What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
average 28 mins per video5 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 20 mins
total video learning hours1 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 or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback.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 embedded videos. Students will upload images of their assignments for the teacher to see and comment on. This is particularly important if a final grade is required for homeschool or charter school credit. 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. Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom. Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback. Detailed information regarding each class session topic can be found in the syllabus
Learning Goals
Students will learn to draw five different birds, using specific details for each different species.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Hummingbirds
We will examine the shapes and colors of hummingbirds, practice those shapes, and draw a hummingbird, finishing it up with black Sharpies, colored pencils, and if the student chooses, watercolor paint.
28 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Peacocks
We will examine the shapes and colors of peacock tail feathers, practice those shapes, and draw a peacock. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and watercolor paint (optional).
31 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Toucans
We will examine the shapes and colors of beaks, bodies and feathers, practice those shapes, and draw a toucan. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and markers (optional).
30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Flamingos
We will examine the shapes of a flamingo's beak, body tail and legs, practice those shapes, and draw a flamingo. We will finish it using black Sharpies, colored pencils, and markers (optional).
18 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
Paper for each class session (sturdy drawing paper and/or watercolor paper is encouraged) pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener black Sharpie tools for adding color--student choice: crayons, colored pencils, markers, watercolor paint (teacher will mostly be using colored pencils but might also use Crayola markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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 licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down drawing lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.
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Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 1 learner
Ages: 8-12