What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this art camp students will create a handmade book full of interesting facts about different kinds of dragons, including the eastern and western dragons, the Kukulkan and the hydra dragons. Students will get to chat with like minded individuals who also love dragons! Students will also learn how to draw each of the different dragons with step by step drawing instruction. I will teach students how to use compositional space and geometric shapes to draw each dragon and it's habitat. We will discuss how to arrange illustrations with text to layout each page of the book. I will be using slides, digital art tools and a document camera to engage students with the new content while we have open discussions about what we love about dragons. Students do not need to have any prior experience in order to participate. I am a professional art teacher and I love what I do and shows! Day 1: Students will create the book using colored construction paper. Students will learn about and how to draw the western dragon. Students will look at examples of the eastern dragon and share their thoughts and knowledge through discussion. Students will cut and paste their text and illustration into their book. Day 2: Students will learn about and how to draw the eastern dragon. Students will look at examples of the eastern dragon and share their thoughts and knowledge through discussion. Students will cut and paste their text and illustration into their book. Day 3: Students will learn about and how to draw the Kukulkan dragon. Students will look at examples of the Kukulkan dragon and share their thoughts and knowledge through discussion. Students will cut and paste their text and illustration into their book. Day 4: Students will learn about and how to draw the hydra dragon. Students will look at examples of the hydra dragon and share their thoughts and knowledge through discussion. Students will cut and paste their text and illustration into their book.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to use text and illustrations to create a folded paper book about different kinds of dragons from around the world.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be required to use scissors in this class.
Supply List
2-3 pieces of white drawing paper, 2-3 pieces of colored construction paper, scissors, glue, colored pencils or crayons, pencil, eraser and a stapler.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professionally licensed art teacher for grades K-12 with Bachelor's Degrees in Film Production and Studio Art and a Master's in Art Education. I am the founder and president of a non profit organization that educations students on wildlife welfare and environmental concerns through eco-art practices. I have published an art project book and have illustrated a childrne't My classes cover all things art including drawing and painting, print making and pottery, film and photography. I have had the great joy of working as an artist for some amazingly well known companies such as Disney MGM Studios and Universal Orlando. I continue to work as a fine painter and photographer in addition to teaching art!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-12 learners per class