Course Overview
Students are introduced to the primary concepts of drawing and design using exercises and readings designed to enhance artistic skills and appreciation. These drawing and design principles develop a student's capacities to think creatively and to develop an eye for aesthetics.
Exercises include gestural drawing contour drawing the use of values to add dimension portraits visual composition and proportion. Students gain experience drawing with pencil charcoal colored pencils soft pastels and oil pastels.
Course Length: Full year
Suggested Grade Level(s): 9-12
View samples of our high school curriculum here.
The following materials are included in the Drawing and Design course package:
Please note: There is no teacher edition needed for this course.
Additional Materials Recommended
The following supplies are recommended for this course (sold separately):
