Fundamentals of Art & Design

This class is an introduction to the world of visual art. Students will get to try a variety of art media and will produce a number of projects that focus on the Elements of Art. Projects will allow students to gain a basic understanding of art vocabulary, painting, drawing, and art history. In the class, students will not only create art, but will view, discuss, and write about artwork too. Students will also look at works of art from different time periods and cultures, while developing visual literacy skills that will help them to better understand and interpret the visual world we live in. This class is an important foundation for other advanced art classes. Students will be evaluated on daily effort, class projects, tests, and a sketchbook that will be maintained throughout the semester.