Art of Crafts Course Syllabus
CHS Art Department
Contact Information: Parents may contact me by phone, email or visiting the school.
Teacher: Lori Dana
Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone Number: (740) 702-2287 ext. 16241
Online: http://www.ccsd.us/1/Home
CHS Vision Statement: Our vision is to be a caring learning center respected for its
comprehensive excellence.
CHS Mission Statement: Our mission is to prepare our students to serve their
communities and to commit to life-long learning
Course Description and Prerequisite(s) from Course Handbook:
Art of Crafts – 600 (semester)
State course #020320
Prerequisite: None
Elective
Grade: 9-12
Graded Conventionally
Credit: 1
Fee: $20.00
Art of Crafts is a craft based Art course intended for the students who are interested in the
creative process, but not interested in the fine art aspect (drawing/painting). Students will
learn about the art and craft of various cultures while creating works of art. Students will
get to experience working with a variety of different mediums such as paint, clay, fabric,
metal, wood, and yarn, while learning multiple studio techniques. There is a $30 fee for this
course.
Learning Targets per Unit: Defined below for clarity are the Unit Titles, Big Ideas of every
Unit taught during this course, and the Essential Questions to be answered to better
understand the Big Ideas. A student’s ability to grasp and answer the Essential Questions
will define whether or not he or she adequately learns and can apply the skills found in Big
Ideas. This will ultimately define whether or not a student scores well on assessments
given for this course. The Common Core Standards can be found at
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards. (Teacher Note: The
Ainsworth Model suggests 1-3 Big Ideas for each Unit and 1-3
essential questions per Big Idea. Each Unit will vary.)
 1st Quarter
o Unit I: Crafts of Mexico
 Big Idea #1:Embossing(Example project: foil
embossing)
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Essential Question #1: What is Embossing?
Essential Question #2: How do artists use Embossing?
Essential Question #3: How can you create your own Embossing?
o Big Idea #2:Line(example project: yarn painting)
 Essential Question #1: What is Line?
 Essential Question #2: How do traditional artists create
yarn painting?
 Essential Question #3: How can you use line to create
your own yarn painting?
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Unit II: European Crafts
o Big Idea #1:Shape(example project:
Paper quilling)
 Essential Question #1: What is Shape?
 Essential Question #2: How do artists use shape in
paper quilling?
 Essential Question #3: How can you use shape to create
your own paper quilling?
o Big Idea #2:Space (example project: Paper cut, pysanky
eggs)
 Essential Question #1: What is the difference
between positive and negative space?
 Essential Question #2: How do artists use positive
and negative space when making a crafts?
 Essential Question #3: How can you use positive
and negative space to create your own craft?
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2 Quarter
o Unit III: Middle Eastern and Asian Crafts
o Big Idea #1: Balance (project example: henna hands,
donkey bells)
 Essential Question #1: What are the different kinds
of balance?
 Essential Question #2: How do artists use balance in
their work?
 Essential Question #3: How can you use balance in
your artwork?
o Big Idea #2:Texture(Clay loom and weaving)
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artwork?
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artwork?
Essential Question #1: What is texture?
Essential Question #2: How do artists use texture in their
Essential Question #3: How can you use texture in your
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Unit IV: American Crafts
o Big Idea #1:form(Example project: Fairy Houses/nature
structures, totem poles)
 Essential Question #1: What is form?
 Essential Question #2: How do artists use form in their
artwork?
 Essential Question #3: How can you use Form to
create a craft?
o Big Idea #2: Historical connection to crafts (Dream Catchers)
 Essential Question #1: How are crafts related to religious
beliefs, superstitions, and traditions?
 Essential Question #2: How can you create a craft based
on traditional beliefs?
o END OF COURSE EXAMS
 Completed by End of April
o Unit V: Functional Arts
 Big Idea #1:Functional art (magazine bowl)
 Essential Question #1: What is functional
art?
 Essential Question #2: How can artists use
recycled material?
 Essential Question #3: How can you make a
functional piece of art out of recycled materials?
Course Expectations
Students will need a 3-pronged pocket folder to keep handouts, notes, reflection sheets,
sketches, and photographs of their artwork.
All projects will be completed in my classroom. I will not accept work completed outside of
class, unless prior permission is given.
Students will fill out a reflection sheet following completion of each project. Reflection
sheets will need to be turned in with the project to be graded.
It is your job to turn work in to be graded. I will not look through drawers or on drying
racks for projects to grade.
Incomplete work will not be accepted.
Students will need to photograph each of their completed projects and compile a portfolio
of their work including: reflection sheets, photographs of their work, and any notes or
sketches associated with their projects. This may be a physical portfolio or an online
portfolio.
Course Material
Art of Crafts has a $30.00 course fee
Students will also need a 3 pronged folder
Grading:
Unit Exams: 50%
Assessments (Projects): 30%
Homework/Class Work: 20%
Grading Scale
The grading scale for Chillicothe High School can be found in the student handbook or
online at
http://www.ccsd.us/1/Content2/studenthandboook
Late Work: Late work will be subject to the board adopted policy on assignments that are
turned in late (to be reviewed in class). Information can be viewed on-line at
http://www.ccsd.us/1/Content2/studenthandboook
CHS TENTATIVE Art of Crafts Course Schedule
This is an overview of what will be covered in this course at CHS for this school year.
Although, I would like to follow this plan verbatim this years’ tentative schedule is subject
to change (at the teachers’ discretion).
1st 9 Weeks:
Week 1: Beginning of the Year Pre-Assessment Exam
Unit I: Crafts of Mexico
Weeks 1: Unit I Pre-Assessment Exam
Weeks 1: Foil embossing
 Formative Assessment
Weeks 2-3: Yarn Painting
 Formative Assessment
Week 4: Beaded mask
Week 5: Clay Calavera
Unit I Summative Assessment
Unit II: European Crafts
Weeks 6-7: Paper Quilling
 Formative Assessment
Weeks 8-9: Paper cut
 Formative Assessment
Week 9: Unit II Summative Assessment
2nd 9 Weeks:
Unit III: Middle Eastern and Asian Crafts
Weeks 1: Clay loom
Weeks 2-3: Henna Hands
 Formative Assessment
Weeks 4: Weaving
 Formative Assessment
Week 5 Unit III Summative Assessment
Unit IV: American Crafts
Week 6: Dream catcher
 Formative Assessment
Weeks 7: Fairy house
 Formative Assessment
Weeks 8: Unit IV Summative Assessment
Unit V: Functional Art
Weeks 8-9: Magazine bowl
 Formative Assessment
Week 9: Unit V Summative Assessment
Performance Based Section: Writing
Assignments/Exams/Presentations/Technology
One or more of the End of Unit Exams may be Performance Based. According to the Ohio
Department of Education, “Performance Based Assessments (PBA) provides authentic ways
for students to demonstrate and apply their understanding of the content and skills within
the standards. The performance based assessments will provide formative and summative
information to inform instructional decision-making and help students move forward on
their trajectory of learning.” Some examples of Performance Based Assessments include
but are not limited to portfolios, experiments, group projects, demonstrations, essays, and
presentations.
CHS Art of Crafts Course Syllabus
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