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7th Grade — Full-Year Scope & Sequence

All 36 weeks, organized by quarter.

Art
WeekQuarterThemeFocus / Objective
1
Q1
Principles of DesignBalance & emphasis
2
Q1
Principles of DesignContrast & pattern
3
Q1
Principles of DesignRhythm & movement in design
4
Q1
Principles of DesignUnity in composition
5
Q1
Principles of DesignApplying design principles to drawing
6
Q1
Principles of DesignDesign principles in painting
7
Q1
Principles of DesignAnalyzing design in real objects
8
Q1
Principles of DesignPortfolio piece: design study
9
Q1
Principles of DesignQuarter review & critique
10
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaIntro to printmaking
11
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaRelief printing basics
12
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaMonoprinting techniques
13
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaMixed media exploration
14
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaCollage techniques
15
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaCombining print & collage
16
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaPrintmaking project planning
17
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaPortfolio piece: print/mixed media
18
Q2
Printmaking & Mixed MediaQuarter review & critique
19
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtIntro to digital art tools
20
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtDigital drawing basics
21
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtDigital color & layers
22
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtPhoto editing basics
23
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtDigital collage
24
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtCombining traditional & digital work
25
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtDigital art project planning
26
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtPortfolio piece: digital art
27
Q3
Intro to Digital ArtQuarter review & critique
28
Q4
Portfolio ProjectReviewing the year's work
29
Q4
Portfolio ProjectSelecting portfolio pieces
30
Q4
Portfolio ProjectArtist statement writing
31
Q4
Portfolio ProjectPresentation & display techniques
32
Q4
Portfolio ProjectPeer critique practice
33
Q4
Portfolio ProjectRefining portfolio pieces
34
Q4
Portfolio ProjectPreparing the portfolio show
35
Q4
Portfolio ProjectPortfolio show setup
36
Q4
Portfolio ProjectPortfolio showcase