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7TH/8TH

ART ADVANCED CLASS


Course Description:
This course is designed for students to enter in 7th grade and complete in 8th grade.
Students will take one quarter of art with this cohort during their 7 th grade year and
one quarter of art with the same cohort in their 8 th grade year. Throughout this
course students will be introduced to many aspects of visual art. After two years of
Art Advanced students will have acquired a foundation to continue in the visual arts
pathways in the high school level.

 Individuals considering this course should be self-motivated and dedicated


to improving their artistic voice, abilities, and understandings.
 Individuals will be expected to keep a sketchbook and use it regularly as a
source of inspiration and development of personal voice.

Prerequisites:
Digital Submission of the following to Ms. Justis Due Wednesday, Oct, 3

 Written Portion: Completed Written (typed) Application


 Visual Portion: Two examples of independently completed
original artwork – no art reproductions, anime, or comic
book style drawings are appropriate

Due Monday, 5/20/2019


Email Application
Acceptance to Art Advanced is based on consideration of the submitted
&Pictures of application, artwork, and individual’s artistic motivation, dedication and
Artwork to voice. Acceptance is not based solely on artistic skill or previous

justisr@fultonschools.org enrollment in other art classes.

Ricci Justis
Artist/Educator of the Arts
justisr@fultonschools.org
Rivertrailart.weebly.com
Art Cohort Application Guidelines and digital application found at
http://rivertrailart.weebly.com/art-advanced.html

Application Steps:
1. Complete BOTH Portions: A. Written Portion B. Visual Portion
2. Send ONE email with BOTH portions attached by the deadline, Monday, 5/20/19 (no exceptions)
3. Send email to justisr@fultonschools.org with the SUBJECT: “students first &last name, A2 Application”
4. Wait for a RECEIPT CONFIRMATION email within 3 days.
5. Wait for a Class Acceptance email.

Please do not email inquiring about acceptance unless you do not receive a Receipt Confirmation.
Please fill out the application fully and properly to avoid confusion.

Student Name_____________________________Email________________________________

ParentName______________________________Email_________________________________

Briefly explain why you love art.

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What types of art do you enjoy making?

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Briefly explain how you foresee art influencing your future.

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What would you personally want to learn in this course?

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In your opinion, what is art and why is it valuable to society?

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Are you a member of the music program at River Trail MS? Yes No

If Yes, which music program? Band Chorus Orchestra

*Membership in the music program will not count against the student. This information will help to avoid scheduling conflicts.

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