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Drawing & Painting Classes
TWHS Visual Arts Department offers several different Drawing & Painting Classes. These classes include Drawing & Painting II, III & IV. Students enrolled in these classes will have the opportunity to use various 2D art mediums to continue to improve their technical skills, creative processes and artistic endeavors. Please see below to learn more about all of the
Drawing & Painting classes offered.
Drawing & Painting II
Course Description:
This is a one year course for students who wish to further develop 2-D skills introduced in Art I. Students rely on direct observation of their environment, as well as imagination, memory, and their own life experiences to create expressive art works. This course includes a more in-depth study of Art 1 painting and drawing with additional media exploration and further development of problem-solving skills. A variety of media, including pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, conte, pastel, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media is employed to communicate personal themes. Important concepts include light and shadow, composition, perspective, and abstraction.
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Prerequisite Courses That Must Be Completed First: Art Appreciation or Art I
Campuses Taught At: Main Campus
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Course Fee: $70
Current Teachers: Hunter McLeod
Drawing & Painting III
Course Description:
This course will explore multiple styles, techniques and media in both painting and drawing from representation to abstraction.Students will build on the drawing skills learned in prior courses with an eye toward specialization. Relevance to college and career will be considered. Further development of skills, knowledge and appreciation is done through experimentation, research, and practice. Media that will be used include oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphite, pastels and inks. Art history, appreciation, aesthetics and criticism will be integrated with studio activities. There will be an emphasis on individual style and development of personal portfolios.
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Prerequisite Courses That Must Be Completed First: Drawing & Painting II
Campuses Taught At: Main Campus
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Course Fee: $70
Current Teachers: Hunter McLeod
Drawing & Painting IV
Course Description:
This course will explore multiple styles, techniques and media in both painting and drawing from representation to abstraction. Students will build on the drawing skills learned in prior courses with an eye toward specialization. Relevance to college and career will be considered. Further development of skills, knowledge and appreciation is done through experimentation, research, and practice. Media that will be used include oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphite, pastels and inks. Art history, appreciation, aesthetics and criticism will be integrated with studio activities. There will be an emphasis on individual style and development of personal portfolios.
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Prerequisite Courses That Must Be Completed First: Drawing & Painting II & III
Campuses Taught At: Main Campus
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Course Fee: $70
Current Teachers: Hunter McLeod