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8th Grade Art Curriculum

Applied Arts Creative Process

Applied Arts 8th grade classes are trimester-long elective classes. They meet daily for 8-12 weeks and may be composed both of 7th and 8th graders. Students continue to build on the skills learned in the 7th grade introductory class. Projects may be modified for the first time student. There are more challenging and involved woodworking assignments in this class and the use of power tools is introduced at this time. Additional work in architecture presented here includes the design of an interior space, elevation and perspective drawing.

Career opportunities are outlined in an effort to show students real life application of course material. Professional artisans and architects may be incorporated into the curriculum of these classes as occasional presenters. A safety discussion takes place upon introducing any new skill, tool and/or material that will be used by the students.

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Model House Marble Games

 

 
 
 

 

Visual Arts Teachers
Molly McGowan , Hatch
Wyatt Patterson, Whittier/Longfellow
Kristen Sundquist, Beye/Longfellow
Christine Worley, Julian
Joseph Berton, Julian
Jessica Basil, Julian/Brooks
Jenny Raia, Longfellow
Emily Linne, Irving
Nadine Marino, Lincoln
Todd Leban, Brooks
Kristiana Murray, Brooks
Cheryl Smith, Brooks/Julian
Paul Stoch, Holmes
Rosemarie Dagostino, Mann

Teaching & Learning
Dr. Kevin Anderson
Director of Curricula
Carol Theesfeld
Asst. Director of Curricula

Location
Oak Park School District 97
970 W. Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60304
708/524-3000

 
 
   

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