This semester course focuses on nurturing a student’s interest, and skills, in drawing and painting using a variety of media such as pencil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic. Students strive to develop and achieve a high level of craftsmanship in their work. An emphasis in student learning is center on developing a strong foundation in understanding the elements and principles, techniques and processes. Students participate in class discussions, develop creative problem-solving skills and connect critical concepts between the visual arts and other subject areas.