Visual Arts

With a rigorous and sequential visual art curriculum available to all, students are able to experience an array of media, techniques, and experiences in art. An exciting and inclusive space for all, students are able to pursue visual arts as a serious subject for study or to enjoy an exploration of their creativity. The day classes are also supplemented by after-school programs in visual arts and digital photography. 

EBMS Art Electives

Art – Introduction

This is the first art class to take at EBMS, whether you’re starting art in grade 6, 7, or 8.
This class is one semester long. Students will have it either in the fall or the spring.

This class is broken down into units of study, each unit consists of the following:

A focus on an element of art
(Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space)

An inspirational artist
(Varies depending on student interests)

A new art technique
(Examples: figure proportions, facial proportions, grid method, coil method, linear perspective, etc.)

A new media
(Examples: pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic, clay, etc.)

Art – Intermediate

This is the second art class to take at EBMS, after having taken Introduction in grade 6 or 7. This class is for students in grades 7 or 8. This class is one semester long. Students will have it either in the fall or the spring.

This class is broken down into units of study,  each unit consists of the following:

A focus on a principle of design
(Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity)

A focus on a review element of art
(Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space)

An inspirational artist
(Varies depending on student interests)

A new art technique or more in-depth work with previous technique
(Examples: viewfinders, proportions, etc.)

A new media
(Examples: charcoal, block printing, collage, marker, etc.)

Art – Advanced

This is the third and final art class to take at EBMS, after having taken both Introduction in grade 6 and Intermediate in grade 7. This class is available only for 8th grade students. This class is one semester long. Students will have it either in the fall or the spring.

This class is broken down into units of study, each unit consists of the following:

A focus on a review element of art
(Line, Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space)

A focus on a review principle of design
(Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity)

An inspirational artist
(Varies depending on student interests)

A new art technique or more in-depth work with previous technique
(Examples: sighting, working in a series, using reference, etc.)

A new media
(Examples: monoprinting, canvas, plaster, digital, etc.)

A purpose, meaning, or connotation that’s driving the artist