Charting Your Path in Drawing
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that lays the foundation of your art skills step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident self-expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on every module, allowing time for practice and skill integration.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives depth to objects on a flat page. You’ll study how illumination behaves and practice creating convincing shadows with 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 draw believable spaces and forms.
- 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
Assessment isn’t about grades – it’s about understanding where you are and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth 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.