Middle Art Curriculum

Art I(Grade 6) and Art II (Grade 7)

Teacher:  Tina Ducharme

 Curriculum Goals |   Projects |   Sketchbooks   |  Homework |   Grading Policy

Course Description

Middle School Art builds on previously acquired skills, introduces new techniques and media, and develops freedom of self-expression in each student.  A wide variety of projects are included in the art program and a range of media and forms may be used within each category.  We feature different artists’ works throughout the course, followed by a class discussion and often a project inspired by that artist. Some projects revolve around other classroom curriculum such a political poster/collage from History class and a perspective drawing associated with Math class.

 Curriculum Goals Include:

    ·        Encouraging creative expression                                     

·        Improving upon artistic skills

·        Continuing basic art history and art appreciation    

·        Experiencing visual excitement

 Projects:

 Drawing (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastel & oil pastel)

·        Creating and designing portfolios

·        Self-portrait

·        Still life

·        Landscape

·        Contour drawing

Painting (tempera, water color & acrylic)                   

·        In the style of a famous artist

·        Designing from a photograph

·        As part of a collage/assemblage

Sculpture/Paper Mache

·        Found objects

·        Creatures/animals/humans

·        Masks

Perspective

·        1 point and 2 point perspective

Research Project: End of course project

·        Powerpoint presentation on a selected artist

·        Poster showing examples of artist/art movement

Sketchbooks

·        There will be 5 sketches assigned as homework per quarter. These will be marked as minor grades which will be based on:  following directions, effort and craftsmanship. (5 points will be deducted each day an assignment is late).

 Tests: These will be announced in advance and will cover the following:

·        Color & Design

·        Art Vocabulary

·        Art Careers

·        Art History

·        Elements & Principles of Design

Grading Policy

·        Portfolio/Studio Projects (including the research projects):  50%

·        Sketchbook Assignments:  10%

·        Tests:  20%

·        Teacher Evaluation:  20%

Homework

Art I - Sketch Assignment Due Wednesday, 10/28/09

Art II - Sketch Assignment Due Friday, 10/23/09