Designed for students beginning their artistic journey, this course introduces the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and design. Students explore a variety of materials and techniques while learning observation, rendering, shading, color theory, and composition.
Through hands-on projects and experimentation, they build technical skills, practice creative problem-solving, and discover how art can communicate ideas and personal experiences. The course establishes a strong foundation for further study in visual art and design.
Year 1: Intro to Art and Design
Creative Thinking
& Visual Expression
Developing original ideas through guided projects and experimentation.
Media Exploration
Experimenting with collage, layering, and diverse art materials.
Principle of Design
Balance, contrast, emphasis, pattern, and visual organization.
Color Theory
Color relationships, mixing, and painting techniques.
Drawing Foundation
Line, shape, proportion, observation, and value scale, and drawing techniques.
Core Learning Goals
What Students Learn
Drawing Foundation
Color Theory
Principle of Design
Media Exploration
Creative Thinking and Visual Expression
Year 1 Portfolio
Student Work
