Your Drawing Journey Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that grows your artistic foundation piece by piece. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module builds on what you already know while introducing new concepts. You’ll dedicate about three weeks to each module, leaving time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational 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 gives flat paper the illusion of three-dimensional form. You’ll study light behavior and practice convincing shadows with different shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects shrink in size as they recede from the viewer. 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
Accurate proportions make drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement methods and practice understanding relationships between parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessment isn't about grades—it's about understanding your current position and your trajectory. We employ multiple methods to visualize your progress and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we review your latest work together. These conversations help identify patterns in your progress and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
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 Feedback Sessions
Sometimes other students notice things instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while receiving 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.