Visual Arts Grade 7

The Grade 7 Visual Arts curriculum guides students through an analytical and transformative year where they move from altering physical environments to deconstructing societal influences and ultimately defining their authentic selves. The journey begins with “Transcendent Spaces,” where students find joy in transforming everyday environments through installation and site-specific art, learning that an artwork's context and story can fundamentally change a viewer's reality. This environmental awareness shifts to a deeper look at the natural world in “The Wonders of Nature,” where students develop professional presentation standards while exploring the tension between detailed representation and imaginative abstraction. The curriculum then pivots to a critical examination of society in “Adventures in Advertising,” empowering students to decode the "secret language" of cultural symbols and use those same persuasive techniques to influence their peers. The year reaches a powerful conclusion with “Stand Out or Blend In: The Art of Being YOU,” a unit focused on the joy of artistic freedom and the courage to defy convention. By synthesizing skills in curation, media literacy, and self-reflection, Grade 7 students emerge as sophisticated creators who can navigate external expectations while confidently articulating their unique artistic voices and identities.

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