By focusing on the basic fundamentals of each discipline offered, and by supplementing these with advanced courses whenever possible, we hope to assure that our students have every chance to realize their own potential as unique individuals with significant ideas to express. A 3 unit sequence in art may be earned by completing one full year of Studio in Art, and 2 additional full year art courses. A 5 unit sequence in art may be earned by completing one full year of Studio in Art, and 4 additional full year art courses. This course is a foundation course for art majors and is one of the courses designed to fulfill the fine arts graduation requirement. It is an intensive class introducing techniques in drawing, painting, design, ceramics, and visual vocabulary.
Sketchbook is required.
Such experience will aid in course selection in special areas. A sketchbook is required. This is a required course for a sequence in Art. An extensive amount of time will be spent on the elements and principles of art and how they are used to compose photographs and related imagery. All work in the class will revolve around the 35 mm camera, although owning a camera is not required.