Introduction to ARt- 

Art classes at Cornell provide students with a foundational understanding of the visual arts. Through hands-on projects, discussion, and analysis, students will explore the elements of art and principles of design, learn basic techniques in a variety of media, and develop an appreciation for artistic expression across cultures and history. Each year building upon the next, a willingness to experiment and be creative is a must.

Goals

By the end of high school, students will:

• Understand and apply the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, value, form, and space).

• Use the principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity) in creative work.

• Have experimented with a variety of media such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and mixed media.

• Developed skills in art critique—describing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating works of art.

• Gain awareness of historical and cultural contexts in art.

• Become a confident, creative, resourceful, problem-solving individual freely able to express their unique personal vision.