KMS MIDDLE SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS

Click this link for more information on KMS Art Syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/0B5WjthUcWukMa3l3R2hEU2lURjA/edit

Course Description

Art classes in the middle grades expand on the elementary foundation in understanding and skills in the visual arts in an exploratory manner consistent with the middle school philosophy. Through the Middle School Visual Arts Curriculum, students:

• Develop increasingly creative strategies, problem solving skills, and habits of mind through artistic practices.

• Apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design to a wide variety of traditional and new media .

• Acquire visual arts knowledge, skill and craftsmanship in art making while exploring an expanded range of mediums.

• Develop aesthetic judgment that supports the elements and principles of art.

• Explore a wide range of notions about the meaning and purpose of visual art.

• Connect the visual arts across the curricular and in daily life.

• Form a broader knowledge and understanding of our rich and diverse historical and cultural heritage through art.

ART 6th Grade - 9 Weeks

In sixth grade art, students explore a variety of media as they continue to build their skills in drawing, painting and design. Theory is introduced to further elaborate upon ideas about color, perspective, value, space, balance, unity and contrast. As the art teacher, I discuss artists, artwork, and provide technique demonstrations to develop the four strands of art education: art appreciation, art history, art production, and art criticism; as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

ART 7th Grade - 18 Weeks

In seventh grade art, students focus on further developing art skills, vocabulary, creativity, and concepts of design. Two-dimensional lessons may include painting, collage, drawing, watercolor, oil pastels and printmaking. Three-dimensional projects may include functional or sculptural ceramics, fibers or found objects. As the art teacher, I discuss artists, artwork, and provide technique demonstrations to develop the four strands of art education: art appreciation, art history, art production, and art criticism; as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Mrs. Johnson's Art Website Link: docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRGsnPDZ7pJCuOMHSCgOQozPbWiP8YzEDEgpMcwY_NZBHXV1T9EeAbJTjbsuIgIaTcL1-jc9ayjrOEM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000