 8th Grade- The projects and the skills needed
in this class are all built upon the concepts covered in the 7th grade
experience. The students are challenged to use the skills that they have been
taught and explore the creative options available while being given additional
information in related topics to continue their developmental process.
(9 weeks per semester.) |
| Color |
In this unit, the students are taught the how pigments are
used to create different values of color. Through this study, the students are
educated in the vast amounts of hues needed in the fine art of
painting.(Report:Pablo Picasso)
Lesson Plans:In
search of Color
Lesson Plans:Paths
of Color |
| Sculpture |
This unit continues the students skill development in the
area of sculpture. Special attention is given to the "details" that
are shown in the projects given. Manipulation and creativity are the objectives
in creating skill at this level. Emphasis is placed on the students
understanding of light and shadow and how it relates to their sculptures.
(Report: Henri Moore)
Lesson Plans:Manipulating Man
Lesson Plans:Shadows
of Movement |
| Drawing |
This unit begins the process of artistic rendering by
introducing the students to "Contour line". Building upon the
understanding of 3D space from their 7th grade perspective unit, the students
explore gestures and contours in a formal setting.(Report: M.C.Escher)
Lesson Plans:Finding
Form
Lesson Plans:Shading 2D to 3D |
| Printing |
Again building upon the 7th grade experience, the students
are given a second experience. This time the students are instructed to analize
color groups from life and break down an example to simple colors and do a
multi-color print using registrations.(Report: Victor Vasarely)
Lesson Plans:Simply layers of color
Lesson Plans:Printing Pro's |
| Illustration |
The students at this level are given the opportunity to use
their skills of drawing and lettering to create an artwork with the emphasis on
understanding placement of objects and composition.( Report: Andy
Warhol)
Lesson Plans:Rendering
Right |
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