Drawing 2 | Intermediate Traditional Art Techniques!
In this 10-week online visual arts class, students will build on their skills and learn a variety of techniques from charcoal life drawing, color theory, gesture drawing, and more! This course is a great way to level up their skills!
Teacher Noah
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What's included
10 live meetings
10 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I call my homework "follow-up activities" because they are NOT mandatory. I offer a follow-up activity after each class for those students who would like to practice further what we learned in class that day. These activities also give ample opportunities for students to earn my star student awards and grow as artists.Assessment
I give time at the end of each class for students to present their work as part of our weekly "art critique." This is for me to see where the students are at on their artistic journey, as well as get them comfortable with sharing their work with their peers and offer tips and tricks to each other. I never force students to share their work out of respect, but have found that with this gentle approach most students come around to it when they feel comfortable and after seeing how much fun the other students have doing it.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Intermediate Level
Looking for the next class to continue your child's artistic growth and take them to the next level? In Drawing 2 we'll cover advanced art techniques like charcoal life drawing, color theory, and even compositional math! (I know, but it'll be fun). *Please see the course syllabus for further details. I've been an artist my entire life and have worked professionally in the animation industry for many years, so I am acutely aware of the struggles young artists go through on their journey to finding their unique, artistic voice. I teach with this understanding of how young creative minds think and work and have catered my class flow accordingly. When I teach, I don't show your children how to tell stories just like ME, but instead I'm gently guiding them to discover their own style and creative voice as individual artists. I also prioritize community building so that my students can grow together and learn from their peers while making lasting relationships and opportunities to share and collaborate on projects. All of these core values are taught using my "Star Student" characters I created to help inspire my students to grow in all areas of their lives as artists. Each character represents an art/life skill or education standard, and students are encouraged to collect as many as they can throughout each course. Some stars, like the "Co-Star", is awarded to the students who co-teach a drawing demonstration to the class, while the "Rockstar" is awarded to students who go above and beyond with their assignments. I can't wait to meet you in my stellar classroom soon!
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the next level of drawing techniques and can build on what was learned in Drawing 1. We begin with discussing common art struggles and how to navigate them to become a healthy, well-rounded artist, and continue through the course to advance their art skills to begin building their art portfolio.
The overarching goal of these lessons is to familiarize students with new art mediums, teach them techniques to live a balanced artistic life, and to hone their skills which they can then incorporate into any art field.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Issues with Art
To kick off this course we start with a group discussion about common art struggles and how to avoid the "Tortured Artist" mentality. I challenge this mindset through drawing activities designed to break unhealthy ways of thinking about art. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Light & Shadows
In our second class we will break open our sepia pencils and create form through the study of light. I'll teach students to use a variety of shading techniques to capture still life. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Seeing Colors
Next we dive into color theory and how to make colors sing! I'll cover how to use a color wheel and what the different color combinations mean to an illustration. Students will create their own color pairings to see which ones work and why. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Composition
In this class we look into the mathematical side of composition and why certain angles are satisfying while others make us feel anxious. These are professional techniques and terms used to create a spectrum of emotions, whether in illustrations or in movies, and students will become familiar with all of them! 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A sketchbook or loose paper, pencils, a few paper towels, a ruler, colored pencils, tracing paper ($10), vine charcoal ($10), newsprint pad ($10), and a brown, white, and black charcoal pencil pack ($10).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Montclair State University
I've been an artist my entire life, honing my skills through art school and into working in the animation industry on a variety of animated shows. I've also led art therapy workshops for young children, teens, and adults. I believe the arts are a very powerful and personal endeavor and am skilled at using it as a vehicle for not only professional growth, but personal growth as well.Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly or $190 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
4-11 learners per class
