Grade 8 students creating their Maker Marks for their upcoming ceramics unit.
3D Package Design
by Juliana M.
Skills in Observation and application to Imagination
by Madison M.
Digital Design Logo
by William B.
collograph plate
semester 2
Full year students complete the curriculum in semester 1 and semester 2 is comprised of:
collograph plate making and printing
3D Package Design
Ceramics Mixed Media
Editorial Illustration
portfolio presentation in two different forms
Grade 8 visual Art curriculum is more individualized for a personalized learning experience. Students explore Art in a more in-depth approach utilizing Design Thinking found in STEAM. Once students complete their grade 8 coursework, students are encouraged to submit work to be be considered for higher level courses at the high school level, which includes AP Studio Art.
New this year, students were able to select to have Art for a semester or a full year in lieu of trimester.
GRADE 8 PROJECTS
PERSONALIZED + BREADTH & DEPTH = ART
semester 1
Graphic Design (lettering in organic or geometric shape)
Digital Design Companion Piece
Fine Art Still Life
Atmospheric persp drawing & painting
poster Color Study
Ceramic Coil Pot
Aboriginal Dot Painting
Block Printmaking