$15
weeklyDigital Art - Character Design: Minecraft
Completed by 10 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-18 learners per class
55 min
What’s included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class is an ongoing format. Students will sketch a new digital design every week. Each week is charged as a subscription on Sunday mornings. Students can join or leave the series any week. Students are required to have some digital art experience and basic understanding of digital tools already. Please note, this is not an absolute beginner’s class. Students should also be skilled in the use of basic computer skills like typing, opening and closing programs, saving files, and hand control. Students will learn the basics of digital art. Using layers, brushes and masks they will create the design digitally. We will go over how to break down a drawing into simple shapes on a sketch layer before getting more detailed on a line art layer and then will delve into coloring using different brushes, the paint bucket tool, the stamp tool, and a mask layer. Each class will follow the below structure: Step 1: Set up Each student will learn how to create a canvas on the program. They will then learn how to create new layers. Step 2: Sketch Taking reference from the original image, the students will learn to break down the complex shapes down to simpler ones in a sketch layer. They will learn how to use the layer opacity to lower the opacity of the sketch to make it easier to see the upcoming line art layer. Step 3: Line Art Using the undersketch, students will make their line art in another layer. Students will learn how to use the stability function in the program to get smoother and cleaner lines. Step 4: Coloring Students will learn how to use the bucket tool and experiment with different brushes to their liking to color in the cartoon character on another layer. Also, they will learn how to use clipping masks as another method of coloring. Step 5: Background (optional for more advanced students) Students will explore how to utilize the bucket tool to get a solid background color quickly and then the stamp tool for some decorations. These basics will form a foundation in any further digital art to prepare their portfolio. Once they built a solid foundation and keep practicing, they will be able to design a multitude of sketches of their own. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. Schedule August Week Starting 8/1: Honey Bee Week Starting 8/8: Steve in Diamond Armor Week Starting 8/15: Leopards Week Starting 8/22: Zombie Pigman Week Starting 8/29: Mooshroom Cow September Week Starting 9/5: Skeleton Week Starting 9/12: Ender Dragon Week Starting 9/19: Wizard Week Starting 9/26: Tarantula Spiders
Learning Goals
Students will learn the fundamental techniques in digital cartooning, including:
● Layers
● Clipping mask
● Stamp tool
● Brushes/Softness/Opacity
● Coloring/Shading/Highlights
Other Details
Supply List
Student Materials Needed: HARDWARE: Computer or Drawing tablet with a stylus SOFTWARE: Teacher will use a third-party tool program called Clip Studio Paint. Here is the link for a free 3 month trial download: https://www.clipstudio.net/en/purchase/trial/ Clip Studio Paint is an all-rounded program that has similar functions as more sophisticated programs. It is compatible for both Mac and Windows. We would like to keep it cost-free to start for beginners. Students are encouraged to obtain the same program, but are welcomed to used their own already installed programs since emphasis is on familiarization with the digital art process and not on how to use a particular program. Once students have mastered the initial skill sets, they will be able to comfortably upgrade their software or transition to other similar programs.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
At Young Art we believe in passion, creativity, and the power of education. Our team is committed to inspiring the next generation of young artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to be bold innovators by providing creative and enriching experiences through hands-on learning.
Our diverse offerings include a variety of classes such as drawing (pencil, charcoal), painting, (acrylic, watercolor), fashion design, coding, animation, clay sculpting and more.
Our mission is to foster artistic growth and confidence in every student, helping them realize their full potential as artists. We prioritize a nurturing and supportive learning environment, where students can feel free to experiment, make mistakes, and evolve as they are having fun. We are proud to be able to be part of their successful artistic journey.
We have a team of dedicated teachers who hold academic degrees and professional training in illustration, portraiture, figure drawing, fashion and costume design, game development and digital animation, etc.
Teacher Allie is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She holds a BFA degree of the California State University Long Beach, and is pursuing a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
Teacher Ang is a professional artist and 3D Modeler. She earned her BFA in Animation from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Aside from working as a Freelance Gameplay Animator and 3D Artist, she loves encouraging her students’ curiosity and helping them develop a passion for art. She strives to teach students skills that can bring their voices and ideas to reality. She believes that by building a foundational skill set, her students will be able to approach their artworks with new perspectives.
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology from the George Mason University in Virginia. She gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.
Teacher Katie is a professional artist with a background rooted in animation, where she crafts captivating illustrations for a diverse clientele. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Arts and Animation from the California State University of Fullerton, and utilizes her love of telling stories through her work in story-boarding, illustration, and animation. Her passion in theatrical and costume design and the entertainment industry in general has contributed to an innovative approach in her teaching as well as inspired many students that she met in her classes. Teacher Katie is committed to nurturing an atmosphere of intrigue and creativity, where she empowers her students to unearth their unique narratives within their artistic work.
Teacher Palm is a professional fashion and costume designer familiar with the complete product creation life cycle from initial concept to constructed design. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from The Parsons School of Design in New York. In addition to over 10 years of teaching art and fashion, she is also experienced in staging collections in numerous international Fashion Shows for luxury clients including Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg, Ann Taylor and Kenneth Cole. She gained valuable industry experience in the capacity of Creative Consultant for designers, theaters and art schools. Palm is also proficient in a wide range of fine arts such as watercolor, oil, pencil, pastel, etc. and approaches her teachings with a calm mind, optimism and positive affirmation.
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