Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a thoughtfully designed path that establishes your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident self-expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing fresh concepts. Expect around three weeks per module, allowing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll discover how different grips affect line quality and practice making steady strokes. Primary geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives depth to objects on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel 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 observe your growth and target areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your progress and spotlight 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 details that instructors might 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.