Your Drawing Journey Charted
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Overview
Each module builds on previous knowledge while introducing new ideas. 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 learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Fundamental geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Mastery
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of three-dimensional form. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Gradation
- 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 Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings appear believable. You’ll master measurement techniques and practice identifying 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 where you are and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight moments of breakthrough you might 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 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.