 *Art*
This Merit Badge is done on Friday Night ONLY.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the *Art* merit badge are: 4i, 5, 6, 7
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
*Art* Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
1. |
Discuss the following with your counselor: |
| a. |
What art is and what some of the different forms of
art are. |
| b. |
The importance of art to humankind. |
| c. |
What art means to you and how art can make you feel. |
2. |
Discuss with your counselor the following terms and
elements of art: line, value, shape, form, space,
color, and texture. Show examples of each element. |
3. |
Discuss with your counselor the six principles of
design: rhythm, balance, proportion, variety,
emphasis, and unity. |
4. |
Render a subject of your choice in FOUR of these
ways: |
| i. |
Computer drawing or painting |
5. |
Do ONE of the following: |
| a. |
Design something useful. Make a sketch or model of
your design. With your counselor's approval, create
a promotional piece for the item using a picture or
pictures. |
| b. |
Tell a story with a picture or pictures or using a
3-D rendering. |
| c. |
Design a logo. Share your design with your counselor
and explain the significance of your logo. Then,
with your parent's permission and your counselor's
approval, put your logo on Scout equipment,
furniture, ceramics, or fabric. |
6. |
With your parent's permission and your counselor's
approval, visit a museum, art exhibit, art gallery,
artists' co-op, or artist's workshop. Find out about
the art displayed or created there. Discuss what you
learn with your counselor. |
7. |
Find out about three career opportunities in art.
Pick one and find out the education, training, and
experience required for this profession. Discuss
this with your counselor, and explain why this
profession might interest you. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2026"
Download the workbook for the
*Art* Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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