Eighth Grade

Course Overview

During eighth grade art, students will learn a wide variety of techniques with an emphasis on the Principles of Design. Students will use their knowledge of the Elements of Art with a focus on dimension and space using both two and three-dimensional surfaces. Students will develop new ideas about color theory centered around various painting and glazing techniques. Students will continue to develop their own self-expression and continue their discovery of art literacy in the real world with a focus on advertisements and career options.

SKILLS AND CONCEPTS

  • Mandala Radial Symmetry Designs

    • Principles of Design discussion with each project section

    • Typography and bubble letter techniques

    • Pattern Designs/Zentangles

    • Colored Pencil Techniques

    • Incorporation of Contemporary Graffiti artists like Banksy

  • Clay Themed Vessels

    • Functional mug or vessel

    • Exploration of Slab/Coil/handbuilding techniques

    • Slip/Score

    • Glazing

  • Value Drawing

    • Still life from Observation

    • Review value scales and value techniques from 7th

    • Incorporate color to Emphasize a section with Pattern

  • One and Two-Point Perspective Drawing

    • Review of 5th/6th grade One Point Perspective

(Stained glass window shape designs using scratch paper and a single vanishing point)

    • City drawings using two vanishing points

  • Watercolor Silhouettes

    • Positive/Negative Space through silhouette themes

    • Watercolor review

    • Watercolor techniques

(add to flat wash, dry brush, wet on wet, wax resist, plastic wrap, sea salt)

    • India Ink techniques