Throughout the years many students contributed lasted impressions to the Charlotte Wood Middle School Art Room. Not many parents have had the opportunity to admire the work. And the many students who do not have art as an elective are not able to see this amazing classroom. Here they are for all to admire "The Murals in Mr. Leveque's Classroom".

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(Prerequisite: Successful Completion of one year of Art)

Students demonstrate a mature understanding of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design in a rigorous series of lessons. Students increasingly incorporate their own perspectives and style as they explore creative expression. Art history and culture and aesthetic valuing form a significant part of the course. Students demonstrate an advanced level of artistic skill. A variety of 2D and 3D media will be introduced. Assignments are based on the California Visual Art Standards.

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Sixth grade Exploratory Wheel is a yearlong course made up of introductions to different elective options open to students when they become 7th and 8th graders. The wheel spokes are designed to expose students to a wide-range of learning opportunities, to develop their practical, hands-on skills, and to teach them to work cooperatively with others. Each Exploratory Wheel rotates in a pre‐set schedule, with the number and type of wheel spokes varying at each site. Wheel spokes may include, but are not limited to: Living Skills, Computers, Music, Art, Drama, Speech, World Languages, Technology, and Video Production. The curriculum is based on California standards wherever applicable.

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Art I is an exploratory skills based, visual art course that introduces students to a variety of media, skills and tools. Students will also learn about art history and the value of art in various cultures. Students will gain skills in understanding and valuing their own art and the art of others. Class assignments are based on the California Visual Art Standards and introduce students to the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design.

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This two-dimensional art class explores the Elements of Art and Principles of Design with a wide variety of media and tools. Artists and cultures will be incorporated as students experiment with their own creativity in different forms and styles. Assignments are based on the California Visual Arts Standards.

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This three-dimensional art class focuses on the application of the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design expressed in a wide variety of sculptural media. Students work with varied techniques to create original works of art, cultivating an appreciation for good design, craftsmanship and creative problem solving skills. This course is aligned with the California Visual Art Standards.

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