PREREQUISITE: A253 Painting, Drawing and Printmaking 2, and/or A254 Painting, Drawing and Printmaking 2 (A,B,C) or Department Approval Painting Drawing and Printmaking 3 will prepare students for the rigor of the AP art courses in the 400 and 500 levels. Students will begin to master various technical skills while integrating observational life drawing, personal context and issues in contemporary society. Students begin to build a portfolio that showcases their art making abilities in a variety of drawing, painting and printmaking media. This portfolio can be used for scholarship, college application or career opportunity. Students will synthesize techniques, processes, and concepts in an increasingly mature manner. Developing an awareness of content, symbolism, and theme in traditional and contemporary artworks, students evaluate and critique their work and the work of others. Students formulate original ideas, personal expressive style, and direction for future art work.