An introductory course designed to develop skills and techniques in transparent watercolor offers an exploration of a variety of techniques emphasizing drawing and composition and allowing the student to create and matt his own paintings. Students in grades 7 through 12 develop competencies in flat and graded wash and dry and stipple brush techniques; utilize the techniques of superimposing colors, toned grounds, surface resistance, scratching, and tools other than brushes; combine these in their own still life, human figure, and landscape paintings; and analyze techniques employed by professional watercolor artists. The course of study includes a rationale, enrollment guidelines, objectives, outline of course content, course procedures, strategies and learning activities, and resources. (KSM)