ART CAMP: Draw Your Own Pet Dragon
In this 5-day drawing camp, students will learn about and practice different parts of dragons, and design and draw their own.
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.Assessment
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grading
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon successful completion of this course. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Through the guided drawing process, students will learn how to draw the different parts of a dragon, then put them all together to create their own. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to break down and draw different parts of dragons: head, body, tail, arms and legs, wings, scales, etc.Students will select from their sketches to put together their own dragon and color it.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Dragons in History and Culture
We will cover a historic look at dragon lore from different cultures, looking at images, and begin practicing drawing basic shapes the head and neck. Students will be encouraged to continue practicing on their own as they are able. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Dragon Wings
We will look at examples of dragon wings, and practice drawing, coloring and shading an outstretched wing. Students will be able to choose specific details for their wings. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dragon Limbs and Tails
We will look at images of arms, legs, hands, feet, and tails, and practice different ways of drawing them, and select favorites for our final copies. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Dragon Scales
We will look at and practice drawing different types of scales, and pull together our choices for all of the dragon body parts to begin the final drawing. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Sketchbook and/or inexpensive paper for practice pencils, erasers, sharpeners colored pencils OR watercolor paint OR illustration markers Good quality drawing paper OR watercolor paper (80# or heavier works best!) Ultra-thin Sharpies or fineline black markers images of dragons (from books or Google Image searches) for visual study. Step-by-step drawing ideas may be provided as necessary after the first class session. Students are encouraged to do google image searches of dragons, and print if possible, for visual references.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
4.8
1499reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Colorado Teaching Certificate
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire
I LOVE to draw! I love mythical and fantasy creatures, and as an art teacher, I have several years' experience in breaking down what seems like complicated drawing techniques into student-friendly, step-by-step processes, while allowing for and encouraging their own creative ideas to shine through.
As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.Reviews
Live Group Course
$100
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 83 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-18 learners per class
