Point Loma High – Art 1, 2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This foundational high school course allows students with varying art backgrounds to understand and use the elements of art (the building blocks) and principles of design (the ways to use the building blocks) through the examination and creation of images; as well as reading, writing, and discussions, to widen and deepen visual literacy. Instruction focuses on introductory drawing and painting skills, and using a variety of media. Sketchbook/journal entries document development, refinement, and reflection of student work. Students will write critical analyses that describe, interpret, analyze, and judge historic and contemporary works of art, including their own.