Junior High Art Projects
In junior high, an art class can finally start delving into the more in-depth and historical art topics. In elementary school, students often learn the basics of art, but in junior high the students can start applying techniques to their work. It is also common to study different mediums of art in junior high as well. There are many art projects appropriate for junior high students.
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Starry Night Interpretation
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Once students reach the junior high level, begin introducing them to different artists and styles. One of the most famous paintings is Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night." After a brief lesson on Van Gogh's style, have students create their own version of "Starry Night." There are two options students have to choose from: Creating Van Gogh's painting in a different style, or creating a new painting with Van Gogh's style. This allows them to learn the different painting techniques, as well as apply personal style to their work.
Art Room Rules
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This project is a great way to kick off the school year in a junior high art classroom. The teacher should have the students decide on what the rules of the art classroom should be, and then together, create a colorful and artistic poster to display those rules for the rest of the year. This will help students not only gain an appreciation for the classroom and its rules, but also learn how art can convey messages more effectively.
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Self Portrait
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In junior high, students are just beginning to understand themselves---what they like, don't like and who they are going to become one day. Using a variety of different mediums---including colored pencil, markers and crayons---have the students decide how to use their favorite things to draw a self-portrait. For instance, a person can draw a football for a head because football is his favorite sport, and use other items to create eyes, nose, mouth, ears and other facial features.
Dot Paintings
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One exercise that is perfect for a junior high art class is to have students create an aboriginal dot painting. First, the teacher should explain the history of aboriginal art in Australia. This gives the students historical context to the work they are doing. Then, have the students create their own aboriginal dot paintings using a cotton swab and earth-toned paints. This project is a way to link history and social studies with art, and gives them a hands-on experience as well.
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References
- Photo Credit painting image by Linda Brotkorb from Fotolia.com
