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Sketching: Learn How to Sketch a Dog - Husky - FLEX

Students will learn how to construct a husky portrait from geometrical shapes and develop the sketch into a completed drawing with shading techniques. NO CLASS MEETING
Mr. Son (BFA) - Visual Art Instructor
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Class Experience

Animals have been used in art for a long time to deliver a passage from a work of art, especially portraiture. This class is intentionally designed to help students study an animal by sketching with pencils. Students will not only learn how to construct an animal but also experiment on techniques of shading in order to turn the sketch into a realistic drawing. All students are welcome to join this class either to initially practice sketching or highly develop their ability of shading. 

Unlike regular class, FLEX class will provide a video showing a full demonstration of how to complete the composition precisely. This will help students who are busying with school schedule or not comfortable while studying over an online meeting. However, the class is still required high level of interaction. Students will share their works with classmates and instructor over Classroom chat for feedback. Students need to provide self-critique on their own work and raise questions regarding difficulty they are confronting during the process at each time when they post their work with the use of vocabulary on "Elements and Principles of Art" which is included under Classroom section. In addition, student will utilize the artistic vocabulary to comment on classmate's works.

The demo video for FLEX class will be divided into two main parts: sketching and shading. Students are required to share the process of their works with the instructor and classmates on Classroom by 11PM Friday with 1) ONE self-critique, 2) comments on AT LEAST TWO classmates' works, and 3) ONE question for instructor/classmate regarding the lesson. 

STUDENTS! Please post your works with a comment of self-critique and give comments to at least two works from other classmates (answering questions below) after you finish each step:
Step 1: Roughly sketching with circle, and vertical/horizontal lines.
Step 2: Clarify contour lines of the figure with eraser.
Step 3: Shading facial features.
Step 3: Applying hair pattern on the figure and brush the background.    

Questions for Self-Critique 
1) How do you think about your work at this current process? Why? 
2) What is the most successful part you have completed?
3) If possible, what could you have done to make the work better?

Questions for a Classmate' Work
1) What do you like the most on your classmate's work? Why?
2) How could he or she do to improve the work in the next process?
3) What question would you like to ask the student artist regarding his or her work?

***Please answer the questions as specific as possible! Due date is by 11PM Friday and remember to reference "Elements and Principles of Art!"

Other Details

Supply List
- Pencil (2B or darker such as 3B, 4B,...)
- Eraser (cut by half diagonally)
- Q tips (or stumps)
- Cotton balls
- Soft hair brushes (optional)
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University, Fullerton
Drawing and painting portraits and human figures have been one of my passions which encourages me to go to school for art education. I am teaching a diversity of art classes with traditional media such as pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. 

     I have graduated at California State University, Fullerton for my Bachelor of Fine Art degree with concentration on drawing and painting. I also study Vietnamese traditional music as a hobby for meditation.
 
     Teaching is interesting since it encourages me to continue studying art and improving my skills. The more I teach, the more I feel like I have learnt something new. To me, an art teacher who is considered competent is the one not only able to explain techniques which are used on each lesson but also able to understand how to utilize the medium he or she has picked for students. Therefore, it is important for me to keep learning and practicing making art to become a better teacher for my lovely students, especially those who are really dedicated to visual art.
 
     A fact about me (hope this will be surprising to you): My students would think I was a freshman at college even though I'd already been 28 years old. 

                                                        ***RECOMMENDATION***
If you wonder how I teach my classes, take some soft courses listed below, so you will not only be familiar with the pace but also be prepared for a journey of learning art with me.

1. Semi-Realistic Cute Animal
https://outschool.com/classes/sketching-learn-how-to-sketch-a-semi-realistic-and-cute-baby-animal-5vOQTMX2#ushyLG9cx3
2. Realistic Animal Sketching
https://outschool.com/classes/sketching-learn-how-to-sketch-and-shade-a-realistic-animal-wildlife-XLBnXcn8#ushyLG9cx3
or 
https://outschool.com/classes/sketching-learn-how-to-sketch-and-shade-an-animal-national-geographic-wiiJbDF1#ushyLG9cx3
3. Human Facial Feature Sketching
https://outschool.com/classes/sketching-learn-how-to-sketch-human-facial-features-1gMLveLy#ushyLG9cx3
CAUTION: Color lessons are not for beginners. I would recommend taking some sketching lessons with pencils before trying color lessons.

                                                                 ***POLICY*** 
- Please be in class on time to show respect to classmates as well as to me - your instructor. I may briefly go over instruction for late students who give proper apology and explanation. However, this is still not fair for those who have come to class promptly to be waiting for nothing. 

- Recordings will not be released under any circumstances. Therefore, I highly recommend coming to class on time so nothing will be missed. You may choose simple classes before taking complicated ones with complex texture, pattern, and perspective so no confusion or struggle will be faced.

- If you are going to be absent, notify your parents so they will responsibly send me a notification. However, to qualify for a transfer, the notification needs to be received EARLY, AT LEAST 24 HOURS OF WEEKDAYS before the class starts. No transfer will be made for late notification. For refund, please contact Outschool Assistant team.

- Your microphones are supposed to stay muted during the lesson so echo or distracting noise will not interrupt the class. This does not mean that you are not allowed to ask for clarification regarding lesson contents. In fact, all students are welcome to participate and question as long as the conversation is relevant to the lesson.

- If you are shy and refuse to show your face on the screen, you can have webcams capture the worktable so I can see their process instead. However, as Outschool requests that students turn on their videos for check-in, videos should be turned on for 5 SECONDS before students turn their off. 

- Music will be played to maintain the flow of the lesson. If you find it too distracting to concentrate, please kindly request to have music volume modified or even turned off.

- For any technical issues (such as link, password, or screen, etc.), please contact Outschool for assistance.

- Be prepared and stay focused during the class so that I can direct you to a broader content of the lesson. The faster you can complete a step, the more tips and techniques will be demonstrated on the lesson.

Looking forward to meeting you all who are devoted to learning visual art and improving artistic skills.

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4 weeks
Completed by 16 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13

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