Intro to Art (6th Grade, year long)

Intro to Art is a year-long course for sixth grade students. This introductory art class will develop students' creativity and artistic skills through project-based learning. Students will be introduced to a variety of art tools, media, historically-relevant artists, and methods of art criticism.

Intermediate Art (7th and 8th Grade, year long)

Intermediate Art is a year-long course for seventh and eighth grade students. This class is designed to give students a strong foundation in visual art skills. Students will be introduced to a variety of art tools, media, historically-relevant artists, and methods of art criticism through project-based learning. Intermediate Art is the prerequisite for Advanced Art and cannot be repeated.

Advanced Art 8 (8th Grade, year long)

Advanced Art 8 is designed to further develop students' visual art skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and creative design. This course aligns with Art 1 at Mira Costa. Students who complete Advanced Art 8 have the opportunity to bypass Art 1 and enroll in Art 2 as ninth graders, upon passing a portfolio review.

Visit MBMSartclass.com to learn more about the course offerings and view project samples. If you are interested in joining Advanced art, and did not complete Intermediate Art, please fill out an interest form. Interest forms can be found here. 

*Students who successfully complete Intermediate Art get priority placement in Advanced Art.*

If you have questions, please visit Mrs. Pottish in room 115 or email [email protected] or [email protected]