This course is a first year art course in the fundamental of art that will provide a survey of the major visual art development from cave paintings to contemporary forms of expression. This course emphasizes the necessary skills to provide the student with a perceptual base leading to understanding artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context(s); aesthetic valuing and connections, all relating to past historical eras to the present. Learning the tools, techniques, materials, technology and application of what is learned in other art forms, subject areas and careers. The art elements and principals of design serve as a foundation for each unit covered. Selected historical or cultural contexts will be applied with attention to an analysis, interpretation, and judgment of student work as well as appreciation of art works from other cultures and times.