Art 8

Students can elect to enroll in 8th Grade art, where they will explore the theme of Identity. This theme will weave its way into all of the five Units during this semester course.

• Clay: Students will create a clay sculpture utilizing clay slab building techniques.

• Self Portraits: Students will study artwork done by Chuck Close and will create a self portrait using correct facial proportions.

• Graphic Art: Students will create an artwork using the computer or iPad, using layers and learning how to manipulate the digital tools.

• Mixed Media: Students will study artwork by Minnesota Native American artist Star Wallowing Bull and will create a mixed media artwork inspired by his artworks.

• Cast Jewelry: Students will have the opportunity to create a cast piece of jewelry, using casting techniques.

Process & Product

The Art Curriculum works to balance the process of creating with the final product, by focusing on the Create Process Map created by The Perpich Center for the Arts.

Visual Literacy

Visual Literacy, or the ability to ‘read’ an artwork, begins in first grade and is used in all levels of the Wayzata Art Curriculum. Visual Literacy includes Visual Analysis and Critique and focuses on student’s making their own meaning by noticing, making connections, connecting feelings, analyzing, questioning, interpreting and speculating.