Your Drawing Journey Charted
Follow a purposefully structured sequence that lays the artistic groundwork for you, step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing fresh ideas. You’ll dedicate roughly three weeks to each module, allowing for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining grip on your pencil. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Simple geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light makes objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows with a variety of shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render convincing spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings appear believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between 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 your current position and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to reveal your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, focused drills 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 aspects 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.