Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a thoughtfully planned progression that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to assured artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Overview
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundational Lines and Simple Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Controlling Line Thickness
- Geometric Construction
- Hand–Eye Coordination
Understanding 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
Basics of Perspective
Objects appear smaller as they move away from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and subjects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportionate Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving 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 stand and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your growth and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical 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 Review Sessions
Sometimes other students notice details 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.