A Day at the Art Museum: Elements and Principles of Art

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A Day at the Art MuseumElements and Principles
of Art
What makes great art great?
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Lesson designed by J.Zimmermann, Visual Arts
Instructor, WHMS 2007-8
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2. The Task
You have just won the DIAs contest to become
Detroits youngest docent for a day! You will be
taking groups of people on tours through the
museum around the clock! You need to brush up on
your knowledge of The Elements and Principles of
Art so that you can explain the significance of
paintings throughout the museum. You will have
tons of questions to answer so youd better get
to work!
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3. The Student Activity
Use the following links to review what you
learned last yearI. Review each Element and
Principle II. Review by clicking on the
following items and performing the watch,
find, and create tasks for each.III. Print out
your digital artwork. Include your name
and hour!Line Edge/OutlineGeometric/Organic
ShapesSymmetrical/Asymmetrical
Balance Primary/Secondary Colors Warm/Cool
Colors
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4. Checklist

• Get a printed copy of this checklist from the
  teacher once you finish the exercises. This way
  you can be sure that you havent forgotten
  anything!

• Line
• ? Find ? Create
• Edge/Outline
• ? Find ? Create
• Geometric/Organic Shapes
• ? Find ? Create
• Symmetrical/Asymmetrical Balance
• ? Find ? Create
• Primary/Secondary
• ? Find ? Create
• Warm/Cool
• ? Find ? Create

How will I be graded on my exercises?
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5. Taking a More In-Depth Look
Are you ready to work for the DIA? Once you have
mastered the Artists Toolkit, test your
knowledge here!
Get a printed version of the instructions on
this page from your teacher so that you dont
have to toggle between programs.
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Congratulations!

• You are now prepared to begin your journey at the
  DIA. Your job here is now complete! The bus is
  waiting!
• Teachers continue on to review tips and the
  benchmarks covered in this lesson

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7. Standards Benchmarks
Language artsR.WS.07.04 know the meanings of
words encountered frequently in grade-level
reading and oral language contexts.R.IT.07.02
analyze organizational text patterns including
sequential, compare/contrast, and
cause/effect.W.PS.07.01 exhibit personal style
and voice to enhance the written message in both
narrative (e.g., personification, humor, element
of surprise) and informational writing (e.g.,
emotional appeal, strong opinion, credible
support).Technology1. Basic operations and
conceptsStudents demonstrate a sound
understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.3. Technology productivity
toolsStudents use technology tools to enhance
learning, increase productivity, and promote
creativity.5. Technology research toolsStudents
use technology to locate, evaluate and collect
information from a variety of sources.Visual
Arts Content Standard 1 All students will
apply skills and knowledge to perform in the
arts. 1. Select materials, techniques, media
technology, and processes to achieve desired
effects. Content Standard 3 All students will
analyze, describe and evaluate works of art. 2.
Observe and compare works of art that were
created for different purposes. Content
Standard 5 All students will recognize, analyze,
and describe connections among the arts between
the arts and other disciplines between the arts
and everyday life. 3. Compare the
characteristics of works in two or more art forms
that share similar subject matter,
historical periods, or cultural context.
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8. Teacher Tips

• Have students review their handwritten notes
  from the previous year prior to starting their
  internet research
• Demonstrate navigating the Artist's Toolkit
  site, as there are three separate tasks for each
  item

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9. Bibliography

• Citations for URLs
• members.shaw.ca/kalart150/elpr.htm
• dia.org
• www.artsconnected.org/toolkit
• www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/websi
  tes/ARTiculationFinal/MainPages/index.htm
• www.brigantine.atlnet.org/GigapaletteGALLERY/websi
  tes/ARTiculationFinal/PDFfiles/ElemofArt_ArtLinks.
  pdf

• Citations for Graphics
• mythicaldude.typepad.com
• dia.org
• crystalproductions.com
• www.princetonol.com
• www.goshen.edu
• www.uselessgraphics.com
• www.externalharddrive.com

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Grading
Click here to go back to the checklist, or use
the links below to navigate
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