Online Class: How to Draw 101

Name: How to Draw 101
Price: 95.00 USD

This course is designed for beginner artists who have an interest in learning how to draw or sketch -- or simply want to improve their skills. It covers the tools you'll need to draw and also provides plenty of exercises to practice drawing using different techniques and styles. It also covers drawing people, places, things, and even abstract concepts. You'll be able to share your amazing drawing creations with your fellow classmates and instructor and receive useful feedback.

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15

Lessons
32

Exams &
Assignments
13,476

Students
have taken this course
13

Hours
average time
1.3

CEUs

Course Description

Imagine being able to capture the world around you, taking the fleeting moments and turning them into art—pieces that not only reflect what you see but how you feel. Whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or you’ve been doodling on the edges of notebooks for years, this course is your gateway to transforming your sketches into creations that resonate, express, and captivate.

This isn’t just another art class. It’s a journey—a guided experience where you’ll uncover the secrets of drawing with clarity and confidence. You won’t just learn techniques; you’ll unlock the ability to translate what’s in your mind onto paper with grace and precision. You’ll develop an artist’s eye, learning to see beyond the obvious and observe the subtle nuances that bring drawings to life.

But it’s more than just a skill set. You’re joining a community of like-minded creators, all on a shared journey of exploration. You’re entering a space that encourages curiosity, celebrates progress, and never judges your starting point. It’s a place to discover the joy of creation and to push beyond the limits of what you thought you could do.

This course is about more than drawing people, places, or things. It’s about creating confidence in your ability to express ideas, emotions, and stories visually. Imagine the satisfaction of looking at your finished piece and seeing not just an image but a reflection of your growth, your attention to detail, and your voice as an artist. This course was crafted with that exact vision in mind—to give you the tools and insights to not just draw but to draw with purpose and passion.

What sets this course apart isn’t just the content—it’s the approach. You’ll be gently guided through each step, gaining insights that go beyond traditional instruction. This is about tapping into your potential and encouraging your creativity to flourish. You'll learn from professionals who not only teach you to draw but help you see drawing as a language—a powerful way to communicate without words.

This isn’t about racing to the finish line or achieving perfection from day one. It’s about growth, exploration, and learning how to enjoy the process. By the time you finish, you won’t just have a collection of sketches; you’ll have a new way of seeing and capturing the world around you. You’ll have the confidence to create on your own terms, knowing you’ve been given the keys to unlock your potential.

If you’re ready to not just learn, but to transform your creative journey, this course is where you need to start. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain the skills and confidence that will stay with you for a lifetime. It’s not just a course—it’s the first chapter of your artistic story. Are you ready to begin?

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6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
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Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Drawing

38 Points

Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of drawing. Whether you're an absolute beginner or someone who wants to refine your skills, this course is designed with you in mind. We aim to transform your natural interest in art into a structured and rewarding skill.

Lesson 1 Video A
Lesson 1 Video B
Lesson discussions: Drawing Skills; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 1: Introduction to Drawing

Lesson 2: The Tools You'll Need -- and How to Use Them

35 Points

When embarking on any journey, be it writing, cleaning, or creating art, the right tools are fundamental. Imagine trying to cook a gourmet meal with only a microwave or attempting to garden without the right spade or gloves. The tools don't just enable the task—they elevate it. Similarly, for an artist, having the right supplies doesn't only assist in the creation but also sharpens the artistry itself. Additional lesson topics: Draw a Stickman

Lesson 2 Video A
Lesson 2 Video B
Lesson discussions: Drawing Tools
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 2: The Tools You'll Need -- and How to Use Them

Lesson 3: Looking at Things You Can Draw

35 Points

One of the most fundamental steps in drawing is to start recognizing the world around you as a series of lines. As children, we naturally draw with lines because they are the simplest way to represent objects. It's easy to recall the basic image of a house—a square for the walls, a triangle for the roof. Such simplicity is the foundation of all art, even the most complex pieces. Additional lesson topics: How to Draw

Lesson 3 Video A
Lesson 3 Video B
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 3: Looking at Things You Can Draw

Lesson 4: Seeing the World as an Artist

35 Points

Drawing is not just an act of moving a pencil across paper—it's a dance between your brain and your eyes, transforming abstract ideas into tangible forms. This is where the magic of art happens, and it's far more cerebral than one might initially think.

Lesson 4 Video A
Lesson 4 Video B
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 4: Seeing the World as an Artist

Lesson 5: Drawing Lines

35 Points

Lines are the backbone of every drawing, an essential building block that artists use to convey shape, form, and depth. Whether it's the fine lines in a detailed sketch or the bold strokes in an abstract piece, lines guide the viewer's eye, inspire emotion, and add structure to a drawing. Additional lesson topics: Contour Drawing

Lesson 5 Video A
Lesson 5 Video B
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 5: Drawing Lines

Lesson 6: Lights and Shadows

35 Points

You can draw something simple like the box below and then learn to draw things like the duck in a previous lesson, too. Yes, you can learn to draw these simple things, and you can also learn to be fairly good at drawing them. Additional lesson topics: A Theory of Light and Shadow

Lesson 6 Video A
Lesson 6 Video B
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6: Lights and Shadows

Lesson 7: Shading

34 Points

The essence of drawing is not merely in outlining shapes but in breathing life into them. Imagine looking at a pencil sketch and feeling like you could reach out and touch the object—that's the power of effective shading. It allows you to create the illusion of depth on a flat piece of paper, transforming your drawings from simple outlines into realistic, three-dimensional representations.

Lesson 7 Video A
Lesson 7 Video B
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 7: Shading

Lesson 8: Texture

35 Points

In the world of art, texture is one of the key elements that can transform a drawing from a simple outline into a lifelike representation. It's what distinguishes the softness of a cat's fur from the roughness of a tree trunk, or the smoothness of polished glass from the jagged edges of a rocky cliff. Additional lesson topics: How to Draw Texture

Lesson 8 Video A
Lesson 8 Video B
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8: Texture

Lesson 9: Perspectives

35 Points

As we learned in a previous lesson, perspective is used in drawings to help give them a three-dimensional look.

Lesson 9 Video A
Lesson 9 Video B
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 9: Perspectives

Lesson 10: Composition and Planning Drawings

35 Points

A composition is more than just arranging objects on a canvas—it's the thoughtful orchestration of visual elements to tell a story, convey emotion, or captivate your audience. It encompasses the arrangement, organization, and combination of subjects within your drawing.

Lesson 10 Video A
Lesson 10 Video B
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 10: Composition and Planning Drawings

Lesson 11: Drawing Memories

35 Points

Your memories are a beautiful thing. They are stored in your mind like a treasure, and you can revisit them whenever you want.

Lesson 11 Video A
Lesson 11 Video B
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 11: Drawing Memories

Lesson 12: Drawing a Still Life

32 Points

It's a safe bet to say that when you think of still art, you probably think of a bowl filled with fruit. But the truth is that you can draw any symmetrical or non symmetrical object for a still art drawing.

Lesson 12 Video A
Lesson 12 Video B
Lesson discussions: Still Life
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 12 Exercise

Lesson 13: Trees and Flowers

32 Points

In this lesson, we're going to learn how to draw flowers and trees. When drawing flowers and even other objects, it's important to remember to see the basic shapes in the objects.

Lesson 13 Video A
Lesson 13 Video B
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 13 Exercise

Lesson 14: Drawing Animals

35 Points

Since the earliest cave paintings, humans have been fascinated with capturing the beauty and essence of animals. Drawing animals not only requires technical skills but also a deep sense of observation and understanding of how their bodies move, how their textures reflect light, and how their various forms can be simplified into basic shapes.

Lesson 14 Video A
Lesson 14 Video B
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 14 Exercise

Lesson 15: Drawing People

79 Points

People are all different, and each person you draw will be different than the one before. It makes drawing a challenge, but it also makes it interesting. Think of how boring this world would be if we all looked alike!

Lesson 15 Video A
Lesson 15 Video B
Lesson discussions: Drawing; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 15 Exercise
Assessment: The Final Exam

565

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Identify the tools you'll need -- and how to use them.
Identify things you can draw.
Demonstrate drawing lines.
Demonstrate drawing lights and shadows.
Demonstrate shading techniques.
Demonstrate texture use in drawing.
Demonstrate drawing perspectives.
Summarize composition and planning drawings.
Demonstrate drawing memories.
Demonstrate drawing a still life.
Demonstrate drawing trees, flowers, and animals.
Demonstrate drawing people.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: How to Draw 101

Course Number: 8900274

Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (3,958 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

Category:

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Availability: Available across all 50 U.S. states, this course includes key regions such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also open in major English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland.

Last Updated: January 2024

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 1.3 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Nancy Fillip

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"This course was great and helped me define my drawing skills. Also I learned so many things that I ignored such as the hatching and crosshatching, values, shadows, light, etc." -- Cecilia P.
"I enjoy this course very much ,it was very easy to understand and I felt that I was really face to face with the teacher. The videos were very useful to me as well as each lesson!" -- Alma rosa A.
"I have learned so much from this class, I can't think of anything that was missed." -- Joanna W.
"Both of the instructors were very helpful, clear and knowledgeable." -- Clare C.
"I'd like to extend my thanks to the instructor of Drawing 101, Nancy." -- Rukeiya I.
"Nancy was great. I liked her professional approach and the fact she graded the assignments quickly." -- Saima M.
"Great course instructor. Course is well organized. Assignments were clear." -- Lynne S.
"Nancy Fillip is a very skilled instructor. She encourages participants to jump in and try." -- Michele C.
"Great course, fun, thank you." -- Maria P.
"Great organization of information." -- Shelly H.