Art and Drama

Art (6th Grade)

In 6th grade art, students will explore a variety of two and three-dimensional media. Students will develop

artistic skills and habits, broaden aesthetic experiences, explore historical and contemporary artists, and

unlock their creativity through individual artistic expression and problem solving. This course offers

instruction of techniques and processes through a variety of media including drawing, painting, collage,

printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and more. Students will investigate their own concepts while putting into

practice the National Visual Arts Standards: Creating, Presenting, Responding and Connecting.

2D Art (7th Grade)

In 2D art, students will deepen their understanding of two-dimensional techniques and processes. Students

will broaden artistic skills and habits, deepen aesthetic experiences, and unlock their natural creativity.

Students will do this through individual and collaborative investigations of a variety of media, artists, and

concepts. This course offers instruction in techniques and processes through charcoal, colored pencil,

printmaking, collage, mixed media, watercolor, tempera, acrylic media and more. Students will investigate

their own concepts while putting into practice the National Visual Arts Standards: Creating, Presenting,

Responding and Connecting.

3D Art (8th Grade)

In 3D art, students will deepen their understanding of three-dimensional techniques and processes.

Students will further broaden artistic skills and habits, deepen aesthetic experiences, and unlock their

natural creativity. Students will do this through individual and collaborative investigations of a variety of

media, artists, and concepts. This course offers instruction in techniques and processes through clay,

wood, wire, fiber, plaster media and more. Students will investigate their own concepts while putting into

practice the National Visual Arts Standards: Creating, Presenting, Responding and Connecting.

Introduction to Drama (7th Grade)

This is an upbeat class focused on creating community, understanding teamwork, developing confidence

and honing one’s imagination. Students will learn how body language, posture, voice, and eye contact

portray specific personalities and moods. Through theatre games and activities, students will learn to lose

inhibitions and will gain trust in themselves as well as others. They will focus on the elements of theatrical

character, movement, and plot. Overall, this course promotes theatre appreciation and develops

presentational skills while reinforcing literacy standards.

Theatre: “More than Just a Stage” (8th Grade)

This is an upbeat class focused on honing one’s creative expression through observation, concentration,

and imagination. Through a variety of dramatic techniques and ensemble activities, students will learn how

to step into a character and understand the importance of directing focus, intent, and motivation to create

and sustain a believable character. Students will analyze how their character and plot choices influence the

audience. Overall, this course develops verbal and nonverbal acting techniques and builds analytical skills

while reinforcing literacy standards.