Middle School 2D Art
STANDARD SKILLS and CONCEPTS VOCABULARY
Standard 1:  Students understand the significance of visual art in relation to historical, social, political, spiritual, environmental, technological, and economic issues
2D.1.1 Identify who, what, when, where, and why a two-dimensional work was made; and analyze the relationship between a work of art and the history, politics, and technology of the culture.  Culture
2D.1.2 Research and compare works of two-dimensional art to identify similarities and differences in function or purpose.
2D.1.3 Identify, compare, and contrast themes, symbols, and ideas that represent various cultural groups two-dimensionally.
Standard 2:  Students recognize significant works of Western and non-Western art and understand the chronological development of art movements.
2D.2.1 Identify and be familiar with a range of works of two-dimensional art from major periods of Western art identifying artist, culture, style, and aspects from the historical context of the work. Art Movement
2D.2.2 Research and identify how changes in beliefs, customs, and technology affect artists’ styles of work.
2D.2.3 Match major works of two-dimensional art throughout time with the approximate time-period or movement and defend choices.
Standard 3:  Students describe, analyze, and interpret works of art and artifacts.
2D.3.1 Analyze the artist’s use of sensory, formal, technical, and expressive properties in a work of two-dimensional art. art elements:  line, shape, color, texture, value, space, form;  principles of design:  balance, rhythm, movement, proportion, emphasis, pattern, unity, variety
2D.3.2 Construct meaning and support well-developed interpretations of two-dimensional art with personal response, research, and properties found in the work
2D.3.3 Expand on and use appropriate art vocabulary.
Standard 4:  Students identify and apply criteria to make informed judgements about art.
2D.4.1 Identify and define the role of the art critic. Criteria
2D.4.2 Apply criteria in making informed judgements about works of art and defend these judgements.
Standard 5:  Students reflect on and discuss art theories and aesthetic issues concerning the meaning and significance of art.
2D.5.1 Refine personal response to works of art, identify problems or puzzles, and form hypotheses or well-supported viewpoints.
2D.5.2 Identify conflicting viewpoints in discussions on the nature of art and try to resolve these conflicts through logical reasoning.
Standard 6:  Students theorize about art and make informed judgements
2D.6.1 Understand that artists have different philosophies when creating art; and, identify and discriminate between works made from different philosophies (imitationalism, formalism, emotionalism, instrumentalism, and institutionalism). Imitationalism, formalism, emotionalism
2D.6.2 Present logical defense of personal viewpoints or preferences in art.
Standard 7:  Students observe, select, and utilize a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas in their work.
2D.7.1 Demonstrate refined observational skills in drawing from life which present accurately rendered subject matter.
2D.7.2 Demonstrate ability to utilize personal interests, current events, experiences, imagery, media, or methods as sources for expanding their two-dimensional artwork.
2D.7.3 Discriminate and select from a variety of two-dimensional symbols, subject matter, and ideas to clearly communicate personal statements. Symbol
Standard 8:  Students understand and apply elements and principles of design effectively in their work.
2D.8.1 Apply elements (line, shape, form, texture, color, value, and space) and principles (repetition, variety, rhythm, proportion, movement, balance, emphasis, and unity) in work that effectively communicates their ideas two-dimensionally. art elements:  line, shape, color, texture, value, space, form;  principles of design:  balance, rhythm, movement, proportion, emphasis, pattern, unity, variety
2D.8.2 Identify and discriminate between types of shape (geometric and organic), colors (primary, secondary, warm, cool, complementary, intermediates, neutrals, tints, tones, shades, and values), lines (characteristics, quality), textures (tactile and visual), and space (background, middleground, foreground, placement, one and two point perspective, overlap, negative, converging lines positive, size, color), balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial) and the use of proportion, rhythm, variety, repetition, and movement in their work and the works of others
Standard 9:  Students develop and apply skills using a variety of two dimensional media, tools, and processes to create works that communicate personal meaning.
2D.9.1 Select and utilize the visual characteristics and expressive features of a given medium to enhance meaning in their work two-dimensionally.
2D.9.2 Demonstrate appropriate use of different media, techniques, and processes to communicate themes and ideas in their work two-dimensionally  including:
DRAWING: 
Media: pencils, colored pencils, markers, ink, chalks, crayons, oil pastels, charcoals
Processes:  contour line, rendering, sketching, value, shading, crosshatching, stippling, one and two point perspective
PAINTING:
Media:  tempera, watercolor, water-soluble oils,  watercolor crayons; variety of surfaces, brushes and paint applicators
Processes: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, sponge, wash, resist, dry brush, watercolor techniques of sponging, salting, and masking
PRINTMAKING:
Media:  found objects, printing ink, styrofoam, stencil, textile ink
Processes: collograph, relief (linoleum cutting), silkscreen, etching, relief (lino-cuts)

FIBERS:
Media:  cloth, yarn, ribbon, found objects, paper, reeds, rope
Processes:  pulling threads, weaving, stitchery, tying and wrapping techniques, braiding, basketry, tie-dye, trapunto, batik
MIXED MEDIA:
Media:  tissue, photos, found objects, foil, fiber, paint, paper
Processes:  collage
NEW MEDIA: 
Media:  computer, interactive computer programs, disposable camera, digital camera, video, photography, film
Processes:  computer processes in programs such as Artrageous, Open Eyes, Hyperstudio, KidPix
2D.9.3 Demonstrate safe and proper use, care, and storage of media, materials, and equipment.
Standard 10:  Students reflect on, revise, and refine work using problem solving and critical thinking skills.
2D.10.1 Revise and refine work through reflection, analysis, synthesis, peer critique, and self-evaluation.
2D.10.2 Identify connections between their work and similar works of art for the purpose of identifying criteria and revising and refining of their work. 
2D.10.3 Demonstrate respect for their work and the work of others.
Standard 11:  Students recognize a variety of art-related professions and careers in our society
2D.11.1 Identify a wide variety of professions related to two-dimensional art such as:  fashion designers, advertisers, web designers, interior designers/decorators, landscape designers, architects.
2D.11.2 Identify skills needed in various two-dimensional art-related professions.
Standard 12:  Students understand how art experiences affect daily life and identify opportunities for involvement in the arts.
2D.12.1 Identify contributions that artists and art-related professionals have made to society.
2D.12.2 Examine and critique art at local museums, galleries, performance centers, or exhibitions in the community. Northern Indiana Art Association
2D.12.3 Identify ways one can become actively involved in supporting the arts in the community.
Standard 13:  Students identify and make connections between knowledge and skill in art and all other subject areas such as humanities, sciences, and technology.
2D.13.1 Compare similar themes, concepts, or time periods between art and other disciplines.
2D.13.2 Create an integrated product or performance and analyze how integration of disciplines enhances knowledge.
Standard 14:  Students understand the connections between many art forms including dance, theater, music, visual arts, and media arts.
2D.14.1 Analyze how two or more art forms are used to communicate ideas.
2D.14.2 Create an integrated work of art using two or more art forms. Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop