Studio in Art: A Comprehensive Foundations Course
This is a required year long introduction to the nature, function, and techniques of the visual arts in the present and past. It covers drawing, painting, sculpture, and some art history. It is designed to provide basic fundamentals for each area. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken in ninth grade, as it is a required prerequisite for ANY art elective. This class fulfills the one fine arts credit requirement for graduation.
Studio Art concentrates on development of your own unique style and increased level of competence in using the elements and principles of art. You will learn to use the language of art and understand its place in society and culture. Various art professions will be explored and you will be expected to select and use different mediums to convey ideas, themes, and subjects.