Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a carefully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to assured artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing new ideas. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on every module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps objects read as three-dimensional 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 move away 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
Correct proportions make drawings look plausible. 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 your current position and your goals. We employ multiple methods to help you see your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we review your recent work together. These conversations reveal 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? They help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes other students notice details instructors may miss. These structured group discussions train 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.