Thinking and Drawing Like an Artist

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  • Asynchronous
  • Level: Middle to High School
  • 3-5 hours of content
  • Cost: $15
Course Overview
Learning to draw is a series of simple tricks and steps that anyone can learn. People begin learning to draw with different levels of natural ability, but with practice, anyone can create successful drawings.

This course will help you learn the drawing techniques of contour lines, perspective, mark-making, and shading. You will use these techniques to draw your very own picture!
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Certificate included
Learners will obtain a certificate of completion once they have completed all learning activities within the course.

You will learn about:

Elements of Art and
Principles of Design

Good art doesn’t just happen by accident! By learning about the elements of art and established principles of design, you’ll be able to apply these new ideas to your work!

Seeing the World
like an Artist

Learning to see the world and your work the way an artist would can help you come up with new ideas and stick with your art when things get tough!

Using Drawing Techniques to Improve Your Art

While you’ve likely made a drawing before, this course will teach you about ideas like perspective and shading to help you improve your art.

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