Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation piece by piece. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You'll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill mastery.
Fundamentals of Lines & Simple Forms
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Control of Line Thickness
- Geometric Construction
- Hand and Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of depth. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows with various shading techniques.
- Value Gradations
- 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 forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel 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 Monitor Your Progress
Assessment isn’t about grades – it’s about understanding where you stand 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 together and review your recent work. 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 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.