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Igniting Creativity! Technique Skill Building Multimedia Visual Arts Curriculum

This immersive ongoing class is designed to ignite your artistic imagination, deepen your technical skills, and expand your creative horizons. Explore a range of art techniques across various drawing, painting & sculptural projects!
Igniting Creativity! with Amy Roadman & Artists
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4.9
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Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Grading
No regular grades are given but a certificate of completion or evaluation can be provided upon request.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Throughout this course, you will embark on an artistic journey that spans traditional and contemporary art forms, allowing you to develop a versatile skill set and express your creativity through different mediums. From painting and drawing to sculpture, collage, and more, this curriculum offers a comprehensive exploration of multimedia art techniques.

With a focus on skill-building, you will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors who are accomplished artists themselves. Through a combination of hands-on projects, group chat, and individual questions answered, you will enhance your technical proficiency and gain a deeper understanding of the elements and principles of art.

🗓️ See schedule at the end of the description. 🗓️

Key Course Features:

❗ Dynamic Curriculum: The ongoing nature of this curriculum ensures that you can continuously expand your artistic abilities, with new techniques and projects introduced regularly to keep you engaged and challenged. Join at anytime! Each weekly theme stands alone.

🧑‍🎨 Multimedia Exploration: This course offers a diverse range of artistic mediums, including but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, printmaking, photography, and pastels. You will have the opportunity to experiment with these mediums, allowing yourself to find your preferred artistic expression. 

📝 Individualized Feedback: Through personalized constructive feedback you will receive valuable insights to refine your skills and further develop your artistic style. This supportive environment fosters growth and encourages artistic exploration.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Collaborative Learning: Engage in group discussions, share your experiences, and learn from fellow artists who are also passionate about their creative journey. Collaboration and exchange of ideas will inspire new perspectives and foster a sense of a creative community.

🗓️ Flexible Learning: This ongoing curriculum provides the flexibility to fit artistic development into your schedule. Join as you can or pause a week if you need a break.

This curriculum is an exciting opportunity to cultivate your artistic abilities, explore new mediums, and push the boundaries of your creativity. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers a vibrant platform to enhance your skills, gain inspiration, and establish a strong foundation for your artistic journey. Embark on this immersive experience and unlock your full creative potential!


🗓️ Weekly Themes and Art Techniques 🎨 
Week of Dec 31: Pen & Ink/Still Life
Week of Jan 7: Pen & Ink/Portraiture
Week of Jan 14: Pen & Ink/Landscape
Week of Jan 21: Pen & Ink/Landscape cont.
Week of Jan 28: Pen & Ink/Animals
Week of Feb 4: Pencil/Still Life
Week of Feb 11: Pencil/Portraiture
Week of Feb 18: Pencil/Landscape
Week of Feb 25: Pencil/Still Life
Week of March 3: Shading Skills/Still Life
Week of March 10: Markers/Portraiture
Week of March 17: Markers/Landscape
Week of March 24: Markers/Abstract
Week of March 31: Markers/Animals
Week of April 7: Charcoal/Still Life
Week of April 14: Charcoal/Portraiture
Week of April 21: Charcoal/Landscape
Week of April 28: Charcoal/Animals
Week of May 5: Charcoal/Still Life
Week of May 12: Charcoal/Portraiture
Week of May 19: Charcoal/Landscape
Week of May 26: Charcoal/Abstract


Other suggested art materials 🎨 soft pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, air-dry clay, polymer clay, collage, printmaking, another review of a previous material, etc.
Learning Goals
Come once or long-term. Stick with a creative practice and you will be able to:
- Develop Technical Proficiency
- Expand Creative Expression
- Understand Principles and Elements of Art
- Cultivate Artistic Vision and Conceptual Thinking
- Receive Constructive Critiques and Feedback
- Build a Portfolio of Artwork
- Foster Artistic Exploration and Experimentation
- Cultivate a Creative Community
- Develop Time Management and Self-Discipline
- Ignite and Sustain Creativity

By accomplishing these learning goals, you will emerge from the class with enhanced technical skills, expanded creative expression, a deeper understanding of art principles, and the ability to create compelling and meaningful artwork across various multimedia techniques.
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Other Details

Supply List
August 🖌️✏️ Multimedia
Any drawing or painting supplies that you would like to experiment with.  We will guide you in how to use them throughout class.  We will sketch first and add color or shading accordingly.

September ✏️ Pencil Drawing
Drawing paper
Pencil (a variety of drawing pencils are helpful but not necessary)
Eraser
Blending stump * optional

October 🖌️ Watercolor Painting
Watercolor or Mixed Media Paper - to prevent frustration this thick paper is best, thinner paper soaks up the water and wears holes into it quickly
Pencil
Eraser
Watercolor Paint 
Soft Paint Brushes - a variety of sizes
Water Cup
Paper Towel
Crayons or Oil Pastels * optional

November 🖌️ Acrylic Painting
Stretched canvas, canvas board, heavy duty paper, recycled materials such as the inside of a cereal box, etc.
Pencil
Eraser
Acrylic Paint 
Paint Brushes - a variety of sizes
Water Cup
Paper Towel
Placemat and/or apron are recommended

December ✏️ Colored Pencil
Drawing paper
Pencil
Colored Pencils
Eraser

January - May materials to be determined by student suggestions.

❓ If you have any questions about materials, please reach out and I can recommend specific brands in student or more advanced artist qualities to fit your needs and budget.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Our teachers are all experienced art teachers with a passion to teach multimedia skills to aspiring artists.

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$16

weekly
1x per week
55 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-6 learners per class

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