Charting Your Drawing Path
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base one step at a time. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression using proven teaching techniques.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module expands on prior knowledge while presenting new concepts. You'll devote about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill retention.
Foundational Lines & Simple Forms
We begin by gaining pencil control. You'll discover how varying grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Managing Line Weight
- Geometric Construction Techniques
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light and Shadow
Light gives objects a three-dimensional feel on flat paper. You'll study light behavior and practice rendering convincing shadows with different shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Fundamentals
Objects look smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective to help you render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
Accurate proportions make drawings look convincing. You'll learn measurement techniques and practice perceiving relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Techniques
- Visual Triangulation
How We Track Your Progress
Assessments aren't about grades—they’re about understanding your current position and future direction. We employ multiple methods to track your progress and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and look through your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might 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 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 receiving 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.