I am excited to welcome you and your student to the Cedar Valley Middle School Art Program. In Art I students will create art from direct observation, imagination and personal experience; as well as be involved in both school and community events. They will learn how to talk about and implement the use of the elements and principles of art and design effectively. In addition, they will gain insights into the artwork produced by others through art criticism, and acquire greater knowledge of art history and the art of different cultures.
1st 6 weeks
Visual Art has a Unique Language
We will learn the elements and principles of art
We will demonstrate understanding of contour line drawing
We will demonstrate understanding of composition strategies
2nd 6 weeks
Content drives successful visual Art
We will understand the perspective creates the illusion of depth
Identify and employ grid technique within a personal artwork
We will identify a variety of shading techniques
We will demonstrate a variety of colored pencil techniques
3rd 6 weeks
Meaning is a reflection of the artist's purpose
We will move from 2D to a 3D while applying knowledge of elements and principles
We will understand the difference between actual and implied textures
4th 6 weeks
Message Displays Personal Voice
Create a visual message in their artwork that expresses personal voice.
Understand that color can be key to an emotional response for the viewer.
5th 6 weeks
Metaphor and symbolism give meaning to a work of art.
We will employ symbolism within their artwork as a metaphor.
We will use a variety of media to represent correct proportion within a figure.
6th 6 Weeks
The artist's voice, practice and process is a unique expression.
Mix various media into one composition to make a whole (Mixed Media).