Beginning course in the basic elements and principles of design. Students do not need to know how to draw to be in this course. This course is for both beginning and experienced art students. For beginning students, skills and concepts will be introduced. for experienced students, projects offer the opportunity to improve and develop excellence in skills and stretch imagination. Among other things, students will draw, color and paint.
Projects focus on design and organization of ideas into a finished work of art.
Students will also learn art history and art appreciation. This course is for students who have already developed an interest in art, regardless of skill level. This course centers on art production and applying critical thinking skills to appreciating and criticizing art. This course is only for the seriously motivated art student that has already exhibited a high degree of skill. Students will build a portfolio from previous work to submit to the AP Board for consideration for college credit.