What's included
15 live meetings
13 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursGrading
There are no grades for this class. There is, however, a certificate of Completion that will be presented at the end of the semester. This is contingent on completing all of the assignments.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this semester-long, 15-week, art course, we will be working on an array of art mediums and techniques. This course will fulfill the art elective needed, and by the end of the 15 weeks, students will leave with a course completed certificate. During our time together, students will be more confident in creating, as well as informed of different techniques, definitions, theories, and artists. Each week, I will explain the project that we will be working on by both example and verbal direction. I will use a second camera pointed towards the example project to explain what and how we are proceeding for the day. I encourage questions at any time during the class. Once students have begun their work, I will then talk to them about the weekly artist (historical and/or contemporary) that coincides with the technique and/or medium we are using. I will also discuss the different theories that specific artist uses. This will help to create a more well-rounded experience and curriculum for each student. There will be no grading system, art is very subjective, but I do encourage critical thinking and practice constructive criticism from myself and other students. This being said, bullying or disrespect is an absolute no-no in my classroom. Students are expected to act maturely, kindly, and encouraging with themselves and their classmates. Week-By-Week Breakdown: Unit 1: Drawing- Graphite and Charcoal Week 1:Principles and Elements of Art worksheet (describes the best use of graphite, shading, composition, etc.) Week 2: Shading/Value/ Texture Practice Sheet Week 3/4: Graphite Grid Drawing Week 5: Intro to charcoal Week 6/7: Charcoal Extension Drawing Unit 2: Color Theory/Watercolor Week 8: Color Wheel/Theory Week 9/10: Landscape Watercolor (primary colors) Week 11: Monochromatic Watercolor Painting Week 12: Virtual Field Trip- Museum Unit 3: Photography Week 13: Photo Composition Handout & Editing Techniques and "Out of Place" challenge Week 14: Still-Life Photo Set Up Week 15: Scavenger Hunt
Learning Goals
Students will learn such things as:
-Color theory & Terms
-Elements of Art: Line, value, texture, space, color, shape/form
-Principles of Art: Balance, emphasis, contrast, movement, rhythm, pattern, unity
-Composition
-Point of View
-Photo Composition
-Depth of Field
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be the use of scissors during the drawing unit. Guidance at Guardian's discretion.
We will also be taking a "field trip" to a few museums using the website Google Arts and Culture. This is a virtual tour that a few of the more famous museums around the world use to show exhibits (MoMA, Louvre, etc.). There is no need for any accounts or signing in/up from the students. It is a free website available to anyone.
I will be sharing my screen as we navigate through specific art exhibits.
If you have any questions about the "field trip", please let me know.
Supply List
What you will need. Week-by-week breakdown: Week 1: -Graphite Pencil Set (These are a set of 5 or more pencils from 2H-8B/ you can get them at any art or hobby store, as well as Staples) -Drawing paper (9x12) -Erasure -Blending tools (look like rolled-up white paper pencils)- You can also use a simple Q-Tip -Printed out handout OR access to handout on computer Week 2/3: -Ruler -Graphite Pencils -Drawing Paper (9x12) -Blending Tool/Qtip -Erasure -Drawing Paper -Scissors -Small magazine clipping of black and white picture (we will talk more about this) 3"x 3" or 4" x 4" Week 4: -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Vine charcoal -Drawing paper -Blending tool/Qtip -Apron and table covering (this is a messy medium) Week 5: -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Vine charcoal -Drawing Paper -Blending Tool/Qtip -Erasure -An open mind Week 6/7: -11x14 Drawing paper -Compressed black charcoal sticks -Charcoal vine -Blending tool/Qtip -Black and white magazine/newspaper picture- cut out -Glue Stick -Apron and table covering (another messy project) Week 8: -Watercolor paint (in the tubes)-Red, Yellow, Blue -Rounded brush -Watercolor paper (9x12) -Jar of water -Paint Palette -Pencil -Ruler -Handout Week9/10: -Watercolor Paper (9x12) -Watercolor paint (red, yellow, blue) -Jar of water -Palette -Brushes of varying sizes -Pencil -Eraser Week 11: -Watercolor paper (9x12) -Watercolor paint (black, grey, white) -Jar of water -Palette -Brushes of varying sizes -Scissors Week:12: Museum Visit -Listening ears -Watching eyes -Lots of questions Week 13: -A digital/phone camera ** a phone will work beautifully -Ability to take photos of specific things within their immediate environment (ie: pencil, foot, leaf, hand, etc.) for a photo composition scavenger hunt -Handout Week 14: -Digital/phone Camera -A set-up Still-life within their space (we will talk more about this) Week 15: -Editing techniques/ Wrap up of the course. -Phone/digital camera
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Hi there! My name is Tessa DeForge. I live in the beautiful state of Vermont with my husband, 2 silly dogs and 2 precocious cats. I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011 and hold a bachelor's in Art Education.
I am very passionate about education. I have taught in a traditional setting for 10 years as a 6-12 art teacher and as an early educator. I love to teach a multitude of things through art and play. Some of the classes I offer are: Art Social Group, Crochet Club, 1;1 Knitting and Crochet classes, as well as social groups, to name a few. I am always looking to expand on my class list. The skies the limit when it comes to art and I hope to have some more exciting classes up and running in the very near future.
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Live Group Class
$19
weekly or $275 for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-8 learners per class