Learn How to Draw: Video Game Characters (Weekly Art Club)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Advanced Level
Miss Devyn's Video Game Universe presents our Learn How to Draw: Video Game Characters Weekly Art Club! 🍎 Get to know our teachers (copy and paste in your browser): https://bit.ly/VGUMeetTheTeachers 🚀 Class Description: In this beginner-friendly class, learners will learn how to draw their favorite video game characters using whatever medium they prefer. Whether using digital or traditional art tools, teachers can help learners plan, design, and draw their favorite characters. Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, Kirby, Sonic, TV cartoons, movies, and anime can all be sources of inspiration for learners. If you do not see a time that works for your schedule, please reach out and we will try to accommodate schedule requests. This class is primarily student led for each week. Students of all artistic skill levels are welcome to join this class. ✨For beginners: -Importance of warming up -How to break a reference down into basic shapes -Draw lightly, and keep an eraser handy -Outlining and basic color 🎨For learners with more experience: -Sight drawing from a reference -How to use motion lines -Shading techniques -And whatever else they’d like to learn! 🥳 Small Class Sizes: Our smaller class sizes guarantee quality attention given to each individual! Rather than getting lost inside a giant class or being isolated inside a Zoom breakout room, our teachers play along on their screens and get to know every individual, and learners are given a chance to form true bonds of friendship. 📝 Course Requirements: - A love for art - A love for video games - Something to draw on/with (paper and pencil, drawing tablet, mouse, etc.) - A strong Internet connection to stay connected to the class No third-party resources will be used.
Learning Goals
Our goal in all of our classes is to give students, especially neurodiverse students, a safe place to express themselves. We also hope that they will make great friends who share their interests and passions, including video games, art, and literature!
Other Details
Learning Needs
All of our teachers have experience working with students who have unique learning needs. We want and welcome all students in our classroom. Our number one goal is to help all children feel like they have a place with their fellow artists.
Parental Guidance
Learners will be guided to use age appropriate characters only. No gamer tags are needed and art will only be shared within the classroom. This is strictly an art class. We will not be playing any of the video games in this class. The teacher might pull up a reference photo of different characters to help give students ideas.
Supply List
Traditional artists will need: Pencils, pencil sharpeners, plenty of paper or a sketchbook, erasers, markers/crayons/colored pencils Digital artists will need: Some sort of tablet (Ipad/Wacom/Cintiq) that is fully charged and a drawing program (Photoshop, Procreate, Krita, etc.)
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
5 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from University of Calgary
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree in English from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Miami University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree from Elgin Community College
Associate's Degree from College of Dupage
🎮 WELCOME TO MISS DEVYN'S VIDEO GAME UNIVERSE! 🎮
Our goal as a gaming universe is to have a safe space where all kids can come and game online together.
🩵 All kids are welcome to our classes where we provide a safe place to play video games online. We also hope that they will make great friends who share their interests and passions.
⚡ All our teachers are gamers to the core! After a lifetime of gaming, our teachers come to us with experience in a myriad of games across multiple platforms. This means that whatever game your learner is playing, we have an expert teacher who knows exactly what they're talking about and can connect with your learner at any skill level.
🌐 Each Video Game Universe teacher offers a unique perspective, talent, educational background, and skill set to ensure we meet the needs of all learners. All our teachers have experience working with neurodivergent students, and some have even taught in a traditional classroom for many years. We are passionate about teaching kids and video games!
👩🏫 Who are these amazing teachers?👩🏫
Miss Devyn - Creator of the VGU, Education in English, ESL experience
Miss Amy - Lover of all things loud and chaotic
Miss Ashton - Reading Tutor, Web Designer
Miss Chelsea - MSW/LSW School Social Worker
Miss Jasmyne - Video Game Developer, Digital & Traditional Artist
Miss Jaynie - Twitch Streamer, Content Creator, Education in Business
Miss Julie - Education in Music, Certified K-12 Teacher, taught elementary school music for 15 years
Miss Katie - Education in English and Music, ESL experience
Miss Kitty - Education in Architectural Science
Miss Kristin - Elementary Education Teacher, Graphic Designer
Miss Lindsey - AAS American Sign Language Interpreter, Pastry Artist
Miss Marta - Digital & Traditional Artist, Game Designer, Animator
Mr Mikel - Sports Coach from K-12 for 15 years
Miss Nancy - Private Math & English Instructor, Business Owner, ESL experience
Mr Rizer - Education in Music, Certified K-12 Teacher, Video Game Musician
🍎 Get to know our teachers (copy and paste in your browser): https://bit.ly/VGUMeetTheTeachers
🎂 We offer private video game themed birthday parties for your young learner! Please message for more details.
✨ Come join us! All students are welcome to join, learn, laugh, and make new friends in our Video Game Universe!
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Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class