{"id":882,"date":"2020-05-22T17:43:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T17:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/?page_id=882"},"modified":"2025-08-15T18:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T18:19:38","slug":"grade-7-visual-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.windsorpubliclibrary.com\/learn\/index.php\/grade-1-8\/grade-7\/grade-7-visual-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Grade 7 &#8211; Visual Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Grade 7 Overall Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating and Presenting:<\/strong> apply the creative process to produce art works in a variety of traditional two- and three-dimensional forms, as well as multimedia art works, that communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings, using elements, principles, and techniques of visual arts as well as current media technologies;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:780807\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drawing and Painting: The Complete Artist&#8217;s Handbook<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:357405\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Introduction to Drawing and Painting with Pastels<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:604997\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Complete Drawing and Painting Handbook<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:620642\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear &amp; Easy Guide to Successful Oil Painting<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:777340\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share It!\u00a0 Digital Photo Projects<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:346850\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Drawing &amp; Painting Course<\/a>\u00a0(Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-nv7u6z9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Color in Photography<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-pd8xzg9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonely Planet&#8217;s Best Ever Photography Tips<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-vks2hr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polymer Clay for Beginners<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-h9fr9z9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Journal Kickstarter<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-fwt3ur9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Before Breakfast<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebug.com\/classseries\/single\/inktober-daily-challenge-31-days-of-drawing-and-painting-with-ink?utm_source=library&amp;utm_medium=marc&amp;org=0000windsorlibrary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inktober Daily Challenge: 31 Days of Drawing and Painting with Ink<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rvab5GEoSPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Make a Handmade Book<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=moSYDq52IyY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Draw a Panoramic City Skyline or Cityscape with Buildings<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=V15rXg1nJ6w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Draw Cubism Art<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dzlTBzR9Q00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Create a Digital Image with High Contrast Using Pixlr<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EncR_T0faKM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Paint Like Jackson Pollock<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makebeliefscomix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create Comics Online<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arthereandthere.com\/category\/7-8artprojects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Here and There<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crayola.ca\/education\/lesson-plans\/clay-environmental-study-texture-harmony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crayola Teachers: Clay Environmental Study<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/pixelmator\/id924695435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pixelmator<\/a> (App)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/loop\/id622631754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loop<\/a> (App)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/inkist\/id549655954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inkist<\/a> (App)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vsco.co\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VSCO<\/a> (App)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/camera360-selfie-photo-editor\/id443354861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Camera 360<\/a> (App)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing:<\/strong> apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of art works and art experiences;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:156219\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Impressionists: The Origin of Modern Painting<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:760118\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Gallery<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:711659\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Look at a Painting<\/a> (DVD)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/13258309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki<\/a> (Hoopla eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopladigital.com\/title\/11663463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Arts<\/a> (Hoopla eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-d1kt3g9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eye for Art<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-f284xz9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Anywhere Art Guide<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com\/library\/WindsorPublicLibrary-document_id-kfwyv89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art in Minutes<\/a> (CloudLibrary eBook)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SQq7XZ_Im34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What&#8217;s the Mood?<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VlO5vv0Atv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Themes in Art<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/artsonline.tki.org.nz\/Teaching-and-Learning\/Pedagogy\/Visual-Arts\/Glossary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visual Arts Glossary<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vice.com\/en_us\/article\/vvjdad\/beyond-the-artselfie-the-power-of-reflection-in-artwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beyond the #ArtSelfie: The Power of Reflection in Artwork<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Inspiration<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkwestgallery.com\/know-your-art-mediums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Know Your Art: Mediums and Techniques<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts:<\/strong> demonstrate an understanding of a variety of art forms, styles, and techniques from the past and present, and their sociocultural and historical contexts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:820490\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Journey Through Art: A Global History<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:881853\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art: A Visual History<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:661149\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring the Life, Myth, and Art of the Maya<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:529721\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unsettling Encounters: First Nations Imagery in the Art of Emily Carr<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wind.ent.sirsidynix.net\/client\/en_US\/default\/search\/detailnonmodal\/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:314981\/one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heartbeat of the Earth: A First Nations Artist Records<\/a> (Book)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Rawck7tJMKY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Tour<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agw.ca\/exhibitions\/current\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art Gallery of Windsor<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/passthefeather.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/online-features\/metkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Met Kids<\/a> (Website)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grade 7 Overall Expectations: Creating and Presenting: apply the creative process to produce art works in a variety of traditional two- and three-dimensional forms, as well as multimedia art works, that communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings, using elements, principles, and techniques of visual arts as well as current media technologies; Drawing and Painting: The Complete &hellip; <a class=\"read-excerpt\" 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