Students in art at McPherson Middle School expand on the knowledge and skills of the visual arts. Through active learning experiences, students engage in recognizing, analyzing, and creating art. Each grade level has it's own theme, in which students learn about particular artists and art movements throughout art history, and generate artworks that are connected to each theme. In correlation to learning about artworks, students also focus on learning the elements and principles of art and design. Students work with a variety of art mediums,
such as drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and ceramics while exploring multiple art techniques. Students learn to work with critiques by using appropriate art vocabulary and understanding. |