Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that lays your artistic groundwork step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new ideas. You’ll dedicate roughly three weeks to each module, providing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Simple geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study how illumination 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 recede from us. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you depict 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 noting 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 heading. We employ multiple methods to help you see your growth and pinpoint areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, targeted 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 fellow 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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.