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Studio Ghibli Younger Art Series: Draw, Color & Paint Totoro & More!

Completed by 33 learners
Ages 5-8
Self-Paced Class
Self Paced: An art class consisting of popular Studio Ghibli characters; Totoro, Soot Sprites, Jiji and a seascape inspired by Ponyo using different materials and techniques!
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Number of reviews:
(2,013 reviews)

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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
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Homework
1 hour per week. Homework will be optional and highly beneficial. Homework outside of the classroom typically takes under an hour to complete.
Assessment
Assessments can be offered upon request. Please reach out and Mrs. V can work with your request.

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Do you love Studio Ghibli and would love an art course focused on your favorite characters? Want a fun and relaxed setting to practice your drawing, coloring, and watercoloring skills? Then this class is designed for you!

This class is intended for the Studio Ghibli enthusiast as students will be drawing different characters from multiple films! In this art class, students investigate basic drawing techniques through drawing the "Studio Ghibli Style". Some of the characters that students draw come from the films Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Ponyo! Students tackle projects by using different techniques and different materials each week. They will learn basic principles and apply them to Studio Ghibli characters. This class is designed for younger artists. 

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 more complex form.
Basic introduction of how to apply props and how to approach character interaction.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Soot Sprites (My Neighbor Totoro/Spirited Away)
 Students will learn to use a basic shape to create the Soot Sprites. Character and prop interaction will be encouraged.

Materials for Week 1: Paper, colored pencils and a pencil sharpener. 
Lesson 2:
Blue/White/Grey Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro)
 Students will learn how to use multiple simple shapes to create a character. Character and prop interaction will be encouraged.

Materials for Week 2: Paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, black pen (for outlining) and colored markers. 
Lesson 3:
Jji (Kiki's Delivery Service)
 Students will create a more complex form using simple shapes. 

Materials for Week 3: Paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, black pen (for outlining) and colored markers. 
Lesson 4:
Ponyo: Seascape Scene: Part 1
 Students will create a full seascape that is inspired by the opening scene in Ponyo. Students will focus on creating their seascape and incorporate the background with their creatures. Drawing and outlining will be the focus for this class. 

Materials for Week 4: Watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, and permanent black marker (sharpie). 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class is geared for younger students and is an art class. On week 5, students will be watercoloring. Please be prepared for possible spills or mess.
Supply List
💠 Materials for Week 1: Paper, colored pencils and a pencil sharpener. 
💠 Materials for Week 2: Paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, fine-tip black pen, and colored markers. 
💠 Materials for Week 3: Paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, fine-tip black pen, and colored markers. 
💠 Materials for Week 4: Watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, and permanent black marker (sharpie). 
💠 Materials for Week 5: Finished outlined design of Ponyo, watercolors, brushes, cup with paper, and paper towels.
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. We will be referring to the following films on these weeks: Week 1: My Neighbor Totoro/Spirited Away Week 2: My Neighbor Totoro Week 3: Kiki's Delivery Service Week 4 & 5: Ponyo

Meet the teacher

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. Seven 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.  

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