Art in Grade 7 encourages students to move beyond simple drawing and painting into exploring techniques, symbolism, and meaning in visual expression. Through inquiry learning, they ask questions, analyze artworks, and experiment with different materials. Instead of copying examples, students learn to make creative choices, reflect on artistic decisions, and connect their work to cultural and historical contexts. By practicing observation, design, and critique, Art becomes not only a subject for creativity but also a way to communicate ideas and emotions in powerful visual forms.
🟢 Starter
- Sketch an object using only geometric shapes.
- Identify warm and cool colors in a painting.
- Draw three different types of lines and label them.
- Create a simple pattern inspired by nature.
- Explain what texture means in visual art.
- Copy a basic still life with three objects.
- Use shading to turn a circle into a sphere.
- Identify the focal point in an artwork.
- Draw a self-portrait in five minutes.
- Create a color wheel with primary and secondary colors.
- Explain what contrast means in art.
- Design a simple logo using your initials.
- Compare two different brushstrokes in painting.
- Draw a quick sketch of a chair from memory.
- Identify balance in a classroom poster or artwork.
- Create a repeating pattern with one shape.
- Explain the difference between 2D and 3D art.
- Draw an object using only straight lines.
- Make a list of three artworks you like and why.
- Reflect: how does art help you express yourself?
🟡 Practice
- Create a poster with both images and text.
- Draw an object from three different angles.
- Research a famous painter and summarize their style.
- Explain the role of perspective in art.
- Create a monochrome drawing using shades of one color.
- Compare two artworks from different cultures.
- Design a simple comic strip with three panels.
- Create a pattern using symmetry.
- Write a short reflection about how color affects mood.
- Copy a famous artwork using your own style.
- Experiment with mixing colors to create new shades.
- Explain the difference between abstract and realistic art.
- Create a collage from magazines or newspapers.
- Write about how artists use symbolism in their work.
- Design a poster showing school values or rules.
- Create an artwork inspired by music.
- Draw a landscape using perspective lines.
- Write a review of an artwork you have seen.
- Create your own logo for a school club.
- Reflect: how does practicing art improve observation skills?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on how art reflects culture.
- Create a painting that tells a story without words.
- Debate whether photography is art or technology.
- Research how art is used in advertising.
- Design a mural that represents your community.
- Write about how political movements use art.
- Create a mixed-media artwork combining three materials.
- Research the role of symbolism in Renaissance art.
- Compare modern art with traditional art styles.
- Create a piece inspired by a poem or short story.
- Write a persuasive speech on why art should stay in schools.
- Investigate how technology changes the way art is made.
- Design a cover for your favorite book using symbolism.
- Write a diary entry as if you were a famous artist.
- Research how art therapy helps people.
- Create a project showing how art and math overlap.
- Write about the Golden Ratio in art and architecture.
- Create a visual artwork inspired by a global issue.
- Reflect: how can art influence emotions and opinions?
- Propose three new ideas for teaching art in schools.