Sixth-grade artists will continue to build a foundation of skills and studio habits that will enable them to become independent and reflective artists. Students will expand their knowledge of a variety of artists and artistic traditions in order to further widen their creative perspectives. As they build their skills and techniques with different mediums, artists will cultivate the creative independence needed to apply these tools to their work. Students will develop and refine artistic skills and interests with individualized support from their teacher. 

Seventh-grade artists at St. Luke’s School will strengthen the foundation of skills and studio habits that will enable them to become independent and reflective artists. Students will expand their knowledge of a variety of artists and artistic traditions in order to further widen their creative perspectives. As they build their skills and techniques with different mediums, artists will cultivate the creative independence needed to apply these tools to their work. Students will develop and refine artistic skills and interests with individualized support from their teacher. 

Art 8 is an elective for students with a strong interest in cultivating artistic behaviors and a committed studio practice. In this elective course, artists will build upon the foundations learned in fifth through seventh-grade art, exploring advanced media and techniques, and refining the skills needed to successfully convey their ideas as artists. Students of all technical skill levels can succeed in studio art. Essential habits include independent motivation, the willingness to sustain creative efforts over time, and a desire to grow as an artist. Students will engage in critical thinking around the work of other artists, their own experiences, universal themes, and a variety of artistic traditions. Artists will continue to develop and apply their creative independence, with individualized support from their teacher.