Your Drawing Journey, Clearly Charted
Follow a purposefully designed progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module builds on what you’ve learned previously while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines and Simple Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Control of Line Weight
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Accuracy
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives depth to objects 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
Intro to Perspective
Objects appear smaller as they recede from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw plausible spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportionate Rendering
Getting proportions right makes drawings appear 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 Monitor Your Development
Assessment isn’t about grades – it’s about understanding where you stand and where you’re heading. We use multiple methods to help you see your progress and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Assessments
Every four weeks, we review your recent work together. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
Hands-on 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 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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.