Your Drawing Journey, Planned Out
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum takes you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module expands on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll dedicate about three weeks to each module, leaving time for practice and skill mastery.
Foundational Lines & Simple 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.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat drawings a sense of three-dimensional form. You'll study how light interacts and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects shrink with distance. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Correct proportions make drawings appear convincing. 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
Assessment isn't about grades – it's about understanding where you are and where you're heading. 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 look through your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Hands-on 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 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.