DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

Core Learning Targets

As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Produce works of art that demonstrate control of various two-dimensional media.
- Produce works of art that demonstrate creative use of two-dimensional media.
- Produce works of art that demonstrate control of three-dimensional media.
- Produce works of art that creatively demonstrate use of three-dimensional media.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Create artworks using the Elements of Art to solve visual problems.
- Create artworks using the Principles of Design to solve visual problems.
- Utilize and understand the different types of line.
- Use line expressively.
- Demonstrate and understand different types of color theory.
- Use color creatively.
- Demonstrate creating value changes in various media.
- Demonstrate use of shape, form, and space.
- Evaluate my own artwork in terms of the effective use of the Elements of Art and Principles
of Design.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Show various subjects in my artwork.
- Use various symbols in my artwork.
- Show various ideas in my artwork.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical significance of art and artists.
- Evaluate and recognize relationships between art and cultures.
- Recognize connections between art and other school subjects.
- Recognize artistic styles.
- Compare and contrast various artworks.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Describe a work of art.
- Analyze a work of art using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.
- Interpret a work of art.
- Judge and evaluate a work of art.
- Reflect and evaluate my own artwork.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Follow class standards of behavior.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills: respect for self and others, recognition of others strengths,
and positive behavior.
- Work cooperatively in a group environment.
- Work well independently.

As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can

- Identify career opportunities in the field of art.
- Identify post-high school educational opportunities in the field of art.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Follow safety rules in class.
- Exhibit the safe use of tools, equipment, and materials.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
As a successful Design Fundamentals student, I can
- Reflect and write about each of my finished assignments to gain insight about my artistic
strengths and weaknesses.
- Recognize various periods of Western Art and their importance in the art world.
- Recognize artistic styles.
- Perform basic math computations.
- Understand and use perspective.
- Understand the science of color.
- Incorporate nature in artwork.
- Write a 4-step art criticism.
- Analyze symbolism in images and colors.