 7th Grade- Students entering our school come
from many different schools and learning environments. The focus of the art
department at this level is to begin the students understanding of art through
experience with art media and exposure to contemporary artists that use similar
media and techniques in their work. (9
weeks per semester.) |
| Color |
In this unit the students are taught the colors involved in
the color wheel and how they are made. Also, they learn about tints, shades,
complementary and chromacolors. They use this information in a final project
that demonstrates their understanding of the concepts shown.(Reports:Paul
Klee,Piet Mondrian)
Lesson Plans:Color
lab
Lesson Plans:Communicating Color |
| Sculpture |
This unit introduces the new students to the concepts
involved with the creation of artwork in the 3rd dimension. The human form is
usually used as the theme and sculptures are created by each student using a
variety of media. Application of color to accent the forms is included.(Report:
Alexander Calder)
Lesson Plans:Size
yourself up
Lesson Plans:Getting Wired |
| Drawing |
This unit uses the understanding gained in the first two
units in the area of perspective. All types of linear perspective are covered
in addition to the primary concept of aerial perspective. The final project is
done in 2pt. oblique using values of color to enhance the solution.(Report:
David Smith)
Lesson Plans:Aerial attack
Lesson Plans:Names
in Space
Lesson Plans:Tippy
Towers
Lesson Plans:Crazy
Constructions |
| Printing |
This area is intended to teach both the skills of the
graphics process and the concept of working together as a class. Block printing
is the media and it is approached in a variety of ways always focusing on the
terms and processes needed.(Report: Henri Matisse)
Lesson Plans:Simply Values
Lesson Plans:Block Basics |
| Illustration |
This unit is intended to review the skills that they will
use in classes throughout their school day. Skills such as: Cartooning,
lettering and basic computer graphics skills, are becoming a nessesary part of
their educational experience.( Report: Charles Shultz)
Lesson Plans:Twisted thoughts
Lesson Plans:Show
me |
Showcase
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