Your Drawing Journey Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully structured path that grows your artistic base step by step. Our program guides you from simple line work to confident artistic expression through tried-and-true teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module expands on earlier learning while introducing new ideas. You'll spend about three weeks on every module, providing time for practice and skill retention.
Foundational Lines and Basic Forms
We'll begin by mastering pencil control. You'll discover how various grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Fundamental geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light and Shadow
Light gives objects volume on a flat page. You'll explore light behavior and practice crafting convincing shadows with different shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Foundations
Objects shrink in size 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
Proportionate Drawing
Correct proportions make drawings look convincing. You'll learn measurement methods and practice perceiving relationships among subject parts.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Track Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about marks—they show your current position and where you’re headed. We employ several approaches to help you track growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks we review your latest work together. These discussions help reveal patterns in your progress and call out breakthroughs you may have overlooked.
Practical Skill Tests
Concise, targeted tasks 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
Occasionally fellow students spot details instructors overlook. These organized group discussions train you to critique art constructively while gaining new viewpoints on your own pieces.
Self-Reflection Projects
You'll record your artistic journey through written reflections and comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you recognize your learning process and artistic decisions.