What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will be optional and highly beneficial. Homework outside of the classroom typically takes under an hour to complete.Assessment
Assessments can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.Class Experience
New to Outschool? Feel free to use this referral code for $20 off your first class: MVALLARTA20 Or use this link: https://outschool.com/?signup=true&usid=bt9IesoB&utm_campaign=share_invite_link Interested in focusing on your anime drawing skills in the chibi style? Want to learn how to draw male vs. female, torsos, full bodies, angles, and more? This class is designed for you! This class focuses on chibi style drawings! In this 7-week course, students focus on how to draw an anime chibi character. This is broken down into multiple weeks where students will learn how to draw male vs female, common body structures, dynamic poses, and character interaction. Students will learn how to utilize simple shapes to create the full body. Students will leave this class feeling confident that they can create their own anime chibi character. Students will not learn a particular style of anime, but will be exposed to multiple anime sources. Students should expect to draw multiple sketches within a session. This class is designed for the anime fan who wants to take their drawings to the next level. Art experience is not necessary but helpful. 💥 Week 1: Understanding the body. Utilizing simple shapes to build the chibi character. 💥 Week 2: Females. Understanding and executing common hairstyles and clothing. 💥 Week 3: Males. Understanding and executing common hairstyles and clothing. 💥 Week 4: Angles. Multiple angles with both male and female characters. 💥 Week 5: Character Interaction. Character engaging with props and with the audience. 💥 Week 6: Dynamic Poses. 💥 Week 7: Creating yourself (or original character) as a chibi character! This class will be presented via Keynote and is an art based class. This is a FLEX class and is PRE-RECORDED. This means students will watch the pre-recorded video. Students will engage in questions, class discussions, and art assignments. Homework is optional. Students will be encouraged to share their artwork and engage with their fellow classmates in questions and discussions. Interested in the Ongoing/Subscription version of this class? Link here: https://outschool.com/classes/ongoing-chibikawaii-anime-characters-sketching-drawing-subscription-MuKjh2Q3 Why Flex? 🔰 Flex classes are fantastic for international students (Mrs. V is located in Texas). 🔰 Students can work at their own pace. No need to wait on others or feel rushed. 🔰 Flex classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 🔰 This class is a "flex" class, meaning there is no live component, and all interactions between students and the teacher happens on the class page. The live version links are at the beginning of this class description. FLEX FORMAT: 🔹 Video Content: Weekly videos with a step-by-step breakdown of the art assignments are posted. Some videos will have a 20 to 35 minute duration. The work time for the student will be roughly an hour long. Students will review the video. 🔹 Discussion Prompt/Question/Check-in: Students respond to a weekly discussion prompt and/or question(s) posted by the teacher. 🔹 Complete Artwork: Students spend time completing their sketches. 🔹 Submit Artwork: Students are required to post photos of their completed sketches in the classroom on the designated post. If the student would prefer to keep this private, they can post privately to the teacher as well. Keep in mind, sharing artwork is essential in a flex class. 🔹 Feedback: The teacher and students post positive feedback on each other’s work. Mrs. V offers private and public feedback at the request of the students. Individualized feedback will not be given unless directly requested. Maturity, kindness, and thoughtful comments are encouraged and cultivated in the classroom. #creative
Learning Goals
Students will learn the following art/drawing fundamentals:
✅ Utilizing basic shapes to create a more complex form.
✅ Basic understanding of the male and female chibi form.
✅ Proper measurements and proportions in regards to the chibi form.
✅ Understanding what is and how to manipulate the line of action.
✅ The confidence to continue drawing the chibi style on their own after the class has been completed.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Supply List
💠 Paper 💠 Pencil 💠 Fine-tip pen (Sharpie and Micron recommended) 💠 Eraser (Vinyl recommended) 💠 Pencil Sharpener 💠 Colored Pencils/Pens (optional) 💠 Tablets are allowed
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Mrs. Vallarta has been focusing on anime/art on Outschool since February 2018. As a personal avid anime enthusiast, she is familiar with many series, genres, characters and can teach how to execute any aspect of this. Mrs. Vallarta has her Bachelors in Fine Arts and has taught art for 18+ years. Five of those years has been online.
Mrs. Vallarta offers over 50 different types of courses that include but not limited to; general anime, anatomy, art, drawing, watercoloring and more.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly7 weeks
Completed by 15 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 11-15