This document outlines a lesson plan introducing students to the seven elements of art. Students will research different artworks demonstrating elements of art, choose three to present on, and write a one page reflection. They will give an oral presentation using a slideshow to define the element(s) of art in their chosen works. The goal is for students to gain an understanding of aesthetic qualities in art and be able to use appropriate vocabulary to describe and analyze works of art. Resources and rubrics are provided to guide students' research, presentations, and assessment of their knowledge of elements of art.

1. An introduction to Arts’ basic concepts

2. Lesson Objective:
 Students will gain understanding of the seven Elements of Art. This is an an
introduction to the aesthetic qualities of works of art. Students will be able to
use the vocabulary in describing art of their own or other pieces. Students will
do research, present, and write a reflection paper on the aesthetic impact of
one of the many combinations of the Elements of Art on a work of artwork.
Students will use the Internet to find samples and examples of art works to
enhance their assignment..
Check out this cool youtube intro of the elements of art by ashreecar,

3. Process:
 Teacher will post examples of works of art that demonstrates the Elements of Art in Google
Classroom.
 Students will then do individual research online to find works of Art that appeals to the elements of
art.
 . Students will then choose different works of art; it can be from the same artist as long as it is from a
different time of his/her career that demonstrates an aesthetic experience.
 Students will have to define the Element(s) of Art on the artwork in the oral presentation. Check out
this example of Space
 Students will also provide a slide show to serve as visual reference to the class. The presentation is
minimum three minutes long maximum of five minutes.
 Students will take questions from classmates, if any, to answer or discover information covered.
 Students will turn in a typed one page reflection on their activity through Google Docs prior to the
presentation

4. Resources
(Students may, and not limited to, use other sites on-line, as long as it is site
approved)
 https://youtu.be/BwNQkhKg2Ig , short video
providing an overview of the Elements of Art
 http://www.theartstory.org , site for artist and works of
art information.
 https://www.khanacademy.org/login , Students will
use Gmail account to log in to free museum virtual
tour.
Use of Google Classroom; Students will use student Gmail account provided by
the school.

5. Task
 Minimum three works of art, each work of art must have all items below to
receive full points)
 Student will choose images that demonstrates understanding of Elements of
Art.
 Student will then make a slide of chosen work, please include the Artist, title
and date on the image ex. Jackson Pollock, Autumn Rhythm #30 1950
 In the one page-reflection paper student will write about the experience going
on a virtual museum tour and the reasons works of art were chosen.
 Students have four days to complete and present assignment for grading

6. VAPA Standards
 1.0 Artistic Perception: Students perceive and respond to works
of art, objects in nature, event, and the environment. They also
use the vocabulary of the visual arts to express their observation
 4.0 Aesthetic Valuing: Students analyze, assess, and derive
meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the
elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
 4.3 Aesthetic Valuing: Students formulate and support a position
regarding the aesthetic value of a specific work of art and change
or defend that position after considering the views of others.
 5.1 Connections, Relationships, Application: Speculates on how
advances in technology might change the definition and
function of the visual arts.

7. Rubric
Level of
Achievement
Advanced Proficient Proficient
Category 8-10 points
6-8 points
Below 6 points
Web 2.0 Research and
Presentation
 Presentation shows
understanding of the
elements of art.
 Presentation
demonstrates
understanding of artist
intent and historical
context.
 Artistic perception
apparent in use of
defining the visual
elements of art.
 Creative expressions
used reflection paper.
 Student able to self
reflect openly about
success and difficulties
about assignment
 Presentation shows
understanding of the
elements of art.
 Presentation demonstrates
understanding of artist
intent and historical
context.
 Artistic perception
apparent in use of defining
the visual elements of art.
 Student able to self reflect
with some reservations
 Presentation lacks visual
definition in elements of
art
 Student shows some
understanding of artist
intent and artworks
context

8. Conclusion
 This assignment hopefully provided useful
information on how to view art through a research
based online activity. This is the stepping stone to the
next assignment which is The Principles of Design