinski,
Suggested Vocabulary: Description, Intent, representational, non-objective, Interpretation Criteria, Analysis, Evaluation
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Using, Applying:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning

4. LCSD#1 High School - Ceramics II - GVC Quarter 2
Outline for Quarter 2 : Art & Music
Assessment Quarter: 2
Create: Compose, Design
Evaluate:
Interpret,
Explain
Analyze:
Compare, Discover
Apply:
Construct,
Experiment
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
2 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -
(Critique, Journal, Interview, Artist Statement…)
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding: The interpretation of characteristics from other disciplines through the visual arts broadens and deepens the level of appreciation for creative expression.
Essential Questions:
1.2: How does the use of different techniques, media, and processes effect the communication of ideas, feelings and observation?
2.2: What does problem solving look like?
3.1: How do choices in subject matter, symbols and ideas communicate meaning in art work?
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past, present and future in their artwork?
4.2: How does understanding art history and cultural variation impact our decision making process?
5.2: How does increasing our awareness of artistic characteristics, meaning and purpose affect the way we reflect on a work of art?
6.1 How do the characteristics of art compare to other disciplines?
6.2: What is the importance of making connections between art and other disciplines?
6.3: What is art’s connection to its time and place?
Standard:
Benchmark 1
1.2 2
2.2 3
3.1
3.3 4
4.1
4.2 5
5.2 6
6.1
6.2
6.3
Week Week Week
Degas, Paul Klee, Jacob Lawrence, Romaire Beardon, Marc Chagal, Miriam Shapiro, Jackson Pollock, Piet Mondrian, Lewitt Melejovich, Shoenberg, Ciurlonis, Kandinski
Suggested Vocabulary: Description Interpretation, Aesthetic perception, Criteria, Analysis, Evaluation
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Using, Applying:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning

5. LCSD#1 High School Ceramics I – GVC Quarter 3
Outline for Quarter 3 : History – Art - Text
Assessment Quarter: 2
Create: Design, Solve, Improve Evaluate: Reflect, Confer, Assess
Analyze:
Categorize, Classify, Relationship
Understand:
Classify, Infer
Remember:
Recall,
Relate
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
3 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -Artist Statement
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
Visual Literacy facilitates a richer understanding of art and promotes communication.
Essential Questions:
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past in their artwork?
5.3: Why should an artists work be interpreted and evaluated by the viewer?
Week Week Week
Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Duchamp, DaVinci, Cindy Sherman, Francis Bacon, Albrecht Durer, Botaccelli, Vasacchio, Cassatt, Kahla, Kathe Kolwitz, Hokusai, Giberitt, Vandewidden, Goya, Jacob Lawrence, Cezannet, Sargent, Maleovich, Schiele, Beckman, Curtis, Samaras
Standard:
Benchmark 3
3.3 4
4.1 5
5.3
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Knowing, Using, Applying:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Suggested Vocabulary: Meaning Making, Story Telling, Connections, Purpose and Intent, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Culture, Reflection

6. LCSD#1 High School Ceramics II – GVC Quarter 3
Outline for Quarter 3 : History – Art - Text
Assessment Quarter: 2
Create: Design, Solve, Improve Evaluate: Reflect, Confer, Assess
Analyze:
Categorize, Classify, Relationship
Understand:
Classify, Infer
Remember:
Recall,
Relate
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
3 Formative Assessments
1 Reflective Piece -Artist Statement
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
Visual Literacy facilitates a richer understanding of art and promotes purposeful and intentional meaning making.
Essential Questions:
3.2: Why is it important to develop individual connections from history and culture?
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past, present and future in their artwork?
5.3: Why should an artists work be interpreted and evaluated by the viewer?
Week Week Week
Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, Duchamp, DaVinci, Cindy Sherman, Francis Bacon, Albrecht Durer, Botaccelli, Vasacchio, Cassatt, Kahla, Kathe Kolwitz, Hokusai, Giberitt, Vandewidden, Goya, Jacob Lawrence,Cezannet, Sargent, Maleovich, Schiele, Beckman, Curtis, Samaras
Standard:
Benchmark 3
3.2
3.3 4
4.1 5
5.3
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Knowing, Using, Applying:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning
Suggested Vocabulary: Styles of Art/Movement, Philosophies of Art, Meaning Making, Story Telling, Connection, Purpose and Intent, Criteria, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Culture, Reflection
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving

7. LCSD#1 High School Ceramics I – GVC Quarter 4
Outline for Quarter 4 : Self Portrait/Student Voice
Assessment Quarter: 1
Analyze: Survey, Conclusion, Theme Evaluate: Choose, Solve
Improve: Edit/Refine
Create:
Theorize,
Predict,
Propose
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
3 Formative Assessments
Reflective Piece -
Artist Statement
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
Student Voice is developed and enhanced through reflection on one's ideas, emotions and observations.
Essential Questions:
1.2: How does the use of different techniques, media and processes effect the communication of ideas, feelings and observations?
2.1: Why does our understanding of the elements & principles of design enhance the effectiveness/intention of our art work?
3.1: How do choices in subject matter, symbols and ideas communicate meaning in art work?
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past in their artwork?
5.1: Why does reflecting on the art we see and make increase our awareness of its characteristics, meanings and purposes?
5.2: How does increasing our awareness of artistic characteristics, meaning and purpose affect the way we reflect on a work of art?
5.3: Why should an artist’s work be interpreted and evaluated by the viewer?
Standard:
Benchmark 1
1.2 2
2.1 3
3.1
3.3 4
4.1 5
5.2
5.3
Week Week Week
Picasso, Da Vinci, Dali, Duchamp, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Georgia O’Keeffe, Mary Cassatt, Julianne Schnable, Basquiat, Frieda Khalo, Robert Irwin
Suggested Vocabulary: Non objective, Representational, Personal Voice, Creativity, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Visual Research
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Evaluate:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning

8. LCSD#1 High School Ceramics II – GVC Quarter 4
Outline for Quarter 4 : Self Portrait/Student Voice
Assessment Quarter: 1
Analyze: Survey, Conclusion, Theme Evaluate: Choose, Solve
Improve: Edit/Refine
Create:
Theorize,
Predict,
Propose
Portfolio
1 Summative Assessments
3 Formative Assessments
Reflective Piece Artist Statement
Suggested Artists:
Enduring Understanding:
Student Voice is developed and enhanced through reflection on one's ideas, emotions and observations.
Standard:
Benchmark 1
1.2 2
2.1 3
3.1
3.3 4
4.1 5
5.1
5.2
5.3 6
6.3
Essential Questions:
1.2: How does the use of different techniques, media and processes effect the communication of ideas, feelings and observations?
2.1: Why does our understanding of the elements & principles of design enhance the effectiveness/intention of our art work?
3.1: How do choices in subject matter, symbols and ideas communicate meaning in art work?
3.3: Where do artists find inspiration?
4.1: Why is it important for artists to explore the past, present and future in their artwork?
5.1: Why does reflecting on the art we see and make increase our awareness of its characteristics, meanings and purposes?
5.2: How does increasing our awareness of artistic characteristics, meaning and purpose affect the way we reflect on a work of art?
5.3: Why should an artist’s work be interpreted and evaluated by the viewer?
6.3: What is art’s connection to its time and place?
Picasso, Da Vinci, Dali, Duchamp, Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, Georgia O’Keeffe, Mary Cassatt, Julianne Schnable, Basquiat, Frieda Khalo, Robert Irwin
Week Week Week
Suggested Vocabulary: Non-objective, Representational, Personal Voice, Creativity, Problem Solving, Brainstorming, Visual Research, Variations on a Theme, Innovation
Thinking Strategies:
Monitoring for Meaning
Activating, Utilizing & Building Background Knowledge (Schema)
Asking Questions
Drawing Inference
Determining Importance
Creating Sensory Images
Synthesizing Information
Problem Solving
Guaranteed Access For This Quarter:
Evaluate:
Elements and Principles of Design
Media & Technique Exploration
Art Reflection
Historical & Cultural Connections
Portfolio of Learning