Intro to Art, Drawing for Beginners, Adventures With Pencils! (Certified, ACE)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will have time to begin their artwork in class and can finish after class. It is recommended that they practice the technique discussed in their sketchbook for skill building.Assessment
This class is self assessed, unless otherwise arranged.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
**Please note** It’s important to consider the levels of drawing classes offered to find a drawing level appropriate for your learner: Beginner: (little or no experience with drawing) https://outschool.com/classes/art-with-ms-amy-intro-to-drawing-the-potential-of-the-pencil-uIRhyp8Y?usid=7WJIn5dw&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Beginner/Intermediate (some experience with drawing) https://outschool.com/classes/art-with-ms-amy-drawing-101-l0MH5izR?usid=7WJIn5dw&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Intermediate/Advanced- (drawing experience required) https://outschool.com/classes/drawing-fundamentals-art-with-ms-amy-vxHhYUJb?sectionUid=f214e504-7878-4bc3-830e-c11aa38e2c58&showDetails=true Advanced Drawing- (for students with dedicated experience drawing) https://outschool.com/classes/advanced-drawing-certified-art-educator-and-artist-JD4l5p1E?sectionUid=878a317d-237f-47ba-b55b-41048307e986&usid=7WJIn5dw&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Are you interested in Art but don't a know where to start? Do you find yourself curious about all you can do with a simple pencil and paper? If so, then this class is for you! NO experience required for this first-step course in your journey of art making. Ms. Amy will guide your learner(s) through approachable yet challenging drawing lessons which will change each week depending on student interests. Ms. Amy will enrich lessons with basic technique and skill. We will cover a variety of drawing topics: value, texture, line, negative/positive space, perspective, rendering, composition, portraits, landscapes, animals, optical illusion, symmetry, scale, and art fundamentals... just to name a few! Students will have an opportunity to receive feedback from their peers and instructor about their work toward the end of class. They will also be provided the opportunity to give feedback to others. Learners are encouraged to post their work in the Classroom, as it will operate an an online rolling gallery exhibition. As an instructor, she focuses on engaging students imagination and personal voice. There is lots of room for interpretation of projects and opportunities for growth an individual basis. The class is packed FULL opportunities of informative feedback, familiarization to the vocabulary of art, step by step tutorials and creative problem solving. Classes are recorded for students reference and may be accessed for review or in the event a subscribed learner is unable to attend during the scheduled class. (Please note: per Outschool Safety and Security policy, you must attend at least one class in person in order to have access to the recording.) The class is structured in an ongoing format, so students may drop in or out at their schedules convenience without any issue or inconsistency. The calendar runs annually from Late-August to Mid-August and topics generally follow the following schedule. (The instructor may make changes to the schedule as needed) 1. Doodle Like An Artist 2. Safari Adventure 3. Story Books 4. aMazing Mazes! 5. Time Machine 6. Puppies Dance Party 7. Turkey 8. Houses 9. Cars 10. Cat Cafe 11. Mixed up creatures 12. Circus 13. Robots 14. Kawaii 15. Under water 16. Surrealism 17. Pop Art 18. Lettering 19. Christmas Tree 20. North Pole 21. Expanded Drawings 22. Fireworks 23. Food 24. Aliens 25. Store Front 26. Dinosaurs 27. People 28. Post Cards- Thank you 29. Space 30. Group portraits 31. Snowman 32. Leprechauns 33. Valentine’s Day 34. Mother’s Day 35. Beach 36. Pandas in China 37. Trees 38. Australia 39. Abstract 40. Town 41. Flowers 42. Robots 43. Surrealism 44. LEGO WORLD 45. Draw and Roll a creature 46. Magic show gone wrong! 47. Grandma Moses Country Scenes 48. Jungles 49. Art Lettering 50. Swimming Pools 51. Cross Section Houses
Learning Goals
-Students will learn a new weekly drawing technique
-Students will improve their drawing skills
-Students will improve their vocabulary of art
-Students will learn how to speak about art
-Students will work with a professional artist and educator
Other Details
Supply List
1. spiral bound sketch book: suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B002NQ2K16/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=drawing%2Bpads&qid=1609800917&sr=8-21&th=1 2. pencil, eraser and sharpener set suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Sketch-Drawing-Pencil-Set/dp/B078J6ZRRG/ref=sxin_10_pb?cv_ct_cx=pencil+set&dchild=1&keywords=pencil+set&pd_rd_i=B078J6ZRRG&pd_rd_r=f4ffb0aa-0e58-44ec-9d89-72d3d4c402b2&pd_rd_w=GzKxl&pd_rd_wg=rq14f&pf_rd_p=ffb450f7-bfad 3. pencil eraser suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-ZE21BP3K6-Eraser-Pencil-Style-Assorted/dp/B001HA77OO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pencil+eraser&qid=1609801175&s=office-products&sr=1-5 (one or more of the following) 4. crayons 5. colored pencils 6. markers
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toledo
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Syracuse
Amy Pollman is an internationally traveled Artist and Educator. She received her Master’s in Art Education from the University of Toledo with accreditation to teach K-12 in Art (2018) from the Ohio Department of Education, her MFA from Syracuse University in 2003, and her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. As a passionate educator of the Arts, Ms. Pollman advocates for cross-curricular integration, global citizenry, and development of personal voice in the classroom. Her methodology can be defined as a collaboration between student and teaching artist. You can find out more about Amy Pollman at www.amypollman.com
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 548 learners
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Ages: 7-11
5-18 learners per class