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Seventh Grade Art Syllabus

In this 18 week course, students pursue a planned sequence of art activities that develop their skills in using the art elements and principles when creating, discussing, and critiquing art. Observation and drawing skills improve as students learn ways to depict still life or posed figures using basic shapes and proportional relationships. Students develop an awareness of the effects of light and shadow on subjects and learn techniques to create contrast, unity, variety, and emphasis. Through studies of art from various cultures and historical periods, students become aware of unique styles, universal subjects, and themes. Many themes selected for art activities relate to other authentic processes employed by professional artists. Students engage in design studies before final projects are begun. They select, apply, and communicate criteria for making aesthetic judgments about personal work and the works of others.

By the end of this course Grade 7 students should be able to do the following:

Create artworks using drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking materials and processes.
Draw still life and figures using basic shapes and proportional relationships.
Use art elements and principles when creating and discussing art work.
Identify subjects, themes, and functions of art in society.
Identify relationships between art and other disciplines.
Produce works of art based upon studies of specific cultural or historical art styles.
Demonstrate an ability to discuss and evaluate artwork using authentic art vocabulary.
Demonstrate responsibility in the care and safe use of art materials, tools, equipment, and facilities.

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Last Updated May 15, 2008