The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop intermediate-level 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
After successfully completing this course, the student will:
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of art and artists through history,culture, and society.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the reciprocal relationships between visualarts and other subject areas (e.g., technology, media, communication,world events).
9. Demonstrate knowledge of personal and social benefits associatedwith the design, production, and exhibition of drawings and paintings.
10. Demonstrate use of collaborative skills to maintain the studio and to produce and exhibit works of art in the school and/or community.
11. Identify career opportunities related to visual arts.