Art I

Designed as a foundation for those who intend to pursue art as a career or for cultural enrichment, this course emphasizes the fundamentals of drawing, sculpture and painting in a variety of media. Weekly homework assignments aid in acquisition and development of basic observational skills. Higher-order thinking skills such as analysis, problem solving and evaluation are emphasized. The course also incorporates the study of art history, criticism, aesthetics and additional enrichment experiences such as museum field experience, artists-in-residence and student workshops.