What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all sessions and actively participate in class activities, including sharing their work at the end of each meeting. Learners who miss more than 2 meetings or do not participate in showing their work may not be eligible to receive the certificate.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 3-Day Course. Students will meet 3 times in a week to complete Part 1. In this exciting 3-day course, students will explore the basics of landscape drawing, employing advanced composition techniques to create captivating fantasy scenes. They will learn how to seamlessly integrate their characters into these fantastical settings, focusing on interaction and cohesion between characters and the environment. Finally, students will refine their scenes with detailed shading, textures, and other advanced artistic techniques, culminating in a complete and polished fantasy illustration. Whether you're a budding artist or an experienced illustrator, this course will enhance your ability to bring imaginative worlds to life. Students are recommended to join Part 1 & 2 where they will learn how to create human fantasy creatures. Please see links below: Part 1 - Dragon https://outschool.com/classes/fantasy-characters-and-story-building-camp-part-1-dragons-57iFp2Bf?refuid=RzeseCIM Part 2 - Fairies https://outschool.com/classes/fantasy-characters-and-story-building-camp-part-2-fairies-57gIiup8?refuid=RzeseCIM ------------------------------------------------- Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies: Mandatory Video Check-In Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference. Refunds & Missed Classes All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom. Class Recording Access Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification Late/ Missed Class All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy. Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred. Technical Difficulties In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to observe and sketch fantasy landscapes, focusing on composition, perspective, and creating a believable environment for their characters.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Fantasy Scene Building Basics
• Observing the basics of landscape drawing and choosing a vantage point.
• Using composition techniques for creating a scene.
• Integrating environmental elements into sketches.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Placing Characters into Fantasy Scenes
• Integrating characters into fantasy scenes.
• Creating interaction and cohesion between characters and environment.
• Using composition techniques to enhance visual storytelling.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Finalizing Details of a Fantasy Scene
• Creating depth and realism through shading.
• Adding fine details and textures to complete the scene.
• Feedback and student showcase.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencils (a variety of graphite pencils recommended) Eraser (kneaded/ gum eraser recommended) Ruler Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-Tips, or blending art tools like paper stumps
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Brittany is a professional artist and illustrator. She holds a BA in Arts with a concentration on Visual Technology. She also gained valuable industry experience as Technology Lead and Animation Instructor at art schools. She has worked as a freelance concept artist and illustrator in game design. She utilizes a background in comics, storyboarding and animation to bring creative concepts to life. With a strong background in traditional and digital painting, Brittany is currently teaching a wide variety of classes in various mediums to merge her love for illustration, painting and game development.
For more information on Young Art teachers go to: https://outschool.com/teachers/Young-Art-instructors
Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class