Drawing and Painting I is a studio course in which students will develop the ability to create and discuss visual works of art. Emphasis will be placed on two-dimensional art, such as drawing and painting, as well as the utilization of art history as a guideline for practice and theory.
Students will begin the year learning the fundamentals of art, starting with the elements of art(Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Space, and Color). Once students learn this foundation, they will create works of art incorporating the concepts of contour line, value and shading, linear perspective, still lives, and color theory. Following the winter break, students will learn to draw the proportions of the face, as well as the fundamentals of figure drawing. Throughout the entire year, students will be exposed to a variety of art medium. They will learn the traditional applications of media, as well as the process of blending multiple mediums.
Drawing & Painting I is the prerequisite for Honors Drawing & Painting.