How Do People Express Themselves in Different Culture?

MYP UNIT PLAN Visual Arts Grade 9


Unit Title: Masks: how do people express themselves in different cultures?

Criterion A:   Knowledge and Understanding,
Research:   Find some examples of masks from different cultures.
Homework:   Write about 3 of these masks.
Describe the context, i.e. place and time.
Describe the colors, lines, shapes, and textures.
Explain the purpose of each mask in its particular culture.
Why do you like this mask?
Write 4 paragraphs about 3 different masks, using Art terminology.

Due Date:
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|1-2               |The student has acquired limited understanding of different cultures and has done little research and writing     |
|                 |about the topic under consideration. The presentation is poor.                                                   |
|3-4               |The student shows a little knowledge of different cultures that relate to the topic. An attempt at descriptive   |
|                 |use of Art terminology and showing some research has been expressed. The presentation is satisfactory.           |
|5-6               |The student shows some knowledge of different cultures that relate to the topic. Some application of descriptive |
|                 |use of Art terminology and showing some research has been expressed. The presentation is good.                   |
|7-8               |The student shows a good knowledge of different cultures that relate to the topic. A confident application of     |
|                 |descriptive use of Art terminology and showing some research has been expressed. The presentation is excellent.   |

Criterion B:   Application.   Using your research as a guide, brainstorm ideas of masks that you will make in clay.   Develop your ideas to create masks that take ideas from different cultures. Use other materials that you can add after firing.

Criterion C:   Reflection and Evaluation.   This is continuous and ongoing throughout the process. See...