Futures School – Art I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Course Fees $$ 15$ basic art fee This is the first art class in the painting/drawing sequence for students without previous drawing/painting classes. In this course students will explore various art techniques and approaches as ways of expressing their ideas. Vocabulary and skill development will include the elements and principles of art as well as foundational knowledge of drawing, color and composition. Students will relate their learning to the artistic traditions of different cultures, historic art movements and to the contemporary art world as they expand their understanding of art. Projects will include drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. 1 Semester/.50 Credit – Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite One semester of Art I Course Fees $$ 20$ This course will expand on the knowledge acquired through completion of Art I with a focus on drawing, design, and painting principles. Students will further develop their drawing and painting abilities as well as discover how to use composition and concept to express their individual ideas, communicate a message and evoke a desired viewer response. Projects will encompass observational drawing, illustration, concept design, and painting techniques. Media covered will include pencil, charcoal, pastels, ink, watercolor, and acrylic paint. Prerequisite Two semesters of art (drawing and painting or 2D Art) Course Fees $$ 20$ This course is intended for art students interested in expanding their technical skills as well as further developing their personal artistic viewpoint in a studio style classroom. At this level students will be expected to make independent decisions about media and design problems with individualized teacher mentoring as a guide. Students will take a more serious look at the art world as well as creative careers and end the course with a portfolio to present for display as well as college admission, scholarship or employment.