Emphasis is placed on the application of design principles in painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Individual studio work is reinforced by weekly homework assignments. Art I is a pre-requisite for all other upper school art courses. Students in this course will develop their skills with a more complex exploration of various media and techniques. The watercolor medium will be introduced as an integral part of this program.
Emphasis is placed on stimulating students imaginations and visual perceptions.
Quarter projects replace examinations as end of term assessments. Students are assigned projects with basic requirements from which they are encouraged to develop personal expression. Quarter projects replace examinations as end of term assessments. Students may take this course for two years, and may prepare a portfolio for college applications. The seventh grade Art class works on a variety of projects.