Art & Design Studio 8
Art & Design Studio-8th grade
Denise Swanson, Instructor Art Department Hopkins North Junior High School denise.swanson@hopkinsschools.org Ph. 952.988.4833 | Office: Rm 510 (North) Office Hours: North: before school & after school |
Course Goals or Guiding Questions (as related to MN VISUAL ARTS STATE STANDARDS)
Strand 1: Artistic Foundations
Strand 2: Artistic Process: Create or Make
Strand 3: Artistic Process: Perform or Present
Strand 4: Artistic Process: Respond or Critique
The foundation of the visual arts 7th & 8th grade curriculum is a strong emphasis on the elements and principles of art and design. This class is designed as a bridge between the elementary and the high school experience providing students with challenging, relevant, and fun lessons. Students will explore art in its many dimensions through studio projects, historical inquiry, art criticism, and aesthetics. During this time, they will develop creative problem-solving skills and self-evaluation, while building a deeper understanding of art processes, techniques, and visual culture. All students will create a sketchbook of their work throughout the class, as well as many final studio projects.
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