Drawing and Painting @ FHS...

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         Drawing and Painting is a semester course designed to improve students' skills in both areas.  Students learn the value of art appreciation as they participate in critiques, shows, and art history.  We look at the value of art in life:  careers, personal benefits, and communication.  Students are exposed to various styles of art as we discuss composition, purpose, value, technique, and presentation.  We use the elements and priciples of art as guidelines, but students are encouraged to test the boundaries through experimentation.  Student work is exhibited throughout the campus and district office as well as four art shows:  Fall Semester Show, District Art Show (spring semester), Regional PSESD Show, and Puyallup Fair JR/SR Show.  The curriculum incudes a wide variety of projects focused on the "Essential Academic Learning Requirements" set by the state.   

Essential Academic Learning Requirements 

1. The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills.
2. The student demonstrates thinking skills using artistic processes.
3. The student communicates through the arts.

4. The student makes connections within and across the arts to other disciplines, life, cultures, and work.

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