Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that builds your artistic base one step at a time. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. Expect to dedicate roughly three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Foundational geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of volume. You’ll study how light behaves and practice convincing shadows using different shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Foundations 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
Proportional Sketching
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You’ll learn measurement methods 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’s about understanding your current position and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Each month, we sit down to review your recent work. These discussions help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthrough moments 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 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.