$18

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Contemporary Artist Series: James Rizzi's Character Buildings

New class

Ages 8-11

Self-Paced Course

In this 2-session Self-Paced art course, students will learn about the artist James Rizzi and draw buildings in his fun style.

Deborah Ewing

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2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.

Assessment

Student artwork will be required to be uploaded in order for any assessments to be made

Letter Grade

Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request for school purposes.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5

Beginner Level

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page.
**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page.
This class will be presented via powerpoint and pre-recorded drawing instruction. Students will upload images of their assignments for the teacher to see and comment on. This is particularly important if a final grade is required for homeschool or charter school credit.
Why Self-Paced?
*MY Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class!
*Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 
*Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee.
*Students can work at an independent pace. 
*Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time),
*Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat.

Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: 
Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. 

Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom.

Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback.

Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.


This class is part of my Contemporary Artist Series, in which we learn about artists from the mid-20th century to today, analyze their art style and subject, and make a creation inspired by their art.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about artist James Rizzi and his art style

Students will create a work of art inspired by his style

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Background and Beginning

 We will study who James Rizzi was, his contribution to art, and his art style, and begin practicing drawing cartoon facial expressions. We will begin sketching buildings with faces and windows. Optional Homework: Students can do a google image search of his art as well as look at his website and galleries that feature his art, to help them with ideas for their own art.

23 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Putting it All Together

 We will review Rizzi's art, and buildings with faces based on his style. We will outline and begin painting sections with watercolors. Homework:  Students are encouraged to create a second drawing of buildings with different character face!

24 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List

pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener
paper for practice
heavyweight paper (80#, or Bristol Board or Watercolor paper), 9X12 or 11X14
crayons (regular wax crayons--NOT washable crayons!)
Black Sharpie
watercolor paint

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Deborah Ewing

Joined May, 2019

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1500reviews

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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 am a licensed art teacher. I love to bring art history alive by connecting my students with the amazing work of contemporary artists that they can identify with. Please check out my entire series! I will continue to add more artists as I am able!