Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Visual Art Grade: 7

Unit: Asian Brush Painting

Month Presented: Unit #5 Unit Length (in weeks): 2

Essential Question (s):

What are the common characteristics found in traditional Asian Brush Paintings?

How can these themes be utilized in art work today?

Learning Objectives:

To understand traditional themes and techniques of Asian Brush Painting.

To transfer traditional themes and techniques of brush painting to create a more contemporary personal piece of art.

Skills:

Fine Motor

Brush Painting

Composition and Design

Creative Thinking

Self-Assessment and presentation skills

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Introduction of Asian Brush Painting

Demonstration of Technique

Students plan out a work of art relating to the traditional themes of nature.

Students practice and create a final Sumi painting using repeated pattern, subtle color, and nature theme.

Materials Utilized:

Ink Stone

Sumi Brush

White paper

Watercolors

Assessment Strategies:

Analysis of compostion, design, craftsmanship and effort

Analysis of use of repeated pattern, subtle colors, and nature theme

Analysis of written and verbal critique