seventh grade

Seventh Grade Art Curriculum  

Upon completion of the Seventh Grade Art Program the student will:

I. Perceive and understand:  A. contour drawing  B. reality and abstraction  C. transform personal experiences to art forms  D. color schemes of analogous, complementary, warm and cool, andmonochromatic color relationships  E. how value, color and line are used to create depth  F. the color wheel  G. variety, interest and focal points  H. different cultures have styles in artwork  I. natural forms in proportions  J. picture plane  K. the illusion of action in two dimensions or three dimensions

II. Appreciate and be aware of:  A. more aware of physical appearance; suddenly interested in the opposite sex  B. would like to be treated like an adult  C. want to be individuals, yet very sensitive to peer pressure and want to identify with a group

III. Possess a knowledge of:  A.    advanced drawing skills  B.    mixing colors to make tints and shades  C.    hatching, cross-hatching, sketching, ink was  D.  ceramic slab and coil building  E.  weaving, sculpting

IV. Create:

A. portfolio

B. innovative and original solutions to design problems  C. all different types of media to create works of art

V. Produce art work and demonstrate skills of:  A. drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, crafts, ceramics  B. proper use and care of tools and materials  C. visual communication of information and ideas

VI. Develop evaluation processes by:  A.    projects, research, class participation  B.    follow directions, and responsibility