Art 1 Beginning

Grade: 6, 7, 8

Prerequisite: None

Art 1 MS is a concept based class intended for students with no prior art experience. Students will work with a variety of processes and materials such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, fiber, and digital media. Students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences as a source for creating artworks. Art 1 includes the study of works of art and cultures along with critiquing their own art and the works of other artists.

Art 2 Intermediate

Grade: 7,8

Prerequisite: Art 1 MS

Art 2 MS is an intermediate art class that will build on skills and concepts from Art 1. Students will work with a variety of processes and materials such as painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, fiber, and digital media. Students rely on their perceptions of the environment, developed through increasing visual awareness and sensitivity to surroundings, memory, imagination, and life experiences as a source for creating artworks. Art 2 includes the study of works of art and cultures along with critiquing their own art and the works of other artists.

Art 1 (High School credit):

Grade: 8th only

Prerequisite: Level I and II Art

Art provides a study of the art elements and principles through experience with a variety of art media and tools in design, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture; an exploration of art history and culture; and an evaluation of artwork through discussion and critique.

2021-2022 Art Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How will I be graded?

A: At the start of school we have you do a drawing so we know where you are starting from in skills and knowledge. Your projects will be graded using a rubric and progress shown from that first drawing. You will not be graded against other students, just following the project expectations and your own abilities.

Q: What do I need for class?

Art 1:

Required supplies not provided by the school: 9 x 12 sketchbook (unlined paper, mixed media preferred), pencils, colored pencils, eraser, scissors, ruler, liquid glue bottle, fine point black sharpie, watercolors

Art 2:

Required supplies not provided by the school: 9 x 12 sketchbook (unlined paper, mixed media preferred), pencils, colored pencils, eraser, scissors, ruler, liquid glue bottle, fine point black sharpie, watercolors, oil pastels

Art 1 HS Credit:

Required supplies not provided by the school: 9 x 12 sketchbook (unlined paper, mixed media preferred), pencils, colored pencils, eraser, scissors, ruler, liquid glue bottle, fine point black sharpie, watercolors, oil pastels, chalk pastels, roll of 2” clear packing tape