Class Description: 6-Week Online Colored Pencil Art Class for High School Students
Class Experience: This 6-week online colored pencil art class is designed to build a strong foundation in drawing and coloring techniques for high school students, ages 14-18. We will explore essential skills, including understanding value scales, mastering the color wheel, and developing blending techniques. Through creative projects like drawing a translucent red gummy bear and realistic Hershey kisses, students will learn to render textures, light, shadow, and transparency effectively.

What will be taught? Students will learn how to:

Create and use value scales to depict light and shadow.
Understand color theory and apply it using the color wheel.
Develop smooth color transitions and blending techniques.
Apply these skills to draw complex objects with realistic textures.
Topics Covered:

Basic colored pencil techniques: hatching, cross-hatching, and layering.
Creating and using value scales and color wheels.
Blending techniques for smooth gradients and transitions.
Drawing translucent objects and capturing textures like metallic and matte surfaces.
Class Structure: Each week will focus on a specific topic, with a mix of instruction, demonstration, and hands-on practice:

Weeks 1-3: Focus on foundational skills, including value scales, color theory, and blending techniques.
Weeks 4-6: Apply these skills to two engaging projects: a translucent gummy bear and realistic Hershey kisses.
Teaching Method: The class is interactive and hands-on, featuring:

Live Demonstrations: I will provide step-by-step demonstrations, sharing my screen and showing techniques in real-time.
Guided Practice: Students will follow along, practicing techniques as I demonstrate, with immediate feedback.
Discussion and Q&A: Each session will include time for questions and open discussion to encourage critical thinking and creativity.
Group Critique: At the end of the course, we will have a group critique to share our work, offer constructive feedback, and celebrate progress.
Teaching Style: My teaching style is supportive, engaging, and tailored to the pace of each student. I combine structured lessons with creative freedom, encouraging students to explore their artistic voice while mastering fundamental techniques. The class will be dynamic, with a mix of lectures, interactive discussions, visual demonstrations, and practical exercises.

Learner Interaction: Students will interact with me directly throughout each session, both during live demonstrations and guided practice. There will be opportunities for individual feedback, and I will encourage students to ask questions and share their progress. The final critique session will foster a collaborative learning environment where students learn from each other’s work and insights.

This class aims to build confidence, develop essential colored pencil skills, and spark creativity in every young artist.