Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

Course Title: Visual Art Grade: 8

Unit: Music as Visual Art

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

Essential Question (s): How can a musical composition be visually portrayed through the use of abstract and illustrative techniques?

Learning Objectives:

To expand abstract thinking skills.

To expand upon drawing skills.

To enhance creative thinking and problem solving skills.

To expand self assessment and critical thinking skills.

To expand composition and design skills.

Skills:

Composition and design

Creative Thinking and problem solving

Written Self-Assessment

Verbal Presentation

Abstract Thinking

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

Introduction of abstract/non-objective art.

Painting to music activity.

Students create an abstract artwork based on music chosen.

Students create an illustration of song lyrics chosen.

Students complete written and verbal critique.

Materials Utilized:

Watercolors

Brushes

Choice of variety of materials including but not limited to: markers, paint, crayons, construction paper etc.

Assessment Strategies:

Analysis of craftsmanship, creativity, and composition.

Analysis of students’ use illustrative techniques.

Analysis of students’ conceptual and abstract thinking skills through written and verbal critique.