Middle School Art: Semester
In this 16 week class students will learn about art styles, materials and vocabulary while creating art.
Trudy D
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(340)
What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This semester long art class is great for middle school artists of all levels, no experience is needed. I teach via "tell, show, do and feedback" which is very similar to the "gradual release" model used in schools. Each month there will be a theme or central focus for the projects that the students create, all tied together using National Standards for Visual Arts. Feedback is crucial to the learners experience both in the receiving of praise and criticism from me and their peers; what they did well and how they can improve. Art will be shown in class by each student via a gallery walk where they can show their art (they may even post to our message board). August: New School year wow!! Elements and Principles of Art Week 1 Line art Week 2 Color Theory (pencil, colored pencil, ruler, eraser) Week 3 Shapes Week 4 Value Week 5 Composition September: Still life Week 6 Still life drawing (sketch and compositions) Week 7 Still life using color (water color paint, paintbrush, water and paper towel ) Week 8: 1 point perspective (pencil, eraser, ruler) Week 9: 2 point perspective (pencil, eraser, ruler) October: Week 10: Pointillism (q-tips, paper/canvas, pencil/eraser/ruler, acrylic paint/paintbrush, water and a paper towel) Week 11: Surrealism (we will make a dream diary in order to create from, they do not have to be shared with the class, but I would like to see the finished pieces) Week 12: Surrealism (we will make a dream diary in order to create from, they do not have to be shared with the class, but I would like to see the finished pieces) Week 13: Cubism landscapes (ruler, pencil/eraser, canvas or paper) November: Week 14: Eyes/Noses/Mouths (pencil, eraser, ruler) Week 15: Portraits (pencil, eraser, ruler) Week 16: Hands (pencil, eraser, ruler) Students don't need any experience in the arts, just a willingness to learn and create. I am open to requests from students, if they want a different set of lessons: papier mache, fiber arts or clay projects.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some lessons will require use of scissors or oven (for oven bake clay) and thus parental guidance is suggested for safety.
Supply List
A variety of art supplies including but not limited to: paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, colored pencils/crayons/markers, acrylic and water color paints, air dry or oven baked clay, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Florida Gulf Coast University
Hello & Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in my classes and in me. I have my Bachelor's of Art: Fine Art from Florida Gulf Coast University, go Eagles! After four years of teaching visual arts and three years of teaching online, I am excited for every opportunity to teach young learners and help them grow. My classroom is one that is open and friendly, accepting of everyone regardless of skill level or knowledge, promotes creativity, and inspires learners to continue to learn. I love that "aha" moment when something we are learning clicks and a students eyes light up.
I am open to creating classes to meet the needs of students. Share your excitement and ideas! I love all medium: drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber arts and digital design. I also love cooking from scratch.
I try to tie in the history of the arts as I teach so that it builds a background for what we are learning. If we are learning about Surrealism, we might digitally travel to Spain and learn about the history of Salvador Dali and tour his museum. Then we will create a dream journal and our own artistic creations based on the style of the movement. I want my classes to inspire students of all ages to create.
I have always had a passion for the arts, traveling and gaming. I have been a gamer and have enjoyed tabletop games like GURPS and D&D, as well as online platforms like World of Warcraft and Asheron's Call.
I hope to have the opportunity to meet your learner soon! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.Reviews
Live Group Class
$210
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-12 learners per class
