This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and skills of painting and drawing while practicing the creative cycle used by working artists. Students will learn about relevant topics in art history-such as still life, landscape, and 1- and 2-point perspectives-and develop skill in using graphite, pen, gouache, and watercolor to render objects accurately in two-dimensional art. Each unit is a creative inquiry process from ideation to final product that is guided by essential questions. Students will be introduced to the elements of art and the principles of design, analyzing and forming judgments on artworks using their knowledge of each. They will also participate in critiques, reflecting on constructive feedback given by peers for the purpose of personal artistic growth. By the end of the course, students will have completed three culminating works that may contribute to their art portfolio.