見たものを描く: 構造、輪郭、ジェスチャーの描画入門 (11 ～ 14 歳)

In this course, we will talk about how to draw what you see, not what you think you see! Each lesson will cover one drawing method.

Lesson 1: Blind contour drawing. Students will practice blind contour by drawing each other’s faces and some objects.
Lesson 2: Continuous contour drawing. Students will practice this method by drawing a self-portrait. 
Lesson 3: Structural drawing. Students will practice this method by choosing some objects to draw in their home.
Lesson 4: Gesture drawing. Students will practice this method by choosing more objects to draw in their home. We will have a final discussion comparing all the methods of drawing.

My lessons typically include a 15-20 minute lecture with an example drawing, followed by 20-30 minutes of work time and a 10-15 minute critique. 

I like to provide a good chunk of work time in-class so that students can chat and exchange ideas with peers, as well as receive feedback from me. Since this class is based in technical practice rather than projects, critiques will mostly involve group discussions about what the students like/didn't like about the technique, potential uses, and comparison to other drawing methods.