Your Drawing Journey Mapped Out
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base 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 prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines and Basic Shapes
We begin with gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light and Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using 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 draw believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting the proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Techniques
- Visual Triangulation
How We Track Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades — it’s about understanding your current position and where you’re headed next. We employ multiple methods to help you see your development and focus areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your progress and highlight breakthroughs you may have overlooked.
Practical Skill Tests
Short, targeted exercises that allow you to demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges — can you achieve smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? They help us see your technical growth.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students spot things instructors might miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh viewpoints 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.