The visual and media arts play a vital role in the school curriculum. The creative process of art making can be applied to all areas of learning and is central to the development and well-being of every child. Art education can make a unique contribution in students’ lives by introducing, analyzing and interpreting images created by diverse artists from around the world. Middle school art courses will guide students in an appreciation of art from past to present, develop their ability to critique works of art with sensitivity and understanding and exercise their problem-solving skills through creating their own works of art.

Art 7 – The middle school art program begins with this preliminary quarterlong art course. Popular artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Yayoi Kusama will be presented to students to introduce the elements of art, color theory and space/structure. A range of engaging, hands-on visual art experiences will be explored through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or digital media.

Art 8 – The middle school art program continues with this quarterlong art course. Celebrated artists such as Alexander Calder and Shaun Tan will be presented to students to introduce the concepts of movement, light and cultural narrative. Various hands-on visual art experiences will be explored through drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or digital media.