Story Sketch and Tell
Uses visual prompts to inspire creative storytelling.
Description : This course employs sketching and drawing as a springboard for storytelling, encouraging students to develop narratives based on their own artistic creations.
Category : English
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Story Sketch and Tell Section 1: Introduction to Drawing and Storytelling - Lesson 1: What is Storytelling? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Storytelling? - Lesson 2: Why Sketch? Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Why Sketch? Section 2: Basic Drawing Skills for Storytelling - Lesson 1: Drawing Simple Shapes Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing Simple Shapes - Lesson 2: Using Lines to Express Ideas Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Lines to Express Ideas Section 3: Finding Inspiration in Art - Lesson 1: Observing the World Around You Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Observing the World Around You - Lesson 2: Sketching Everyday Scenes Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sketching Everyday Scenes Section 4: Creating Your First Character Sketch - Lesson 1: Who Is Your Character? Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Who Is Your Character? - Lesson 2: Simple Facial Features and Emotions Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Facial Features and Emotions Section 5: Setting the Stage for Your Story - Lesson 1: Sketching Simple Backgrounds Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sketching Simple Backgrounds - Lesson 2: Using Environment to Spark Ideas Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Environment to Spark Ideas Module 2: Building Your Visual Narrative Section 1: Enhancing Your Drawing Techniques - Lesson 1: Using Color to Set a Mood Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Using Color to Set a Mood - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Pencil Strokes Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Pencil Strokes Section 2: Sequencing Your Sketches - Lesson 1: Arranging Images in Order Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Arranging Images in Order - Lesson 2: Simple Story Panels Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple Story Panels Section 3: Bringing Emotions into Your Art - Lesson 1: Drawing Expressive Faces Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Drawing Expressive Faces - Lesson 2: Using Body Language in Sketches Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Body Language in Sketches Section 4: Adding Dialogue to Your Drawings - Lesson 1: Creating Speech Bubbles Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Speech Bubbles - Lesson 2: Writing Simple, Clear Dialogue Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Writing Simple, Clear Dialogue Section 5: Planning a Visual Storyboard - Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Outlining Your Story - Lesson 2: Arranging Scenes Sequentially Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Arranging Scenes Sequentially Module 3: Exploring Story Elements Through Sketching Section 1: Sketching the Setting - Lesson 1: Drawing Natural Landscapes Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Drawing Natural Landscapes - Lesson 2: Creating Imaginary Worlds Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating Imaginary Worlds Section 2: Understanding the Plot - Lesson 1: What Makes a Story? Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Makes a Story? - Lesson 2: The Beginning of a Story Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Beginning of a Story Section 3: Introducing Conflict - Lesson 1: Sketching a Challenge or Problem Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Sketching a Challenge or Problem - Lesson 2: Visualizing Simple Conflicts Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Visualizing Simple Conflicts Section 4: Exploring Character Dynamics - Lesson 1: Differentiating Main and Side Characters Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Differentiating Main and Side Characters - Lesson 2: Expressing Character Traits in Sketches Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Expressing Character Traits in Sketches Section 5: Combining Story Elements - Lesson 1: Integrating Plot, Setting, and Characters Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Integrating Plot, Setting, and Characters - Lesson 2: Reviewing Your Visual Story Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reviewing Your Visual Story Module 4: Refining Your Artistic Expression Section 1: Basic Shading Techniques - Lesson 1: Learning How to Shade for Depth Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learning How to Shade for Depth - Lesson 2: Using Pencils and Crayons for Shading Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Pencils and Crayons for Shading Section 2: Fundamentals of Perspective - Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Horizon Line Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing a Simple Horizon Line - Lesson 2: Creating Depth with Basic Perspective Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Depth with Basic Perspective Section 3: Expressive Lines and Movement - Lesson 1: Using Lines to Show Energy Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Lines to Show Energy - Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Gestures and Movements Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Gestures and Movements Section 4: Adding Color and Emotion - Lesson 1: Mixing Colors for Feelings Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mixing Colors for Feelings - Lesson 2: Coloring Techniques for Young Artists Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Coloring Techniques for Young Artists Section 5: Creating a Simple Comic Strip - Lesson 1: Planning a Short Sequential Story Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a Short Sequential Story - Lesson 2: Drawing and Sequencing Comic Panels Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing and Sequencing Comic Panels Module 5: Bringing Story Sketch and Tell to Life Section 1: Brainstorming Your Story - Lesson 1: Mind Mapping Ideas Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Mind Mapping Ideas - Lesson 2: Sketching a Story Outline Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sketching a Story Outline Section 2: Developing Your Story Sketch - Lesson 1: Combining Characters, Setting, and Plot Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Combining Characters, Setting, and Plot - Lesson 2: Drafting Your First Storyboard Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Drafting Your First Storyboard Section 3: Sharing Your Story - Lesson 1: Presenting Your Sketch Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Sketch - Lesson 2: Listening to Peer Feedback Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Listening to Peer Feedback Section 4: Revising and Enhancing Your Story - Lesson 1: Adjusting Your Sketch Based on Feedback Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Adjusting Your Sketch Based on Feedback - Lesson 2: Adding Simple Details for Clarity Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Adding Simple Details for Clarity Section 5: Finalizing and Celebrating Your Story - Lesson 1: Completing Your Story Sketch and Tell Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Completing Your Story Sketch and Tell - Lesson 2: Story Showcase and Group Sharing Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Story Showcase and Group Sharing