Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic foundation one step at a time. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Every module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing new ideas. Expect about three weeks per module for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational Lines & Simple Forms
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll discover how various grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light makes objects appear 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
Basics of Perspective
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
Accurate Proportions in 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 Monitor Your Progress
Assessments focus on clarity of your current level and your future trajectory, not grades. We employ several methods to show your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every month, we review your latest work together. These discussions help reveal trends in your progress and spotlight breakthroughs you may have overlooked.
Practical Skill Tests
Brief, focused drills that let you show particular techniques. Consider them friendly challenges — can you render smooth gradations? Sketch a cube in perspective? They help us assess your technical development.
Peer Review 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.