6th Grade

Students in 6th grade study the Elements of Art through the creation of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art. 

Units in drawing, painting and sculptural ceramics will be explored.  Emphasis is placed upon practicing good craftsmanship and proper presentation of artwork. 

                               What will we be doing in class first? . . .

Post-Impressionism Painting

                  Students learn about the Elements of Art and two Post-Impressionist artists, George Seurat and Vincent van Gogh.  After discussing the benefits of using a

                    proportions grid for imagery lay-out, students are then asked to create a painting based on the style of one of the artists:

Seurat. . .optical mixing through the use of small dots of color

Van Gogh. . .vibrant color & linear brushstrokes to depict motion