Students will be able to create a drawing that is all their own.  They will learn about shapes and lines that comprise the subject, and how their combination contribute toward completion. Shading and blending techniques will be taught, with students deciding to what extent they would like to add these features to their piece.  The choice will be theirs.

I am a lifelong, self- taught artist, beginning at a very young age. I received 3 years of advanced art instruction in secondary school. My experience includes selling my work in an art gallery which I owned and operated. I continue to be privately commissioned and give pieces as gifts. Prior to retiring from working in special education, I applied my skills in the form of art therapy for behaviorally challenged children in the classroom setting. 

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Projects
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the class
Feedback: included
Details: If the first project is completed, a second can be started.
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Assessment is informal - based on the finished product and improved skill.  If students choose to work on their drawing between classes and would like an evaluation, they are welcome to send me an image and post it on our class page.