Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new ideas. You’ll dedicate roughly three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Simple Shapes
We begin by gaining control of your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Thickness 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 creating convincing shadows using various 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 draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings read as 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 your current position and your goals. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help recognize 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.