Art 1 & 2

ART 1:

Magnet	Art-1
Staff Member(s)	Lisa Banker
Description	The Art magnet class is an environment that challenges students to become creative problem solvers, express ideas and explore and discover a wide range of art styles, materials, and techniques. Our amazing art studio is equipped with drafting tables that enable students to work on their art in a professional setting. The Visual Arts program offers students comprehensive art experiences with detailed exploration in painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, graphic design, and crafts. Students view, analyze, and discuss works of art. The program is in line with the Blueprint for Visual Arts and students work towards building a high- quality portfolio for High School Entrance exams. Student-artists exhibit their work both within the school as well as throughout the community.
Grade 6 Topics	Sixth grade students learn art terms and vocabulary. They practice planning and organizing their artwork. Students learn about the elements and principles of art and how to use them. They will begin to think creatively. The students will be introduced to a variety of tools, techniques and Artists.
Grade 7 Topics	Seventh grade students engage in the creative process and problem-solving skills. They are exposed to many new Artists and Art Movements. They work on advancing their skills and techniques. Seventh grade students will work with a greater variety of materials. They will begin to develop their portfolios.
Grade 8 Topics	Eighth grade students will work towards creating a strong body of work for their portfolios. Students will begin to find their own artistic voice, taking greater risks in their art. Students will work on combining knowledge, skills and creative self-expression to create polished and complete works of art.
Partnerships or Shows	Puppetry In Practice partnership. Student exhibits: Family Art Night, Arts Showcase, P.S.Art at the Metropolitan Museum, Brooklyn Borough Arts Festival at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Legislative Exhibit in Albany NY.

ART 2:

Magnet	Art-2
Staff Member(s)	Samantha Marinello
Description	Art-2 bridges the gap between art education and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Students are guided through topics, projects, and processes over their three years of study that focus on empowering students with skill and a better understanding of themselves and others through art making. Students are provided a hard-bound sketchbook that they use in class and may also use outside of the classroom. The introduction to the sketchbook begins in 6th grade and evolves until 8th grade. Students gain knowledge of art history with the purpose of understanding art and artists from various cultural perspectives. The classroom environment is welcoming for artists at any skill level, allowing them to use their current art abilities to respond to engaging art prompts. First year students are introduced to the fundamental skills necessary to create eye-catching, detailed works of art while being supported in a student-interest-centered approach. Students are encouraged to respond to Art Tasks in a way that reflects their personal experience. Students develop the ability to express themselves using color, line, form, and symbols.
Grade 6 Topics	Theme: Exploration of Art Materials Developing and Using a Sketchbook What Makes an Artist? Intro to Drawing from Observation
Grade 7 Topics	Theme: Developing an Artistic Style Emotion Illustration Perspective Printmaking Drawing from Observation
Grade 8 Topics	Theme: Identity and Symbolism Split Self-portrait Clay Mask making Still Life
Partnerships or Shows	Partnerships/Show Culmination 6th and 7th Grade Festival of the Arts 8th Grade Art Magnet Showcase RAPP Club: Content creation to raise awareness of upcoming events

Visual Arts Middle School Talent Testing Virtual Components

Supplies needed for this application:

#2 graphite pencil
Eraser
2 pieces of 9x12" drawing paper
1 piece of lined loose-leaf paper (or written responses may be typed)
Set of 12 Crayola colored pencils

Please do not submit a portfolio or any additional artworks besides the 3 required assignments listed below. It will not be reviewed. Submit photographs only, no videos. Required file type: JPEG or PDF, please no HEIC or TIFF files. Make sure images are the correct orientation and be careful of the contrast when scanning drawings.

1. “Observational” Still Life Drawing

Create a drawing with ONLY a #2 graphite pencil on 9x12” drawing paper of a multiple object still life composition. Spend approximately 30 minutes on your drawing. We will be assessing the line quality and proportions of your work. Take up the entire page and you may use shading to enhance your drawing. Do not crop any of the objects in the still life. Only create a still life drawing from the photos provided, do NOT trace the photo or use color.

Choose 1 view of the still life from the photographs linked on the Mark Twain website.

2. A Themed Drawing from Imagination using Color

Work on 9x12” drawing paper using a #2 graphite pencil and a set of 12 Crayola colored pencils. Choose 1 drawing prompt from the 4 different choices listed below. At least 2 people should be included in your drawing that are not stick figures and your work must include color. Both figures should be full length (head to toe), and at least 1 should be standing. Include the faces of both figures. Spend approximately 30 minutes on your drawing. Only select one of the drawing prompts.

Drawing prompt choices:

A day in the park
A day at the beach
A trip to the market
A family outing (NOT a birthday party)

3. Comparing and Contrasting 2 Artworks

Students will compare and contrast 2 different artworks, writing at least 2 paragraphs. Each paragraph should be at least 4-5 sentences. Spend approximately 30 minutes answering the following questions: How are these pictures similar? How are they different? Use complete sentences and good grammar. Answers should not be in the form of a Venn diagram. You do not need to research or know the name of the artwork or artist, just share your observations. Only write about the 2 provided artworks, not any other artworks.

Check out some of our talented Art Magnet students in the video below:

Art Magnet Video