Art

Art 6 (Semester)                                                                                                                                  
Introduction to Art is a study of elements of art and the principles of design.  Students in Introduction to Art will apply the vocabulary of art, experience a variety of studio applications, study artists and art periods and create original works of art. An art supply list provided by the teacher will cost no more than $15.

Prerequisite: None

Art I 7/8 (semester)            
Art I is offered to 7th and 8th graders and is a semester long course.  The 7 elements of art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space) guide both the learning and art projects.  Blending creativity, skill, research, and problem solving, students will explore a range of media and styles.  The coursework has specific guidelines and objectives, but remains open-ended enough to allow for individuality and imagination. Student projects may include, but are not limited to: drawing in a variety of media, origami, printmaking, paper sculpture, plaster sculpture, painting in a variety of media, mixed media, collage, textiles, and ceramics.  An art supply list provided by the teacher will cost no more than $25

Prerequisite: None

Art  II 8 (semester)                             

Art II is offered to 8th graders who have completed Art I.  This semester-long course continues the exploration of the 7 elements of art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space) guide both the learning and art projects.  Blending creativity, skill, research, and problem solving, students will explore a range of media and styles.  The coursework has specific guidelines and objectives, but remains open-ended enough to allow for individuality and imagination. Student projects may include, but are not limited to: drawing in a variety of media, origami, printmaking, paper sculpture, plaster sculpture, painting in a variety of media, mixed media, collage, textiles, and ceramics.  An art supply list provided by the teacher will cost no more than $25

Prerequisite: Art 6 or Art I 7/8

Art II 8 (year-long)              

Art II Full Year is an advanced year-long course offered to 8th grade students with a prerequisite of an art course being completed in either 6th or 7th grade.  Additionally, students are required to submit an application and may be required to submit a portfolio of previous work. Students taking this course should have developed a strong understanding of the elements and principles.  They will independently study, depict, and interpret the 7 elements of art while refining skills, developing a personal style, and building on past art experiences.  Art II is specifically designed for the creative and ambitious student who is able to portray individuality and imagination into each project.  Student projects are more rigorous and extend over a longer period of time.  These advanced projects may include, but are not limited to: drawing in a variety of media, origami, paper- mache’, printmaking, paper sculpture, plaster sculpture, painting in a variety of media, mixed media, collage, textiles, creative manipulation of ordinary materials, and ceramics.  An art supply list provided by the teacher will cost no more than $50

Prerequisite:  *Year-Long Art 2 is for 8th graders who have completed Art 1. It requires an application and seats are limited. Current 7th graders interested in applying for year-long Art need to start the application process by contacting Keith Grissom at ktgrissom@prosper-isd.net. 

Please contact Keith Grissom for more information
ktgrissom@prosper-isd.net