Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a deliberately planned progression that establishes your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips affect line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & 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 Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw convincing spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Correct proportions make drawings believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice discerning 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 discussions help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, targeted exercises that let you showcase specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you achieve smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes other students notice details instructors overlook. These structured group discussions teach you to evaluate artwork constructively while receiving 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.