Art 1 (year) Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 - is a basic course for students of all levels of art ability. Its aim is to help students to become aware of the many forms art takes and to explore some of these areas for both production and appreciation. Students will learn to paint, draw, and sculpt in a variety of mediums.
Emphasis will also be placed on the study of important artists, art history, and the fundamentals of design.
This course satisfies the East Side Union High School District's Fine Arts/Foreign Language requirement. This course satisfies the Fine Arts requirement at California State University. Level 1 meets the district graduation and State University (CSU) entrance requirement in Fine Arts; subsequent levels apply to the advanced course requirement for the University of California.