Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Simple Forms
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives objects their three-dimensional look on flat paper. You’ll explore 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 objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
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 use multiple methods to help you see your development and target areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical Skill Assessments
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 Review Meetings
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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.