Visual & Performing Arts
Introduction to Art
Introduction to Art is a basic art class that is a prerequisite for all other art classes. The students will be able to develop skills in drawing, painting, learn color theory and composition and 2 & 3 dimensional design. This course covers: • Instruction in developing those basic skills which are necessary for painting. • Instruction in developing those basic skills which are necessary for drawing. • INstruction in developing an awareness of the principles and elements of design. • Instruction in developing basic skills which are necessary for crafts. • An awareness of history of art, art appreciation and arts connection to our world.
From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 90.
PrerequisiteNone
- Grades
- 9-12
- Credits
- 10, Year
- UC/CSU a–g
- F
- Course #
- 606005
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- Nothing required firstComes before
- Introduction to Art
- AP 2D Art and DesignAP 3D Art and DesignAP DrawingCeramics 1Painting 1SculptureLeads to
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