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The Masterpiece Online Academy offers online courses for high school and adult students.
These courses will have the following components:
- Online classroom
- Video demonstrations
- Printable lessons
- Teacher critique of each completed lesson
- Masterpiece credits that may accumulate toward a Masterpiece Academy Certificate (16 credits needed)
- Economical Option: Audit only (no teacher critique or credit)
Students will need:
- Online computer access with Windows Media Player
- High speed internet connection (DSL or Cable)
- Access to a scanner or digital camera.
- Adobe Reader software on your computer. (Download for free at www.adobe.com.)
- Art supplies (see individual classes)
- Time - One to two hours per week, per class, to do the work.
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EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL (1st quarter only):
Get $10 off each class if you register before August 15th!
All Classes:
- Tuition: $59.99 per class
- Fee for Auditing only (no teacher critique or credit): $29.99
- Duration: 8 weeks (1-2 hours of student work per week)
- Masterpiece Credits per class: 1 (Credits go toward a Masterpiece Certificate, not college credit.)
How to Register:
- Visit the Masterpiece Online Academy E-School.
- Choose the class desired.
- Create a Global Classroom user name and password or log in if you already have one from a previous class.
- Pay for the class using a credit card or PayPal online or over the phone.
See our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
2009-2010 Schedule:
Quarter 1: August 31 - October 19, 2009
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Drawing and Rendering I: Graphite
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We will learn drawing fundamentals using graphite pencils. Concepts introduced include: shape, line, shadow, value, texture, and detail. Each lesson will include a warm-up sketch, a lesson on a specific concept or technique, a drawing exercise, and work on a running project.
Supply List * Introduction Video * Sample Lesson
Register at the Masterpiece Online Academy.
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Color Theory I
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Learn the foundations of color theory including the color wheel, monochromatic, analogous, complementary, and triad color schemes. We will also learn how to shade drawn objects using color. Colored pencils needed.
Supply List * Introduction Video * Sample Lesson
Register at the Masterpiece Online Academy.
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Exploring Art Careers I: Textiles
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Students will explore the careers of interior decorating, textile, and fashion design by designing fabric patterns and using them to decorate a room and create a line of clothing. Students will complete a portfolio of fabric designs, a room board, and drawings of their fashion creations.
Supply List * Introduction Video * Sample Lesson
Register at the Masterpiece Online Academy.
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Exploring the World with Pastels
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Learn hard pastel techniques as we create four frame-worthy compositions that take us around the world from Scotland, to Canada, to Italy, and to India.
Supply List * Introduction Video * Sample Lesson
Register at the Masterpiece Online Academy.
SPECIAL PRICE:
- $39.99 (Regular course)
- $19.99 (Audit Only)
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