Framingham Public Schools

Eighth Grade Curriculum Outcomes

Language Arts | Math | Science | Social Studies | Art | Music, Choral & Instrumental
Physical & Health Education | World Languages | Technology & Engineering

 Art

Basic Text:

No basic text is used. Art reference materials are utilized to illuminate and reinforce the students’ exploratory and creative visual expression.

General Objectives:

To extend and build sequentially on students’ previous art experiences and provide exploratory activities in many phases of art production.

Grade eight students continue to develop skills and techniques in art production. Close attention is paid to detail in each of the units presented.

Major Units:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Metal Tooling
• Repousse
• Three-dimensional construction techniques
• Macrame
• Modular sculpture contruction