Drawing and Design Coursebook

About this curriculum

Course Overview Course Length: Full year Suggested Grade Level(s): 9 10 11 12 View samples of our high school curriculum here. Students are introduced to the primary concepts of drawing and design using exercises and readings designed to enhance artistic skills and appreciation. These drawing and design principles develop a student's capacities to think creatively and to develop an eye for aesthetics. Exercises include gestural drawing contour drawing the use of values to add dimension portraits visual composition and proportion. Students gain experience drawing with pencil charcoal colored pencils soft pastels and oil pastels. Please note: At this time there is no teacher edition needed for this course. Additional Materials Recommended The following supplies are needed for this course (sold separately): Drawing: A Sketch and Textbook (required) Art Kit - Drawing and Design (recommended)