This course is for first year art students (6^th grader only) at Strack Intermediate.

Objectives: In this course, through an exploration of a variety of mediums, techniques, artists and art movements, students will cultivate and develop their drawing skills. In the first semester, students will work with black and white mediums; pencil, charcoal, pen and ink building into working with color in the second semester. This structuring of the curriculum enables students to grow and nurture their attention to detail and fine motor skills which builds artistic ability. Tempera paint, clay, Prismacolor pencils, pastels and digital media will be used in class as well. At times students work independently and at other times they are asked to collaborate to share ideas through critique and the cooperative creation of group art. The main objective throughout the year is to have students gain an understanding and appreciation of the Elements and Principles of Art through creating, evaluating and discussing artwork. Please note: students who want to eventually apply to the ART I course for 8^th grade (and receive high school credit) need to be enrolled in art both 6^th and 7^th grade.

This course is for first year art students (7^th and 8^th graders) at Strack Intermediate.

Objectives: Our major focus in this course is on basic drawing skill development. A variety of mediums, techniques, artists and art movements will be studied. Students will work with black and white mediums; pencil, charcoal, pen and ink building into color. Acrylic paint, clay, Prismacolor pencils and will be used in class as well. The objective is to have students gain an understanding and appreciation of the Elements and Principles of Art through creating, critiquing and discussing artwork.

This course is for second year art students(7^th and 8^th graders) at Strack Intermediate.

Objectives: The objective is to have students gain an understanding and appreciation of the Elements and Principles of Art through creating, critiquing and discussing artwork. A variety of mediums, techniques, artists and art movements will be studied. Building on their first year of skill building students will push their artwork to new levels. Pen and Ink, watercolor, acrylic paint, clay and Prismacolor pencils will be some of the mediums used to further

Advanced Art is the 3^rd year of Art for those students who do not fit the requirements to get into Art I. This is set up as a studio class with students able to build on the skills they have developed with more freedom of expression. Mediums used include but are not limited to; watercolor, chalk pastel, acrylic paint, clay and Prismacolor pencils. This class will be competing heavily in contests.

Art I is a 3^rd year Art course offered at Strack and is high school credit. Students will receive credit for the first high school level art course upon successful completion of the course. Students are then able to choose a second level art course during 9^th grade such as Drawing I or Painting I. Students must apply and be selected by the Art department based on the following criteria; Artistic ability, effort, capacity to meet deadlines, self-discipline, level of self-direction and good classroom behavior. Only 12 to 15 students will be admitted into the class.

Objectives: This course is set up as a studio class, with students able to build on the skills they have developed with more freedom of expression and cultivation of creativity. Mediums used include but are not limited to; watercolor, chalk pastel, pen & ink, acrylic paint, clay and Prismacolor pencils. Students will be directed by the instructor to explore contemporary and historical artists and art movements, as well as art within various cultures. Time is also spent exploring art careers and various college undergraduate programs offered throughout the nation. Occasionally students will be given the opportunity to critique and collaborate on projects, though most work is done through teacher facilitated independent study. This class offers the opportunity to participate in several prestigious art competitions throughout the year which could result in medals, cash prizes, or scholarships.