Drawing 1- A Semester Class For Ages 12-15
In this 9-week semester class, we will meet twice a week and cover the fundamentals of drawing through 3 units, gesture line and shape, value and shading, and a final project. As well as the use of a personal sketchbook to practice in.
Ms. Tessa (She/Her)
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What's included
18 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. There will be a sketchbook for independent work in between classes.Assignments
3-6 throughout the classProjects
3-6 throughout the classAssessment
includedLetter Grade
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
We will become well versed in the fundamentals of drawing using techniques like, gesture and proportion drawing, shading and value, charcoal draping, and negative space. This will be accomplished with the use of a document camera, presentations, practice, and projects. At the end of each unit, there will be a larger project that will encompass all that we have learned throughout the unit. For the last unit, we will work on our final piece. It can be a continuation of a project from the semester, or it can be a whole new work inspired by the lessons learned. It can encompass all of the techniques and mediums used throughout. We will discuss and brainstorm before beginning the project.
Learning Goals
Proficiency in the art of drawingConfidence with the techniques in drawing
Syllabus
4 Units
18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksUnit 1: Welcome, introductions, and class expectations
Lesson 1:
Welcome!
Discussing syllabus, "Tell me about you" handout, and sketchbook introduction. 50 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Gesture Drawing
Lesson 2:
Introduction to gesture drawing
History of gesture. Discussion and research artist and work of art. Mini project. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Figure Proportions and Figure Drawing.
We will go over 3 handouts for the practice of Figure Proportions and Gesture Drawings. We will also work on our techniques in our sketchbooks. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Gesture and Proportion Practice and Intro to Larger Project.
We will spend the class practicing our gesture and figure drawing for 1, 3, and 5 min intervals. For the remainder of the class, we will discuss what we will be doing for our larger projects. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
-9"x12" Sketchbook (this will be your best friend for the whole semester, so get something that is durable)
-9"x12" Newsprint paper for practice
-18"x24" Charcoal Paper
-Graphite Pencils- in a range of hardness
-Erasers
-Blending Stumps
-Charcoal:
*Compressed
*Pencils
-Chalk and Oil Pastels
-FixativeExternal Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Vermont Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design
I have taught art for over 10 years, five of those years have been through Outschool. Reviews
Live Group Course
$31
weekly or $275 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-10 learners per class
