Garfield High School – Drawing and Painting Advanced

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this course students continue to develop their skills and ideas through investigation of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design and compositional strategies. Students develop a body of work expressing more independence and voice in a range of media, which might include; graphite, pen, colored pencils, pastels, markers, ink, watercolor, acrylic and printmaking ink. Students discuss art from other time periods and cultures to develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of how and why art is made. Students are able to critique their own work and that of peers as part of reflection and responding, to support improving and refining work, using Visual Art specific vocabulary. Students may receive CTE credit after fulfilling all Fine Arts credit requirements. This course may be repeated for credit.