176	ART AND DESIGN 7/8
Length/Credit	1 year
Prerequisite	Integrated Arts
Other Info	None
Location	International
Students study the elements of line, shape, form, color, texture, space and principles of design - the rules that govern how the elements are organized in a composition. This course includes a variety of media and connections to art history, cultures and artists and provides a vocabulary and foundation for students to discuss and evaluate their own, along with peers’ work, in a supportive atmosphere. Students investigate the computer as a tool medium while practicing drawing and exploring design techniques applying the tools and menus commonly found on art applications.