Art of the Trading Card and Basic Board Game
Ms. Jess
K-12th Grade
$215 Semester / $430 Full year
Min required students: 10 Max available seats: 20
Class Day: Wednesday
After Class Session Session: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Prerequisites: None
Materials for Everyone: Wire bound Sketch paper pad, 5.5”x8” Like this Strathmore 300 Series at Michael’s, $8,
Paint markers, Classic Color Markers, Scissors, Ruler, Glue Stick, Binder
Materials for 4th – 12th grades: Graphite drawing pencil set, kneaded eraser; Consider Prismacolor Scholar Graphite Starter Set at Michaels $10.50
Paint Marker Set, Medium Tip, with Metallics; Consider: Paint Pen by Craft Smart at Michaels, $15
Optional Materials: Colored Pencils Consider Prismacolor 12 Color Pencil Set at Michaels,
Materials Fees: $20
Note: For students in Wonder and Explore, Level Up, and Core Concepts, the markers, scissors, ruler, glue stick, and binder are part of their supply list. These items will be kept on campus and returned at the end of the year. Parents may request students k – 3rd grades also keep their sketchbook on campus.
Trading cards! “Modern” trading cards first appeared in the 1860s featuring baseball figures. Cards have grown to cover many different topics, from famous athletes to everyone’s favorite: Pokémon. Board Games have a much longer history. Consisting of pieces and a playing board, board games can range from simple, quick play to complex strategy long play games. Trading Cards and Board Games rely heavily on art and rules.
Ms. Jess is ready to explore the world of ‘cards and games’. Students will learn, coach each other, and share the rules of popular games. Ms. Jess will help them identify the artistic needs of cards and games, assist in design for original work, and provide the guidance for creating a personal card/board game.
Based on class interest, the students may showcase their personal collections of cards/board games. With parent permission, a period of class may be spent trading commercial cards. Students will participate by playing iconic board games, as well.
Art of the Trading Card [and Basic Board Games] is a balance of social gameplay, original design, and artistic technique.
For students in class from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm, they are required to sign up for a “study hall” from 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm on Wednesday. These thirty minutes will be focused on preparing for art. Students may have a snack, some water, or relax after their academic day. The 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm ‘study hall’ is optional for students only attending art.
Art of the Trading Card [and Basic Board Games] enrollment is not a direct ‘first come, first served’ course. Students enrolled in Wednesday classes will be given priority enrollment until June 31, 2024.
Completed art, games, or other aspects of the course will be on display at the Spring Showcase, on May 9, 2025.
Syllabus available in August, 2024
Art of the Trading Card and Basic Board Game is a Special Session that can be taken by students in Wonder and Explore, Level Up, Core Concepts, Junior High, or High School programs.