Picture Book Course
Students will explore key areas such as character design, environment creation, and storyboarding. By the end of the course, students will
have created a complete production of their own, showcasing their understanding and application of these techniques.
From 10 weeks ($400) To 16weeks ($640)
Participants must be at least 9 years old and able to handle the demands of intensive work on a personal project.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Intermedia course or demonstration of equivalent skills.
(Proficiency in Photoshop may be required prior to enrolling.)
–Childrens’ Books
–Animation Storyboard
–Comic Book, 2D/3D Game Storyboard
–AP Art Portfolio
Foundation–Drawing / Painting Course
Students will explore the core elements of art while experimenting with various materials to develop both creativity and technical skills.
They will also refine their ability to arrange visual elements, creating balanced and impactful artworks.
Monthly payment $40 per class (Material Fee Included)
Beginners
objects/simple space
Students will explore fundamental art concepts through the Elements of Design. They’ll learn about repetition and rhythm to understand patterns and movement, use foreground, middle-ground, and background to improve spatial awareness, and study value, tints, and shades to see how light and dark affect art. This class aims to build foundational skills, enhance creativity, and deepen appreciation for visual elements..
Medium: Pencils, graphite pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons, gouache, acrylic, watercolor
The Principle of Design: Balance, contrast, repetition, emphasis, movement, unity, rhythm
Intermediate
perspectives/life Drwaings
Students will embark on a creative journey to master key artistic concepts. They’ll explore balance, symmetry, and asymmetry to craft engaging compositions and understand the use of positive and negative shapes. The course covers shading techniques for depicting depth and light effects, color theory to evoke emotions and create harmony, and methods for creating the illusion of space. Students will also refine observational drawing skills to capture real-life details and perspectives, building both technical abilities and creative confidence.
Medium: Pencils, graphite pencils, color pencils, charcoal, markers, crayons, gouache, acrylic, watercolor
The Principle of Design: Balance, contrast, repetition, emphasis, movement, unity, rhythm
Advanced
Life Drawing/Narrative art
Students will expand on their previous understanding of the Elements of Art, building on the foundations established in their Intermediate art studies. We will emphasize advanced concepts in color theory, value, contrast, and proportion through a variety of performance assessments.
Students will explore and differentiate between Two-Dimensional shapes and Three-Dimensional forms. They will refine their skills in drawing, painting, and other techniques to effectively organize and express ideas, feelings, and moods.
This course serves as a crucial bridge between grade school and secondary art education, preparing students for potential portfolio development and meeting future collegiate requirements.
Medium: Pencils, graphite pencils, color pencils, charcoal, markers, crayons, gouache, acrylic, watercolor, oil
The Principle of Design: Balance, contrast, repetition, emphasis, movement, unity, rhythm