Your Artistic Journey Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching methods.
Structured Overview of Modules
Each module builds on earlier concepts while introducing new ideas. Expect to spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and mastery.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with controlling your pencil. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Simple geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of depth. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
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 Drawing
Achieving accurate proportions makes drawings feel authentic. 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’s about understanding where you stand and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you visualize your growth and pinpoint areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you may have missed.
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 gauge your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students notice things instructors overlook. These structured group discussions train 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.