Welcome to Grade 7 Visual Arts
At this level student apply what they have learned in sixth grade on the elements of art and principles of design. Traditional art genres (landscape, still life, additive sculpture) are introduced and technical applications in various media are learned. Because this class is last a semester, students have more of an opportunity to apply what they have learned and create more art pieces.
This class is intended for the serious art student who is dedicated to building skills to become a better artist. Students do not have to be "good artists" in order to be in this class, they just need to have the desire to improve.
Concepts that student will learn and apply to their art:
Graphic design principals: space, form, unity, rhythm and contrast
Principles in drawing: use of shape and value in realism
Techniques and tools in graphite: blending stubs, view finders, understanding when to use 5H, 4H, 3H, HB, 4B, 6B pencils
Oil pastel techniques that show dimension and texture
Techniques in landscape drawing
Use of color to enhance art work
Creating values with color
Water color technique
Use of water color and pastel to create a still life
Multi-media collage
2 point linear perspective: interior and exterior views
Creating art for a purpose beyond the classroom
Sculpting with paper maché
Sculpting with clay
Beginning and intermediate echniques in acrylic paint
Using acrylic paint on art panel to create a landscape composition