Grade 7 Practical Arts

We currently are working on in class projects.  Here is a copy of the course outline. For questions about specific projects, please email me.

Grade 7 Practical Arts

This course has a primary focus on graphic arts.  Graphic art takes many forms.  Students will be creating graphic art in the following forms using the corresponding programs:

1.  Video Editing – using Movie Maker and Audacity

2.  Stick Figure Animation – using Pivot Stick

3.  Digital Photography – using Picnik, Photoshop and Digital Cameras

4.  3D Architecture – using Home Architect

5.  Miscellaneous tasks including digital comic strips and basic computer skills

Mark Breakdown:

50% - major projects

20% - minor assignments

30% - course notebook

• Be respectful of your classmates, your teacher, and the equipment in the lab
• Be responsible about keeping your work organized and safe
• Do not bring food or drinks to the lab
• Be responsible about your “multi-tasking” (I will explain this)
• Ask questions!