Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Visual Art Grade: 8

Unit: Architecture Design

Month Presented: Unit #3 Unit Length (in weeks): 3

Essential Question (s): What is the process of designing a structure?

How can space be utilized to create a living and working environment under one roof?

Learning Objectives:

To understand the architecture design process.

To improve fine motor skills (drawing).

To enhance creative thinking and problem solving skills.

To expand upon self assessment and critical thinking skills.

To expand composition and design skills.

To improve 3-D construction skills.

To understand the concept of scale and how it is used in construction and design.

Skills:

3-D Design

Composition and 2-D design

Creative Thinking and problem solving

Written Self-Assessment

Verbal Presentation

Practical use of scale (1/4in=1ft.)

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Students create site plan and floor plan (1/4 in=1ft) for their living/working environment.

Students create 3-D model of building (1/4 in=1ft.).

Students complete written and verbal critique.

Materials Utilized:

Construction paper

Foam board

x-acto knives

paint, glue, markers and other decorative materials

Assessment Strategies:

Analysis of craftsmanship, creativity, and use of scale

Analysis of written and verbal critique