Intro to Drawing, Drawing for Beginners (FLEX)
What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will work to complete a new drawing each week. Time needed for this is dependent upon the pace of your learners drawing creative process.Assessment
This class in not assessed unless otherwise arranged.Grading
includedClass Experience
Beginner Level
Are you interested in Art but don't a know where to start? Do you find yourself curious about all you can do with a simple pencil and a piece of paper? If so, then this class is for you! NO experience required for this first-step course in your journey of art making. Ms. Amy will guide your learner through approachable yet challenging drawing lessons varying in focus each week. We will cover a variety of drawing topics: value, texture, line, negative/positive space, perspective, rendering, composition, portraits, landscapes, animals, optical illusion, symmetry, scale, and art fundamentals... just to name a few! Students will have an opportunity to receive feedback from their peers and instructor about their work via messaging systems and class posts. They will also be provided the opportunity to give feedback to others. Learners are encouraged to post their work in the Classroom, as it will operate an an online rolling gallery exhibition. As an instructor, she focuses on engaging students imagination and personal voice. There is lots of room for interpretation of projects and opportunities for growth an individual basis. Class topics as follows: Week 1: Make a Maze! Let’s draw an interactive drawing considering theme, design, illustration and FUN! Week 2: Kawaii! This popular and adorable style is a branch of Japanese Manga. We will learn or reinforce the basic techniques of Kawaii using line, shape and color. Week 3: Future World! Let’s get in a time machine and imagine what the world we be like hundreds of years from now. What kind futuristic city can we make using basic geometric shapes? Week 4: Magic Show Gone Wrong! Let’s draw a magic show on stage with an unexpected twist! Let’s explore visual storytelling with humor together!
Learning Goals
-Students will learn a new weekly drawing technique
-Students will improve their drawing skills
-Students will improve their vocabulary of art
-Students will learn how to speak about art
-Students will work with a professional artist and educator
Other Details
Supply List
1. spiral bound sketch book: suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/Canson-Heavyweight-Texture-Sizing-Sheets/dp/B002NQ2K16/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=drawing%2Bpads&qid=1609800917&sr=8-21&th=1 2. pencil, eraser and sharpener set suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Sketch-Drawing-Pencil-Set/dp/B078J6ZRRG/ref=sxin_10_pb?cv_ct_cx=pencil+set&dchild=1&keywords=pencil+set&pd_rd_i=B078J6ZRRG&pd_rd_r=f4ffb0aa-0e58-44ec-9d89-72d3d4c402b2&pd_rd_w=GzKxl&pd_rd_wg=rq14f&pf_rd_p=ffb450f7-bfad 3. pencil eraser suggested link: https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-ZE21BP3K6-Eraser-Pencil-Style-Assorted/dp/B001HA77OO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=pencil+eraser&qid=1609801175&s=office-products&sr=1-5 (one or more of the following) 4. crayons 5. colored pencils 6. markers
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toledo
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Syracuse
Amy Pollman is an internationally traveled Artist and Educator. She received her Master’s in Art Education from the University of Toledo with accreditation to teach K-12 in Art (2018) from the Ohio Department of Education, her MFA from Syracuse University in 2003, and her BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. As a passionate educator of the Arts, Ms. Pollman advocates for cross-curricular integration, global citizenry, and development of personal voice in the classroom. Her methodology can be defined as a collaboration between student and teaching artist.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly or $64 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 3 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 13-18