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TUE – JR Digital Artist ~ Myths & Ancient Gods 13-17 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about Myths and the Ancient gods of long lost civilizations.

Students will explore the world if digital art fundamentals under the topic and learn about Values, Shapes, Color, Form, Texture, Composition and Narrative. Weaving these ideas together with the stories from old we will create and paint a variety of digital artworks. 

Exploring some figure drawing with marble statues sketching will help improve and develop our talents.  In the start we will work together to interpret the concept and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

MON – JR Digital Artist ~ Myths & Ancient Gods 8-12 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about Myths and the Ancient gods of long lost civilizations.

Students will explore the world if digital art fundamentals under the topic and learn about Values, Shapes, Color, Form, Texture, Composition and Narrative. Weaving these ideas together with the stories from old we will create and paint a variety of digital artworks. 

Exploring some figure drawing with marble statues sketching will help improve and develop our talents.  In the start we will work together to interpret the concept and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

SUN – JR Designer ~ Illustration Design 8-12 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about vector Illustration Design.

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

Students will learn how to plan and execute illustrations from a project brief. In the start we will work together to interpret the brief and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

THU – JR Designer ~ Illustration Design 8-12 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about vector Illustration Design.

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

Students will learn how to plan and execute illustrations from a project brief. In the start we will work together to interpret the brief and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

MON – JR Designer ~ Illustration Design 13-17 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about vector Illustration Design.

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

Students will learn how to plan and execute illustrations from a project brief. In the start we will work together to interpret the brief and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

TUE – JR Designer ~ Illustration Design 8-12 yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about vector Illustration Design.

An illustration is a decoration, interpretation or visual explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for integration in published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator. Illustration also means providing an example; either in writing or in picture form.

Students will learn how to plan and execute illustrations from a project brief. In the start we will work together to interpret the brief and develop ideas together learning the creative process and developing our own workflow. After students feel competent with the software the students will develop their own creative content to satisfy their own interests and tastes. This will be a diverse term and we are open to a variety of direction from the students once they have the skillset.

SUN – JR 3D ~ART TOYS 10 + yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about Art Toys. What are Art Toys? 

Designer Toys, also called art toys, are toys and collectibles created by artists and designers that are either self-produced or made by small, independent toy companies, typically in very limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, plush, and resin. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, or fine art, but many accomplished toy artists are self-taught. The first Designer Toys appeared in the 1990s in Hong Kong and Japan. By the early 2000s, the majority of Designer Toys were based upon characters created by popular Lowbrow artists, forever linking the two movements.

So think a crossover between Mickey Mouse and Banksy.. Students will need to buy their own 3D printing filament and will have access to print from our studio printer all term.

To start with we will go through the process of developing and creating a product ( our designer toys). A valuable skill.. This will include researching  the market of Designer toys. Developing concepts and workshopping the ideas with sketches and concept boards. After students are familiar with making designer toys they will begin to create and print their own designs. Students will also spend time hand painting their Designer toys with our studio acrylic paints.

THUR – JR 3D ~ART TOYS 10 + yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about Art Toys. What are Art Toys? 

Designer Toys, also called art toys, are toys and collectibles created by artists and designers that are either self-produced or made by small, independent toy companies, typically in very limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, plush, and resin. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, or fine art, but many accomplished toy artists are self-taught. The first Designer Toys appeared in the 1990s in Hong Kong and Japan. By the early 2000s, the majority of Designer Toys were based upon characters created by popular Lowbrow artists, forever linking the two movements.

So think a crossover between Mickey Mouse and Banksy.. Students will need to buy their own 3D printing filament and will have access to print from our studio printer all term.

To start with we will go through the process of developing and creating a product ( our designer toys). A valuable skill.. This will include researching  the market of Designer toys. Developing concepts and workshopping the ideas with sketches and concept boards. After students are familiar with making designer toys they will begin to create and print their own designs. Students will also spend time hand painting their Designer toys with our studio acrylic paints.

TUE – JR 3D ~ART TOYS 10 + yrs (Fall 2020)

This term is all about Art Toys. What are Art Toys? 

Designer Toys, also called art toys, are toys and collectibles created by artists and designers that are either self-produced or made by small, independent toy companies, typically in very limited editions. Artists use a variety of materials, such as ABS plastic, vinyl, wood, metal, latex, plush, and resin. Creators often have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration, or fine art, but many accomplished toy artists are self-taught. The first Designer Toys appeared in the 1990s in Hong Kong and Japan. By the early 2000s, the majority of Designer Toys were based upon characters created by popular Lowbrow artists, forever linking the two movements.

So think a crossover between Mickey Mouse and Banksy.. Students will need to buy their own 3D printing filament and will have access to print from our studio printer all term.

To start with we will go through the process of developing and creating a product ( our designer toys). A valuable skill.. This will include researching  the market of Designer toys. Developing concepts and workshopping the ideas with sketches and concept boards. After students are familiar with making designer toys they will begin to create and print their own designs. Students will also spend time hand painting their Designer toys with our studio acrylic paints.

LIVE Online Workshop ~ Polar Majesty (June 15-19)

Want to acquire some skill that will help you weather the storm? Ever dreamt of a life that isn’t affected by COVID-19 Pandemic? This is the digital skill you need to get you through more unforeseeable events in the future – Polar Majesty.

In this digital painting workshop we will paint a scene from a polar landscape. Focusing on looking at how we render forms with digital media we will study a variety of icebergs and polar formations. After understanding the values and colors we will begin our sketch before moving onto the digital painting with color. Students will learn all about brushes and blending inside Affinity Designer.