Students will create two or three-dimensional articles using a variety of fiber media.

STANDARDS MET				CONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
A	B	C	D
				Performing and Creating
1-6		1		a. Develop artistic skills and expression by exploring a variety of techniques using fiber, textile, and fabric design.	• Combine two or more fiber media to create a product.
1-6		1		b. Explore the tools, materials, and techniques related to fiber arts.	• Combine fiber arts with other artistic media.
1-6		1-5	7	c. Demonstrate the ability to express ideas through fiber art projects.
1-6	3-5, 7, 8	1-5	3-7	d. Demonstrate the ability to discuss, review, and solve problems related to the creation of personal art work and the art work of others.	• Create projects using any of the following: tie-dye, weaving, batik, basketry, natural fibers and dyes, silk painting and surface design, textile design, soft sculpture, crochet, knitting, costume design, sewing, and needle work.
1-7				e. Recognize the possibilities of combining and integrating two or more fiber related media, as well as the possibility of combining fiber arts with other artistic media.
				History and Culture
7	1-8	2-5	1-7	a. Discuss and explore the variety of fabric surface designs used in various world cultures.	• Discuss the reasons why certain styles have evolved throughout different regions of the world.
	1-9	2-5	1-7	b. Discuss and explore the variety of weavings used in various world cultures.	• Explore natural dyes used by the Alaska Natives and other cultures.
7	1-9	1, 2	1-7	c. Identify the relationship between historical periods and cultures by viewing fiber artwork.	• Identify and describe a variety of techniques and styles used by different fiber artists from a variety of cultures and historic periods.
4	1, 3, 4, 7, 8	1-5	1-8	d. Understand the relationship of the history of basketry to the Alaska Native cultures.	• Identify possible careers using fiber arts and discuss the ways history and culture have affected these opportunities.

*Prerequisite: Introduction to Art or instructor's approval

STANDARDS MET				CONTENT/SKILLS	SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
A	B	C	D
				Evaluation and Analysis
7	1-8	1, 2	1-6	a. Use and understand the different criteria for evaluating surface design, basketry, weaving, knitting, sculpture, etc.	• Use written, oral, or performance methods to respond to fiber arts.
		1, 2		b. Apply the principles and elements of art to evaluate a specific work of fiber art.	• Use description, analysis, interpretation, and judgment to critique fiber arts.
	1-8	1, 2	1-4	c. Recognize craftsmanship, function, originality, technique, and design of several different pieces of fiber art.	• Critique personal work and the work of peers.
	1-8	1-5	1-7	d. Evaluate and critique historical and contemporary forms of art.
		3-5	1-7	e. Accept and offer constructive criticism.
7	1-8	1-5	1-7	f. Demonstrate sensitivity to both traditional and self-expressive applications of art.
				Aesthetic Perception
	4, 7, 8	1-6	1-8	a. Identify and discuss the characteristics of successful fiber art.	• Discuss the impact of fiber arts and aesthetic experiences upon contemporary life and society.
7	1-8	3-5	1-8	b. Recognize that personal opinions are a reflection of past experience, beliefs, and culture.	• Discuss the impact of cultural beliefs upon fiber art work.
		3-5	1-8	c. Demonstrate the capacity to maintain a discussion and share opinions.	• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversified experiences and personal preferences that people embrace through the arts.
					• Discuss issues related to aesthetics, artists, values in art, and other related topics.

ASSESSMENTS

• Concept assimilation and demonstration • Creativity • Participation in class • Public exhibit of art • Rubric • Safety habits • Skill growth and manipulatives • Time on task • Working to assignment parameter

*Prerequisite: Introduction to Art or instructor's approval