Your Drawing Journey Planned Out
Follow a thoughtfully structured path that gradually builds your artistic base. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll dedicate about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll discover how different grips affect line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Mastery
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light renders objects three-dimensionally on a flat page. You'll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings believable. Learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Track Your Progress
Assessments focus not on grades but on where you stand and where you're headed. We employ several methods to help you observe your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical Skill Assessments
Short, focused exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you create smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Review Sessions
Sometimes other students notice things instructors miss. These structured group discussions train you to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh perspectives on your own work.
Self-Reflective Projects
You'll document your artistic journey through written reflections and comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.