Art Fundamentals: The Essentials
This class makes learning art fun and accessible by breaking down difficult artistic theories into simple, hands-on activities, helping you see and create art in new, exciting ways.
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Each learner will complete a project for each lesson. By the end of the course, students will have completed projects that include: zentangle, still-life, city-scape (2-point perspective), and an abstract art project.Assessment
If requested, students will receive feedback from me detailing improvements and how they could use their art skills an other, more suitable, ways.Certificate of Completion
After students complete the course they will be given a Certificate of Completion: Understanding the Art Basics certificate that includes their name and when they completed the course.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
In this class, learners will be introduced to the Elements of art - line, shape, color, form, texture, space, and value. In each lesson, these elements will be broken down into simple and easily understood ideas so they are able to be easily mastered by students. Each element will be introduced at the beginning of the class with a small, fun introduction by me that may include games, video clips, skits, read-alouds, and fun discussions. The element will be interacted with, defined, and identified in art itself. Students will then get to explore the element with me by creating their own project that focuses on that element while we talk through it. At the end, students will be able to show me and their virtual classmates the art they created.
Learning Goals
The students will learn the Elements of Art including: the definition, types of sub-sections of each element, and how they are used to create good art.Students will create original artworks that intentionally incorporate all seven elements of art, demonstrating technical proficiency and creative expression.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
The Elements with Ms. Elizabeth
First, the basics. This lesson will be about introducing students to the language of art and give a brief overview of all of the elements that make up all art. Students will also make their own art using all of the elements! 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Line it Up: Exploring the Power of Lines
This lesson will be all about lines - both creating and identifying different types of line. This lesson will be an introduction into different ways to describe lines and explains how lines are used to lead the eye of the viewer. Students will be creating a piece that consists of only lines, called "Zentangle" art. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Color Pop: The Element of Color
This lesson will be all about colors and how they can shape anything around us. This lesson will introduce the basic color wheel to students and how different colors create different color schemes. Students will learn about tints, shades, and the psychology of colors. Students will create their own color study at the end of the lesson. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Studying Shapes
This lesson is all about shapes. What makes a shape? What types of shapes are there? How can we create art with just shapes alone? Students will learn about stencils and how different shapes cut from stencils can be overlapped to create something new. Students will explore shapes in different art pieces, and will create their own pieces that focus on shapes as their primary focal point. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Sketchbook, outside materials (leaves, sticks, rocks, or grass), #2 pencils or a pack of shading pencils, a flashlight, coloring materials (markers, colored pencils, or crayons), a ruler, and household objects to use as references for still life drawings.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught this subject for the last three years to all age ranges (I am a 3rd year art teacher at a very small school). I have taught anywhere from 2 students at a time to 22 students at a time, and I've taught from k4-12th grade.Reviews
Live Group Course
$3
weekly or $18 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-9 learners per class
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