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Self-Paced Architecture Career Discovery: Sketch & Draw Architecture or Anything

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Ages 11-18
Self-Paced Course
In this 13 lesson architecture drawing course, artists-to-be learn how to sketch and draw architecture in real-life, from memory and even from their wild imaginations! Taught by a friendly Ivy League graduate and UC Berkeley instructor.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(66 reviews)

13 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

13 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
2-4 hours per week. Each lesson has an optional practice prompt (called "Homework," but it is not graded), and lessons 6-13 build upon each other to complete an architecture rendering worth putting into a portfolio for applying to architecture school.
Letter Grade
While I do not typically review the work learners complete in this course, I could offer a letter grade if it's needed for this course to count toward their schooling hours. Parents: Please message me directly if grading is desired.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Ever wonder how architects make those amazing napkin sketches in less than a minute? Learn how to sketch & draw anything (but mostly architecture) quickly and professionally in this fun, hands-on 13 lesson course. No experience in drawing or sketching needed!

Here's what's in store for you: in addition to LOTS of sketching (the world around you, architecture live, from memory and your imagination, people and landscapes), you'll also learn how to render your sketches to make it life-like. You'll be gaining tips and tricks from a professional architect in a fun, no-stress way.

This course is part 1 of a 3 part sequence titled "Architecture Career Discovery Program." Please see my profile for other classes related to this series and various formats the series is offered to be taken in.

Learning Goals

Gain the confidence to draw anything you desire- be it architecture, landscape or object, real or imagined, live or from memory.
Learn the process of getting an idea out of your head and on to paper. This is one of the most valuable life skills an architect or any creative professional can have!

Syllabus

6 Units
13 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Unit 1: Sketching the world around you
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the Course
Lesson 2:
Object sketches
Unit 2: Sketching architecture live & from memory
Lesson 3:
How to sketch like an architect
Lesson 4:
Sketching interior architecture

Other Details

Learning Needs
Since this is a multi-week course and it can be difficult for some learners to keep track of their progress, I have created a "Progress Tracker" that can be used digitally or printed to click off lessons as they complete them.
Supply List
Drawing Pencils: 2H, HB, 4B pencils at a minimum
Colored pencils (pack of 24 or more recommended but not necessary)
Thin black marker or felt tip pen
Sketchbook, any size (but ideally 8.5x11"), or just some scrap paper without lines
A few pieces of loose-leaf paper
Trace paper
Access to a printer (I will ask that they print out a package of about 6 pages)
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Tape
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.9
66reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of California - Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia University in the City of New York
During my architectural studies at Columbia University and UC Berkeley, as well as afterwards, I was fortunate to teach many design courses, ranging from visual representation, construction, and environmental design, to sacred landscapes and design studios. I have also taught over 30 online courses on architecture.

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