Art

While in our classrooms, your student will be learning about these topics and developing the ability to:

Sixth (6) Grade

• Develop an understanding of aesthetics and art criticism
• Review and use the elements of art and the principles of design to produce works of art and demonstrates an understanding of composition
• Experiences techniques in a variety of art media: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture
• Solve visual problems
• Communicate artistic intent
• View art of different times and cultures
• Create a portfolio to record their critiques of art works and to develop, revise, and evaluate their works
• Be involved in creative endeavors which support the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts

Seventh (7) Grade

• Develop an understanding of aesthetics and art criticism
• Review and use the elements of art and the principles of design to produce works of art and demonstrates an understanding of composition
• Experiences techniques in a variety of art media: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture
• Solve visual problems
• Communicate artistic intent
• View art of different times and cultures
• Create a portfolio to record their critiques of art works and to develop, revise, and evaluate their works
• Be involved in creative endeavors which support the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts

Eighth (8) Grade

• Develop an understanding of aesthetics and art criticism
• Review and uses elements of art and the principles of design to produce works of art and demonstrates an understanding of composition
• Experiences techniques in a variety of art media: drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture
• Solve visual problems
• Communicate artistic intent
• View art of different times and cultures
• Create a portfolio to record their critiques of art works and to develop, revise, and evaluate their works
• Be involved in creative endeavors which support the Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts