Pre Assessments

*Both of these assessments use minimal bought supplies and most items can either be donated or are free

Elementary Pre Assessment 1:

Instructions:

Students will be given markers, magazines, and other art supplies to create a collage that represents them. The magazines can be used to cut out images that represent or interest them. Their collage will be about an 8x8 inch piece of paper for them to decorate to represent themselves. Once their collage is decorated they can write on the back some interests of theirs and if they want the teacher to know anything. Once this is done they can turn it in. After the teacher is done reading the backs and looking at the fronts they will hang up the collages in the hallway to create one giant collage that represents the class.

Outcomes:

students will learn how to represent themselves using objects and the elements of design. Students will also learn the theme of the community once all parts are put up on the wall. The teacher will be able to assess their art knowledge and learn any information the student wants them to know.

Examples:

I chose this activity because I've seen collages done in an elementary classroom before and they really enjoyed it. It helps the students acquaint themselves with where supplies in the classroom are and who their peers are with minimal pressure to work together if they don't want to. It supports the student's introduction to the principles of design and the themes of identity, community, and culture.

Standards:

2nd grade: Plan and create works of art by exploring various media and creating meaning through symbolization. 3rd grade: Recognize how works of visual art and design communicate meaning both within a community and between diverse cultures. 3rd grade: Plan and create works of visual art and design recognizing various purposes and intentions. 4th Grade: Investigate ideas of personal interest to plan and create works of visual art and design. Fourth Grade: Utilize media in traditional and inventive ways to communicate personal intent. High School Pre-Assessment 2:

Instructions:

The teacher must pick up at least enough paint swatches at the store for each student to have one. Students can choose the swatch color that interests them the most. On the back of the swatches, students will divide the paper into four sections and write: Please know, want to know, learned and liked, and experiment. in the please know section they will write something they want the teacher to know about them. In the want to know they will write something they want to learn about. in the learned and liked section, they can write something relating to art that they like to do. And in the experiment section, they can write anything they want to experiment with including material, this section can be unrealistic and include their wildest dreams. Then on the front of the swatch where the colors are they can doddle with sharpies creating zentangles or drawings. After the teacher collects them and reads them they can hang them on the wall for a splash of color in the room.

Outcomes:

Students can have a simple drawing assignment to start off with where they can express themselves however they choose. Students learn that teacher cares about their well-being and interest in art. The teacher learns about students' art skills and interests.

Examples:

I chose this assessment because it allows the students to share information about themselves in a unique way without them just saying something to the whole class. It also gives them a chance to work with their peers without pressure and offers and fun and aesthetic way to decorate the classroom. It relates to the themes of identity, community, and how color can affect an art piece.

Standards: High school: Articulate and demonstrate that the making and study of art and design can be approached from a variety of perspectives. High school: Establish a practice of planning and experimentation to advance concepts and technical skills. High School: Examine the nature of diverse aesthetic experiences to build a language of representation that can be used to respond to the world.