This course explores the elements of art, the principles of design, and the relationship of the visual arts to daily living. The course is designed to explore fundamental drawing and painting techniques and develop technical skills through the drawing and painting process.

The goal for students is to proficiently produce artwork using various drawing and painting media, acquire observational and imaginative drawing skills. Utilizing past and present artists, movements and meaning through the drawing process. Students will engage in aesthetic dialogue, making effort toward constructing meaning as he or she encounters and produces works of art based on drawing and painting approaches. Personal interest and student voice is strongly encouraged to create unique concepts and approaches to projects and lessons.