Student Art Gallery
Art Work in Progress
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6th Grade
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7th Grade
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8th Grade
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What does it mean to be part of a society?
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What does it mean to be human?
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How did we get here?
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Spaces and Places
We are currently learning about the history of architecture and the characteristics of different architectural styles of the world. We each picked a building of interest and have been conducting research and completing drawings. We will then present our styles to our peers and use what we have learned from each other to create architectural designs of our own.
We have just completed our insect art inspired by our invertebrates we have been researching in science class. In order to really see the amazing details of our insects, we enlarged them and used colored pencil to create texture, value, and 3-dimension.
Art Galleries
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History of Architecture
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Animation
Weaving together the subjects of history, language arts, science and sustainability, and visuals arts, we are currently working on an interdisciplinary project inspired by anime (Japanese animation). Popular culture provides the window through which to learn about Japan and about modern society while considering Japanese culture in light of our own.
In visual arts class we are learning about various animation techniques and using what we have learned to create animated films with an environmental theme. To conclude our study of anime as a vehicle for learning about Japan and, even more broadly, about environmentalism, the students have an opportunity to enjoy the spotlight and showcase their work. Students invite their parents to a Film Festival during which they sample Asian food, describe the anime project, and share their animations.
Art Galleries
Scroll Paintings
![]() Animation Studio
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Sense of Place
America is a country made up of places that are uniquely American: wide expanses of prairies and tall mountain ranges, amusement parks and shopping malls, interesting roadside attractions, and our own homes and communities. How have artists throughout
American history addressed the idea of place? How do artists working today reveal and question commonly held assumptions about land, home, and national identity? We will use American art as a lens through which one can see aspects of American culture. Two final projects will come out of this unit. 1. Personal sense of place photography collage and 2. A sense of place in America. This project will be inspired by experiences through field trips to Historical America, Main Street America, and Urban America.
Art Galleries
Personal Sense of Place
Sense of Place in America
Mask Studio
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7th and 8th grade
The purpose of the art research journal is to open your eyes to new ways of looking, and to help you develop the ability to see the visually compelling qualities in your everyday experiences (positive or negative). Using an interdisciplinary approach, you will examine your topic through art and through the other multiple lenses of visual culture. The research journal also presents opportunities to further develop your skills of perception, analysis, judgment, and artistic production. By carefully examining something you care about or are interested in, you will discover more about who you are as an individual, and better understand the visual world around you.
Art Contests and Events
Peace Poster Gallery - Congratulations to Ben W (1st place) Matthew S (2nd place) and Clare M (3rd place)
Guest Artists From Germany Visit With the Middle School
The artists that visited the school are part of an art exhibit “Annäherungen-Approaches I,” which took place in Pasewalk, Germany, in October 2008, involved three artists from the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (where Queen Charlotte was born) and three from Charlotte (Mecklenburg County, North Carolina). The Mecklenburg cultural exchange is now in Charlotte. In this increasingly global world, global citizenship is central, as defined through the understanding and tolerance of cultural differences. Art greatly facilitates such intercultural dialogue as artists approach the world with new ways of seeing and interpreting that awaken conversation and open our eyes to new forms of expression. With conversation comes communication and understanding, which help us all grow into citizens of a global world. The exhibition is on display at Queens University. exhibition catalog
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Founded in 1923, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the oldest, longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teenagers in the United States. The Awards signify to parents, teachers, community, and colleges that a student is an accomplished artist or writer. Each work is reviewed by a panel of arts professionals for the following criteria:
- originality,
- technical skill, and
- emergence of personal vision or voice.
If you are interested in submitting artwork to the Scholastic Competition, please see Mrs. Lysne before the end of September to begin planning your designs. You will need to have time available (other than class time) to dedicate to creating artwork for submission. You may also need to purchase additional art supplies/presentation supplies, depending on your choice of project and media.
The Woodlawn Loop - The Woodlawn Loop is a literary and art publication. If you are interested in submitting work for consideration, please meet with Mrs. Lysne so she may help you get your pieces ready to turn in. You may consider pieces that you have created in art class or artwork you have created on your own. All types of media will be accepted. 3-D pieces will need to be photographed. Mrs. Helfrich, the editor, will be making the final decisions for publication in the spring.
Cornelius Arts Festival
This local festival offers an opportunity for students to display/sell their artwork. Here are a few student artists who took part in the festival last spring. More information will be available closer to the event in May 2010.
Clare M. displaying her artwork Tori and Elizabeth with
their repurposed fashions
Art Exhibitions
The following are art exhibitions that are currently on display in the area or will be in the future. We will be viewing several of these exhibitions as a class (as noted below), but students are also encouraged to view these exhibitions with their families. I have provided links to the museums and galleries so you may learn more about the art and artists before you go.
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