Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a carefully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum takes you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You'll dedicate roughly three weeks to every module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Simple 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 study how light behaves and practice crafting 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 render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel 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 Track Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades—it's about understanding your current position and where you’re heading. We employ multiple methods to help you see your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These discussions help identify patterns in your progress and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, focused tasks that allow you to demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges—can you create smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both observe your technical growth.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students notice details that 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.