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7th Grade Art
This course consists of units of study which introduces styles of art, periods of art, as well as individual artists, as they present themselves chronologically on the history timeline. The students will illustrate their understanding of each unit by producing a work of art of their own relating to their studies. The project requires creative thinking and design skills, in addition to an interpretation of the history unit; for example, Ancient Egyptian art explores stylized figures and profiles, Ancient Greece explores architecture, Ancient Rome examines mosaics and portraits, and the Renaissance focus on Michelangelo, DaVinci and one point perspective. 8th Grade Art This course is designed to build on the 7th grade art experience. In combing balance, variety, harmony, emphasis, proposition, movement, and rhythm, students design art that requires critical thinking and problem solving skills. Vocabulary ability is measures as the student defines art, as well as, his/her experience (aesthetics) three-dimensional, two-dimensional, and interdisciplinary products are created. 9th Grade Art Design concepts are further constructed as students work to complete two-dimensional and three-dimensional art. The focus of this course is to use a much broader range of art mediums, alone and in combination with each other. Drawing and Painting This course is a study in two-dimensional art. Topics include use and care of materials, variety of techniques, the development of art in the traditional and non-traditional methods. There is an emphasis on using mixes-media techniques. Pencil, chalk, crayon, conte, and ink are drawing mediums used. Watercolor, tempera, acrylics, and oils will be used. Ninth grade art is recommended prior to this course. Ceramics and Sculpture This course is a study in three-dimensional art. Topics include use and care of materials and tools, variety of techniques, the development of art in traditional and non-traditional methods with an emphasis on draftsmanship and quality. Clay, basket reed, metal, paper, fabric and fibers, and wood are mediums used. Ceramics will include wheel throwing and hand-building techniques. Ninth grade art is recommended prior to this course. |
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