Light and Shadow Art: Creating a Shadowy Castle Using Chalk Pastels
Join this fun, five-week art course where students meet once a week to explore the magic of light and shadow! We'll practice key skills together, and students will apply what they've learned to create their own unique mysterious castle.
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will create a light and shadow castle masterpiece. They are not expected to work outside of the hours that we are working on the project together.Assessment
I will provide parents with feedback on their child's art and the skills that they learned and developed throughout this course. I will tell parents the area of their child's strengths and the area where they need to continue to practice and develop their skills.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Intermediate Level
Get ready to embark on an artistic adventure! In this 5-week class, students will dive into the magical world of light, shadow, and mystery as they create their very own enchanted castle. We'll begin by mastering the fundamentals—exploring shapes, light, darkness, and shadow through fun and interactive lessons during the first two and a half lessons. As their skills grow, students will learn how to apply these techniques to bring their creations to life with 3D shapes. In the final weeks, students will channel their imagination and newfound expertise to craft their own mysterious castles, blending creativity and technique for a truly magical masterpiece!
Learning Goals
Light and Shadow:
Identify sources of light, describe the interaction of light with different materials, and infer the pathway of a light beam.Shading Techniques
Students will learn and practice shading techniques that will be used in their project.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Basic Shading Techniques
Students will learn about various techniques that will help them to create shade with a definite light source. Students will learn about the grayscale to practice hand pressure, as well as various other techniques they can use to create shade. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Point of Light Shading Techniques: How to create 3D Shapes
In this lesson we will be using some of the techniques that were previously used to create 3D shapes. Students will learn how to draw 3D shapes. Then they will use the techniques learned to create shadow from a light source. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction of Project
Introduce students to art project: Light and Shadow Castle Art
In this lesson we will see examples of art that students have made in previous classes and we will discuss what we notice. We will learn how to draw a castle using various shapes that we have learned about in previous classes. Students will also begin to draw out their own castle, choosing where they want the light source to come from. We will discuss where the shadows will be and where the brightness will be. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Continue with Project
In this lesson we will continue our discussion about light and shadows as I guide students in their own art creations. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need the following materials: white art paper 9" x 12" (23 cm x 30 cm) black art paper 9" x 12" (23 cm x 30 cm) pencil/eraser Kleenex (for smudging) white chalk pastel/ black chalk pastel
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The King's University College
Bachelor's Degree in Music from The King's University College
I have taught this art project a few times over the years. It is a fun project to do around October. I have used this project in conjunction with a science unit on light and shadow. Reviews
Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $60 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
2-12 learners per class
