Steve Zimmerman
Blue Mountain High School
Teacher/Gifted Program Coordinator

Unit 2: Painting

 

Unit Length: 10 days        Unit Value: 125 points

Grade Scale:  C = 95 – 105  B = 106 – 115  A = 116 - 125

Basic Level

Note – 90 points maximum in the Basic Level. Items in bold will appear on Unit Test. Items marked * do not require oral assessment. 

The Tools of Painting. Choose any 1.

(12)   _____ 2. Complete the Painting Crossword Puzzle and be prepared to answer 4 questions from

(12) _____ 3. Learn the important terms associated with painting from the visual cards/CD. Answer 4

(12) _____ 4. Lecture 1 – “The Tools of Painting”. Answer 4 questions 

The Evolution of Painting.  

(10)  _____ 1. Museum Tour on the Evolution of Painting I. Answer 4 questions.

(10)  _____ 2. Museum Tour on the Evolution of Painting II. Answer 4 questions. 

The Styles of Painting. Choose any 1.

(10) _____ 1. Learn the important painting styles from history from the visual cards/CD. Answer 5

Important Painters and Works. Choose any 1.

*(10) _____ 2. Watch the video on Pablo Picasso at work. React to what you saw orally or in written

(x)   _____ 9. Student designed activity with approval of instructor.

Intermediate Level

Note: up to 110 points allowed by end of Basic/Intermediate Levels. Due by final day of unit.       

*(15) _____ 2. Conduct a formal analysis of a painting from history or one found here at the high school. Use

Advanced Level

Note – Due by end of Marking Period.

*(10) _____ 3. Choose a painting from history or the contemporary world, examine it and write

Unit 2: Painting Schedule

Day 1: Lecture 1 (if needed) and Assessment  Day 6: Lecture 3 (if needed) and Assessment

Day 2: Museum Tour I and Assessment   Day 7: Assessment

Day 3: Museum Tour II and Assessment   Day 8: Assessment

Day 4: Lecture 2 (if needed) and Assessment  Day 9: Assessment

Day 5: Assessment     Day 10: Assessment