Landscape and Urban Sketching

          Module 1: Introduction to Landscape and Urban Sketching

Section 1: Overview of the Course  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Landscape and Urban Sketching  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Landscape and Urban Sketching  
- Lesson 2: Course Objectives and Expectations  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Course Objectives and Expectations  

Section 2: Art Materials and Tools Basics  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Sketching Materials and Tools  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring Sketching Materials and Tools  
- Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Sketching Kit  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Setting Up Your Sketching Kit  

Section 3: Understanding Outdoor Environments  
- Lesson 1: Observing Natural Landscapes  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Observing Natural Landscapes  
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Urban Scenery  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing Urban Scenery  

Section 4: Fundamental Drawing Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Basic Lines and Shapes  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Lines and Shapes  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Light and Shadow  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Light and Shadow  

Section 5: Introduction to Perspective  
- Lesson 1: Simple Perspective Concepts  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Simple Perspective Concepts  
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Basic Horizon  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing a Basic Horizon  


Module 2: Basic Outdoor Sketching Techniques

Section 1: Preparing for Outdoor Sketching  
- Lesson 1: Planning an Outdoor Sketching Session  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Planning an Outdoor Sketching Session  
- Lesson 2: Safety and Comfort Outdoors  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Safety and Comfort Outdoors  

Section 2: Compositional Essentials  
- Lesson 1: Framing the Scene  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Framing the Scene  
- Lesson 2: Balancing Elements in Your Sketch  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Balancing Elements in Your Sketch  

Section 3: Sketching Natural Elements  
- Lesson 1: Capturing Trees and Foliage  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Capturing Trees and Foliage  
- Lesson 2: Representing Water and Reflections  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Representing Water and Reflections  

Section 4: Light and Shadow in Outdoor Settings  
- Lesson 1: Observing Natural Light Conditions  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing Natural Light Conditions  
- Lesson 2: Translating Shadows into Sketches  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Translating Shadows into Sketches  

Section 5: Practical Field Sketching  
- Lesson 1: On-Site Practice Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: On-Site Practice Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Group Critique and Feedback  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Critique and Feedback  


Module 3: Drawing Landscapes: Elements and Composition

Section 1: Exploring Landscape Elements  
- Lesson 1: Sketching Mountains and Hills  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Sketching Mountains and Hills  
- Lesson 2: Depicting Plains and Valleys  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Depicting Plains and Valleys  

Section 2: Water Features in Landscapes  
- Lesson 1: Drawing Rivers and Streams  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing Rivers and Streams  
- Lesson 2: Representing Lakes and Coastlines  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Representing Lakes and Coastlines  

Section 3: Vegetation and Natural Details  
- Lesson 1: Capturing Trees in Landscapes  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Capturing Trees in Landscapes  
- Lesson 2: Adding Foliage and Texture  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Adding Foliage and Texture  

Section 4: Creating Atmosphere and Depth  
- Lesson 1: Using Tone to Suggest Weather and Depth  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Tone to Suggest Weather and Depth  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Overlapping and Layering  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Techniques for Overlapping and Layering  

Section 5: Principles of Composition  
- Lesson 1: The Rule of Thirds in Landscapes  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: The Rule of Thirds in Landscapes  
- Lesson 2: Establishing Focal Points  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Establishing Focal Points  


Module 4: Urban Environment Sketching

Section 1: Understanding Urban Forms  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Structural Shapes in Architecture  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Structural Shapes in Architecture  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Urban Layouts and Grids  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Urban Layouts and Grids  

Section 2: Urban Perspective Techniques  
- Lesson 1: One-Point Perspective in Cityscapes  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: One-Point Perspective in Cityscapes  
- Lesson 2: Two-Point Perspective for Building Edges  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Two-Point Perspective for Building Edges  

Section 3: Capturing the Streets  
- Lesson 1: Sketching Sidewalks, Streets, and Alleyways  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sketching Sidewalks, Streets, and Alleyways  
- Lesson 2: Observing and Drawing Urban Activity  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Observing and Drawing Urban Activity  

Section 4: Architectural Details  
- Lesson 1: Rendering Windows, Doors, and Facades  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Rendering Windows, Doors, and Facades  
- Lesson 2: Textural Techniques for Materials  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Textural Techniques for Materials  

Section 5: Integrating Detail and Simplicity  
- Lesson 1: Balancing Detail in Urban Sketches  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Balancing Detail in Urban Sketches  
- Lesson 2: Completing a Cohesive Urban Sketch  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Completing a Cohesive Urban Sketch  


Module 5: Integrating Digital Tools and Final Projects

Section 1: Introduction to Digital Sketching  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Digital Sketching Software  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Digital Sketching Software  
- Lesson 2: Basic Navigation of Digital Tools  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Navigation of Digital Tools  

Section 2: Merging Traditional and Digital Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Scanning and Digitizing Traditional Sketches  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Scanning and Digitizing Traditional Sketches  
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Sketches Using Digital Tools  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Enhancing Sketches Using Digital Tools  

Section 3: Digital Composition and Color Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Building a Digital Composition  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building a Digital Composition  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Color Theory in Digital Art  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Color Theory in Digital Art  

Section 4: Creating a Digital Sketch Portfolio  
- Lesson 1: Organizing Your Digital Work  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Organizing Your Digital Work  
- Lesson 2: Presentation Techniques for Digital Sketches  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Presentation Techniques for Digital Sketches  

Section 5: Final Project and Critique  
- Lesson 1: Planning Your Final Landscape or Urban Sketch  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning Your Final Landscape or Urban Sketch  
- Lesson 2: Sharing Your Project and Receiving Feedback  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Project and Receiving Feedback