A Clear Map of Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to assured artistic expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you already know while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become the building blocks for your drawings.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows with various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects shrink as they move away from you. 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 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
Assessment isn’t about grades – it’s about understanding where you stand and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you see your growth and pinpoint areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These discussions help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you might have overlooked.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, focused exercises 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 gauge your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes other students notice things 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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.