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Journey Middle School

Where Learning is a Journey, Not a Destination

Visual Arts

JMS Visual Arts

 

Journey Middle School offers multiple Visual Arts options for students; please view the opportunities below.

 

  • 9 Weeks Course

    6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students

    Fee: $10

    The purpose of this nine-week course is to introduce students to a basic understanding of visual arts. Students will try different types of art media, like drawing and painting, while also learning about art appreciation, art history, and art criticism. This class is designed to help students engage their creativity as well as develop their art skills.

    Supply List:

    • Wooden Pencils
    • Eraser
    • 1 Sketchbook (preferred sizes 8 ½ x 11 or 9x12)

  • 9 Weeks Course

    7th and 8th Grade Students

    Prerequisite: Introduction to Visual Arts

    Fee: $10

    Visual Arts is a nine-week course which builds on students’ prior knowledge gained in Introduction to Visual Arts. The goal of this course is to develop students’ technical art skills and further their knowledge of art criticism and art history. Students will use multiple types of two-dimensional art media, like drawing and painting, as they explore their personal creative style.

    Supply List:

    • Wooden Pencils
    • Eraser
    • 1 Sketchbook (preferred sizes 8 ½ x 11 or 9x12)

  • Semester Course

    7th and 8th Grade Students

    Prerequisite: Intermediate Visual Art

    Fee: $10

    This course is designed for highly motivated art students and students preparing for high school visual arts. It is offered to students who have previously taken perquisite art courses and who have submitted a portfolio application. Students will focus on improving their technical art skills, realism, and creative expression by using a variety of media and art techniques.

    • Supply List:

      • Wooden Pencils
      • Eraser
      • 1 Sketchbook (preferred sizes 8 ½ x 11 or 9x12)
      • Notebook Paper

  • 9 Weeks Course

    7th and 8th Grade Students

    Fee: $20

    This course is a three- dimensional art course that will explore media such as clay, plaster, wire, metal, and wood. Clay projects will involve the study of modeling with pinching, coiling, and slab construction techniques. Students will study historical and contemporary examples of sculptures from various cultures.

    Supply List:

    • Pencils
    • Eraser
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Meet Mrs. Bagwell, NBCT Art Teacher

I’m honored to be your art teacher this year. I am a Huntsville native and a graduate of Hazel Green High School. I earned my B.A. in Art with a minor in Education from Athens State University, graduating summa cum laude. I later completed my Master of Education in Instructional Leadership from University of West Alabama, and in 2021, I became a National Board Certified Teacher.

This is my tenth year in education and my fourth year at Journey Middle School. I have taught a variety of visual art courses, including Introduction to Visual Art, Intermediate Visual Art, Advanced Art, Sculpting Art, Mixed Media Art, and Introduction to Fashion Design. My goal is to help students build both artistic skills and creative confidence through hands-on projects and the exploration of different materials and techniques.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, creating art, and spoiling my two cats, Hazel and Leo. My favorite mediums include charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, and gouache. I also love working with miniatures—building tiny, realistic houses and décor by hand is one of my favorite hobbies.

I am excited to see the incredible artwork each student will create. Get ready to explore, draw, paint, sculpt, and unleash your creativity as we make art together throughout the school year!