DMPS Visual Arts Department
Updated August 2022
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ART 201, Drawing and Painting II S1:
This course is a further exploration of Elements of Art and Principles of Design through the drawing and painting media such as acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels, and charcoal. Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, and connecting art to wider contexts. This course is recommended for students considering careers requiring artistic skill. Satisfactory completion of ART101/ART102 is a prerequisite for this and all advanced course work. Art teacher may recommend waive of prerequisite when student portfolio demonstrates readiness for advanced course work.
 
ART 202, Drawing and Painting II S2:
This course is a further exploration of Elements of Art and Principle of Design through the drawing and painting media such as acrylic, watercolor, oil pastels and charcoal. Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, and connecting art to wider concepts. This course is recommended for students considering careers requiring artistic skill. Satisfactory completion of ART101/ART102 is a prerequisite for this and all advanced course work. Art teacher may recommend waive of prerequisite when student portfolio demonstrates readiness for advanced coursework.

ART 301, Drawing and Painting III S1:
This course is an advanced study of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through the drawing and painting media.  Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, and connecting art to wider contexts. This course is recommended for students considering careers in architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or studio art.
 
ART 302, Drawing and Painting III S2:
This course is an advanced study of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design through the drawing and painting media.  Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, and connecting art to wider concepts. This course is recommended for students considering careers in architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or studio art.
 
ART 401, Drawing and Painting IV S1:
This advanced studio course is a study of personal expression using the Elements and Principles through the drawing and painting media. Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, connecting and presenting art concepts. This course is recommended for students considering careers in architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or studio art.
 
ART 402, Drawing and Painting IV S2:
This advanced studio course is a study of  personal expression using the Elements and Principles through the drawing and painting media.  Students will engage in the creative process through planning, applying, evaluating, connecting, and presenting art concepts. This course is recommended for students considering careers in architecture, art education, art history, graphic design, illustration, interior design, or studio art.

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Des Moines Public Schools
Visual Arts Curriculum Department
515-242-8459