Create a Cartoon Character
Welcome to Create Your Own Cartoon Character, a club where students will create their own cartoon characters in ways that are easy and fun. Enjoy art, but have no confidence? Let me show you how to use simple shapes to draw anything.
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Welcome to Create a Cartoon Character, a club where we will create cartoon characters in ways that are easy and fun. Enjoy art, but have no confidence? Let me teach you how to use simple shapes to draw anything. This method will help you see the simple shapes in everything around you and improve your observational drawing skills. In this club, you will learn to create cartoon characters using simple drawing techniques. You will learn to draw shapes and turn them into objects or other things, such as animals. From there, you will turn them into cartoon characters. After that, you will create a background for your pieces. Each week, you will learn to create a new cartoon character with a different shape. While shapes and characters will change every week, the activity's format will remain the same. In each activity, participants are guided with step by step instructions so that they can create cartoon characters with confidence. Most importantly, activities are structured so that you will be able to unleash your creativity and have fun. Activity Schedule: Week of January 27: Drawing a cartoon puffer fish using an oval. Week of February 3: Drawing a cartoon whale using a rectangle. Week of February 10: Drawing a cartoon submarine using an oval. Week of February 17: Drawing a cartoon octopus using a circle. Week of February 24: Drawing a cartoon sunfish using a rectangle. Week of March 3: Drawing a cartoon goldfish using an oval. Week of March 10: Drawing a cartoon ice cream cone using a triangle. Week of March 17: Drawing a cartoon a cartoon cupcake using a trapezoid. Week of March 24: Drawing a cartoon seahorse using an oval. Week of March 31: Drawing a cartoon rocket using a rectangle. Week of April 7: Drawing a squid using a trapezoid. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting, we will embark on a journey to creating super cool and wonderful cartoon characters. Get ready to learn an awesome skill that will be useful in many ways.
Learning Goals
Students will learn simple drawing techniques.Students will learn to turn shapes into anything.
Other Details
Learning Needs
I will modify lessons if needed. If students need breaks in between, I will allow it and help them catch up if needed.
Parental Guidance
NA.
Pre-Requisites
No experience necessary.
Supply List
Supplies That Will Be Needed: Paper (9" X 12" or 8 1/2" X 11"), pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, markers, colored pencils, crayons, 12" ruler, compass, and a protractor. Supplies That Are Optional: An eraser shield and a drawing glove.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
NA.
Joined October, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of Arts
Associate's Degree from ITT-Tech
I've been an artist since I was a child. I took art classes in elementary and middle school. I also took them in college. I was a Theatre Arts major at Rutgers University with a concentration in Production and Design. I was also a Computer Drafting and Design major at ITT-Tech. I worked in theatre as a set designer and a technician. I was also a draftsman in the engineering field for 11 years. While in those careers, I freelanced as a designer and an artist. I sold art pieces that I created (both originals and prints) and did a mural.Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class
