What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursCertificate of Completion
An E-Certificate of Completion with grades will be provided for learners who have completed all sessions and actively participate in class activities, including sharing their work at the end of each meeting. Learners who miss more than 2 meetings or do not participate in showing their work may not be eligible to receive the certificate.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
This is a 3-Day Series. Students will meet 3 times to complete Part 3. Please note: Classes will meet 3 times within the same week for Summer Break . This is a beginners class that focuses on the fundamentals of Dynamic Figure Drawing. Students will learn about the different parts of the figure drawing process. They will learn core concepts such as gestures, movement, perspective and basic muscle anatomy. 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 reusable knowledge and gain confidence in creating unique human figures of their own. Students who would like to learn basic fundamentals and portrait sketches are recommended to join Series Part 1 ,2 and 4. Please see links below: Part 1 - Fundamentals for Beginners https://outschool.com/classes/3-week-pencil-sketching-art-series-part-1-fundamentals-for-beginners-ATFBsgrq Part 2 - Fundamentals of Portraiture https://outschool.com/classes/3-week-pencil-sketching-art-series-part-2-fundamentals-of-portraiture-urXHrYOk Part 4 - Landscapes & Perspectives https://outschool.com/classes/3-week-pencil-sketching-art-series-part-4-landscapes-perspectives-DxjZKCZf Day 1 PROPORTIONS & SHAPES Students will be introduced to the proportions of the human body by setting up an 8 head frame, noting the rules of proportions that should be maintained when drawing figures. They also will learn how to turn a 2D figure into a 3D figure through the introduction of shapes to add volume to a body. Day 2 ANATOMY & FORMS Students will further explore how to analyze anatomy and how to draw a human form as it appears in various positions or perspectives. They will learn how to simplify each part of the body into basic shapes, capturing different poses and creating their fundamental structures. Day 3 MOVEMENT, PERSPECTIVE & LINE OF ACTION Students will learn how to observe, analyze and interpret a "line of action" through a series of gesture drawing exercises. They will simplify poses into their fundamental action line, capture the transferred movement, and duplicate the human form. _______________________________________ Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies: 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 All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom. Class Recording Access Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification Late/ Missed Class All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy. Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred. 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.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the fundamental principles of dynamic figure drawing. They will gain confidence in capturing gestures, movement and poses of human sketches.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
PROPORTIONS & SHAPES
Students will be introduced to the proportions of the human body by setting up an 8 head frame, noting the rules of proportions that should be maintained when drawing figures. They also will learn how to turn a 2D figure into a 3D figure through the introduction of shapes to add volume to a body.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
ANATOMY & FORMS
Students will further explore how to analyze anatomy and how to draw a human form as it appears in various positions or perspectives. They will learn how to simplify each part of the body into basic shapes, capturing different poses and creating their fundamental structures.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
MOVEMENT, PERSPECTIVE & LINE OF ACTION
Students will learn how to observe, analyze and interpret a "line of action" through a series of gesture drawing exercises. They will simplify poses into their fundamental action line, capture the transferred movement, and duplicate the human form.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Paper Pencils (a variety of graphite pencils recommended) Eraser (kneaded/ gum eraser recommended) Ruler Blending tools: Toilet paper, tissue, Q-Tips, or blending art tools like paper stumps
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher Allie May is a contemporary artist who loves to indulge in all mediums, but focuses most on drawing and painting. She is a graduate student in the BFA program at California State University Long Beach, and aims to pursue a career in teaching art. Her art influence began at a young age, but she considers herself “self-taught.” Allie is passionate about encouraging students to master the fundamental skills and technical aspects of creating, but also develop a style that is unique to each student. Her promise is to encourage a mindset where students are confident in themselves and their ability to create.
For more information on Young Art teachers go to: https://outschool.com/teachers/Young-Art-instructors
Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 96 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-8 learners per class