Embrace Your Creativity with the Visual Arts at Pinecrest High School!
Taught by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Duncan
It all starts here!
Beginning art is the introductory art course here at Pinecrest. Completing this course will allow students to move on to higher level courses.
This course covers the following topics:
Elements of Art
Principles of Design
Mediums and Techniques
Art History
Critiques
Projects
9" x 12" Mixed Media sketchbook (at least 60 pages, min 80 lb paper)
Eraser (vinyl or kneaded are best for artwork but any will work)
1 Black Fine Point Sharpie
1 Black Extra Fine Point Sharpie
Pencil
Recommended: Colored Pencils (set of 24+) Quality brands include: Prismacolor, Arteza, Fantasia, Derwent, and many others. (**Highly recommended if your student plans to take multiple art classes)
Graphite
Pen/ Marker
Watercolor Painting
Acrylic Painting
Printmaking
Charcoal/ Chalk
Pastel
Collage
Colored Pencil
Digital
Mixed Media
Updated 8/2025