Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend roughly three weeks on 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 influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows with various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they move away from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Correct proportions make drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about grades – they show where you stand and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your progress and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, targeted exercises that allow you to demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you achieve smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? They help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students notice details instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh perspectives on your own work.
Self-Reflection Projects
You’ll document your artistic journey through written reflections and comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.