PREREQUISITE: None
GRADE LEVEL: 7 or 8
LENGTH: One Trimester
CATEGORY: Required
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course employs a variety of two and three dimensional media. Exploration and experimentation of media, student ideas, and visual images is encouraged. Critical thought and creative problem solving will be employed in learning new skills, concepts, and techniques, and expanding on those already acquired. Students will share their work as well as discuss styles, movements and techniques as they relate to contemporary and historical artists. Creativity, the language of art, and vocabulary are applied in all aspects of the course.
AREAS OF STUDY:
· Creating Artwork · Art History · Art Criticism · Art Appreciation
· Art Careers · Art Elements & Design Principles · Creativity
· Sketchbooks/Visual Journals
Media (may include):
· Drawing · Painting · Sculpture · Design
· Ceramics · Printmaking · Mixed Media · Computer Art
· Collage · Bookmaking · Crafts
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Work to the best of one’s ability
Complete projects, self-evaluations and any necessary written assignments
Be responsible for care and clean-up of materials and working area
Participate as a cooperative member of groups and participate in class discussions
PREREQUISITE: 7th
Grade Art GRADE
LEVEL: 8
LENGTH: One Trimester- may be repeated
CATEGORY: Fine Arts Elective
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is divided into units of study based on the foundation of the seventh grade Art (Visual Studies course). Part of this course of study will be individualized in that students may select areas for exploration. Refinement of concepts, skills, techniques and processes, and creative expression will be emphasized within each unit. Inventive, creative, and experimental solutions will be required to fulfill assignments in 2-D and 3-D problem solving. This course is designed for students with motivation and interest in continuing to explore media and art in general. Art history will be incorporated when appropriate.
AREAS OF STUDY:
· Creating Artwork · Art History · Art Criticism · Art Appreciation
· Art Careers · Art Elements & Design Principles · Creativity
· Sketchbooks/Visual Journals
Media (may include):
· Drawing · Painting · Sculpture · Design
· Ceramics (hand built & potter’s wheel) · Printmaking · Mixed Media
· Computer Art · Collage · Bookmaking · Crafts
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
Work to the best of one’s ability
Complete projects and share work with others
Participate in evaluation
Be responsible for care and clean-up of materials and work areas
Participate as a cooperative member of a group in a studio setting