What's included
Class Experience
***There are no live meetings for this FLEX class*** There will be pre-recorded videos, fun assignments, and online interaction in the Outschool classroom page. FLEX classes are perfect for learners with busy schedules as they can watch the videos and complete the assignments on their own time. ABOUT In this fun, interactive class, learners will learn foundational drawing skills that can be applied to any drawing - from cartoon to realistic. For these classes, we will focus on drawing cartoon animals with colored pencils! In every class, students will learn and practice applying key steps to the animal drawing of the week. All levels are welcome. Look for future parts coming up to continue learning about more animals and more facts. Key steps. - Light and Shadow Learners will pinpoint the light and shadow. - Shapes Learners will identify the big overall shape first and then identify and draw the smaller, important shapes. - Shading Learners will use what they learned about light and shadow to shade their animal. SCHEDULE Every Monday, there will be a tutorial on how to draw the animal of the week with some fun facts. Learners will be tasked to finish their own drawing on their own time and present their drawing before the next week. Every Wednesday, there will be some fun discussion questions, prompts, or game so that learners can interact and get to know one another. Every Friday (or before the next Monday), learners will present their drawing and their favorite fact about the animal by either recording a short video and posting it on the classroom page or by uploading a picture and writing their favorite fact. SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Week 1: Cat Monday - Video available Wednesday "About Me" - Post a picture of your pet or favorite toy animal and say why you like it! Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts. Week 2: Frog Monday - Video available Wednesday Game: Who am I? Learners choose any animal and state three facts on the classroom page. Classmates and teacher guess what it is. Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts. Week 3: Parrot Monday - Video available Wednesday Fun Prompt: What would you teach a parrot to say? Post a video of you mimicking what you would teach your parrot! Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact. Comment encouragingly on classmates' posts, Week 4: Giraffe Monday - Video available Wednesday Game - How many animals can you find in this picture? Name the animals you see in the picture provided! Friday (or before the next Monday) - Post drawing and state your favorite fact Friday (or before the next Monday) - Show all your drawings and choose your favorite animal and why. State what animal you would like to learn about next! Animals are incredible creatures, and they are all around us! Learning about and how to draw them will awaken a bigger appreciation towards them. Let's start learning and sharing together!
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to apply some key steps to their own drawings at home!
Key steps:
- Light and Shadow
Learners will pinpoint the light and shadow.
- Shapes
Learners will identify the big overall shape first and then identify and draw the smaller, important shapes.
- Shading
Learners will use what they learned about light and shadow to shade their animal.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper (any size) Colored Pencils set with a variety of different colors Eraser Sharpener
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I graduated from Grand Central Atelier in New York City where I was trained to draw and paint realistically in a traditional way. While I usually draw realistically, I also enjoy using this approach to draw in different styles. My goal is to teach children the tools of drawing and give them the opportunity to practice applying them so that they will be able to draw what they want independently.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly or $45 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 7-11