Page 5 - De Anza Community Ed Summer Academy Catalog 2020

CLAY AND SCULPTURE STUDIO
(2 hours)
Entering Grades 3-5 – This after-school class allows students to spend more time working in an exciting studio environment. Students will learn sculpting and hand-building techniques, use professional clay tools and glazes, and apply basic engineering concepts to building 3D artworks. Students will progress at their own pace and build their creative thinking and problem solving skills with each project.
DIGITAL ART AND ANIMATION
Entering Grades 3-5 – Students will learn to use a
variety of computer drawing, painting and cartooning programs to create original digital works of art and short animations. They will learn the steps for turning drawings into animations, from creating and refining images to adding backgrounds and exporting files as Adobe Flash animations. The class will also cover fundamental art concepts and vocabulary. Students will be provided a USB flash drive for saving work.
DIGITAL COMICS AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 3-5 – This class will explore the secrets of digital magic as students learn about creating cartoons and comics in a variety of visual styles, including Manga and enhanced photorealism. Students will analyze content and narrative devices such as flashbacks and foreshadowing, and explore the cultural and historical aspects of cartooning. They also will learn to apply key art and design principles that will make their work shine. Students will be provided a USB flash drive for saving work.
PAINTING, DRAWING AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 3-5 – In this class, students will have fun while learning a variety of drawing and cartooning techniques and styles. Students will learn to draw from life and imagination, and study shape mapping, shading, proportions and perspective. From character design
to story development, students will be encouraged to develop their own style and strengthen creative thinking skills, focus and attention to details.
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu
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June 15-July 10
GRADES 1-5
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS