WMS Art Department

Rose Mercier

Kendall Ells

This program follows a sequential body of content knowledge and skills that broadens learners’ understanding of visual expression. Adolescents explore, organize, understand, and evaluate their abilities in art. As they observe and discuss visual environments, they extend and deepen the basis of their knowledge of art. The WMS art course lays the foundation for work at the high school level by providing opportunities to:

• Express ideas, thought and feelings
  
• Explore a wide variety of media
  
• Collaborate on group projects
  
• Work with the elements and principles of design.

6th grade: emphasizes the introduction of new techniques and new tools through multi-cultural projects. Independent work in the process of art and mastering tools through a variety of media are stressed.

7th grade: students refresh their association with tools and techniques with an emphasis on art history both ancient and modern.

8th grade: this program personifies individuality. There is a push toward high school art programs and what choices they have to offer. Advanced concepts are learned and practiced.