What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
*Sibling Discount* -50% for each sibling Throughout the week, we will create an artwork using a photo editor. Day 1 - Drawing We will sketch a simple character using pencil and paper. I will show students the proper proportions to draw facial features. I will demonstrate step by step how to draw the character and check on the students' progress along the way. Students can finish their sketch as homework for the next day. Day 2 - Digitizing the Sketch Students will learn to upload our sketch onto a free online photo editor (just like Photoshop). We will learn to clean up the pencil sketch and create an outline for the drawing. Students can finish this process as homework for the next day. Day 3 - Coloring Students will learn to color their drawings. I will show students how to work with layers for this process. Students can finish coloring their character as homework for the next day. Day 4 - Shading Students will learn to select colors for shading the drawing. I will show the students where to add shadows. Students can finish shading their character as homework for the next day. Day 5 - Finishing Students will learn to add details, a background, and some finishing touches to their drawing. Then they can present to the class their final masterpiece.
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with the basic functions in digital photo editors such as Photoshop
Other Details
Supply List
Students will use pixlr.com online editing tool to create the artwork. No sign up or download necessary. Pencil, eraser, and paper for drawing. Also, have a thin piece of paper (like tissue or velum paper) for tracing over the drawing. a phone or a tablet to take a picture of their drawing to upload to the online photo editor (free).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Texas at Dallas
I have studied and have been using Photoshop for over 20 years. I have done a lot of design work in digital media, ranging from 2D to animation. My bachelor's degree is in Design in the school of Architecture.
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Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
6-12 learners per class