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Southridge offers Art Exploratory classes throughout the day, which are taught by Ms. Susan Brooks, a credentialed art teacher. Art is part of the exploratory (elective) wheel and is a one-trimester class taken by eligible students at all grade levels. The class is designed to introduce students to the world of art and art history. Students learn why artists create what they do and how different artists influence our environment. Students also study art from the past, to increase their understanding of history. Additionally, students create projects with various art mediums, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics and plaster. Seventh and Eighth grade Overview - Learn about the basic elements of art: line, value, texture, space, shape, form and color
- Focus on the California Visual Arts Standards
- Learn about different careers in the field of art
- Learn to think creatively and improve craftsmanship
- Study and analyze the reasons why artist create
- Look and learn about art from around the world
Sixth grade Overview - Learn about the history of art from ancient to modern times
- Create a project in the style of the major art movements
- Study and analyze the reasons why artist create
- Learn to think creatively and improve craftsmanship
View the Self Portraits of the Advanced Art Students - click HERE.
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