Charting Your Drawing Path
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that builds your artistic base gradually. Our curriculum guides you from fundamental line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundation Lines and Basic Forms
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light and Shadow
Light makes objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You'll study how light behaves and practice convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
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 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
Assessments aren’t about grades – they’re about understanding where you stand and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you observe your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we meet to review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your progress 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 fellow 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 comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.