This course is designed to help students develop basic skills in observation, proportion, shading, and color theory, as well as essential shapes. Each class consists of 1 hour of instruction followed by 30 minutes of practice. The course runs for 8 weeks.

Week 1: Introduction to Drawing & Observation

Class Objective:

Understand the importance of observation in drawing. Learn basic lines, forms, and shapes.

Content:

• Intro to Drawing tools
• Drawing shapes
• Contour drawing.

Practice:

Sketching everyday objects

Week 2: Proportion & Scale

Class Objective:

Learn how to proportion objects in relation to one another.

Content:

• Scale and proportion.
• Drawing objects in relation to each other.
• Human body Proportions.

Practice:

Drawing objects with different sizes.

Week 3: Shading Techniques

Class Objective:

Learn basic shading to create depth in drawings.

Content:

• Introduction to light source and shadows.
• Shading techniques (hatching, cross-hatching, blending).
• Practicing shading on shapes.

Practice:

Shading basic geometric shapes.

Week 4: Introduction to Color Theory

Class Objective:

Understanding the basics of color and how to use them effectively.

Content:

• Introduction to the color wheel (primary, secondary, tertiary colors).
• Basic color schemes (complementary, analogous).
• Warm vs. cool colors.

Practice:

Creating a simple color wheel.

Week 5: Applying Color Techniques

Class Objective:

Explore how to apply color using various media.

Content:

• Techniques for using colored pencils, markers, and watercolors.
• Practice with blending colors and creating gradients.

Practice:

Drawing and coloring simple objects using learned color techniques.

Week 6: Composition & Putting it All Together

Class Objective:

Combining observation, proportion, shading, and color for a complete piece.

Content:

• Introduction to composition and balancing a drawing.
• How to plan and arrange elements on the page.

Practice:

Final project: Drawing a still life or landscape using all the techniques learned throughout the course.