Art I
Art I is aimed at familiarizing students with the world of visual art through production, evaluation, the study of art history, and aesthetics.  Students primarily investigate drawing and design, but are introduced to creative problem solving in the design and execution of 2-D and 3-D visual concepts in a variety of media.  The course is designed to increase the student’s ability to see, and to creatively express him/herself using a variety of drawing materials.  Analysis of the structure of a work of art, critical evaluation, and development of an aesthetics sense are primary goals of the course.  Creative and carefully crafted solutions to involved homework assignments are extremely important for growth.  The class is open to all students regardless of previous are experience, and is necessary for those who plan on taking subsequent art courses, for which Art I is the prerequisite.