A Clear Map of Your Drawing Journey
Follow a purposefully crafted progression that strengthens your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on previous knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Simple Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms will become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light shapes how objects appear in depth 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
Perspective Basics
Objects appear smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render convincing spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
Getting proportions right makes drawings appear 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 Track Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades—it shows where you stand and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Critiques
Every four weeks, we review your recent work together. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth 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 learners notice things instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to critique artwork constructively while gaining fresh perspectives on your own work.
Reflective Practice 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.