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Visual Arts at SGS

Visual Arts at SGS invites students to explore who they are, how they see the world, and how they want to shape it. From sculpture and mixed media to portraiture and activism, students build artistic confidence by experimenting with materials, developing craft, and learning to reflect meaningfully on their work.

In 5th and 6th grade, students learn foundational skills in drawing, painting, and sculpture while connecting their creations to identity and inspiration. As they move into 7th and 8th grade, they take on more independent projects—designing activist art, studying color theory, and preparing for a culminating art show that celebrates their voice, process, and growth.

Every project is an opportunity to take creative risks and try something new. Students are encouraged to explore big ideas, express themselves boldly, and enjoy the process of making art that matters to them.

    • 8th Grade Art Show


 

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5th Grade Visual Art Overview

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  • Choice-Based Art and Sculpture (March - June)

    Artist Habits of Mind:
    - Planning and envisioning new ideas
    -Developing Craft - Practicing using different materials and getting more comfortable with using different materials.
    -Stretching and Exploring - Trying new materials and new techniques
    -Connecting to different cultures and art styles
    -Reflecting: articulating artistic choices through artist statements and conversations with others

    Alebrijes - Wild Dream Animal - Papier Mache Sculptures

6th Grade Visual Art Overview

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  • Avatar Mask Sculpture (Fall Term)

    ✓ Artist habits of mind and how we can use them in the art room
    ✓ Introducing Elements of Art and Principles of Design
    ✓ Expressing Identity through Art
    ✓ Brainstorming, drafting and refining Ideas
    ✓ Appropriation vs Appreciation discussion
    ✓ Painting Techniques
    ✓ Sculpture

  • Artists Experiment, Mixed Media Portraits (Winter Term)

    ✓ Portraiture - learning about artists who use portraiture
    ✓ Collage and mixed media techniques and practice

  • Choice-Based Art (Spring Term)

    Practicing the Artist Habits of Mind:
    -Planning and envisioning new ideas
    -Developing Craft - Practicing using different materials and getting
    more comfortable with using different materials.
    -Stretching and Exploring - Trying new materials and new
    techniques.
    -Reflecting: articulating artistic choices through artist statements
    and conversations with others.

7th Grade Visual Art Overview

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  • Choice-Based Art (Fall Term)

    ✓ Studio Habits of Mind and how we use them
    ✓ Student choice project
    -Planning
    -Researching Ideas
    -Documenting process
    -Reflections on personal art process.

  • Color Theory and Color Use (Winter Term)

    ✓ Artist Habit: Stretching and Exploring, Reflection
    ✓ Color Theory - How can we make and use color thoughtfully
    ✓ Grid Drawing Method - Introducing the Grid Method to reproduce a drawing
    ✓ Choice-Based art

  • Pay It Forward - Art and Activism (Spring Term)

    ✓ Learning about Activism and Art
    ✓ Creating a message for change through art
      -Activist art piece that supports Pay It Forward Topic
      -Artist Statement
      -Speaking publicly about their artwork and the artistic choices they
       made during this project.

8th Grade Visual Art Overview

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Seattle Girls' School

Located in the Central District, Seattle Girls' School is an independent school for girls and gender nonconforming students in grades 5-8. Our mission is to inspire and develop courageous leaders who think independently, work collaboratively, learn joyfully, and champion change.

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