A Clear Map of Your Drawing Journey
Proceed through a thoughtfully structured progression that progressively strengthens your artistic foundation. Our program guides you from initial line work to assured creative expression using trusted teaching techniques.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you already know while introducing new concepts. You’ll devote about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundational Lines & Simple Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as 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
Fundamentals 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
Proportional 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 Track Your Progress
Assessments focus on your current position and future direction, not grades. We employ several methods to visualize your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development 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.