6th Grade: Art Wheel:

Sixth grade art is an exploratory course intended to help students develop introductory skills and vocabulary, learn new techniques, and expand their knowledge of art, artists, and the historical/cultural role that art has played in human societies. Instruction includes both two- and three dimensional assignments in a variety of media that touch upon each strand of the California State standards for Art Education.

7th and 8th Grade Art 1A and 1B:

The elective art class is a basic course in which students develop their knowledge of visual art as a means of communicating and expressing ideas. Through both whole-class and student-driven, choice based instruction, students will learn about various materials and techniques, aesthetics, valuation and the role that art has played in human cultures throughout history. The focus of the class is on artmaking in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media. There will be regular assignments in reflective writing, some research and occasional work to be completed outside of class time.

The goal of the class is for each student to 1) become increasingly self-directed in his/her artmaking, 2) set goals and strategies for an art work in progress, 3) be able to evaluate a work of art, and 4) be able to discuss art both orally and through the writing of artists' statements.

Students may take the class as often as they wish.

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