3D FINE ARTS COURSE

Marla Baker
baker@themetroschool.org
Course Description:
Students in this course will be introduced to art through three-dimensional
experiences. Students will learn how to be engaged learners by learning the skills,
techniques and knowledge used in the visual arts. This course will introduce the
students to the art elements, art principles and famous artwork, which will require
the students to be inquiring learners. Students will learn and gain an understanding
of the process of interpreting, critiquing, creating and experiencing art. The class will
participate in art exhibits and learn the important roles of art within their
communities. This course requires the students to work effectively collaborating with
their fellow classmates to create a shared art project as part of their mastery.
Students will also participate in art with other interdisciplinary courses, which will be
focusing on critical thinking and creativity relating to each other. A written paper will
be included in this course showing the relationship to famous artwork and their own
art pieces. Students through their art experiences in the Fine Art Course will
discover their roles within their community and the world connected to art.
Materials: Metro requires a $25.00 Art Fee, which will cover all the art supplies
used in this course.
Learning Goals:
As a result of the visual art study:

The student will develop critical and creative thinking skills and perceptual
awareness for understanding and producing art.

The student will understand the impact of the visual art on history, culture and
society. They will learn the historical, cultural, social and political contexts that
influence the function and role of visual art.

The student will develop skills necessary for understanding and applying media,
technique and processes.

The student will organize the components of a work into a cohesive whole
through knowledge of art elements and art principles.

The student will reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their
work and the work of others.

The student will experience and relate to working artists and their art pieces
within the community along with art exhibits of famous art masterpieces.

The student will perceive connections between visual art and other
interdisciplinary courses. The student will participate in interdisciplinary projects.
UNIT 1: Introduction to 3-D Fine Arts
Benchmark: Explain the meaning of Art. What makes it Art? How does one
experience Art? How is it created? What effect does Art have on society?
Topics:
o Definition and Introduction to Art
o Art and its Role in Society

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Art Elements
Art Principles

UNIT 2: Introduction to Sculpture (Art Elements- Form, Line, Shape and

Space)
Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate the technique of sculpture. Students sculpture
project will represent the study of form, line, shape, and space. Learning the
techniques of a variety medium.
UNIT 3: Introduction to Sculpture (Art Elements- Value, Texture and Color)
Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate the technique of sculpture. Students sculpture
project will represent the study of value, shading, texture and color.
UNIT 4: Introduction to Sculpture (Art Principles- Balance, Emphasis,
Harmony and Proportion)
Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate the technique of sculpture. Students sculpture
project will represent the study of balance, emphasis, harmony and proportion.
UNIT 5: Introduction to Sculpture (Art Principles-Variety, Movement,
Rhythm, and Unity)
Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate the technique of sculpture. Students sculpture
project will represent the study of variety, movement, rhythm, and unity.
UNIT 6: Students will then take several weeks to finish their
individual large sculpture projects.
UNIT 7: Introduction to Written Paper on Famous Artist
Benchmark: Explain and give details of the process of creating an art portfolio on the
famous artists that were introduced during the art course this term.
o List of Famous Artists
o Scholastic Art
o Prints of Famous Artworks
o Photos of Students Art that relates to the Famous Artists
o Portfolio Cover Design
o Power Point Presentation
o Local Artists Exhibition

UNIT 8: Introduction to the Collaborating Art Project

Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate how the process of creating a shared artwork
is created.
o Group Design
o Team Work (collaboration)
o Unity
o Materials Needed
o Permanent Art Piece (displayed at Metro)
UNIT 9: Introduction to Finale Art Show
Benchmark: Explain and demonstrate the process of professionally exhibiting
pieces of artwork for a Finale Exhibition.
Display and Title Artwork
Signature on Artwork
Displaying Techniques (Group Exhibition)
Oral Presentation

GRADING: The grading scale for the Fine Art Course is A through F. All
of the art projects in the 12-week session (including the group project) and
the written paper will be graded. The final for the class will be the Finale
Exhibit and Presentation. Student will be graded on their involvement in
experiencing art through following procedures and techniques. The
students exposure to art will show in their final pieces of artwork.