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Drawing a Fun Character using LINES and SHAPES
In this sample course, students will create their own cartoon character using 2 essential principles of art: line and shape. This is a great intro class for kids to brush up on simple drawing skills and have fun making a silly character.
Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
We will be using mainly lines and shapes to draw a cartoon character step by step. We will start in pencil and should finish our characters in color. Each student will choose different accessories and facial features to make their character unique to them. This is a fun and easy way to brush up on drawing skills and check out Ms. Merkle's teaching style. We will be covering the following elements & principles of art: line, shape, texture, color, value and repetition.
This class is taught in English.
- facial expressions relay emotion
- lines and shapes come together to create a cartoon
- adding drawing details can express personality
18 years as a professional art educator Masters in Art Education
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Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: drawing prompts for students to complete on their ownAssessment
Frequency: includedDetails: students will receive an assessment based on their own grade level: exceeds standard, meets standard, or below standard
white paper, 8.5 x 11" or larger pencil with eraser black marker coloring supplies (crayons or colored pencils)
Joined March, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach studio art classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, weaving, and printing as well as STEAM lessons to U.S. grades 1-8. I am in my 11th year of teaching visual art full time to elementary and middle school learners in public education. I...
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Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-10 learners per class
