Registration is now open
for the following classes. You can register and start at any time.
Course
Description
Drawing
and Rendering I: Graphite
We will learn drawing fundamentals using graphite pencils. Concepts introduced include: shape, line, shadow, value, texture, and detail. Each lesson will include a warm-up sketch, a lesson on a specific concept or technique, a drawing exercise, and work on a running project.
Learn the foundations of color theory including the color wheel, monochromatic, analogous, complementary, and triad color schemes. We will also learn how to shade drawn objects using color. Colored pencils needed.
Students will explore the careers of interior decorating, textile, and fashion design by designing fabric patterns and using them to decorate a room and create a line of clothing. Students will complete a portfolio of fabric designs, a room board, and drawings of their fashion creations.
Learn
hard pastel techniques as we create four frame-worthy compositions that
take us around the world from Scotland, to Canada, to Italy, and to India.
This course is designed to provide critique and instruction
to intermediate artists for your next 2-dimensional art project. You choose
the subject matter and the medium, and art teacher, Karine Bauch, will mentor
you at four points in the process:
Composition of the page
Preliminary sketch
Blocking in of basic colors and values
Final rendering
You will be able to upload your photo references and discuss your choices
for creating a composition. Then Karine will review your preliminary
sketch and mark up a copy with suggestions and comments before beginning
the rendering
stage. Individualized instruction will be given during the final rendering
to guide you through the process to a polished final work.
Possible mediums include:
Graphite
Charcoal
Ink
Colored Pencil
Watercolor Pencil
Watercolor Paint
Gouache Paint
Acrylic Paint
Oil Paint
Mixed Media
Get personalized attention from an experienced art teacher and make your
next project your best one.
Note: This course is not meant for beginners. If you want to learn to
draw, please try Drawing and Rendering I which will get you started.
Read how one student described Exploring the World with Pastels:
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate
you offering this course this August. I had a great time reinforcing my love
of pastels (I have always loved the medium, just never used them; was too
afraid to put it to paper, so to speak). Your positive feedback and
helpful hints were great! While doing the work was challenging and
sometimes upsetting (I struggle with perfectionism), now that class is over
I am missing it already!! Thank you again for the wonderful intro to pastels,
and I hope that you have a great year." Deb Warren
Upcoming classes (launch
date TBA):
Course
Description
Drawing and Rendering II: Charcoal
We will build on fundamentals used in Drawing and Rendering I using the medium of charcoal. New concepts include the introduction of one point and atmospheric perspective. Each lesson will include a warm-up sketch, a lesson on a specific concept or technique, a drawing exercise, and work on a running project.
Prerequisite: Drawing and Rendering I: Graphite
Color Theory II
We will build on the fundamentals
learned in Color Theory I using acrylic paint as the medium. We will learn
to create neutrals and mix complex colors.
Prerequisite: Color Theory I
Exploring Art Careers II: Marketing
Students will “invent” a
new product or band and create a logo, a package or CD design, and a magazine
ad or poster for it. Elements of design and advertising principles will be
introduced as students "launch" their
marketing campaign.
Course
Description
Drawing and Rendering III: Ink
Build on skills used in Drawing and Rendering I and II using the medium of ink. We will explore the various ways to use ink, including pens, brushes, and scratchboard. New concepts to be introduced include two point perspective and composition. Lessons will include a warm-up sketch, a lesson on a specific concept or technique, a drawing exercise, and work on a running project.
Prerequisite: Drawing and Rendering I, II, and III
Pencil Portraits I
Learn the basic fundamentals of drawing a face including proportions and feature studies. Shading and rendering skills will be emphasized. Full face view only is used in this course. Graphite pencil techniques for portraits are introduced.
Exploring Art Careers III: Commercial Art
Students will explore the career of commercial illustration (hand drawn). We will create a children's book illustration and a line of greeting cards. Mediums used will be watercolor, colored pencil, and ink.
Course
Description
Drawing and Rendering IV: Advanced Overview
Building on the skills learned
in Drawing and Rendering I, II, and III, students will use all of the mediums
studied (graphite, charcoal and ink) to create their own compositions and
be challenged to take each project to further levels. Personal style and
expression will be encouraged as students use the drawing skills they previously
mastered.
Prerequisites: Drawing and Rendering I, II, and III
Pencil Portraits II
We will build on the fundamentals taught in Pencil Portraits I and learn to draw a face from the side and three-quarter view. Feature studies will be done at these challenging angles.
Prerequisite: Pencil Portraits I
Creative Expression I
This class will encourage and foster creativity through a series of exercises and projects using various mediums of the students' choice. Learning to apply and combine concepts to artwork is the main focus of this course.
Prerequisites: Any of the Masterpiece Online Drawing and Rendering courses.
