Charting Your Drawing Path
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base gradually. Our curriculum guides you from fundamentals of line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll dedicate around three weeks to 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 influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping 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 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 seeing 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 your current standing and where you're heading next. We employ several methods to reveal your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every month we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments 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 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.