7th/8th Grade
2D students began The Big Drawing Unit this week. They practiced drawing with the right side of their brain by drawing upside down. Below is the video they watched about the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Students also began learning the basics of contour drawing and how to draw from observation. They worked on their contour object drawing project. Thursday is the last day to work on this project with the official due date next Thursday 5/12. I was very impressed with students dedication to improving at drawing this week! Next week students will learn about Still Life Drawing and Value. 6th Grade Art
Students continued learning about the Elements of Art this week. This will be a a main focus of the 2D portion of this class. Last week students learned to see the Elements of Art in the world around them when photographing the elements of art around the school. Below are some examples.
This week to practice using the elements of shape and line, students created positive/negative collages. More info about this project can be found HERE. This project is due next week Wednesday 5/11. Next week students will practice using the element of space when drawing a room in perspective. 6th Grade Art6th grade students were very creative making their Illustrated Name Tags this week. The last day to work on this project in class will be Monday 4/18. The official due date is 4/25. More info about this project can be found HERE. Students also learned Art Room Procedures. If you would like to see our classroom procedures click HERE to watch our procedure movies. Below are the 6th grade weekly objectives. Be sure to ask your student what they learned and made in art class this week! 7th 8th Grade ArtI have been extremely impressed with 7th/8th graders creativity and ideas for their Identity Illustration project. Not only is their artwork outstanding but they have been doing a great job "Being Awesome!" The last day to work on this project in class will be Thursday 9/21. This project will be officially due 4/28 More info on this project can be found HERE.
Students also learned Art Room Procedures. If you would like to see our classroom procedures click HERE to watch our procedure movies. Below are the 7th/8th grade weekly objectives. Be sure to ask your student what they learned and made in art class this week! |
Mrs. WintersArchives
October 2022
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