JMS Visual Arts

 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Visual Arts

Class overview

Art is an important means of self-expression, self-reflection, and the creation of personal identity. The Georgia Performance Standards for Visual Art builds opportunities for students to develop in affective, academic, and social ways through the explorations of visual media. The standards guide development of the students’ technical skills and higher-order thinking. imagination, creativity, problem-solving, artistic skills and knowledge, historical and cultural context, and critical analysis. Students will work on a visual journal and portfolio of artwork throughout the semester.  Students will also be able to participate in school and county art shows.

 Supplies:

-Sketchbook (students can use their own or the school can provide one)

-Students are welcome to bring their own supplies if they would like but they will need to keep up with their supplies. **please no liquid supplies, the school will provide.

Art Room Donations:  

Recycle to the art room…old magazines, old wall photo calendars, old newspapers, glass baby food jars, old mens button down shirts (for smocks), books from hair stylists (great for learning facial features), buttons, beads



 

About me

Hello Bears! I am so excited to be the art teacher at JMS this 2023-24 school year. My name is Ms. Heard. I have a B.S.ED and BFA in art education from Western Carolina University. 

  

  

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