Overview
Studio Art is a full-year course that meets every other day for 40
minutes and follows the alternating A/B schedule for the entire school year. Grade
6 and 7 students explore materials and the art making process, art literacy,
making interdisciplinary connections, art history and careers in the arts in a
hands-on studio environment. The
curriculum for grade 6 and 7 follows The Blueprint for the Arts developed for
New York City and is aligned with National Art Education Standards. The
sequence of skills, techniques and projects we explore in class build a strong
art education foundation and makes valuable interdisciplinary connections.
My philosophy is to
cultivate students individual art aesthetic and build on their analytic and
problem solving ability that will challenge and enable students to develop a
full range of tools to utilize in their personal expression in the visual arts.
The Art Department produces annual art exhibitions to celebrate student work
and achievement and students have opportunities to compete in art competitions
outside of school like the Scholastic Art awards.
Grade 6 and 7 artwork will
be showcased on this website, as well as resources and standards in art
education. Visiting this website is a great way to see
what your child is learning in class and see examples of projects created in
class.
Rubrics and assignments can
be found on www.eboard.com
All grade 6 and 7 students
are required to have a sketchbook throughout the year for drawing and taking
notes, which is checked periodically in class and part of a students grade. Students
can store their art supplies in the classroom and are expected to have their
sketchbooks with them in class. Larger art projects are graded based upon
rubrics developed for each project, which is handed out to students. This
allows students to see the criteria they need to complete in order to achieve
success. There is homework assigned in Studio Art class but the majority of the
artwork is created and completed in class. Lastly, students have jobs and
responsibilities in the Studio Art room that is part of their daily grade for
participation and performance in class.
