Art Classes

at the

Motivational Achievement Center

Second through Eighth Graders are participating in art education groups with Mrs. Simones.

The groups are focused on standard-based curriculum expectations.

Second and Third Graders

Were introduced

to "color theory"

and

created

their own

color wheels.

They also experienced working with clay by creating and glazing clay, heart-shaped pinch-pots

   





 Fourth and Fifth Graders

Were also introduced

to "color theory"

and

created

their own
color wheels,
with 
Primary, 
Secondary
and
Tertiary Colors. 
 

They also experienced working with clay by creating and glazing clay, heart-shaped pinch-pots.

Sixth Graders

Have been studying Greek culture in social studies.

Art classes introduced students to Greek mythical creatures and ceramic art. 

They made their own clay, pinch-pot monsters in response to the mythical creatures they learned about.
     

Eighth Graders

Were introduced to Graffiti Art,

which tied into their enrichment book,

"We Were Here "

and helped the students begin to understand 
what constitutes a "work of art".

They are learning about "color theory" 
and are making

"Graffiti Name Color Wheels".