Art Syllabus [email protected] Tohatchi High School 2025-26
Art students will continue developing their style and understand the different strategies for creating an original work of art. Students will answer the New Mexico Standards as questions. Student will apply the Principles of Design art works by identifying theme, style and intent of works of art from different time periods and geographic locations. We will write Analytical Rubrics and understand demonstrate and sculpting with clay. Students will demonstrate the additive process and ceramics, wood working, metals and weaving.Guided Discussions will include: installation art, James Luna, AGPRA and Hopi Masks. Students will complete a comparative, analytical research paper and discuss aesthetics and competitions.
1. Unit I Procedures
2. Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionism Splatter Painting Folders Jackson Pollock Link
3. Traditional vs Contemporary Art Venn Diagram
4. Creativity Research V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, Sam Bern V7
5. Procedures and Classroom Rules Art as a Business
6. STEAM Marshmallow Challenge S10
7. Quizlet Elements of Art and Principles of Design Venn Diagram
8. Proportions 1:2 vs Scale maps Venn Diagram
9. Post Test Unit 1 Procedures
10. Pretest Unit 2 Digital Portfolio
11. Illustrate and Interpret Plato's Allegory of a Cave and Art Philosophy
12. James Luna Installation Art Socratic Discussion NAGPRA
13. Community Service
14. Gothic P. 263 Visual Arts Text Book Research Worksheet World View Through Time
15. Art History Jigsaw Asian Art P. 212 South American Art P.234 African Art P. 230 Heilbrunn Timeline
16. Collaborative Mural Project Red Willow Farm
17. Maquette Drawing with Value and Line Weight
18. Digital Portfolio
19. Quizlet Principles of Design Venn Diagram
20. Post Test Digital Portfolio
21. Pretest Unit 3 STEAM Geometry Sculptures
22. Socratic Discussion: Hopi Masks in Paris NAGPRA
23. Standards Questions Presentations
24. Straw Sculpture S10
25. Cardboard Sculptures
26. Navajo Coil Pot Glazing
22. Sustainable Designs in Tohatchi Architecture
23. S10 Portfolios
24. Art Critique
25. Post Test Unit 3 STEAM Geometry
26. Pretest Unit 4 Students Choice
28. Plaster Carving and Chemistry Subtractive and Additive Sculpture
29. Clay Sculpture
30. Clay Cylinder Vase Glazing
31. Discussion Navajo Materials and Tools
32. Navajo Styles
33. Essay Example
31. Oil Maquette
32. Free Form Clay Sculpture Project
33. Portfolio Critique
34. TBA Students Choice Project
35. Portfolio Presentations
36. Post Test Unit 4 Students Choice Competitions
37. Pretest Unit 5 TBA Students Choice Project
35. Portfolio Presentations
36. Post Test Unit 5 Students Choice
37. Pretest Unit 6 TBA Students Choice Project
38. Portfolio Presentations
39. Post Test Unit 6 Students Choice
40. Framing and Conservation Competitions
41. P33. Comparative Critical Analysis Rubric Research
42. Socratic Discussion: Modern Art Review, Traditional Art Review
43. Casting and Glazing
44. Context, References and Description
45. Final Exam Mastery Connect
46. Comparative Analytical Art Research Paper Final Exam
47. Survey
48. The Business of Art
Digital Media 1A Syllabus
Students completing Digital Media 1A will receive a State Digital Media Certificate. Digital Media is the process of analyzing, designing, and developing interactive media. Digital Media I is the first-year digital media course for the Arts and Communications Career Pathway. Students will create and learn digital media applications while using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging for various formats. These abilities will prepare students for entry-level multimedia positions and provide fundamental 21st Century Learning skills beneficial for other occupational/educational endeavors. Students will learn Precision Exams, Dine, National, New Mexico, Common Core, Career Technical Education Standards. Students will begin to develop their Sway Portfolio. Students will explore careers, including producer, camera crew, Live broadcasting, makeup and wardrobe assistants, screenwriting, editing and commercial applications such as advertising and YouTube using Nepris, a secure, live classroom to interview professionals. Students will enter competitions and compete at skillsusa.org. This course may be followed by an ASA Certificate (Adobe Software Associate)
Equipment Provided: Z camera, Rebel T6 Digital Camera, Adobe Software. The link for lesson plans is under links and resources on the Home Page. Scroll down for the Digital Media 1B and II Syllabus.
Syllabus Semester I
- Puzzle Abstract Art
- Contracts
- Standards >search Precision Exams New Mexico > Exam List> Arts and Communications>Digital Media 1B
- Teams Tutorials
- Calendar, Meeting Chat, Share Screen, Channels, Cloud Drive, Organizing files,
- Office 365, Assignments, Tabs,
- Class Notebook
- Quizlet.com Login and S1 Instructional Models Vocabulary
- Virtual and In Person Classroom Rule
- Creativity V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7
- To This Day
- Jackson Pollock Link
- Precision Exams Digital Media 1A Certification Standards
- Abstract vs Realism: Folders
- History of Digital Cameras Study Guide
- Jigsaw Parts of a Camera: Body, Lens, Image Settings, Tools
- History of Film Study Guide
- Vocabulary
- Kevin Carter
- Team Project Rubric
- Class Note book: How and why are media messages created?
- Research Digital Media most influential impact on society Jigsaw Discussion
- Search and Evaluate information critically and competently use experiences and draw conclusions
- Quizlet.com Log in
- S1.O1.1-2 Careers: Graphic artists, project manger, technical writer, Audio and video specialist, application programmer, copywriter, 3D Animator
- Settings Exposure Triangle Photo Project
- Soft Skills Vocabulary
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- S1 O1.3-5 Soft Skills: Dependability, Responsibility, Ethics, Respect, Cooperation and Adaptation, Attitude
- S1 O2.1 Communication Skills Speaking, Writing, Spelling and Grammar
- 2D Graphic Design Project
- Presentations
- Assets Vocabulary
- Reading Assets Cold Call
- S2 O1.1-7 Assets, Label files and create folders
- Weebly Portfolios
- Class Notebook Portfolios
- Convert and Compress Files using codecs
- Create Back up files: Google Drive, Cloud, Dropbox, Flash drives, External Drives
- Monitor file size and disk space, help feature
- Keyboard short cuts drawing OS=shift +Alt + command
- Terabyte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, and Kilobyte
- S2 O2.1-2 Information and Communication Technologies ICT
- Basic Computer System Components: processor, RAM and graphics card, Quick Access
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Sway Software
- Cell Phone Audio Lab
- S2 O5.1-7 Fair Use and Copyright Guidelines: Copyright.gov, copyright registration, Fair Use Agreement, tangible product, intellectual property, public domain
- Copyright Vocabulary
- 5 Famous Copyright Lawsuits Reading Cold Call
- Sway
- S3 O1. 1-2 Principles and Elements of Design: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Rhythm, Repetition, Scale, Proportion, Unity, Positive and Negative Space, Form, Elements of Design: line Shape, Value, Texture, Color, Space.
- Elements and Principles of Design Vocabulary
- Power Point Notes
- Emotions and Color Reading Cold Call
- Acronym MR. PHP CUBE
- S3 O2.1-5 Color Theory: Hue vs saturation, complimentary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic, warm, cool, color depth, pallets, dithering, primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, RGB, CMYK, gray scale,
- S3 O3.1-2 Arranging the Elements and Principles into Compositions: simplicity, leading lines, rule of thirds, point of view, golden mean, pyramid, framing, resolution, anti aliasing, lighting. Typography, font, style, script, kerning, tracking, asymmetric
- S4.1 Raster Graphics (Pixels) vs Vector (Anchor Points) Graphics
- Venn diagram Raster vs Vector
- S4 Raster Vector Vocabulary
- Pixels, Bitmap, Graphics, Photo Project
- S4 O1 Graphic formats: JPG, GIF, TIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, PDF, EPS, compression, image assets, scanning, digital camera, internet stock images, export, import, compression, resolution, crop, resize, straighten image, transform image, layers, masks and selections, filters and effects adjust color contrast, gradient, painting drawing tools, Export to photoshop,1920X1080
- S4 O2 Vector Graphics PDF, AI, SWF, PNG, EPS, Vector lines, Bezier curves, anchor points, direction handles, convert from bitmap to vector
- export images for projects Resolution: print resolution vs web, selection tools, styles, effects, transform, output formats, shortcuts
- Competitions
- Portfolio Presentation
- Test Review and Certification
Digital Media 1B Syllabus
Students completing Digital Media 1B will receive a State Digital Media Certificate. Digital Media is the process of analyzing, designing, and developing interactive media. Digital Media I is the first-year digital media course for the Arts and Communications Career Pathway. Students will create and learn digital media applications while using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging for various formats. These abilities will prepare students for entry-level multimedia positions and provide fundamental 21st Century Learning skills beneficial for other occupational/educational endeavors. Students will learn Precision Exams, Dine, National, New Mexico, Common Core, Career Technical Education Standards. Students will begin to develop their Sway Portfolio. Students will explore careers, including producer, camera crew, Live broadcasting, makeup and wardrobe assistants, screenwriting, editing and commercial applications such as advertising and YouTube using Nepris, a secure, live classroom to interview professionals. Students will enter competitions and compete at skillsusa.org. This course may be followed by an ASA Certificate (Adobe Software Associate) includes internships with producers, camera crews, Live broadcasting, makeup and wardrobe assistants, screenwriting, editing and commercial applications such as advertising and YouTube using Nepris, a secure, live classroom to interview professionals. Students will enter competitions and compete at skillsusa.org. This course may be followed by an ASA Certificate (Adobe Software Associate)
Equipment Provided: Z camera, Rebel T6 Digital Camera, Adobe Software. The link for lesson plans is under links and resources on the Home Page. Scroll down for the Digital Media 1A
Syllabus Semester I
Equipment Provided: Z camera, Rebel T6 Digital Camera, Adobe Software. The link for lesson plans is under links and resources on the Home Page. Scroll down for the Digital Media 1A
Syllabus Semester I
- Puzzle Abstract Art
- Contracts
- Standards >search Precision Exams New Mexico > Exam List> Arts and Communications>Digital Media 1B
- Teams Tutorials
- Quizlet.com Login and S1 Instructional Models Vocabulary
- Creativity V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7
- To This Day
- Precision Exams Digital Media 1B Certification Standards
- Jackson Pollock Link
- Abstract vs Realism: Folders and Venn Diagram
- History of Digital Cameras Study Guide
- Jigsaw Parts of a Camera: Body, Lens, Image Settings, Tools
- History of Film Study Guide
- Digital Portfolios
- Vocabulary S2
- Kevin Carter
- S2 O2.1-7 Collaboration and point of view, interpretation
- Team Project Rubric
- Class Note book: How and why are media messages created?
- Research Digital Media most influential impact on society Jigsaw Discussion
- Search and Evaluate information critically and competently use experiences and draw conclusions
- Quizlet.com Log in
- S1.O1.1-2 Careers: Graphic artists, project manger, technical writer, Audio and video specialist, application programmer, copywriter, 3D Animator
- Exposure Triangle Photo Project
- Soft Skills Vocabulary
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- S1 O1.3-5 Soft Skills: Dependability, Responsibility, Ethics, Respect, Cooperation and Adaptation, Attitude
- S1 O2.1 Communication Skills Speaking, Writing, Spelling and Grammar
- 2D Graphic Design Project
- Presentations
- Assets Vocabulary
- Reading Assets Cold Call
- S2 O1.1-7 Assets, Label files and create folders
- Weebly Portfolios, Class Notebook Portfolios
- Convert and Compress Files using codecs
- Create Back up files: Google Drive, Cloud, Dropbox, Flash drives, External Drives
- Monitor file size and disk space, help feature
- Keyboard short cuts drawing OS=shift +Alt + command
- Terabyte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, and Kilobyte
- S2 O2.1-2 Information and Communication Technologies ICT
- Basic Computer System Components: processor, RAM and graphics card, Quick Access
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- Sway Software
- Audio Lab
- S2 O5.1-7 Fair Use and Copyright Guidelines: Copyright.gov, copyright registration, Fair Use Agreement, tangible product, intellectual property, public domain
- Copyright Vocabulary
- 5 Famous Copyright Lawsuits Reading Cold Call
- Sway Share Screen
- S3 O1. 1-2 Principles and Elements of Design: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Rhythm, Repetition, Scale, Proportion, Unity, Positive and Negative Space, Form, Elements of Design: line Shape, Value, Texture, Color, Space.
- Elements and Principles of Design Vocabulary
- Power Point Notes
- Emotions and Color Reading Cold Call
- Acronym MR. PHP CUBE
- S3 O2.1-5 Color Theory: Hue vs saturation, complimentary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic, warm, cool, color depth, pallets, dithering, primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, RGB, CMYK, gray scale,
- S3 O3.1-2 Arranging the Elements and Principles into Compositions: simplicity, leading lines, rule of thirds, point of view, golden mean, pyramid, framing, resolution, anti aliasing, lighting. Typography, font, style, script, kerning, tracking, asymmetric
- S4.1 Raster Graphics vs Pixel Graphics Venn diagram
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- S4.1 Raster Graphics (Pixels) vs Vector Graphics
- Reading Assignment
- Venn diagram Raster vs Vector
- S4 Raster Vector Vocabulary
- S4 O1 Raster Graphics
- Pixels Bitmap Graphics Photo Project
- S4 O1 Graphic formats: JPG, GIF, TIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, PDF, EPS, compression, image assets, scanning, digital camera, internet stock images, export, import, compression, resolution, crop, resize, straighten image, transform image, layers, masks and selections, filters and effects adjust color contrast, gradient, painting drawing tools, Export to photoshop,1920X1080
- S4 O2 Vector Graphics PDF, AI, SWF, PNG, EPS, Vector lines, Bezier curves, anchor points, direction handles, convert from bitmap to vector
- export images for projects Resolution: print resolution vs web, selection tools, styles, effects, transform, output formats, shortcuts
- Portfolio Presentation
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test Review and Certification
Digital Media III Syllabus
Students completing Digital Media III or DMII State Digital Media Certificate. Digital Media is the process of analyzing, designing, and developing interactive media. Digital Media I is the first-year digital media course for the Arts and Communications Career Pathway. Students will create and learn digital media applications while using elements of text, graphics, animation, sound, video, and digital imaging for various formats. These abilities will prepare students for entry-level multimedia positions and provide fundamental 21st Century Learning skills beneficial for other occupational/educational endeavors. Students will learn Precision Exams, Dine, National, New Mexico, Common Core, Career Technical Education Standards. Students will begin to develop their Sway Portfolio. Students will explore careers, including producer, camera crew, Live broadcasting, makeup and wardrobe assistants, screenwriting, editing and commercial applications such as advertising and YouTube using Nepris, a secure, live classroom to interview professionals. Students will enter competitions and compete at skillsusa.org. This course may be followed by an ASA Certificate (Adobe Software Associate) includes internships with producers, camera crews, Live broadcasting, makeup and wardrobe assistants, screenwriting, editing and commercial applications such as advertising and YouTube using Nepris, a secure, live classroom to interview professionals. Students will enter competitions and compete at skillsusa.org. This course may be followed by an ASA Certificate (Adobe Software Associate)
Equipment Provided: Z camera, Rebel T6 Digital Camera, Adobe Software. The link for lesson plans is under links and resources on the Home Page. Scroll down for the Digital Media 1A
Syllabus
Equipment Provided: Z camera, Rebel T6 Digital Camera, Adobe Software. The link for lesson plans is under links and resources on the Home Page. Scroll down for the Digital Media 1A
Syllabus
- Puzzle Abstract Art
- Contracts
- Standards >search Precision Exams New Mexico > Exam List> Arts and Communications>Digital Media 1B
- Teams Tutorials
- Quizlet.com Login and S1 Instructional Models Vocabulary
- Creativity V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7
- To This Day
- Pretest Precision Exams Digital Media 1B Certification Standards
- Jackson Pollock Link
- Abstract vs Realism: Folders and Venn Diagram
- History of Digital Cameras Study Guide
- Review QL Parts of a Camera: Battery compartment, auto focus, manual focus, mode dial, video settings
- History of Film Study Guide
- Digital Portfolios TOH Career Pathways and Brochure Project
- S1. 1.1-4 The students will enhance DM Skills 2D graphics video and audio
- S1.2.1-3 Review and apply Color Theory to the project compositions
- S1.3.1-3 AUP Copyrights and Fair Use guidelines, copyrights
- Team Project Rubric
- Quizlet.com Log in
-
- Review S1.O1.1-2 Careers:
- Exposure Triangle Photo Project
- Soft Skills Vocabulary
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- S1 O1.3-5 Soft Skills: Dependability, Responsibility, Ethics, Respect, Cooperation and Adaptation, Attitude
- S1 O2.1 Communication Skills Speaking, Writing, Spelling and Grammar
- 2D Graphic Design Project
- Presentations
- Assets Vocabulary
- Reading Assets Cold Call
- S2 O1.1-7 Assets, Label files and create folders
- Weebly Portfolios, Class Notebook Portfolios
- Convert and Compress Files using codecs
- Create Back up files: Google Drive, Cloud, Dropbox, Flash drives, External Drives
- Monitor file size and disk space, help feature
- Keyboard short cuts drawing OS=shift +Alt + command
- Terabyte, Gigabyte, Megabyte, and Kilobyte
- S2 O2.1-2 Information and Communication Technologies ICT
- Basic Computer System Components: processor, RAM and graphics card, Quick Access
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- Sway Software
- Audio Lab
- S2 O5.1-7 Fair Use and Copyright Guidelines: Copyright.gov, copyright registration, Fair Use Agreement, tangible product, intellectual property, public domain
- Copyright Vocabulary
- 5 Famous Copyright Lawsuits Reading Cold Call
- Sway Share Screen
- S3 O1. 1-2 Principles and Elements of Design: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Rhythm, Repetition, Scale, Proportion, Unity, Positive and Negative Space, Form, Elements of Design: line Shape, Value, Texture, Color, Space.
- Elements and Principles of Design Vocabulary
- Power Point Notes
- Emotions and Color Reading Cold Call
- Acronym MR. PHP CUBE
- S3 O2.1-5 Color Theory: Hue vs saturation, complimentary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic, warm, cool, color depth, pallets, dithering, primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, RGB, CMYK, gray scale,
- S3 O3.1-2 Arranging the Elements and Principles into Compositions: simplicity, leading lines, rule of thirds, point of view, golden mean, pyramid, framing, resolution, anti aliasing, lighting. Typography, font, style, script, kerning, tracking, asymmetric
- S4.1 Raster Graphics vs Pixel Graphics Venn diagram
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test
- S4.1 Raster Graphics (Pixels) vs Vector Graphics
- Reading Assignment
- Venn diagram Raster vs Vector
- S4 Raster Vector Vocabulary
- S4 O1 Raster Graphics
- Pixels Bitmap Graphics Photo Project
- S4 O1 Graphic formats: JPG, GIF, TIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, PDF, EPS, compression, image assets, scanning, digital camera, internet stock images, export, import, compression, resolution, crop, resize, straighten image, transform image, layers, masks and selections, filters and effects adjust color contrast, gradient, painting drawing tools, Export to photoshop,1920X1080
- S4 O2 Vector Graphics PDF, AI, SWF, PNG, EPS, Vector lines, Bezier curves, anchor points, direction handles, convert from bitmap to vector
- export images for projects Resolution: print resolution vs web, selection tools, styles, effects, transform, output formats, shortcuts
- Portfolio Presentation
- Quizlet and Kahoot
- Test Review and Certification