Drawing+and+Painting+I+and+II

DRAWING AND PAINTING I **Drawing and Painting I, ½ credit. Semester elective. ** **This course offers students an opportunity to explore a variety of approaches to drawing. Students learn processes such as drawing, painting, mixed media, and printmaking. Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to 'see’ and to create space and form on a two-dimensional surface. Exercises and assignments investigate mark-making, line quality, value, volume, texture and the various methods that emphasize spatial qualities. Compositional strategies are also covered. Students explore drawing media such as charcoal, pencil, pen, brush/ink, and paint. **

**Drawing and Painting II ** Drawing and Painting II, ½ credit. Semester elective. Prerequisite: Drawing and Painting I. This course further develops drawing and painting skills and methods along with working on developing content and concepts. Students expand their knowledge of artists and techniques that incorporate different mediums and tools to further develop observational, compositional, and expressive skills. Emphasis is placed on the application of visual language and concept development in drawing, painting, mixed media, and printmaking.