A Clear Plan for Your Drawing Journey
Pursue a thoughtfully crafted progression that strengthens your artistic base gradually. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing new ideas. You’ll dedicate roughly three weeks to each module, leaving time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by learning to control your pencil. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll examine how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows with a variety of 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
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel 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’s about understanding your current position and where you’re headed. We employ multiple methods to help you visualize your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down 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 gradients? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Sessions
Sometimes fellow students notice things instructors might miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh viewpoints 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.