This is an introductory art class which aims to engage students in creating unique works of art, while learning various artistic processes, techniques, and practices.  

Students will work with graphite, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastel, paint, watercolor, collage, mixed media, and printmaking.  Students will learn how to plan a composition, invesigate inquiries, work from observation, and how to employ the elements of art and principles of design. 

Prerequisite: None

Visual Art II (Intermediate) builds on the student's technical skills and foundation of knowledge developed in Art I (Beginning). The study of the elements of art and principles of design, color theory, vocabulary, and art history continues in Art II in a less teacher-directed situation. Various art processes, procedures, and theories are presented in a problem-solving manner, which allows for independent choices and personal solutions to problems. The approach to art experiences is less experimental and based more on the informed choices. Students research of art and artists is a major source for gaining knowledge and understanding of past and present art forms. A greater flexible and fluent use of elements of art and principles of design, color theory, and vocabulary is stressed in Art II. 

Prerequisite: Beginning Visual Arts

This studio based course is an introductory survey of contemporary craft through clay, metal, fiber, paper, and other materials. Students will investigate design thinking; study and use the Elements of Art and Principles of Design; explore the context of craft abd the role of design in our world; begin to develop critical responses; and create and maintain an artistic journal.

Prerequisite: None