Week 6: Space & Assessment Review

1st Six-Week Period - Foundation Building FINALE

Judson STEAM Academy | Middle School Art 1

Duration: 5 Days | TEKS: §117.202(b)(1)(A-D) Space Element + Portfolio Assessment

Essential Question: "How can we demonstrate our understanding of all art elements through portfolio presentation?"

Learning Objectives

Understand positive and negative space relationships
Apply techniques to create illusion of depth (overlapping, size, placement)
Demonstrate basic linear perspective concepts
Organize and present completed portfolio showing growth
Reflect on artistic development and set goals for continued learning

Final Week Schedule

Monday: Positive & Negative Space

Understanding space relationships; figure-ground exercises

STEAM: Architectural space planning

Tuesday: Creating Depth

Overlapping, size variation, placement techniques

STEAM: Engineering perspective drawing

Wednesday: Linear Perspective

One-point perspective basics; horizon line and vanishing point

STEAM: Mathematical perspective principles

Thursday: Portfolio Organization

Arrange work, write artist statements, self-assessment

STEAM: Digital portfolio technology

Friday: Portfolio Presentation & Assessment

Present portfolios to peers; teacher evaluation; goal setting for next six-week period

Focus: Growth demonstration and reflection on artistic journey

Portfolio Requirements

Week 2: Line Studies & Contour Drawings (5 pieces)
Week 3: Shape & Form Explorations (5 pieces)
Week 4: Color Theory Applications (5 pieces)
Week 5: Texture & Value Studies (5 pieces)
Week 6: Space & Perspective (3 pieces)

Total Portfolio: 23 finished pieces + reflection writings

Assessment Focus

Technical skill development (25%)
Understanding of art elements (25%)
Creative problem-solving (25%)
Growth and effort (25%)

Portfolio Assessment Rubric

Exemplary (4)

Exceptional understanding of all elements
Superior technical skills
Creative and original approaches
Significant growth evident

Proficient (3)

Good understanding of elements
Solid technical skills
Some creative approaches
Clear growth shown

Developing (2)

Basic understanding evident
Emerging technical skills
Follows directions well
Some growth visible

Beginning (1)

Limited understanding
Basic technical attempts
Needs continued practice
Initial efforts shown

Student Reflection Questions

Which art element was most challenging for you? Why?
What artwork are you most proud of? Explain your choice.
How have your drawing skills improved over six weeks?
What STEAM connections did you find most interesting?
What goals do you have for the next six-week period?

Celebration & Recognition

Portfolio Gallery: Display student work in hallway exhibition

Artist Spotlight: Each student presents their favorite piece

Growth Certificates: Recognize individual improvements

STEAM Connections: Highlight interdisciplinary learning achievements

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