Session 1 | Pre-College: Observational Drawing: Grades 9-12

This pre-college observational drawing course is designed for students in grades 9–12 who want to build strong foundational drawing skills. Through structured in-class studio projects, students will develop essential drawing techniques and practices used in academic and professional art settings. Working from direct observation, course instruction focuses on proportion and measurement concepts, perspective, rendering form and space through both tonal and linear methods, and developing significant control over the value scale through the understanding of light and shadow concepts. Students will complete focused exercises and longer studies that strengthen visual accuracy, technical confidence, and thoughtful decision-making. By the end of the course, students will have produced a small, cohesive body of work and gained skills that prepare them for portfolio reviews, more advanced art classes, and future study in the visual arts.

This is a credit-bearing class and grades will be given. Please check the supply list tab for materials needed to complete this class.