What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Intermediate Level
Do you love drawing animals? If you're a big fan of animals and you love drawing them then we’ve got the class for you! This is a pre-recorded class and there are no live meetings. The class is project-based learning where students will follow along and learn by watching pre-recorded video lessons. Students will post or send their artwork in the classroom and the teacher will give personalized feedback through a video recording or written feedback. Students can post encouraging comments on their classmates' work. In this class, students will learn to draw and color animals with plenty of feedback and encouragement from the instructor. The instructor will demonstrate and explain the drawing process in the Megapixels method through pre-recorded videos as students follow along step-by-step, creating their own magnificent artwork. Students can copy the instructor’s picture or can add their own creative embellishments and colors. This class is geared toward beginners and intermediate/advanced students are welcome as well. The main goals are that students have fun while creating art they can feel proud to display! Students can share their art inside the classroom for encouraging feedback. Feedback may come in the form of written feedback and/or personalized videos from the art teacher who is assigned to our class. (See teacher descriptions below). Here are some of the possible animals that we'll be drawing! Lesson 1: Snake Lesson 2: Butterfly on a Cat/Dog Nose Lesson 3: Dolphin Part 1 Lesson 4: Dolphin Part 2
Learning Goals
Students will learn creative drawing techniques. They will also learn how to create depth in their art to make it pop. They will learn how to select colors that compliment each other and how to add their own creative flair to their art. The end result will be cool drawings of dinosaurs they will feel proud to display.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Snake
Lesson 2:
Butterfly on a Cat/Dog Nose
Lesson 3:
Dolphin Part 1
Lesson 4:
Dolphin Part 2
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: Youtube
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Dordt University
Bachelor's Degree from Lynn University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University of Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Elizabethtown College
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Randolph Community College
Each instructor at Megapixels School of the Arts is a master of their craft and is certified to teach the Megapixels Method. This method of instruction trains students to be able to draw realistically while having the freedom to go wild with creativity and the mindset to succeed.
We go beyond teaching art: our mission is to equip children with mindsets that will help them succeed in all areas of life. Patience, persistence, peacefulness. Character, confidence, and creativity- cultivating these qualities in your child through a fun art experience is our passion.
We are on a mission to empower kids to become lifelong learners, who are confident in their creativity so they can overcome any obstacle, achieve their biggest dreams, and change the world.
We encourage students to not get caught up in perfectionism but rather to enjoy the process, which further unleashes artistic prowess.
Meet the Instructors for this class:
Instructor Meg created the fun video lessons for you and instructor Rebecca will give you feedback and answer your questions regarding your work!
🎨 Becca is a visual artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing. She has experience teaching art as well as swimming. She enjoys drawing digitally as well as with graphite and ink.
Review for Becca:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Becca was amazing. My son learned a great way to measure proportions and closely render what the photo references were. That's the hardest part for kids. Thank you Becca. - Ed C.
🎨 Meg Navarro. Over the past decade, Meg has taught thousands of students to create dazzling, realistic art, to take impressive photos, and to write their first novels. In 2007, Meg founded Megapixels School of the Arts, which began as a local art school and expanded to offer online classes a few years back. Meg personally trains each teacher in the Megapixels Method, which she has tested and refined over the past decade. Meg studied art, photography, and writing while earning her BA, and is currently working on her Masters in Education. In her free time, she loves making human pyramids with her friends!
Reviews for Meg:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meg is such a fabulous teacher! She is patient, enthusiastic, encouraging, and fun - both of my girls love taking classes with her!! - Lisa D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter (11) loves this class and is always looking forward to the next one. Her art skills improve with each class. I'm so glad she's found a class that she enjoys. She also says Teacher Meg is very patient and good with the other students. I recommend this class. - Melissa B.
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Ages: 9-14