How to Draw Digital Animals: Beginner Procreate Drawing, Shading, and Coloring
In this 16 lesson Procreate art class, learners will learn to draw four different animals: a horse, a cat, a dog, and an elephant. They will learn to sketch, shade and color each animal using the Procreate App.
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16 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
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US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: Dive into the world of digital art with Cass Academy of Mastery's How to Draw Digital Animals: Beginner Procreate Drawing, Shading, and Coloring course designed specifically for beginners! In this 16 lesson course, you will learn to draw and sketch four different animals: a horse, a cat, a dog, and an elephant. Each animal will be explored over 4 dedicated lessons, allowing you to develop your skills progressively and confidently. By the end of the course, you will have created awesome digital illustrations of these animals while mastering essential techniques in Procreate. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧: 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Learn the basic anatomy and proportions of horses, cats, dogs, and elephants, improving your ability to accurately sketch and draw animals. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨: Develop basic skills in shading and coloring to create some depth and realism in your digital illustrations, focusing on textures, wrinkles, and other details specific to each animal. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Progress through structured lessons that build upon each other, allowing you to advance confidently from basic sketches to fully shaded and colored digital artworks. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨: Ideal for those passionate about animals and aspiring to create digital representations of them. 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙋𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨: Designed for self-paced learning, allowing you to study and practice at your convenience while receiving structured guidance and support. 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨: Whether you're looking to explore a new hobby or enhance existing artistic skills, this course offers valuable insights and techniques applicable to various digital art projects. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞: 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: Benefit from expertly crafted lessons designed by an experienced digital artist, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Apply learned techniques immediately through hands-on activity, reinforcing your understanding and boosting creativity.
Learning Goals
Complete four detailed animal illustrations: a horse, a cat, a dog, and an elephant.Improve your ability to draw and sketch animals.
Syllabus
4 Units
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Horse
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Procreate & Drawing a Horse (Part 1)
This lesson introduces students to Procreate, covering the interface, tools, and brushes. It also focuses on the basic shapes with practice sketching the horse’s head and neck. Lesson 2:
Drawing a Horse (Part 2)
Students continue with the horse by drawing its body and legs, learning to add details like the mane, tail, and muscles. The lesson emphasizes understanding the horse's proportions and scale. Lesson 3:
Shading and Coloring a Horse (Part 1)
In this lesson, students learn techniques for shading the horse and adding shadows and highlights to create depth and realism in their drawings. Lesson 4:
Shading and Coloring a Horse (Part 2)
In this lesson, students continue learning techniques for shading the horse and adding shadows and highlights to create depth and realism in their drawings. Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will be using:
The Procreate app on iPads to create digital art. Procreate is a third-party app that needs to be downloaded onto your child's device. No account creation is necessary. All Procreate data is associated with the device and Apple ID.
The Procreate handbook. The Procreate handbook is a third-party website that does not require an account.
Pre-Requisites
Basic understanding of how to use the Procreate App.
Supply List
Participants will need a few essential tools to fully participate and make the most out of the learning experience. Here are the tools necessary for this class: 1. iPad: Procreate is a powerful digital drawing app that is exclusively available on iPad. Participants will need an iPad (compatible with Procreate) to access the app and follow along with the lessons. 2. Procreate App: Participants will need to have the Procreate app installed on their iPad. Procreate is a highly regarded digital drawing app that offers a wide range of brushes, tools, and features that are essential for creating detailed illustrations. 3. Apple Pencil or Compatible Stylus: A stylus is a crucial tool for precise drawing in Procreate. Participants will need an Apple Pencil (for iPad Pro) or a compatible stylus that is compatible with their iPad to effectively create their animal figures in Procreate. Learners can download the Procreate app from the App Store on their iPad. Here are the steps to download Procreate: 1. Open the App Store on your iPad. 2. In the search bar, type "Procreate" and tap the search icon. 3. Look for the Procreate app in the search results and tap on it. 4. On the Procreate app page, tap the "Get" button to start the download. 5. You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password or use your fingerprint/face ID to confirm the download. 6. Once the app is downloaded, you can find it on your iPad's home screen. Please note that Procreate is a paid app, and there will be a one-time purchase fee to download it. Learners will need to have a valid payment method associated with their Apple ID to complete the purchase. Once Procreate is downloaded and installed on their iPad, learners can open the app and start using it to follow along with the Beginner Procreate Course and create their animal illustrations.
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2 teachers have teaching certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Psychology from Capella University
Master's Degree from Colorado Technical University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from UANE
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Escuela Normal Superior de Michoacán
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Frostburg State University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree from Stephen F. Austin University
Bachelor's Degree from Western International University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Rasmussen University
This course was developed by Cass Academy of Mastery. The instructional videos feature Ms. Mandvi, an artist and university instructor. She serves as a lecturer at several universities where she teaches fine arts subjects such as drawing (sketch), painting (all mediums), and digital painting. Learner feedback and support is provided by Ms. Cassandra, Director of Cass Academy of Mastery and a professional graphic designer. Reviews
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