Grade 6 ART

      Students are introduced to the 7 Elements of Art as the foundation for all artmaking: line, shape, color, space, value, texture and form with the understanding of how these elements, or "ingredients", must be present in all artwork, 2-dimensional as well as 3-dimensional, for the artwork to be successful.  Projects focus on the elements of line, shape, space and color at this level.  Students are introduced to the mediums of pencil, colored pencil, tempera paint, watercolor, marker, oil crayons and clay.

Grade 7 ART

     Building on the Elements of Art learned in Grade 6 Art, (line, shape and color) value, texture and form are added.  We begin to talk about the Principles of Design in artmaking.  The Principles of Design are what will "organize" the elements of art allowing students to put together more complex pieces of art.  These include contrast, balance and repetition through lessons of positive/negative space, symmetry and use of patterns.  Students will have experience in advanced coloring mixing beyond the first level of the color wheel, create clay pieces and are encouraged to begin putting orginal ideas to work. 

Grade 8 Art

     After review of the Elements of Art, students are introduced to all of the Principles of Design, contrast, pattern, unity, movement, rhythm, emphasis and balance.  Using the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, students are encouraged to become more expressive as individuals.  More advanced mediums are introduced at this level.  Students also begin looking at the work of modern artists and discussions begin regarding art and it's place in the world we live in.  

High School Electives

Exploring ART

     Emphasis is placed on understanding the Elements of Art and Principles of Design as a basis for composition.  Students will explore a variety of art processes and materials used in drawing, painting, printmaking, clay, assemblage and collaboration.  They will work in 2D as well as 3D.  Student artwork will reflect knowledge of aesthetics in cultural, contemporary and historical concepts.    Willingness to become involved in the creative process is more important than the student's idea of 'talent' and previous experience.

Drawing & Painting

     This advanced course provides the opportunity for students to expand on the drawing and painting techniques and concepts introduced in Introduction to Artmaking.  Emphasis is placed on experinces with design principles, drawing and painting techniques leading to the development of skills that are necessary to become expressive individuals.  Students are given more in-depth challenges to solve creatively while becoming more adept in a variety of mediums.

3D ART

     This course teaches art making in the 3D form.  Students will work in clay, wire, plaster, wood, carboard and collage materials.

Advanced Art Portfolio

     In this course advanced students will focus on individual portfolio development as they continue to develop skills to produce high quality works of art.  Emphasis is placed on creating more complex visual statements.  Students will have the opportunity to focus on a chosen subject matter and medium.  Students will also participate in organizing and installing the Regis Middle School and Regis High School Art Exhibit in May.