In The Footsteps of: Hokusai, students are introduced to the 18th century Japanese artist, Hokusai. Hokusai is well known for his print making, charcoal and caricature drawings depicting life around him. Students will explore the same materials as they create their own masterpiece each week. 

Being a Flex Class, students participate when it works with their schedule. Each week will include an uploaded video demonstrating a new lesson, in a step-by-step format including a demonstration of the materials and clean-up techniques. The video will also include history of the life of Hokusai and the inspiration for his works of art.

Engagement Overview:
Students are encouraged to share their finished art piece with the class via the classroom discussion board each week. Discussion questions will be added to the classroom discussion board to encourage a deeper understanding of materials and Hokusai.  

Weekly Sharing Guidelines:
Students are encouraged to share their weekly masterpiece with the class along with a summery about their finished piece including a title, meaning of the art piece and how they used the materials. This can be a video presentation or attached images with a written description. Students are encouraged to try their newly learned techniques to create additional art and share it with the class. 

Weekly discussion questions:
On Mondays, a discussion questions will be uploaded to the classroom discussion board. Students are encouraged to share their responses on the classroom discussion board. Sharing can be done via a video log or written form.

Communication with Teacher:
Students are welcome to reach out for more assistance or asking questions. Office hours are available by request for live video communication. 

Week 1: Drawing and Mono-Print
Week 2: Print Making
Week 3: Traditional Ink Painting
Week 4: Manga drawings (caricature)