Online Session: Virtual Visit
by Chris Kennett
Description
Chris’ virtual visits are an ideal opportunity to get a ‘behind the scenes’ glimpse at how digital art is created and manipulated for the world of publishing.
For Primary students, Chris will create a character unique to your class. Watch it being created before your eyes!
For Secondary students, Chris will delve a little deeper into the power and possibilities of digital illustration. Deconstruct an existing artwork and field any questions from would be artists.
* What is Digital Illustration?
* The Pros and Cons of digital
* The journey of a page and the process of making a book
* Creating characters
* Basic introduction and demonstration of Adobe Photoshop
* Demonstration of Procreate for iPad (ZOOM calls only)
ZOOM is preferred, but Chris can also use Skype as a secondary option. If you have another conferencing tool in mind, Chris will be happy to discuss specific platforms.
For Primary students, Chris will create a character unique to your class. Watch it being created before your eyes!
For Secondary students, Chris will delve a little deeper into the power and possibilities of digital illustration. Deconstruct an existing artwork and field any questions from would be artists.
Topics Covered
* What is Digital Illustration?
* The Pros and Cons of digital
* The journey of a page and the process of making a book
* Creating characters
* Basic introduction and demonstration of Adobe Photoshop
* Demonstration of Procreate for iPad (ZOOM calls only)
Delivery Platform
ZOOM is preferred, but Chris can also use Skype as a secondary option. If you have another conferencing tool in mind, Chris will be happy to discuss specific platforms.
Details
Audience
Primary, Secondary
Duration
30-45 minutes
Requirements
Standard drawing equipment for any child who wishes to draw along. For any iPad based tutorials, those who wish to follow along will need a iPad capable of running Procreate and supporting an Apple Pencil or similar stylus.