Teacher:  Maggie Tucker

Eighth Grade Studio 8 Art (Year Course)

Studio 8 Art is an intensive, year-long studio experience which begins with drawing, using Betty Edward’s Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain.  Students then experience creative expression while strengthening observational skills using a variety of media, including painting, sculpting, printmaking, and graphic design.

Seventh Grade Art (9 Weeks)

In seventh grade art, students delve into the mysteries of linear perspective, start their first look at graphic arts, experiment with watercolor, pencil, oil and regular pastels, and work with a variety of sculptural media.  Students also begin serious critiques of art through different art periods, not only describing what they see, but how the artists’ choices of media influence what the artist has expressed.

Sixth Grade Art (9 Weeks)
Art classes are built on sequences of understanding.  Students look at aesthetics:  why do artists approach subjects this way?  Students study art history:  what made Van Gogh see stars in such a special way and why does Faith Ringgold use story quilts as a medium?  There are several studio art opportunities which allow students to practice the fundamentals—drawing, painting and sculpture—in a way that encourages organization, time management, and personal expression.