LIVE Online Art Class: Drawing and Learning About the Principles of Design
In this 8 week course, students will learn what the principles of design are, how to identify them in a work of art, and how to use them in their own 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
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
The Elements of Art and Principles of Design are very simple but important components of the National Core Art Standards. In this semester class, students will analyze one principle of design each week (pattern/repetition, balance, emphasis, rhythm, harmony, variety and movement), and create a work of art that incorporates or emphasizes that principle. 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. During each subsequent class, we will share our creations, then discuss and develop ideas for artwork that will feature the next principle of design. 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 one principle of design each week
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Principles of Design; Element of Pattern/Repetition
Introductions, explanation of class expectations, introduction of the Principles of Design, and first concept: Pattern/Repetition. Students will sketch a few different types of patterns and choose a drawing, painting, photography, or other media-based assignment based on pattern, to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Element of Balance
Students will learn about symmetrical vs asymmetrical balance, and will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on either symmetrical or asymmetrical balance OR BOTH (bonus points!), to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Element of Emphasis
Students will analyze different examples of emphasis in art and draw examples. We will also examine warm, cool, complementary and analogous colors. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on emphasis, to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Element of Rhythm
Students will compare/contrast the meaning of rhythm in music and how it can be applied visually, drawing ideas in their sketchbooks. Students will choose a drawing, painting or photography assignment based on rhythm, to be completed by the next class session. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
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 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 digital camera or phone camera (optional!)
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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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 principles of design. Over the years, I've found and developed fun and interesting art projects and processes to help kids learn and remember what they 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
3-10 learners per class
