Basic skills and techniques are taught in watercolor, tempera, acrylic, graded pencils, cont , colored pencil, graphite, and oil pastel. Students learn to work digitally as well as with conventional media. Homework is assigned on a regular basis in the form of sketchbook. The goal of Portfolio class is to help you put assemble your portfolio. Portfolios are required for admission to most art schools and can be used to enter scholarship competitions.
Assignments address common portfolio requirements, such as still life and a self portrait.
Prior work is evaluated for strengths and weaknesses and recommendations are made accordingly. Rather than cover as many areas as Drawing and Painting, you are encouraged to explore fewer areas in more depth. You will be encouraged to make your own decisions concerning the media you use and the direction your art will take. For those not considering art careers, this course has the rewards of an advanced Drawing and Painting class. This class teaches fundamentals of design including color theory and introduces the field of advertising.