Develop Creative Confidence: Encourage students to trust their creative instincts and embrace experimentation in character design.

Master Digital Tools:  Mastery of Procreate and other digital art software, empowering them to navigate these tools confidently.

Understand Character Development: Explore the process of character development, including brainstorming attributes such as personality, quirks, appearance, and oddities to create well-rounded characters.

Enhance Design Skills: Improve students' design skills by teaching them principles such as composition, color theory, and visual storytelling to create compelling characters.

Cultivate Artistic Expression: Foster an environment where students can express themselves artistically, exploring various styles and techniques to develop their unique artistic voice.

Receive Constructive Feedback: Provide opportunities for students to give and receive constructive feedback, helping them refine their designs and grow as artists.

Problem-Solve and Troubleshoot: Equip students with the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues they may encounter while working on their digital art projects.

Collaborate and Share Ideas: Encourage collaboration and the sharing of ideas among students, fostering a supportive learning community where creativity flourishes.

Create a Portfolio: Assist students in building a portfolio of their character designs, showcasing their growth and achievements throughout the course.

Spark Joy and Enjoyment: Above all, aim to spark joy and enjoyment in the process of character design, inspiring a lifelong passion for creativity and artistic expression.

Homework Offered
Homework assignments in this class are all about completing the characters started in class. 
Using your preferred digital art software (such as Procreate) or traditional mediums like paint, paper, and pencil, you'll finish your detailed and imaginative character illustrations. 

Whether you're designing humans, plants, animals, or mythical creatures, the goal is to explore different aspects of character design and hone your skills- this can only happen with lots of practice and the completion of assignments!

Your completed drawings should reflect the attributes and details brainstormed for each character, showcasing your unique artistic style and vision. Feel free to experiment with different techniques, styles, and expressions to truly make your characters come alive!

Once your drawings are finished, you'll have the opportunity to share them with the class during our next session for feedback and discussion. Remember, homework is not just about completing a task—it's about expressing yourself, growing as an artist, and having fun along the way!

So, get ready to dive into your imagination and bring your characters to life outside of class. We can't wait to see what you create!
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

An understanding of software that will be used for class. Student can work in any software they like - as long as they are familiar with it and can navigate the program with ease. 

Procreate( or Procreate Pocket) is a drawing app that I will be using for these classes. In terms of adhering to COPPA guidelines, Procreate and Pocket Procreate does not collect, use, or disclose personal information from children.
Procreate  DOES NOT require and personal information as defined below:
It does NOT require: 
First and last name;
A home or other physical address including street name and name of a city or town;
Online contact information;
A screen or user name that functions as online contact information;
A telephone number;
A Social Security number;
A persistent identifier that can be used to recognize a user over time and across different websites or online services;
A photograph, video, or audio file, where such file contains a child’s image or voice;
Geolocation information sufficient to identify street name and name of a city or town; or
Information concerning the child or the parents of that child that the operator collects online from the child and combines with an identifier described above.
This is an app that is purchased through the App store as a one time purchase with no additional communication or logging in to access.  One purchased- no further contact is necessary nor account to access. .