Wednesday, February 22, 2012

7th and 8 Grade: Art with a Message

Carmel's 7th and 8th graders expressed personal, political, environmental, and social messages through their artwork. In addition to creating their own Art with a Message, students also learned to interpret messages in the artwork of others, drawing meaning from communicative symbolism in works of art.


7th Grade




8th Grade








6th Grade: Art as Advertising ~ Super Hero Movie Posters

Carmel's 6th graders studied various careers in art, including the advertising industry. Stepping into the shoes of a creative advertising team, they used specific color schemes and Principles of Design in order to make eye-catching movie advertisements about their own imagined super heros






Friday, February 3, 2012

Symbolism Identity Collages & Coats of Arms

Carmels 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders created Identity Collages and personal Coats of Arms to represent their values and personalities through Symbolism. Students used symbols to represent their heritage, their hobbies, their qualities and quirks, while also learning how to Interpret symbolism in the artwork of others...


8th Grade



7th Grade


6th Grade








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