Fine artists should be self motivated, self reliant, and explore their creative abilities in a world of intense competition and rapid change. Students know and apply materials, techniques and processes. The fundamental components of art are explored and applied. Fine Arts students receive and communicate by creating and evaluating subject matter, symbols and ideas. Relate the visual arts to history and culture.
Students analyze and assess the characteristics, merits, and meanings of works of art.
Know and apply connections between the arts and other disciplines. Students will explore a variety of basic techniques, media and processes. In addition to drawing, they will have opportunities to work with collage, water color and printmaking. They will review the work of many contemporary artists and relate the visual arts to history and culture. Students will create works which require that they analyze and synthesize ideas from many resources.