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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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🌟 New to Outschool? Use code CREATIVE20 to save $20 on this class! 🌟 In this self paced art course, students will learn to sculpt some of our favorite Studio Ghibli Anime Characters. Each lesson will have audio and video, broken down into step by step tutorials that I created for each character. The supplies are listed below and are necessary to complete the projects as shown. I will go over how to lacquer the clay after baking if the students want a professional, glossy finished look. There are no Live meetings. This class uses Nearpod. Students may post their work and share their knowledge of the topics we are working on via messages or video recordings. Supplies: Polymer Bake Clay in a variety of colors (white, black, grey, orange, green, purple, red) Basic Sculpting tools, cutting tool, dotting tool (for eye sockets) A non stick surface to work on A small rolling pin or paintbrush handle or anything smooth to roll out small pieces of clay. You may use Black Glass seed beads for eyes, otherwise black clay OPTIONAL: Eye pins (to turn into charms before baking) About 1" of metal wire or 1/2 toothpick for leaf umbrella Tiny star shaped cookie cutter Clear water-based Polyurethane or glaze for after baking
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Welcome to Lesson #1! Totoro
Lesson 2:
Welcome to Lesson #2! No-Face
Lesson 3:
Welcome to Lesson #3! Jiji
Lesson 4:
Welcome to Lessons #4 and #5! Calcifer and Soot Sprite
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There are no Live meetings in Flex classes.
This class uses Nearpod. There is no account necessary for Nearpod, students just type their name to enter.
Supply List
Supplies: Polymer Bake Clay in a variety of colors (white, black, grey, orange, green, purple, red) Basic Sculpting tools, cutting tool, dotting tool (for eye sockets) A non stick surface to work on A small rolling pin or paintbrush handle or anything smooth to roll out small pieces of clay. You may use Black Glass seed beads for eyes, otherwise black clay OPTIONAL: Eye pins (to turn into charms before baking) About 1" of metal wire or 1/2 toothpick for leaf umbrella Tiny star shaped cookie cutter Clear water-based Polyurethane or glaze for after baking These are the supplies I use in most every class: Polymer Clay Dotting Tools and Silicone Clay Sculpting Tools https://amzn.to/4d2FCqW Acrylic Roller, Acrylic Sheet and Cutters https://amzn.to/4cKCq3B
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
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Our Awesome Teachers:
*Lori King (Ms. Lori - She/Her) is a graduate of F.I.T in NYC. She worked in different areas of the design industry since 1991, from illustration, pattern making, garment construction to designing full story boards for buyers. She tutored Fashion Illustration for a few years to help other students complete their professional portfolios before their interviews. Lori is also a Polymer Clay artist, Graphic Designer and Illustrator.
B.F.A in Fashion Design
A.A.S in Illustration/Art History
A.A.S in Graphic Design
*M Hopkins (Teacher M - They/Them) is a professional, published artist who creates comics and illustrations with a love for color theory! When they are not drawing, they can be found on the floor playing with their cat, Tuesday. BFA in Sequential Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design.
B.F.A in Sequential Arts
*Appiffany Joiner-McNeil (Mrs. Appiffany or Mrs. AJ - She/Her) Graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, Cum Laude. She holds a Masters of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Teaching.
She brings STEM and psychology to the platform, with science projects, labs, and experiments.
As a member of the Society for Science, she will further extend students' curiosity into the STEM field without the restrictions of specific curriculums.
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*Rori VanMaanen (Teacher Rori - They/Them)
As an alumni of Cleveland Institute of Art with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Game Design they have a passion for interactive art and how they can push the boundaries of what interactive art means. Having been a visual arts assistant at their old high school Interlochen Arts Academy during the summers, teaching others and seeing the joy in what people create has motivated Rori to pursue teaching. In their free time Rori likes to aquascape. Creating aquariums of any variety of sizes and making little beautiful habitats for their favorite type of fish a Betta fish, they currently have 2 bettas and 4 tanks.
B.F.A in Game Design
*Kierra Sullivan (Ms. Kierra - She/Her) is an illustrator, small business owner, and education professional here to teach you all about the joys of making art! She has a Bachelor's degree from the Savannah College of Art & Design, and her illustrations have been featured in card decks, art anthologies, and more.
B.F.A in Art & Design
*Samantha Ceccopieri (Miss C - She/Her) is an art instructor who would love to teach you how to take your art to the next level. She holds a Bachelors in Art Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and is a certified Art Teacher in the state of Texas. He has taught art, judged art competitions for the past 3 years. Samantha is bilingual as well, speaking Spanish and English fluently! Her goal is to help you increase your art skills through the teaching of the elements and principles of art, which are key to understanding how art works. Through that understanding you can be confident that you can draw anything you want!
*Nadia Gonzales
Very enthusiastic about art, especially special effects! I've been doing fx makeup for over 20 years and it's truly a passion of mine to teach others to do the same. I'm very patient with my students and have won awards as the nicest teacher when I was in the public school system!
Bachelor of Art in Art + Education
Texas Teacher Certification EC-12 ART
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Ages: 7-12