frelinghuysen middle school

course proficiencies

course: art grades 6,7,8

Creative expression is a necessity for the healthy growth of all children. Emphasis is given on art values, sensitivity to design, and continuous process of attaining skills and striving toward individual creation and expression.

GOALS:

1. To gain knowledge of the expressive media

2. To utilize art elements and principles

3. To utilize art media to produce artistic products

4. To demonstrate knowledge of the critique process

5. To enhance aesthetic awareness of art history

6. To help students evaluate their own progress in creating

artwork

7. To engage students in understanding and appreciating the

process of creating artwork in addition to the product

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Art Connections: Emphasizes classic hands-on drawing techniques and graphic computer arts and uses them interchangeably.

General Art: Emphasizes drawing and the value of 3D artwork.

Visual Art: Emphasizes mostly on the fine arts and basic drawing and painting skills.