Visual Arts Supplies

6th, 7th, & 8th GRADE VISUAL ARTS MAJORS & MINORS MANDATORY SUPPLY LIST

• One 3 ring binder, this will be used to store resource materials, handouts, and work sheets distributed at the beginning and throughout working on every project.

• One sketchbook, preferably 9×12 inches in size. The sketchbook is to be used
  Most in class assignments, additionally it will be checked for required entries once a week.

• One sheet of white matte board 32×40 inches, for use throughout the school year. Student will earn homework points upon teacher receipt of the matte board.

• Good drawing pencils; graphite pencils recommended for purchase are: 6B, 4B, 2H, and 4H (6B is the softest, 4H is the hardest). Purchase of a complete set of pencils is not required. I will provide pencils (#2 which is HB) for those students who come to class unprepared at the price of 10 cents per pencil.

• Ruler: clear plastic if you can locate one, if not, any ruler will work.

• Personal color pencils, Crayola, Prang or Prismacolor.

• Scissors, compass, markers and protractors.

• Purchase of crayons, erasers & glue are not required, but you are encouraged to purchase any materials you feel will better equip your child for success.
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7th & 8th GRADE VISUAL ARTS MAJORS & MINORS ALSO NEED:

• Paint brushes: 1 small round, 1 small bright (square head), and one 1” flat – needed by December or January. We do supply brushes and other utensils for painting, but I advise students to purchase brushes they can depend on.

• 1 roll of masking tape used throughout the year for painting and matting.