Visual Arts at John Muir Middle School

There are three different art classes available at John Muir Middle School:

Beginning Art Wheel

A 10-week course that explores basic art techniques and mediums, color theory, Art History, and criticism by creating original works of art. This class is only open to 6th grade students.

Art 7-8

A 20-week course that explores various art movements, techniques, the elements and principles of design, art philosophy and criticism with a more in depth analysis using Art History as well as creating original art works.  Students will use critical thinking skills while solving design problems to create unique works of art.  This class is open to 7th and 8th grade students.

Ceramics

A 20-week hand building course.  Students will learn about the Science of clay and solve technical and creative issues using clay.  Students will learn about the History of sculpture as well as basic hand building, glazing techniques and art criticism.  This class is open to 7th and 8th grade students.