North Dakota Visual Arts Curriculum Guide, Grade 7-12.

This document is the secondary level visual arts component of the North Dakota Arts Curriculum Project. After a presentation of the philosophy, goals, and objectives for the visual arts program, the guide is organized into four sections. The first section, "Visual Arts Program Components," presents an overview of educational considerations, the criteria for a balanced program, and the required content areas: aesthetics, art criticism, art history, and art production. Explanations of these four content areas and other basic art knowledge information are provided. The second section, "Areas of Study," presents the selected subject areas to be covered: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and art history/appreciation. Each subject area presented includes information regarding: (1) definition; (2) performance; (3) objective; (4) suggested media/material; (5) techniques and methods; (6) subjects of study; (7) suggested strategies; (8) terminology; (9) sample lesson plans; (10) learner outcomes, and (11) bibliography. The sample lesson plans include: performance objectives; time allotment; materials; procedure; assessment; exploration; and artists/art appreciation applications. The learner outcomes give expected results for both junior high and senior high students. The third section, "Curricular Concerns," includes curricular related information on: evaluation; students with special needs; careers in art; safety in the art studio-classroom; and management considerations. The guide concludes with a fourth section, "Resources," that lists materials, resources, and organizations necessary or helpful for implementation of this art program. (MM)