They communicate forcefully and directly. Students who learn the symbolic structure of the visual arts can respond to and symbolize their experiences in ways not dependent on the coding and decoding of verbal language. These skills are especially important in the American culture where information is transmitted both visually and verbally and the ability to problem solve is revered. Experiences in the visual arts lead to the formation of enduring attitudes, values, and satisfying accomplishments. Today's marriage of technology and the visual arts has created a growing demand for trained artists unparalleled in history.
Artistic preparation provides additional career opportunities for all students.
In addition to further enhancement of drawing and painting skills, Art 2 will introduce new media such as pastel painting, colored pencil technique, mixed media, scratchboard and mask painting. This course is designed for the advanced student who would like to concentrate in a specialized area of art, or explore new techniques not previously available. Airbrush painting and computer graphics are offered on an individual basis. CSU Requirement VP Prerequisites C or better in Art 3. Students in this course will select a field of concentration such as drawing or painting and work in depth in that area to further their skills and knowledge.