Let's Draw Cartoon Animals in Procreate! Weekly Drawing Club
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Students may need extra time to complete their artwork if they are unable to finish it during class time.Class Experience
If you love animals and want to improve your digital art, then this is the class for you! Every week we will draw a different cute animal cartoon together using Procreate on our iPads. The teacher will give step-by-step instruction, but learners are highly encouraged to experiment, be creative, and customize their drawing! Our goal is to have fun and develop creativity while learning more about how to use Procreate. We will begin with a quick sketch using basic geometrical shapes, then we will add color, shadow and light, texture, and detail. During class the teacher will share tips and tricks on how to use many of the different features in Procreate such as layers, brushes, liquify, lasso/selection, and more! The teacher will show different options for eyes and facial expressions, or feel free to come up with your own! There will be options to keep things simple or to challenge yourself with more advanced techniques. As we draw together, we will also refer to basic art concepts such as color theory, lighting, and value. Learners are encouraged to ask questions along the way and are welcome to hold up their artwork to the camera to get encouragement and tips for improvement. At the end of each lesson, we will vote on next week's animal! The subjects are learner directed and suggestions for future animals are welcome and encouraged. This class is ongoing and meets throughout the year. Please feel free to join in or leave at any time! *Please note that everyone works at a different pace, and some learners may not end up with a completed piece during class. Learners are encouraged to use the techniques from the lesson to continue developing their artwork outside of class, which can then be shared at the beginning of the next class! *It is recommended that learners have at least some basic drawing experience and are familiar with the basics of the Procreate app. ⚠️IMPORTANT: This class requires an iPad and the app Procreate purchased and downloaded (one-time cost of about $13 USD - Apple account required to purchase). They will also need an Apple Pencil or other stylus (preferably pressure sensitive) to use with the app. Using only your finger or a mouse is difficult and not recommended. Procreate is currently only available for Apple products and cannot be used on Android tablets. Learners may use another software (such as Photoshop, Krita, Clip Studio Paint, GIMP, etc.), but they must be familiar with the program and have a basic knowledge of how to create layers, choose colors, and change brushes. While the basic skills we will be covering are transferable to other software, I am most familiar with Procreate and I may not be able to help learners with specific issues they might encounter using alternative software.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to create a quick sketch using basic geometrical shapes. They will learn basic art concepts such as lighting and shadows, and they will explore many of the features in the Procreate app such as layers, layer modes, various brushes, adjusting colors, and more! Experimentation is encouraged as learners develop their creativity.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using the app Procreate to make art in this class. This app costs about $13 USD and will need to be purchased and downloaded before class begins. An Apple ID is required to make purchases in the Apple Store. This app can only be used on Apple iPads and is not available on Android tablets.
*If learners want to use another software (such as Photoshop, Krita, Clip Studio Paint, GIMP, etc.), they must be familiar with the program and have a basic knowledge of how to create layers, choose colors, and change brushes. While the basic skills we will be covering are transferable to other software, I am most familiar with Procreate and I may not be able to help learners with specific issues they might encounter using alternative software.
Supply List
-iPad -Procreate (purchased and downloaded) -Apple Pencil or other pressure-sensitive stylus (recommended) -A second device (such as a computer, phone, or tablet) for joining the Outschool Zoom call
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
2-8 learners per class