Your Drawing Journey, Fully Mapped
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that gradually builds your artistic base. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module expands on previous concepts while introducing new ideas. You’ll dedicate about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational Lines & Simple Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Control of Line Weight
- 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 recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportionate Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades—it’s about understanding your current position and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down to review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
Hands-on Skill Assessments
Short, focused tasks that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges – can you create smooth graduations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Review Discussions
Sometimes fellow 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 comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.