Your Drawing Journey Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you already know while introducing new concepts. You'll spend about three weeks on every module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines and Basic Shapes
We start with controlling your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Control of Line Weight
- Geometric Construction
- Coordination Between Hand and Eye
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Foundations
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
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques 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 scores – they’re about understanding where you stand and where you’re headed. We use several methods to help you observe your growth and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs 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 receiving 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.