Studio Ghibli Series: Totoro, Ponyo, No Face & Calcifer Watercolor Painting
A watercolor art course focusing on iconic anime characters from Studio Ghibli: Totoro, Ponyo, No Face, and Calcifer!
Mrs. Vallarta
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will complete an art project in each class. Whatever is not completed in class can be completed for homework.Assessment
Assessments can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.Class Experience
Do you love Studio Ghibli and would love a watercolor course focused on your favorite characters? Want a fun and relaxed setting to practice your watercoloring skills? Would you like to learn some fun facts about your favorite Studio Ghibli characters as you work? Then this class is designed for you! This four-week class will have students focus on sketching, drawing and watercoloring. Students will learn how to break down their characters into simple shapes, use proper proportions, measuring skills and how to properly apply watercolor. During independent work time, Mrs. V will share some interesting facts about the weeks focused character. Each week we will focus on a different character from Studio Ghibli. This class will be presented via Keynote and is an art based class. This is a SELF PACED class and is PRE-RECORDED. This means students will watch the pre-recorded video. Students will engage in questions, class discussions, and art assignments. There will be optional homework. Students will be encouraged to share their artwork. Why SELF PACED? 🔰 Self paced classes are fantastic for international students (Mrs. V is located in Texas). 🔰 Students can work at their own pace. No need to wait on others or feel rushed. 🔰 Self paced classes are an excellent choice for families with busy schedules. 🔰 This class is a "self paced" class, meaning there is no live component, and all interactions between students and the teacher happens on the class page. SELF PACED FORMAT: 🔹 Video Content: Weekly videos with a step-by-step breakdown of the art assignments are posted. Some videos will have a 15 to 20 minute duration. The work time for the student will be roughly an hour long. Students will review the video. 🔹 Discussion Prompt/Question/Check-in: Students respond to a weekly discussion prompt and/or question(s) posted by the teacher. 🔹 Complete Artwork: Students spend time completing their sketches. 🔹 Submit Artwork: Students are required to post photos of their completed sketches in the classroom on the designated post. Keep in mind, sharing artwork is essential in a self paced class. 🔹 Feedback: Individualized feedback will not be given unless directly requested.
Learning Goals
Utilizing basic shapes to create a complex form
Basic understanding of the male/female form
Proper measurements/proportions
How to create thumbnail drawings & understand the line of action
The confidence to continue drawing the human form after the class
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
No Face from Spirited Away
A watercolor project on the character No Face from Spirited Away. Lesson 2:
Ponyo (fish version) from Ponyo
A watercolor project on the character Ponyo (fish version) from Ponyo Lesson 3:
Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro
A watercolor project on the character Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro. Lesson 4:
Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle
A watercolor project on the character Calcifer from Howl's Moving Castle. Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be painting throughout this class. Please set up an area where your child can use the computer while working with paint. Students will be encouraged to work on an angled surface. You can attach the watercolor paper with tape to a board and prop it or use a book to prop against. This is highly recommended as we will use gravity to manipulate the paint.
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites required, but prior watercoloring and drawing experience is helpful.
Supply List
💠 Watercolors 💠 Watercolor brushes 💠 Watercolor paper 💠 Cup (for water) 💠 Towels/rags (excess water/accidental spillage) 💠 Pencil 💠 Pencil sharpener 💠 Eraser (vinyl recommended) 💠 Fine-tip permanent pen (Sharpie and Micron recommended) 💠 Blue painters tape (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will be referring to multiple films from the Japanese animation studio; Studio Ghibli.
Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Mrs. Vallarta has been focusing on anime/art on Outschool since February 2018. As a personal avid anime enthusiast, she is familiar with many series, genres, characters and can teach how to execute any aspect of this. Mrs. Vallarta has her Bachelors in Fine Arts and has taught art for 18+ years. Five of those years has been online.
Mrs. Vallarta offers over 50 different types of courses that include but not limited to; general anime, anatomy, art, drawing, watercoloring and more. Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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