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Marsalh Musaad » Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Hello!
 
My name is Ms. Musaad, and I’m thrilled to be your Visual Arts teacher. Art is more than just creating—it's about exploring, experimenting, and expressing yourself creatively.

 

In our classroom, we’ll dive into a variety of mediums and techniques. My goal is to help each student discover their unique creative voice, build confidence in their skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the world of art.

 

I can’t wait to see the amazing things we’ll create together this year! 

 
Education:
California State University, Bakersfield 
B.A. in Communications 
Emphasis in Digital Media
Minor in Studio Art
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art
 

Art

Welcome to Visual Arts! 

Visual Arts is a one semester elective course for seventh and eight graders perfect for beginner artists. Advanced Visual Arts is a yearlong elective course for eighth graders ready to explore broader artistic media.

 

Both classes are taught in accordance with the principles of discipline-based art education:

  1. Aesthetics: The purpose or function of art/study of beauty/art fundamentals
  2. Art History and Culture: The context and artists that created it
  3. Art Criticism: Describing, analyzing, interpreting, and judging art
  4. Art-making/Production: The techniques and processes of creating art
 
CLASSROOM RULES:
Always try your best
Respect everyone and their art
Take care of all materials
 
MATERIALS:
Suggested materials for art students to bring:
    • Pencils/erasers
    • Pencil sharpener
    • Colored Pencils
    • Markers
 
MORE INFORMATION:
Assignments and instructions can be found on Google Classroom.
All official grades are posted in PowerSchool.
Additional information and messages in ParentSquare.