In this year long course to art, students will gain exposure to the visual arts through a variety of 2- and 3-dimensional media. Emphasis will be placed on the basic elements and principles of art and the development of fundamental skills in visual literacy and art creation.

First semester will focus on developing skills to draw. Students use pencil, charcoal, and ink to learn to coordinate the eyes and hands in drawing accurately from observation. Basic skills of texture, line, value, proportion, perspective, and design are studied in this first semester of art. By the end of the semester, students will have improved their drawing skills and understanding of the principles of 2-dimensional art.

Second semester is a continuation of the development of skills by working in color. Students will sharpen their sense of design in still life subjects and photos as well as student interpretations of themes assigned while using watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and oil pastel.