What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour 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 or Number grades will be offered per parent request.Certificate of Completion
Certificates of Completion will be offered upon parent completion of class feedback.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 Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class! *Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. *Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee. *Students can work at an independent pace. *Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time), *Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat. Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom. Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback. Specific information regarding the topic of each session can be found in the syllabus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to break down and draw different parts of dragons: head, body, tail, arms and legs, wings, scales, etc.
Students will select from their sketches to put together their own dragon and color it.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Dragon History and Culture
We will briefly cover a historic look at dragon lore from different cultures, looking at images, and begin practicing drawing basic shapes for the head.
29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Dragon Wings
We 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.
37 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Dragon Limbs and Tails
We 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.
33 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Putting it All Together
We 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.
19 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Supply List
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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 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.
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Self-Paced Course
$18
weekly or $72 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 15 learners
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Ages: 10-13
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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