ART

Art

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

— Pablo Picasso

Fine Art - TK/Kindergarten - Fifth Grade

The students participating in TK - 4th Grade Art are very busy learning and exploring the Elements of Art. We start with the basics and build on them so when they move up into Middle School Art, students have a strong foundation. We get messy, dirty and noisy, but we believe that is all part of the creative process.

We also believe that Art should stimulate the senses. The students are exposed to many different materials and mediums. They work with clay, paper mache, cardboard, wood pieces, various papers and wire. In addition, they experiment and learn about color with different types of paints, pastels and pencils. The use of recycled materials is also a part of the program to help teach the importance of preserving our planet. Students are also introduced to many different types of Art and artists.

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Fine Art - Middle School

The Art Classes offered to our 5th grade through 8th grade students cover a wide range of information. As the students advance through their grade levels, they are introduced to more complicated projects, and have a greater expectation of independent concepts and applied use of materials. Our students are exposed to a variety of mediums, Art History and Contemporary Artists. We also discuss the many career possibilities based on how art touches so many different parts of life.

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Graphic Design - MAC Lab

Laurel Hall 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have the opportunity to choose Graphic Design (1 or 2) as an Elective (twice a week) or as a Fine Art selection (three times a week). Students will work in the MacLab and use the Adobe Creative Cloud software. Students will create projects using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. By the end of the year, students will become fluent in Graphic Design terminology and be able to create logos, ads, posters, work in Photoshop and much more. In tandem with our work with Adobe software, we will develop our brainstorming and critical thinking skills, solving complex problems visually.