In this one-time class session, students will learn how to draw 3-D letters with One-Point Perspective and shading. They will follow along as I use a document camera to demonstrate skills as they complete each step on their own papers. We will create two drawings. One will be a practice page where students will try out each new step. The other will be a final drawing where students will apply the new skills. 

We will begin with a step-by-step tutorial about how to draw capital block letters. This a fool-proof technique that can turn any font into a block letter, even cursive! Students will use their practice page first and then move to their final drawing as they are comfortable. They can write their name or any word of choice. 

Next, we will learn One-Point Perspective. Students will learn a bit of art history and the origin of perspective drawing. They will also learn the vocabulary words: Shape, Form, Vanishing Point and Orthogonal Line. 

Students will complete each step during the tutorial on their practice page. When they are comfortable, students will move to their final drawing and complete the same steps. This will be our longer independent practice time. During this time I will check on each student and make sure they are on the right track. Students can ask questions at any point and I will periodically ask students to show their work to the camera so that I can gauge progress. 

Finally, we will learn a simple gradient shading technique to add depth to our drawings. We will consider where the light source would be placed and what shadows may occur in their 3D letterforms. Students will apply the skill to complete their final drawing. 

**Due to High Demand**  This class is also offered in a more in-depth 4-week FLEX class version: 
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