Charting Your Path in Drawing
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new ideas. You'll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects appear smaller as they move away from the viewer. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render believable spaces and forms.
- 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
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 Reviews
Every four weeks, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your progress and highlight breakthrough moments you might have overlooked.
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 gaining 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.