The syllabus described here is one of over 80 developed and written by teachers in the Henry County School System (Tennessee) for subjects taught in grades 7-12 as part of a Teacher Corps demonstration project. The purpose of the project is to assist students in achieving a minimal competency in their courses by stating the specific requirements for each course at each grade level. The course outlined here is a one-year beginning art program with sections on: (1) design elements; (2) two-dimensional design fundamentals; (3) organizing and drawing visual images; (4) painting; (5) commercial art; (6) printmaking; (7) ceramics, basketry, and sculpture; and (8) art history. A section on craft techniques is optional. Learning materials are listed, and the student evaluation criteria and methods of reporting to students and parents are described. (FG)