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Visual Art I
Middle School · 6 – 8 Courses
Visual Art I
Overview
Ever wonder about how you can create art? In MJ Visual Art I, you’ll connect with art created by other artists as you learn how to plan, create, and reflect on your own art. You’ll discover tools and techniques artists use as you create your own drawings, sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works. You’ll need to purchase supplies for this class. But don’t worry, you have choices in what you can use
Major Topics and Concepts
Drawing
8- How does art influence ideas, emotions, and actions?
- How can people experience art?
- What does art reveal about changing times, traditions, resources, and cultures?
- How do artists use the element of shape to convey ideas?
- How do artists generate ideas for creating art?
- How do artists create drawings?
- How do artists use drawing to tell a story?
- How do illustrators use the art-making process in their job?
Sculpting
6- How do we interpret and talk about art?
- How do artists use texture and form to convey ideas?
- How do fashion and textile designers use the art-making process in their jobs?
- How do artists create art with clay?
- What other materials do artists use to create sculptures?
- How can I safely use tools and materials to create a sculpture?
Three Painting
5- How do we interpret and talk about art?
- How do artists use color and value to convey ideas?
- How do fashion and graphic designers use the art-making process in their jobs?
- How do artists create art with paint?
- How can I safely use tools and materials to create paintings?
Photography
5- How do we interpret and talk about art?
- How do artists use line to convey ideas?
- How do photographers use the art-making process in their job?
- How do artists create art with photographs?
- How can I safely use tools and materials to create photographs?
Mixed-Media
5- How do we interpret and talk about art?
- How do artists use space to convey ideas?
- How do architects use the art-making process in their jobs?
- How do artists create art with mixed media?
- How can I safely use tools and materials to create mixed media art?
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