Design and Draw Your Dream Castle
In this 2-session self-paced art course, students will use basic drawing techniques to design their own dream castle.
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(1,499)
What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour 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).Letter Grade
Letter Grades will be given upon parent request for school credit.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate 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. This class will be presented via pre-recorded demonstration drawings. Students will engage in questions, class discussions on the classroom tab, assignments and be part of an artist critique, which will be guided by the instructor. 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. Students will learn to draw a castle using basic shapes, and then add their own unique details and colors. Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Castles; Starting the Art
Students will practice drawing a traditional European style castle using simple lines and shapes. The teacher will demonstrate different ideas for added details that students can try, or use as a springboard for their own ideas. The video will end with the outlining of the final copy drawing with a Sharpie. 25 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Finishing the Art
The teacher will demonstrate coloring techniques on the final copy castle using colored pencil, crayon, and/or watercolor techniques. 17 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
paper to practice on (printer paper or a cheap newsprint tablet) Pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener Crayons Colored Pencils Good quality paper, such as watercolor or Bristol Board (tablets of these can be purchased at Walmart or Michaels). Watercolor pan set (Crayola, Prang or Sargent are good quality--stay away from Crazy Art or cheap brands! You get what you pay for!) regular (fine point) black Sharpie or Bic or similar permanent marker
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
As a veteran art teacher, I have successfully developed methods for helping children break down seemingly complicated drawing tasks into simple steps for successful drawing. Castles are so much fun to draw because they allow for a lot of imagination to take place!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly or $36 for all content2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-12
