Hi every one, hope you had a nice summer.

The objectives for fall 2007 Art class

The visual art curriculum at the St Stanislaus School involves students in creativity.Students will have the chance to use many types of textures and art media. The students will be instructed on how to use art elements which include line, shape, color, form, texture, space, and value. Then they will be introduced to the art principles which include rhythm, pattern, balance, emphasis, harmony, variety, and unity throughout the year. All of these will be incorporated into their art projects.

In 4th grade the students will be learning how to draw caricatures and their movement. We will also be working with textures.

In 5th grade the students will be learning the elements rhythm, pattern, and balance.We will also be working with textures.

In 6th grade the students will be learning how to draw self portraits, and still life.We will also be working with other medium.

In 7th grade the students will be learning how to work with different types of textures incorporating the elements of art.

In 8th grade the students will be learning about artists and making some of the works of artists, using many types of medium.

All of the class work will be based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards.
All grades will be responsible for an art project as a final grade the second term. Information will be given out at the beginning of the year.

Mrs. Rosso
Art Teacher