Colored Pencil Basics
This course covers the basics of colored pencil techniques. students will learn about sketching, selecting and layering colors, creating a gradient, blending, and shading.
Miss Jessica
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(5)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will be using the techniques introduced in each class to produce a simple project. At the end of the course, students should have completed an original piece of colored pencil artwork using a combination of techniques learned throughout this course.Grading
Students will not receive a written grade for this course, but they will be informally evaluated through the completion of the projects produced during each class session, as well as their final project at the end of the course. Students will be able to see their individual growth in a measurable way through a review of the works they produce throughout this course.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
This course will cover the basics of using colored pencils to create a completed piece of artwork. The specific skills we will cover will include: Material selection, use, and care Planning out a piece of artwork Basic color theory Lighting and shading Layering Blending Highlights This course will end by guiding students through completing a colored pencil piece to integrate the use of each technique.
Learning Goals
Students should be able to implement the basic techniques taught in this course to create a completed colored pencil piece.Students should feel confident using a variety of colored pencil techniques independently.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction
We will discuss the basics of colored pencil use including:
Material selection
Material care
Benefits of colored pencil
Challenges of colored pencil
Creating a swatch
Planning a colored pencil piece 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Colors
A color wheel will be studied in this lesson. Students will have the opportunity to explore color variations and combining colors. Techniques in this lesson will include:
Color selection
Gradients
Color for moods 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Shading
In this lesson, students will become familiar with shading and learning techniques such as:
Colors for shading
Strokes for shading
Light angles
Shading placement
Creating a sphere using light and shading 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Layering
This lesson is about layering with colored pencil. We will explore the importance of creating layers and the proper methods of doing so without damaging the paper or hindering effective blending later in a project. We will practice using our knowledge of colors to select and layer colors to gain a desired result. Students will be guided to create several different tones through layering a variety of colors. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to have: a set of colored pencils (minimum or 12 colors) a pencil sharpener a kneaded eraser a mixed media or watercolor notebook (white paper only) a simple sketchbook or printer paper will not be sufficient for this course a solid, flat workspace
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
5.0
5reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am both a curriculum developer and an artist. I love to share my passion for learning and for art with my students. I have been teaching students how to create art they are proud of for several years.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
