This course will serve as a prerequisite for the other courses offered within the art program.  It will expose students to the various mediums, techniques and materials that are explored more thoroughly in advanced art classes.  Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of the elements of art and the principles of design.  Areas to be covered include drawing, painting, sculpture, design and printing processes.  Students will be required to keep an up-to-date sketchbook for weekly grades.  Students will be responsible to pay for consumable materials.