for 2 classes

LIVE Online Art Class: James Rizzi's Character Buildings

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 8-11

Live Group Course

In this 2-session class, students will learn about the artist James Rizzi and draw buildings in his fun style.

Deborah Ewing

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(1,500 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 2 weeks

3-12 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Not required, but students are welcome and encouraged to work on assignments and practice further between class sessions.

Assessment

Letter Grades will be given upon parent request for school credit.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5

Beginner Level

This class is part of my Contemporary Artist Series, in which we learn about artists from the mid-20th century to today, analyze their art style and subject, and make a creation inspired by their art.
 
Through the guided drawing process, students will learn about 20th Century artist James Rizzi and create work inspired by his style.

My teaching style involves breaking the process down into smaller, easy-to-follow steps. I pace the class according to the needs of the students; if needed, I give fast finishers a break, allowing students who need more time to complete their work, the time to do so, and even then, finishing before class ends is NOT the objective. The examples in the picture are only suggestive; students may also request a particular favorite if time allows.

My classes are intended to be fun, informative, and a safe place to take artistic risks and make mistakes--that is experimentation, which artists do all the time!

At the end of class, students will be invited to share their creations no matter what their progress is.
More detailed information regarding this class can be found in the syllabus.

Completion of the weeks' individual drawings and research papers will be celebrated at the end of class!
Background knowledge in art concepts and/or the artist is helpful but not necessary!

Learning Goals

Students will learn about artist James Rizzi

Students will create a drawing/painting inspired by his happy buildings

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Background and Beginning

 We will study who James Rizzi was, his contribution to art, and his art style, and begin practicing drawing cartoon facial expressions. We will begin sketching buildings with faces and windows. Optional Homework: Students can do a google image search of his art as well as look at his website and galleries that feature his art, to help them with ideas for their own art.

50 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Putting it All Together

 We will review Rizzi's art, and buildings with faces based on his style. We will outline and begin painting sections with watercolors. Homework:  Students are encouraged to create a second drawing of buildings with different character face!

50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener
paper for practice
heavyweight paper (80#, or Bristol Board or Watercolor paper), 9X12 or 11X14
crayons 
Black Sharpie
watercolor paint

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Deborah Ewing

Joined May, 2019

4.8

1500reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Colorado Teaching Certificate

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado, Boulder - Degree DOES NOT EXPIRE

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Metropolitan State College of Denver - Degree DOES NOT Expire

I am a licensed art teacher. I love to bring art history alive by connecting my students with the amazing work of contemporary artists that they can identify with. Please check out my entire series! I will continue to add more artists as I am able!