Charting Your Path in Drawing
Follow a structured progression that steadily builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new ideas. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect 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 objects a three-dimensional feel on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading methods.
- 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 objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice seeing 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 employ multiple methods to help you visualize your growth and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every month, we sit down together 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 exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you produce 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 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.