The Grade 6 Visual Arts curriculum invites students into a sophisticated exploration of the human experience, moving from universal resilience to the depths of the subconscious. The year opens with “The Radiant Human Spirit,” where students investigate the metaphorical light of courage and kindness, developing conceptual art ideas that reflect hope and resilience. This outward look at humanity transitions into “Fiestas! The Art of Celebration,” a unit where students act as curatorial teams to design exhibition layouts that honor global traditions and collective joy.
The journey continues with “Home Is Where the Art Is,” a culturally resonant unit where students use “Memory Maps” and “Migration Metaphors” to explore the complex narratives of movement, belonging, and the resilience of those forging new communities.
The year reaches a peak of creative freedom in “Dreamscapes: Imagination Unleashed,” where students master Surrealist techniques to give form to their subconscious visions. By synthesizing advanced skills in curatorial design, symbolic mapping, and iterative revision, students find profound joy in seeing their personal and cultural stories treated with the weight of professional museum practice, ultimately emerging as empathetic artists who can navigate both the social realities of our world and the boundless possibilities of their own imaginations.