Welcome to Visual Arts! This course is intended for those who are interested in gaining a broad array of knowledge and experience with various art mediums. There are no prerequisite courses or knowledge required in order to take this course. Visual Arts will focus a great deal on mastering techniques inherent to a multitude of art practices such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and more! This course will also focus on: the Elements and Principles of Art and Design, Art History, Critique and Aesthetics.
The overarching objective of this course is for students to effectively master the fundamentals of the visual arts. However, in the process of doing so it is equally important that my students continue to develop the skills necessary to be successful in and beyond schooling. Such skills include but are not limited to: creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, focus, perseverance, collaboration, self awareness, decision making, confidence, patience, analysis, open-mindedness and interpersonal relationships.