John T. Lambert Intermediate School
Art Department
ABOUT THE ART PROGRAM:
Students in 6th grade art will be building on the foundation they have learned in elementary school. Students are introduced to various art materials, techniques and styles with an emphasis on creative problem solving, personal expression and artistic growth. 7th grade art continues to build on the skills and techniques taught the previous year, while looking for more personal connections through the Visual Arts and the world around them. 7th grade students are also introduced to three-dimensional sculpture using clay and various hand building techniques. Finally, in 8th grade art, students delve deeper into the arts through various materials and skills that focus on self-expression, creative growth and continued exploration of three-dimensional forms through various types of sculpture. All three grade levels use sketchbooks for planning, sketching and skill development. Students also learn about artists from the past, as well as contemporary artists from today's world.
While students engage in hands-on studio projects, we are always looking for strategies to infuse new technology into the art curriculum. We continue to break down the traditional classroom walls and explore 21st century skills using gaming platforms, social media, coding and blogging to share our innovative explorations with the outside world. This dynamic integration of technology allows us to engage with what is happening in the "real world" around us. The use of chromebooks in the Art Room allows students to explore new artists, go on a virtual gallery tour, research images, use apps and online art programs, as well as engage, create and collaborate with the outside world.
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