Thompson Middle School Art Curriculum
Year-At A-Glance
TMS grades 6-8
First quarter- RESPONDING
Unit one - Art history & Art criticism
· Looking at an art history timeline
· Art critics –describe, analysis, interpret, judge
· Write a constructive response on selected artists (bcr for necap)
· Students select an artist, research and visually describe paintings
grade 8- realism, neo classical & romanticism
grade 7- realism, neo classical & romanticism
grade 6- realism, neo classical & romanticism
Unit two- CREATE
· Review, familiarize, demonstrate, Introduce, asses :
· Media
· Tools
· Technique
· process
elements of design:
· color
· line
· shape
· texture
· Form
· Value
· Space
Drawing techniques
Grade 8 -Still life with multiple objects, technique, and media
Grade7-one object design using multiple technique, and media
Grade 6-line ,shape, using multiple technique, and media
All grades -Impressions and Images of Newport using the elements
Competition -City of Newport, city managers Holliday card
Second quarter – CONNECT
Unit 3 Architecture
· “Christmas in Newport”
· Children’s impressions of Newport exhibit, competition for annual stamp commencing the
· Holliday season
· Principles
· Variety
· Emphasis
Unit 4 Cultural Celebrations Around the World
grade 8 - Color theory with paint& Ceramics
grade 7- 3 dimensional paper sculptures
grade 6-3 dimensional paper sculptures
Third Quarter - RESPOND
Unit 5-Portrait Around the World
Principles
· balance
· proportion
· movement
· rhythm
· pattern
Unit 6-Culture ,rituals and symbolic meaning in art
Grade 6- 3 dimensional paper sculptures on select artist
grade7- Op art
grade8- Guest speakers –rough point
Art youth month-Newport Art museum
Fourth Quarter -Create, Respond , Perform- Present-Produce, Connect
Unit 7 Principles Unity & Contrast, Ocean Life
grade 6 -3 Dimensional Sculpture-With Fan Structure
grade7- Texture with Sea Creatures
grade8-Rough Point Project -tba