A Clear Map of Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that lays the groundwork for your artistic skills step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Management
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light helps objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study light behavior and practice crafting convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- 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 Rendering
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice discerning 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 are and where you’re headed. We use multiple approaches to help you visualize your development and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth 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 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.