Grade7artsyllabus

Grade 7 Art Course Syllabus

Instructor:​ M. Pendleton

Course Description Grade 7 Art takes an in­depth look at the elements of art and the principles of design. This course expands student knowledge of artistic techniques ranging from drawing and 2D media to 3D sculpture and design.

Personal voice is stressed in this course as it comes during a pivotal time in student development during the middle school years. We will focus on exploring how art relates to each student and the power of artistic expression in one’s life.

Course Objectives ● Students will appreciate and be able to define art in their own words ● Students will understand the elements of art and principles of design ●

Students will gain new knowledge of artistic techniques and mediums

● Students will develop their skills based on the essential questions in visual art

Course Topics/Themes

Photography ● The Instagram Challenge

Drawing ● Op Art ● The Crushed Can Project

Color Theory ● The Song Project ● The Monster Project

Elements & Principles ● Group presentations

3D/Sculpture ● Clay trolls ● Recycled Sculpture (Peter Reginato)

Portraiture ● Chuck Close (grid technique) ● Frida Kahlo (abstraction, landscape)

Architecture ● Van Gogh’s Bedroom (linear, 1 and 2 point perspective)

Figure Drawing ● Gesture drawing (movement) ● Silhouette (The iMove Project)

Classroom Expectations ● ● ● ●

Be on time. Be ready to start when the bell rings.

Participate in and outside of class. Follow instructions given by instructor and complete homework assignments on time. Late homework will not be accepted.

Be responsible. Come prepared with your journal and supplies to every class. Also, be respectful of your art materials.

Give your best effort at all times as an artist and student.

Resources ●

Sketchbook (8.5”x11” or larger)

Assessment Students will display skills of various artistic techniques and mediums. This will be assessed through completed projects and classroom observations.

Students will display knowledge of artistic theory and art history. This will be assessed through artist statements and critique reflections.

Students will display understanding by answering the essential questions in visual art. This will be assessed through in­class observations and completed art projects.

Students will display dispositions through their appreciation of art and their directions as artists. This will be assessed through in class observation during instructional time, working time, critique sessions, and other art­related events, such as art shows.

Quarterly grades will consist of: Formative assessments (homework, conferencing, etc.)

20% Summative assessments (critiques and projects) 80%