The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting media, processes, and techniques.
The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:
-use of tools and materials
-art vocabulary
-elements of art and principles of design
-critical thinking and analysis
-historical and cultural perspectives
-connections between visual arts and other subject areas
7. Demonstrate awareness of the role of art and artists through history, culture, and society.