A Clear Map of Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that builds your artistic base piece by piece. Our program guides you from fundamental lines to confident artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module builds on what you’ve learned while introducing fresh concepts. Expect roughly three weeks per module to practice and absorb new skills.
Foundational Lines and Basic Forms
We start by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Managing Line Thickness
- Geometric Drawing Constructions
- 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 various shading techniques.
- Value Grading
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Foundations
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
Drawing Proportions
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice seeing relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Relative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Techniques
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades — it’s about understanding where you are and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Assessments
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Hands-on 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 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.