This is the beginning art class and a Prerequisite for most other art classes. This class covers the elements and principles of design, color, drawing, and other basic art forms with a focus on art as a process. This course is a survey of painting, sculpture, architecture, and other art forms within a historical and cultural context. This course focuses on preparing students for the AP-Art History test. This test, available in May, is optional and students must sign up if they wish to take it.
Art History can fulfill a social studies elective credit.
This course may be repeated for credit. This course covers all the basic media and approaches to drawing. Observation and visual problem solving will be stressed. This course may be repeated for credit. GVP uses the Internet to research, communicate and publish academic projects with schools world wide.