Introduction to Art
Grade 9, 5 credits
Prerequisites: None
Texts: Assigned readings and handouts
In this introduction to the visual arts, students will build upon a foundation in the awareness of the elements and principles of design. Students will apply this knowledge through the use of a wide range of media, techniques and subject matter. The application of aesthetics and art criticism will be used to interpret and analyze artworks of their own and of other artists from various periods of history and cultures. An appreciation of the visual arts and its relevance in our everyday lives will be encouraged and reinforced as a result of this course.