Introduction to Art

This course is the foundation to all of the art courses 218 offers. Students will explore the elements of line, shape, value, form, texture, and color by making art on a daily basis. Students will draw, shade, sculpt, paint and more while exploring a variety of media that might include pencil, charcoal, scratchboard, printmaking, clay, digital media, paper sculpture, paint, or found objects. Composition, craftsmanship, art vocabulary, and good artist habits are honed as students move through each project. Prior art experience is not required for this course.