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 creative expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Management
- Geometric Construction
- Hand–Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives objects volume 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 Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede. 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
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 Track 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
Each month, we sit down together and review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth 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 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.