Friday, September 5, 2008

Welcome to the New Year- First Units


Sixth and Seventh grade will start the year with learning about the language of art. It is very difficult to talk about art, when you don't have the right words. By learning the elements of art (the tools you use to draw with) and the principles of art (how we put those down on the paper to get people to see what we want them to), we have a better way to talk about the art we look at and make.

Clay students are reviewing the basic vocabulary of clay, and learning to recycle clay that has dried out. Soon they will be working on their first extended project.

Art Studio 7 is begining a project on Super Hero Vegetables and Fruits. They will be creating giant paper mache sculptures to hang in the cafe.

Art Studio 6 is beginning a poster series, creating "READ" posters for the library.

Art Studio 8 is working on a classroom mural of elements and principles of art, and beginning their individualized contracted projects.

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