WANIC Intro to Art & Animation: Drawing Humans & Animals

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Program Description:

This course is designed exclusively for students who are just beginning to explore drawing, this course is the ideal starting point for those fascinated by character design or simply wanting to learn to draw with more confidence and structure for the first time.

Using traditional media and the principles of constructive anatomy, students learn to draw the human figure and animals with structure and purpose. Topics include foundational drawing techniques, figure and portrait drawing, animal studies, and designing original characters and creatures from the inside out. The focus is on observation, form, and creative expression rather than software — building skills that translate directly into animation, illustration, and character design.

LOCATION: Lake Washington High School

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Prerequisites:

This program is primarily for students entering high school (grades 9-12). Students must be part of the WANIC consortium (no out-of-consortium).

No prior experience required

Credits:

High School Credits:

0.5 CTE OR 0.5 Fine Arts

Instructors:

Our WANIC instructors are outstanding, highly trained and passionate about their respective fields. Instructors impart their years of knowledge and experience to teach and inspire the next generation of innovators.