Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Maps 

 

Course Title:                             Visual Art                             Grade:      6

Unit:                 Printmaking inspired by Hopi Native American symbols            

Month Presented:         Unit #4                                  Unit Length (in weeks): 1.5

 

Essential Question (s):

                               What are the characteristics of traditional Hopi Native American Designs?

                               How can a piece of art be stylized?

                               What are block prints and how are they created?

                               How can borders be used to enhance art work?

 

Learning Objectives:

                                 To understand and explore printmaking techniques.

                                 To become familiar with Hopi Native American symbols.

                                 To enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills.

                                 To expand self-assessment and presentation skills.

 

Skills: Fine Motor: (calligraphy, carving, sketching)

           Problem solving

           Composition and Design

           Written Self Assessment

           Verbal presentation

 

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Introduction of Hopi art and Design.

Introduction of printmaking and demonstration of techniques.

Students create a stylized image inspired by Hopi symbols.

Students transfer image to printing block, carve, and create prints.

 

Materials Utilized:

 Hopi art visuals

 Printing ink, carving tools, brayers, paper

 Safety-kut printing block

 Glue sticks

 Construction paper

 

Assessment Strategies:

Analysis of Composition, Design, Craftsmanship, Effort and Creativity

   Analysis of Written and Verbal Critique