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Animal Pencil Sketching & Drawing Full Semester Part 1: Beginners Fundamentals

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Ages 8-13
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Students will learn traditional drawing techniques to simplify animal anatomy into basic shapes and structures. This class will explore the fundamentals of form, anatomy and perspective in animal drawing.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 12 weeks
2-8 learners per class
55 min

What's included

12 live meetings
11 in-class hours
Certificate of Completion
An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all sessions and actively participate in class activities, including sharing their work at the end of each meeting. Learners who miss more than 3 meetings or do not participate in showing their work may not be eligible to receive the certificate.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 12-week semester course. Class meets once every week.
Students will learn to use the principles of anatomy to approach each stage of drawing an animal, from the initial structure to the parts of the body and shading of the finished work. Students will be introduced to forms, gestures, skeletal and muscle structures. They will understand how these concepts can be applied, adapted and manipulated to capture a realistic rendering of the animal body. They will learn how quadruped bodies are different from avian and reptile bodies in subsequent weeks. Once they build a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to sketch a multitude of animals with confidence. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment.

1:1 Private class option: The curriculum below provides a structured framework. It can be adapted to suit the needs and interests of the students for individualized portfolio development.

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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference.

Refunds & Missed Classes
All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Class Recording Access
Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. 
Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.

Learning Goals

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of animal anatomy, movement, and expression through observation and practical exercises.

Syllabus

12 Lessons
over 12 Weeks
Lesson 1:
WEEK 1: Small Mammals: Capturing Gestures
 • Understanding and interpreting the gestures of small moving mammals.
• Understanding line of action in poses and movements to capture different poses, gestures, and expressions.
• Quick sketching exercises to improve observation and fluidity. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
WEEK 2: Felines: Skull Structure
 • Studying feline facial structure.
• Engaging in practical exercises focused on sketching feline faces. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
WEEK 3: Canines: Muscles in Anatomy
 • Exploring canine anatomy with a focus on their skeletal and muscular structures.
•.Understanding the correlation between muscle groups and the overall movement of a  body. 
• Engaging in practical exercises focused on sketching canines. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
WEEK 4: Equines: 3D Forms & Structures
 • Understanding light and shadow in relation to 3D forms.
• Exercises in drawing simplified, basic figure shapes and forms to achieve realistic drawings of equine animals. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Paper
Pencils (a variety of graphite pencils recommended)
Colored pencils
White color pencils
Eraser (kneaded/ gum eraser recommended)
Ruler
Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-Tips, or blending art tools like paper stumps
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Allie
Teacher Allie May is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She is a graduate student in the BFA program at California State University Long Beach, and aims to pursue a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.

Teacher Angela is a versatile artist with a BFA in graphic design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her expertise extends to various art forms, including still life, landscape, and figure drawing. She is also skilled in fashion, 3D clay design, animation, and photography. Teacher Angela is known for fostering an environment that encourages her students to think beyond conventional boundaries, recognizing the profound impact of creativity on learning and development.

Teacher Brittany
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator.  She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology.  She also gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.

Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.

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