Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that gradually builds your artistic base. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident self-expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Overview
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend about three weeks on each module, leaving time for practice and skill-building.
Foundational Lines and Simple Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light and Shadow
Light gives flat drawings a sense of three-dimensionality. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows with different shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they move away from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
Accurate proportions give drawings a believable look. You’ll learn measurement methods and practice seeing relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about grades — they help you understand your current level and your goals. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Each month, we meet to review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, focused exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you produce smooth gradations? Sketch a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes other students notice things instructors miss. These organized group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while receiving fresh perspectives on your own work.
Self-Reflection Projects
You'll document your artistic journey through written reflections and comparison studies. This reflective approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.