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Digital Art - Cultures of the World - Tribal & Ethnic Masks: China, India, Japan

Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing digitally and familiarize with the various tools available for sketching and painting.
Young Art: Art Education, Fashion Design, Coding
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

This ongoing class will meet once a week. Students will learn the basics of digital art. Using layers, brushes and masks they will create the animal characters from Zootopia 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.

Schedule

March & April - Zootopia Characters

March 
Week Starting March 1st - Emmitt Otterton
Week Starting March 8th - Sloth Flash
Week Starting March 15th 3 - Officer Clawhauser
Week Starting March 22nd - Fennec Fox
Week Starting March 29th - Judy Hopps

April
Week Starting April 5th - Nick Wilde
Week Starting April 12th - Assistant Mayor Bellwether
Week Starting April 19th - Mayor Lionheart
Week Starting April 26th - Chief Bogo

May & June - masks from around the world. Each mask will be based on a continent and a country within. 

May
Week Starting May 3: Native American Mask (North America)
Week Starting May 10: Egypt Cleopatra Mask (Middle East)
Week Starting May 17: Chinese Opera Mask (Asia)
Week Starting May 24: French Mardi Gras (Europe)

June
Week Starting May 31: Japanese Kitsune Fox (Asia)
Week Starting June 7: African Totem Mask (Africa)
Week Starting June 14: Indian Elephant God Mask (Asia)
Week Starting June 21: Aboriginal Mask (Australia)
Week Starting June 28: Mexican Day of The Dead Skull (South American)

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 unique characters 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.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the fundamental techniques in digital cartooning, including:
● Layers
● Clipping mask 
● Stamp tool 
● Coloring/Shading/Highlights
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Hardware: Computer or Drawing tablet with a stylus
Software: Drawing program - Autodesk Sketchbook is recommended. Free download is available at www.sketchbook.com on mobile devices.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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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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1x per week
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-18 learners per class

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