Visual Art

Course Description

This entry-level 7th grade visual arts class is offered to any student who has an interest in visual art. Students will explore the elements of art (line, shape, color, value, texture and pattern) and principles of design (balance, placement composition, proportion and overlapping) through the understanding and application of various media, techniques and processes. Using hands-on activities, students will challenge their potential to think creatively, solve problems and communicate ideas, feelings and experiences in two and three-dimensional works. Students will research and study visual images from various cultures, historic time periods and discuss the characteristics of these images as they pertain to their own works and the works of others.