This course explores a variety of art media with many experiences in the areas of art such as: art appreciation, constructing, drawing, lettering, painting, print-making, sculpting, crafts, careers and related activities. All art experiences are based on the concepts of line, color, shape, form, texture, space, and value and how these concepts are incorporated in works of art. This course is enriched and reinforced with thinking skills development and multicultural education art activities. Skill development in art content (knowledge) and processes are part of the 7th grade level competencies requirements of the course. All students will be expected to maintain a journal/sketchbook.