*Intro to Art
(SEMESTER, GRADES 9-12) *FULFILLS .5 VPA CREDIT
*THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO TAKE ANY FUTURE ART
CLASSES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ARTS & CULTURES OR CPS.
An exploratory art class that introduces a wide variety of basic techniques in the areas of drawing, painting, design, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture. This course is intended to focus on the elements of design (line, value, shape, color, form, texture,
space) as well as the principles of design (emphasis, rhythm, repetition, balance, unity, variety, scale & proportion). Other areas of study will include art history, career awareness, and basic methods of art production. (online learning: 6 hours)