Clear Lake High School – Drawing IV

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

$40 class fee; student-grade art materials will be provided; students may desire to purchase professional-grade materials at their own expense. Drawing IV extends the student’s artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Drawing III. Emphasis will be placed on the advanced development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design in advanced drawing. This class is designed to develop the student’s commitment to a self-determined area of special interest. Students will apply advanced drawing tools and techniques to develop a series of artwork based on a personal style and theme. Art appreciation, self-evaluation, and higher-level problem-solving skills are emphasized. The history and the analysis of drawing will be emphasized. Painting II extends the student’s artistic understanding and experiences as introduced in Art I. Emphasis will be placed on the development of compositional skills and imaginative use of the elements and principles of design. The class is designed to strengthen the student’s painting and two-dimensional skills. Students will experiment with a variety of painting media, techniques, and subject matter to develop artwork that express the student’s personal style and concept. Artistic periods and styles will be emphasized.