Beginning Middle School Art Course Description

In Beginning Middle School Art, Students will experiment with a variety of media to create visual art. The elements of art (line, shape, space, color, value, texture, and form) are studied in two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. Students will begin to apply the principles of design, (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity) in their art making practices. Students will express their individual and collaborative ideas by asking essential questions while throughout there art making. Art is a form of visual communication; therefore, students will continually reflect and discuss their artwork, art making practices, as well as, artists, cultural art traditions, and art history.

Advanced Middle School Art Course Description

In Advanced Middle School Art, Students will experiment with a variety of media to create visual art. The elements of art (line, shape, space, color, value, texture, and form) are studied in two-dimensional and three-dimensional work. Students will begin to apply the principles of design, (rhythm, movement, balance, proportion, variety, emphasis, and unity) in their art making practices. Students will express their individual and collaborative ideas by asking essential questions while throughout there art making. Art is a form of visual communication; therefore, students will continually reflect and discuss their artwork, art making practices, as well as, artists, cultural art traditions, and art history.