by Marek ANDRASKO | Nov 28, 2024 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
Grade 8 students have begun an exciting new unit in MYP Visual Arts, exploring the art of printmaking with a focus on the theme of nature. This unit introduces them to the creative and technical process of relief printmaking, where designs are carved into a raised...
by Marek ANDRASKO | Nov 14, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Seventh-grade art students have been learning how artists organize their work to make it more engaging and understandable for viewers. By creating an illusion of space and depth, artists guide attention to the message, meaning, and purpose behind each piece. As part...
by Marek ANDRASKO | Nov 7, 2024 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Imagine you could create the perfect city – what would it look like? This was the simple yet thought-provoking question we asked our Grade 10 MYP Art students as they began their unit. With a focus on the aesthetic influence of our local environment on the community,...
by Marek ANDRASKO | Oct 24, 2024 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
Grade 8 students are almost at the end of their first unit in MYP Design, where they are now evaluating the success of their cultural clocks and considering ways to improve them. Student’s are also thinking about solutions for improvement. It’s exciting to see...
by Marek ANDRASKO | Oct 17, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
In Grade 7 Art, for our *Color and Emotion* unit, we are now working on the final criterion: Reflection and Evaluation. The goal is for students to step out of their role as artists and become critics, engaging in a thoughtful conversation that brings new light on...