This course provides a continued introduction to basic drawing problems and principles with a broader exploration of media, process, and subject matter. Increased study of both historical and contemporary artists and images provide for further discussion of fundamental drawing issues. The creative uses of various media and tools, both traditional and digital, will be explored.

The student will explore Drawing with an increased level of production, critique, history and aesthetics. This course will provide the student with a moderate level of fine art studio drawing. Students will explore how to work with the fine art medium of mark-making through process and production, including art history and discussion. Students will review fundamental technical and conceptual information necessary to further the creation of fine art pieces. Students will develop individual applications of drawing with an increased level to critically analyze both individual and peer artwork. Through creative studio practice, students should develop the following emphasized artistic traits: ability to resist premature closure; sensitivity to problem; ability to synthesize. Repeatable: consult individual curriculum guide.