Drawing for Young Artists, Certified Educator FLEX
In this Flex class, learners will explore drawing techniques based on summer-themed concepts. Learners create a new drawing each week focusing on different skills discussed at a pace and time the is convenient for them. #creative
Amy Pollman-Hoehner, Art and Drawing-M.Ed, MFA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(353)
What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete their drawing independently. It is recommended that they practice the technique discussed in their sketchbook for skill building.Assessment
This class is self assessed, unless otherwise arranged.Grading
includedClass Experience
In this Flex course, learners will learn about and explore a different drawing technique each week. Certified educator and artist, Amy Pollman/Hoehner will introduce a new concept via a short demo and examples from artists and art history via video posts. Students will review the content and then create a drawing inspired by the content we discuss. Students will post the work they make and are encouraged to respond to each others work as well as receive feedback from the instructor. We will cover a variety of drawing topics: value, texture, line, negative/positive space, perspective, rendering, composition, portraits, landscapes, animals, optical illusion, symmetry, scale, and art fundamentals are just to name a few. These are some of the topics we will be covering: -Drawing fundamentals: vocabulary of art, using value, considering composition and activating your picture plane. -Drawing a scene with a sense of space and scale -How to shade through the use of value -Looking at shaping, proportion, and gesture to effectively draw characters or animals Schedule is as follows: Week 1: Go father than anyone has gone before as we draw a Deep Space Scene! Week 2: How to draw Insects, Butterflies to Bumblebees! Week 3: Let’s learn about MC Escher and create are own Optical Illusions and Impossible Rooms! Week 4: Furry, scaled or feathered, let’s explore how to draw Animals, Animals, Animals! (More classes are available if you would like additional sessions after completing sessions 1)
Learning Goals
-Students will learn a new weekly drawing technique
-Students will improve their drawing skills
-Students will improve their vocabulary of art
-Students will learn how to speak about art
-Students will work with a professional artist and educator
Other Details
Supply List
Spiral bound notebook with good quality drawing paper Option 1: Artist's Choice Sketch Pad,75 Sheets, Pack of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G4GRUBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_LQ78FbV5ZZW47 Option 2: https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B002NQ2K16/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=drawing%2Bpads&qid=1609800917&sr=8-21&th=1 Pencil set, white plastic eraser optional but recommended- kneaded eraser (comes with set below) https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Sketch-Drawing-Pencil-Set/dp/B078J6ZRRG/ref=sxin_10_pb?cv_ct_cx=pencil+set&dchild=1&keywords=pencil+set&pd_rd_i=B078J6ZRRG&pd_rd_r=f4ffb0aa-0e58-44ec-9d89-72d3d4c402b2&pd_rd_w=GzKxl&pd_rd_wg=rq14f&pf_rd_p=ffb450f7-bfad Retractable erasers- pencil erasers https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-ZE21BP3K6-Eraser-Pencil-Style-Assorted/dp/B001HA77OO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pencil+eraser&qid=1609801175&s=office-products&sr=1-5
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The instructor will provide all additional materials
Joined June, 2020
4.9
353reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toledo
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Syracuse
Amy Pollman is an internationally traveled Artist and Educator. She received her Master’s in Art Education from the University of Toledo with accreditation to teach K-12 in Art (2018) from the Ohio Department of Education, her MFA from Syracuse University in 2003, and her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. As a passionate educator of the Arts, Ms. Pollman advocates for cross-curricular integration, global citizenry, and development of personal voice in the classroom. Her methodology can be defined as a collaboration between student and teaching artist. You can find out more about Amy Pollman at www.amypollman.comReviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 23 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
