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Paint a Galaxy Landscape

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 11-15

Self-Paced Course

In this 2-session self-paced art course, students will explore watercolor techniques to create galaxy paintings with landscape silhouettes

Deborah Ewing

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(1,500 reviews)

2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

2 pre-recorded lessons

2 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

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

Assessment

Informal assessments will take place during class in the form of teacher observation and possible suggestions (as requested by students).

Letter Grade

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

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner - Intermediate Level

**PLEASE NOTE** This is a SELF-PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. THIS MEANS STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE PRE-RECORDED VIDEO. There are no live meetings. All interactions between students and the teacher will happen on the class page.
This class will be presented via pre-recorded demonstration videos. Students will upload images of their assignments for the teacher to see and comment on. This is particularly important if a final grade is required for homeschool or charter school credit.
Why Self-Paced?
*MY Self-Paced classes ALWAYS cost less than the live versions of the same class!
*Self-Paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 
*Content is exactly the same as live classes, at a lower fee.
*Students can work at an independent pace. 
*Self-Paced classes are fantastic for international students whose time zone doesn't match the teacher's (US Mountain Time),
*Self-Paced classes are a great alternative for students who are uncomfortable with live video chat.

Our Self-Paced format will be as follows: 
Content: Video demonstration of the process will be posted. Videos will vary in length depending on the type of art being presented. Some may be as short as 10 or 15 minutes while others could be ½ hour or more. Student work is expected to take anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour, depending upon the student’s preferred pace. 

Drawing Assignments: Students spend time completing their artwork and submit it via the classroom.

Submit Assignment: Students are required to post photos of their completed artwork in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, uploading artwork for the teacher to see is important for assessment and feedback.

In this fun, step-by-step watercolor painting class, students will learn to paint in wet-on-wet technique, use a variety of color combinations, additions, and explore landscape and other silhouette possibilities. 

Detailed information regarding the content of each session can be found in the syllabus.

Once all assignments have been submitted, parents may request a letter or number grade if needed. Students may also receive a certificate of completion after parent has completed a class evaluation.

Learning Goals

Students will learn and practice techniques for painting a "galaxy" with watercolor paint using the wet-on-wet technique.

Students will paint a silhouette landscape using solid black acrylic or watercolor paint.

Syllabus

2 Lessons

over 2 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Galaxy Landscape Background Painting

 Students will use the wet-on-wet watercolor technique to paint a sky that has a galaxy or Milky Way-like appearance.

21 mins of video lessons

Lesson 2:

Galaxy Landscape Silhouette

 Students will and add stars and landscape forms to the previously painted and dried galaxy painting(s).

17 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List

Watercolor paper (1-2 sheets of 8X10, 9X12 or 11X14, pre-cut into 4 equal pieces). I always plan to paint 4 small galaxy backgrounds with different color combinations. I recommend Canson brand.

Watercolor paint: I recommend Crayola, Prang or Sargent Art in the oval pans, OR the kind that comes in small tubes. 

Paint brushes (variety: I like round, size 6 or 7 for this project, plus round, size 2 or 3 for small details).

**PLEASE** Make sure you have watercolor paper and good quality watercolor paints. Other papers, especially cardstock, are not surface treated for watercolor and will cause the student to become frustrated.

 Likewise, acrylic paints do not work well for this because they will not flow like watercolor.

However, two optional colors of acrylic are recommended for session 2: black for the landscape silhouettes (although black watercolor will work fine) and white for stars if the student wishes.

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

As a licensed art teacher, I have developed techniques for breaking down painting lessons into simple, easy-to-follow steps. Once we get the basics done, I give my students freedom to complete their project using their own imagination, thereby giving them the opportunity to take what I have taught them to a different, fun and creative level.