This is a 3-Day Series.  Students will meet 3 times to complete Part 1.
Please note: Classes will meet 3 times within the same week for Summer Break .
This is a beginners class that focuses on the elements of art. Students will be taught the many visual components which are the building blocks used to create an artwork. They will learn about core concepts such as line, shape, form, values, space and texture. Each concept will be explained with step-by-step practical exercises and explored through hands-on application. Emphasis will be on problem-solving, skill building, and helping students make decisions. Students will absorb prerequisite sketching skills in creating art of all forms.

Students who have completed this class are recommended to join Series Part 2 , 3 & 4 where they will acquire techniques on portraiture, figure drawing and landscapes. Please see links below:
Part 2 - Fundamentals of Portraiture  
https://outschool.com/classes/pencil-sketching-camp-part-2-fundamentals-of-portraiture-urXHrYOk?refuid=RzeseCIM
Part 3 - Fundamentals of Figure Drawing  
https://outschool.com/classes/pencil-sketching-camp-part-3-fundamentals-of-figure-drawing-RidoxxEu?refuid=RzeseCIM
Part 4 - Landscapes & Perspectives
https://outschool.com/classes/pencil-sketching-camp-part-4-landscapes-perspectives-DxjZKCZf?refuid=RzeseCIM 

Day 1
LINES & SHAPES
Students will learn the most basic elements of lines and shapes which are used to create the foundation of any visual artwork. They will practice different line types, explore how we can identify shapes in any drawing and apply these concepts in drawing a simple animal sketch. 

Day 2
VALUES & TEXTURES
Students will learn how to interpret the effects of "light" also known as "values", and how the concept of value combined with shading techniques can be used to create different textures. Students will practice different shading techniques and apply them to achieve 3-D illusions of rough, smooth, silky and shiny textures. 

Day 3
SPACE & FORM 
Students will learn how to create the illusion of depth by creating a 3-D form from a 2-D shape. They will learn how to unify all elements learned, by creating a sketch using lines and shapes, then achieving the values and shading needed to create texture, and identifying the positive and negative areas to make a realistic composition. 
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Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference.

Refunds & Missed Classes
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Class Recording Access
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Late/ Missed Class
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Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
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Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.