Drawing mediums used in class may include lead pencil, color pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, and oil pastel. Painting mediums and techniques used may include acrylic, oil, airbrush, and watercolor. Printmaking medium and technique is watercolor monoprint. Illustration and commercial design are taught throughout the course with many of the mediums listed above. Careers as a commercial artist, illustrator, and fine artist will be covered.
Students are responsible for the purchasing of extra or special materials for individual projects.
Students are graded on creativity, accuracy, use of techniques taught, and the development of individual style. The course will focus on the advancing of skills and techniques learned in drawing, painting, and illustration. While the mediums may stay the same, there will be more emphasis on exploring styles and being original. Students will be required to take their own photographs for art works. At this time portfolios may even begin to be channeled toward a particular career in art.