This 15-week self-paced course does not require any previous art knowledge/ classes as it is an introductory course with six major units covering art history, drawing, painting, graphic design, ceramics/ sculpture, and mixed media.  

Most units (except for the ceramics unit) will include sketch assignments to help the students first master the media and to brainstorm ideas.  The sketches will be graded based upon completion. Once sketches are completed, students will complete a final project graded on a rubric for every unit (except for the art history unit).  For every unit, the instructor will provide examples of each sketch assignment and final project, a step-by-step instructional video showing students how to complete both the sketches and final, and a rubric for how the final will be graded.  Students can earn back any lost points on a project if they make the suggested changes listed on their graded rubric.  In addition, since students do complete art at various paces, there are not due dates or deducted late points.  

This course is designed to meet state standards in the U.S. and can be counted as a fine arts credit.  This course is designed as an overview for both beginner high school artists needing a fine arts credit and for high school students trying to decide which medium to focus on during their high school art career.