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Middle School Art focuses on building a foundation in studio art for our budding artists. The goal of class is to provide fun artistic experiences while building skills and techniques. We explore several media including: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, illustration and creative writing, printmaking. Topics we cover beyond technical skills include: identity, self expression, art history, cultural diversity, and much more!
Each grade level builds upon the previous year and engrains basic art skills they will need in high school. Students that join part way through middle school will easily catch up to their classmates, so don’t ever be afraid to try it out. Each student is graded according to their effort and participation as an individual. They are not compared to one another but are held to a high standard according to what they are capable of. Students are challenged to always do their best. Good craftsmanship is required and creativity is fostered. We will be doing some class critiques where students learn how to present their art and how to positively critique other's work. Most projects will be done in class and will be several weeks long to ensure that students are reaching their full potential.
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