Drawing and Painting I  [4157 (Alt 9,10,11,12)]
Semester (may be repeated), Prerequisite: Art History, Theory & Practice.
 
This studio course is for the beginner and includes projects designed for the more advanced student artist.  Through demonstration and practice the student will use a variety of materials with an emphasis on skill development, design, creativity, and originality as a means of enhancing self-expression.  Students will create artwork from still-life set-ups, human models, photographs and from the imagination.  Students will experience the various qualities of the drawn line produced by the graphite pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, colored pencils and pastels.  Students will learn about the application of materials and techniques of painting in various media including inks, watercolor, and acrylics.  Students will learn to plan and organize the drawing and painting process from conception to sketches to the finished product.  Students will be able to convey emotions and make philosophical statements in the content of the artwork.  Guidance will be provided on the search for provoking subject matters of student interest.  Student artworks from the class will be exhibited and may be used in school publications.  Students wanting to accomplish more advanced work may repeat this course for credit - Drawing and Painting II.
 
Drawing and Painting II  [4158 (Alt 9,10,11,12)]
Semester (may be repeated), Prerequisite: Art History, Theory & Practice and Drawing and Painting I.
 
This course will provide for those students who want to accomplish more advanced two-dimensional work.  The class will focus on the development of the student's visual language of expression through various advanced projects determined on an individual basis.  These projects will allow for problem solving through the advanced skill development of traditional and contemporary art medium techniques, such as graphite, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, collage, murals, and digital.  Students will prepare a portfolio of artwork for college and/or job applications.  Students will be featured in small group displays/exhibits and/or publications.  Independent working will be emphasized and encouraged.  This course may be repeated for credit.