Fantasy Art Adventures Curriculum

Written By april martin

3 hour once a week class

Week 1: Introduction to Fantasy Art

• Discovering the world of fantasy art and its diverse styles

• Learning about famous fantasy artists and their imaginative creations

• Sketching session: brainstorming and doodling ideas for fantastical characters and creatures

Week 2: Creating Magical Creatures

• Exploring mythical creatures from folklore and literature

• Techniques for designing and drawing original magical creatures

• Hands-on activity: sketching and coloring unique magical creatures with guidance

Week 3: Enchanted Landscapes

• Journeying into enchanted landscapes and fantastical settings

• Understanding composition and perspective for immersive fantasy scenes

• Painting session: creating vibrant and imaginative enchanted landscapes using watercolors and acrylics

Week 4: Character Design Workshop

• Developing characters with distinct personalities and backstories

• Drawing dynamic and expressive fantasy characters

• Hands-on activity: designing and illustrating original fantasy characters, from heroes to villains

Week 5: Building Fantasy Worlds

• Collaborative brainstorming session: creating a shared fantasy world as a group

• Illustrating the fantasy world with detailed landscapes and magical elements

• Creative storytelling: bringing the fantasy world to life through narrative artwork

Week 6: Dragons and Other Mythical Beasts

• Studying the anatomy and behavior of dragons and mythical beasts

• Techniques for drawing dynamic and lifelike dragons

• Drawing session: sketching and coloring majestic dragons and mythical creatures with confidence

Week 7: Fairy Tales and Folklore

• Exploring classic fairy tales, myths, and folklore from around the world

• Identifying themes and motifs in fairy tale art and storytelling

• Mixed media project: creating artwork inspired by favorite fairy tales and folklore stories

Week 8: Culminating Project - Epic Fantasy Adventure

• Embarking on an epic fantasy adventure through art

• Planning and executing a final fantasy artwork that tells a story or depicts an adventure

• Showcasing and celebrating each student's completed fantasy artwork with peers and family