This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of drawing, design and painting. It allows for artistic growth encompassing appreciation, analysis, individual and group expression through applied skills, study of art theory and history. These objectives will be reached through the study of design elements such as: line, shape/form, perspective, proportion, light, shade texture, color, local and global artist and artwork, from classical to modern art movements and student-based research. Through these studies students will be equipped to develop art exercises, projects, content entries, presentations, research and critical analysis papers, using various mediums that demonstrate great understanding through group and individual expression and articulation.