LIVE Online Art Class: Drawing and Learning About the Elements of Art
In this 8-session class, students will explore, analyze, and draw the seven elements of art.
Deborah Ewing
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4.8
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours 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 Grades will be given upon parent request for school credit.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Class Experience
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are very simple but important components of the National Core Art Standards. Students will analyze one to two elements of art during each class session, and create a simple work of art or illustration that incorporates or emphasizes that/those element(s). Amount and type of homework will be based on individual choices and time needed to complete each work of art prior to the next class. My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows. My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time! At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is. More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus. Completion of the weeks' individual drawings and research papers will be celebrated at the end of class!
Learning Goals
Students will learn about and practice one different element of art each week
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Elements of Art; Element of Line
Students will be introduced to the elements of art. We will analyze the elements of line and practice drawing a variety of lines. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Element of Shape
Students will be introduced to the elements of Shape (organic and geometric), and the role they play in making art. use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on shape, to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Element of Color
Students will be introduced to the elements of color (primary, secondary, warm, cool, and complementary), and value (how light or dark a color is). use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on color, to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Element of Form
Students will review the geometric shapes from week 2, then analyze ways in which some of them can be made to look like a three-dimensional form. They will learn how to use light and shadow to draw several forms in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on form. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A handout with the names and definitions of all of the elements of art will be provided during class. Pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener crayons, colored pencils markers (Crayola or Target brand) both regular and fineline if possible. Crayola goes on sale for $1/box, and Target brand might go on sale for .50/box. LOTS of paper! Sketchbook and/or printer paper for practice good quality drawing paper (Canson or Strathmore tablets are great) in 8X10, 9X12, or 11X14. These are often on sale at Michael's) EITHER Bristol Board OR watercolor paper (tablets, similar to drawing paper described above, same size) watercolor paint--Crayola or Prang is best. These sometimes go on sale as well before school starts black Sharpies--fine point (regular size sharpie) and ultra-fine point
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2019
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1499reviews
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
I am a licensed, veteran art teacher with over 20 years' experience teaching the elements of art. Over the years, I've found and developed fun and interesting art projects and processes to help kids learn and remember what the elements are and why they are important to the artistic process.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-18 learners per class
