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Herndon Middle School Art
Welcome!
We have a great art program here at Herndon Middle School. We offer four fantastic courses for students in the 7th and 8th grades. Please take a moment to browse through the course tabs at the top to see examples of all the amazing art that the students here at HMS produce.
As if that weren't enough, we also have an Art Club after school. Students who are not already in the art program, as well as those who are and can't get enough, are welcome to join. Participation is on a drop-in basis and no sign-up is required. Please take a moment to browse through the Art Club tab at the top to see what we do.
Course Offerings
Foundations
Semester
Explore a variety of art materials, develop art techniques, and use creative thinking skills to express ideas and viewpoints about personal experiences and the world. Produce meaningful and unique drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics and crafts in a studio setting.
Computers in Art
Semester
Integrate the computer and associated technology with traditional art media and practices. Work with a variety of software applications including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to explore subjects, ideas and themes related to living in the world. Prior computer experience is not required
3D Art Explorations
Semester
Work in the third-dimension by creating sculptures, ceramic objects, models and installations that express ideas about personal experiences and observations of the world. Learn to use a variety of art media, non-traditional materials, tools and equipment to compose, construct, and form functional and decorative artworks. Build knowledge, refine skills, improve techniques, and craftsmanship to meet challenges and solve problems in unique ways.
Art Extensions (Prerequisite: 1 semester of middle school art)
Semester or Full Year
Use new materials and techniques, and refine your artmaking skills. Students begin to develop a personal style and attain a high level of quality and craftsmanship in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and crafts.