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The Arts

Lusher Middle School
Visual Arts

Philosophy

Our goal as Lusher Charter School visual arts teachers is; to promote creative expression through concepts, techniques and materials, to develop an aesthetic perception emphasizing critical analysis, and to provide a context for studio projects and critiques with art historical and cultural perspectives.

Expectations

Assessment in middle school visual arts classes is based on the components of attitude, effort, skill, innovation, and understanding. In grading visual arts students, teachers will weigh each of the components equally in determining a student’s overall average for the term. Though homework is not routine, there are some instances where students will be expected to work on home studio projects or to collect materials to bring to class. Each visual arts student has a responsibility to come to class on time, be prepared to create art, and bring the necessary materials requested by the visual arts teacher.

Curriculum Outline

Sixth grade visual arts students will expand upon their art experiences at Lusher Lower School exploring a variety of new media and techniques taught through the use of examples in Art History, Non-Western Culture, and Aesthetics. Students will continue to learn and use art vocabulary and terminology in group critiques periodically throughout each sixth grade course. Courses offered at the sixth grade level include; Visual Arts Studio, TAV (Talented in Visual Art), Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture.

Seventh grade visual arts students will continue their exploration of the arts building upon their accumulated knowledge of materials and techniques, art history, non- western cultures, aesthetics, and criticism with emphasis on establishing a broad foundation of art experiences with which to enter into the eighth grade visual arts program. Courses offered in the seventh grade include; Visual Arts Studio, TAV, and Painting.

Advocates for Arts-Based Education Corporation
Lusher Charter School
Celebrating Cultural Diversity Through High Academics and the Arts

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