Online Class: Drawing for Beginners
|  | | | With no previous art or drawing courses needed, this course will teach anyone how to draw. From scenery, to portraits and still life, this class goes in depth into drawing procedures, perspective drawing, shading and highlighting, and the psychology of learning to draw. Escape into the fantasy world you never thought possible, and begin your artistic endeavour today.
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $100.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $125.00 |
With no previous art or drawing courses needed, this course will teach anyone how to draw. From scenery, to portraits and still life, this class goes in depth into drawing procedures, perspective drawing, shading and highlighting, and the psychology of learning to draw. Escape into the fantasy world you never thought possible, and begin your artistic endeavour today.
Equipment requirements: Must have pencil and drawing pad. (Regular computer paper may be used if necessary, but must be blank white pages). Drawing assignments will not be accepted on notebook or ruled paper as it takes away from students' work. Scanner or Digital Cammera to upload assignments. (Both are recommended). Adobe Reader is recommended, but not required. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions, and a Certificate Verification Service you can use so others may view and verify the authenticity of your awards.
 Course Description Lessons in this course are designed for all types of students. No previous art classes are needed or required to take this class. Students will learn how to draw anything from beautiful scenery to portraiture. Beginning with the basics of drawing psychology, you will learn different tips and techniques to perfect your drawing style. Learn how the brain affects drawing styles, and how to set the mood for a drawing atmosphere. Students will also learn one, two, and three point perspective drawings. The lessons and assignments are designed to create fast and noticeably amazing improvements in the student's drawing ability. All you need is pencil, paper, and a few hours of practice for your childlike drawings to become beautiful artwork in as little as 5 weeks. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: WelcomeIntroduction to Learning to Draw. | Lesson 2: Lesson 1 - The Drawing SetupBegin to draw, before you draw. Learn the setup of a drawing station and the attitude needed to learn how to draw and create effective peices. | Lesson 3: Lesson 2 - Contour DrawingLine in relation to all objects. Learn how drawing the outlines and contours of objects will aid in a more accurate piece. | Lesson 4: Lesson 3 - Psychology of DrawingHow we see objects related to how we draw them. Learning to free your mind to become a better artist. | Lesson 5: Lesson 4 - Perspective DrawingLearn to draw 1, 2, and 3 pt perspective. | Lesson 6: Lesson 5 - Realistic DetailsLearn how placement, size, and texture, among other relationships, aid in adding depth to your drawings. | Lesson 7: Drawing CompositionClass conclusion and preparation for your final project. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates of Outstanding Achievement will be awarded for completion of all assignments, tests, and lessons as well as a good and noticeable improvement in drawing skill. Certificates of Academic Excellence will be awarded for completion of assignments, tests, and lessons as well as class participation and achieving at least a 95% upon completion of the course. In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Drawing for Beginners | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 12083 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $100 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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