Intro to Drawing and Painting is designed to ready middle schoolers for more advanced art study through the following visual art content standards: 

 

• Development and refinement of foundational drawing and painting skills 

• Conceptualizing, generating and organizing ideas 

• Interpreting intent and meaning of contemporary and historical art 

• Conveying meaning through art 

• Synthesizing knowledge and personal experience to engage in meaningful dialogues about art

• Relating artistic ideas and works within societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding