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Online Class: Drawing for Beginners

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Basic Course: $45.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $70.00
There is no previous art classes needed or required to take this class. Lessons in this course are designed for all types of students. 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 effects 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. Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. 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.

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

Lessons in this course are designed for all types of students.  There is no previous art classes 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 effects 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.
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.


This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. Welcome - Introduction to Learning to Draw.
  2. Lesson 1 - The Drawing Setup - Begin 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.
  3. Lesson 2 - Contour Drawing - Line in relation to all objects. Learn how drawing the outlines and contours of objects will aid in a more accurate piece.
  4. Lesson 3 - Psychology of Drawing - How we see objects related to how we draw them. Learning to free your mind to become a better artist.
  5. Lesson 4 - Perspective Drawing - Learn to draw 1, 2, and 3 pt perspective.
  6. Lesson 5 - Realistic Details - Learn how placement, size, and texture, among other relationships, aid in adding depth to your drawings.
  7. Drawing Composition - Class conclusion and preparation for your final project.
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Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
  2. 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.


Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit. Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official. To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service. Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers to verify your achievement).

Additional Information

Course Title : Drawing for Beginners
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 12083
Course Type : How To
Course URL : http://class.universalclass.com/drawing101
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Instructor : Danielle Bergum
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $45.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $70.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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