"In Grades 7 and 8, students’ own art making becomes infused with a variety of images and approaches. They are very aware of elements from popular culture and eager to incorporate them into their art. Students continue to make compositional decisions and to use a variety of materials and techniques to generate and produce two- and three-dimensional works of art, as well as multimedia forms. Through creative activities, students continue their process of exploration, discovery, and learning in the visual arts and broaden their knowledge and appreciation of the field. "