7th Grade Art
Course Overview
Assignments: Students will work from both observation and imagination. We will be exploring multiple mediums and techniques, so there should be something for everyone. Every project is graded, and all work is eventually returned to students. Due dates are flexible to allow for individual creative style. There is no extra credit.
Art is not just about creating art. It is also focused on our ability to discuss, analyze and critique art, and our understanding of art in the context of history.
Critiques: A critique is an activity where we gather to assess and analyze a fellow artists’ work. It allows the chance to discuss parts of the work that are strong as well as areas that may need improvement. You should be comfortable showing your work to your peers and giving/taking constructive criticism.
Art Room Rules:
· Respect- Respect yourself, each other, materials and fellow artists' workspace and artwork and opinions.
· Effort- Always try your best and do not rush through your work.
· Safety- Use tools, equipment, and area safely and properly.
· Clean up- Clean up promptly after yourself, and help each other.
· Positive Attitude- Accept and learn from mistakes (everyone makes them). Don't be discouraged!
· Please remember that school rules apply in the art room also
Remember to look at the artwork around Beckwith Middle School, the art that is being done by your classmates, and the artwork that may be displayed or hang on walls at home. Don't forget to look for art in other areas of life! Art is all around you!
Art is not just about creating art. It is also focused on our ability to discuss, analyze and critique art, and our understanding of art in the context of history.
Critiques: A critique is an activity where we gather to assess and analyze a fellow artists’ work. It allows the chance to discuss parts of the work that are strong as well as areas that may need improvement. You should be comfortable showing your work to your peers and giving/taking constructive criticism.
Art Room Rules:
· Respect- Respect yourself, each other, materials and fellow artists' workspace and artwork and opinions.
· Effort- Always try your best and do not rush through your work.
· Safety- Use tools, equipment, and area safely and properly.
· Clean up- Clean up promptly after yourself, and help each other.
· Positive Attitude- Accept and learn from mistakes (everyone makes them). Don't be discouraged!
· Please remember that school rules apply in the art room also
Remember to look at the artwork around Beckwith Middle School, the art that is being done by your classmates, and the artwork that may be displayed or hang on walls at home. Don't forget to look for art in other areas of life! Art is all around you!
GRADING:
All large projects will be graded and are worth 100 points. Each of the following categories are worth 20% of the grade. A rubric will be provided for a detailed explanation of each category.
Effort: Work to the best of your abilities and use your time appropriately.
Craftsmanship: Create artwork that shows skill, effort and care.
Use of Materials: Use all materials as instructed, appropriately, and safely
Creativity: Express unique ideas! Dare to be different! Think outside the box!
Directions: Follow directions of assignments and demonstrate techniques instructed.
All large projects will be graded and are worth 100 points. Each of the following categories are worth 20% of the grade. A rubric will be provided for a detailed explanation of each category.
Effort: Work to the best of your abilities and use your time appropriately.
Craftsmanship: Create artwork that shows skill, effort and care.
Use of Materials: Use all materials as instructed, appropriately, and safely
Creativity: Express unique ideas! Dare to be different! Think outside the box!
Directions: Follow directions of assignments and demonstrate techniques instructed.
PROJECTS: (These are the larger more time consuming projects. Students also have a fair amount of choice time and mini projects also.)
Hand Design Portfolio
This first assignment is the design for the cover of their portfolio. Students carefully trace their hand and fill each finger and wrist with a different pattern. They draw something important to them in the palm of their hand and a pattern having to do with this subject.
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This first assignment is the design for the cover of their portfolio. Students carefully trace their hand and fill each finger and wrist with a different pattern. They draw something important to them in the palm of their hand and a pattern having to do with this subject.
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Wax Resist Trees
The Wax Resist technique dates all the way back to the Egyptians and is very popular in Indonesian Batiks today. Trees are drawn and colored in with crayon, then painted over with watercolor paint. Students are introduced to a variety of watercolor paint techniques: wet on wet, dry brush, splatter paint, creating an ombre, and adding salt to watercolor paint.
WaxResistPPT
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The Wax Resist technique dates all the way back to the Egyptians and is very popular in Indonesian Batiks today. Trees are drawn and colored in with crayon, then painted over with watercolor paint. Students are introduced to a variety of watercolor paint techniques: wet on wet, dry brush, splatter paint, creating an ombre, and adding salt to watercolor paint.
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Pointillism
Students are introduced to French artist Georges Seurat who developed the pointillism technique (an image made out of dots). Students arrange at least three objects in or around a basket (basket is optional). Objects are drawn from observation and pointillism technique is applied. Students also create value (light and dark) in their objects with the pointillism technique.
PointillismPPT
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Students are introduced to French artist Georges Seurat who developed the pointillism technique (an image made out of dots). Students arrange at least three objects in or around a basket (basket is optional). Objects are drawn from observation and pointillism technique is applied. Students also create value (light and dark) in their objects with the pointillism technique.
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Animorphs
Students combine two animals to create an "animorph". Students practice ways of creating actual and visual texture. Model Magic is used to create these three dimensional creatures. Students also have the option to create an environment for their animorphs.
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Students combine two animals to create an "animorph". Students practice ways of creating actual and visual texture. Model Magic is used to create these three dimensional creatures. Students also have the option to create an environment for their animorphs.
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Metamorphosis
Students choose two objects and create the stages of transformation as one object becomes another. Students must use both their observational skills and imagination in order to create the in between steps of metamorphosis.
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Oil Pastel Silhouette
Students view the artwork of silhouette artist Tim Arnold. Students choose a subject to create a silhouette of. They can choose to leave certain areas white to show additional details. Oil pastel is added to the background.
SilhouettePPT
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Students view the artwork of silhouette artist Tim Arnold. Students choose a subject to create a silhouette of. They can choose to leave certain areas white to show additional details. Oil pastel is added to the background.
SilhouettePPT
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Fire Prevention Poster Contest
All 7th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in this statewide poster contest. This is in collaboration with Firefighter Randy from the Rehoboth Fire Department. The purpose of this contest is to spread the importance of fire safety and prevention. Both first and second place winners will receive a plaque, a cash prize and the opportunity to attend an award luncheon to honor all winners. In addition, both winners' artwork will be published in the following years calendar! This is an excellent opportunity for students to not only show their creativity but to have their artwork published!