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The Visual Arts curriculum at Gaiser Middle School teaches the basic Elements and Principles of Design in an age appropriate format for the middle school level.
Students will gain afundamental understanding of what it takes to be a Visual Artist in the commercial world of today, as well as gain a broad range of exposure to various media types. In the visual arts students acquire knowledge and skills through painting, drawing, and other art forms.
Students will use and apply visual art elements of line,value, color, shape/form and texture.
Study will include art history and communication through art forms.

By the end of middle school, visual art students will:

• Use and apply visual art elements: line, value, color,shape/form and texture
• Identify and use the principles of organization: composition, rhythm/repetition
and balance
• Apply creative process and presentation skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of art history
• Explain how art communicates ideas and emotions

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