SELF-PACED ART COURSE: Draw Your Own Pet Dragon
Deborah Ewing
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
In this 5 session class, students will learn about dragons from different historical and cultural perspectives, and how to break down and draw the parts of a dragon. #Creative
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page. This class will be presented via powerpoint and pre-recorded demonstration drawings. Students will engage in questions, class discussions on the classroom tab, assignments and be part of an artist critique, which will be guided by the instructor. Why Self-Paced? *MY...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Dragon History and CultureWe will briefly cover a historic look at dragon lore from different cultures, looking at images, and begin practicing drawing basic shapes for the head.Week 2Lesson 2Dragon WingsWe will look at different types of dragon wings, discuss ways in which they are rendered to look strong, leathery, worn, etc., and practice drawing wings.Week 3Lesson 3Dragon Limbs and TailsWe will focus on legs and tails this week. We will look at ways to make the dragon look muscular, or lean, or whatever the student is thinking about for their dragon, and practice these ideas.Week 4Lesson 4Putting it All TogetherWe will focus on legs and tails this week. We will look at ways to make the dragon look muscular, or lean, or whatever the student is thinking about for their dragon, and practice these ideas.
I LOVE to draw! I love mythical and fantasy creatures, and as an art teacher, I have several years' experience in breaking down what seems like complicated drawing techniques into student-friendly, step-by-step processes, while allowing for and encouraging their own creative ideas to shine through.
Homework Offered
Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).Grades Offered
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback. Letter or Number grades will be offered per parent request.
Sketchbook and/or inexpensive paper for practice pencils, erasers, sharpeners colored pencils OR watercolor paint OR illustration markers Good quality drawing paper OR watercolor paper (80# or heavier works best!) Ultra-thin Sharpies or fineline black markers images of dragons (from books or Google Image searches) for visual study. Students may also locate me on Pinterest (Debbie Brooks) and follow my dragon pinterest board.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(1,494)
Hello! I am a K-12 licensed art teacher. and professional artist. I teach all kinds of art, including drawing, painting, pottery, fibers, sculpture, art history and culture, and frequently integrate math, literacy and other subjects with my art...
Self-Paced Class
$17
weekly or $65 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 15 learners
Ages: 10-13
