Intro to Fine Art
Period: 8 (Semester 1)
Period: 8 (Semester 1)
Half Year Course / 2.5 Credits
Level of Instruction: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Department: Visual Arts
This project-based course focuses on the creative development of art with two and three-dimensional techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and ceramics. Class projects are designed to strengthen students’ perceptual and cognitive skills. Course requirements include keeping a sketchbook for homework, historical research, critiquing, and working from observation. This course is a prerequisite for Drawing I, Painting I, Sculpture I, Jewelry I, and Ceramics I.