Your Artistic Journey Planned
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that builds your artistic foundation piece by piece. Our curriculum guides you from foundational 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 absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of three-dimensional form. 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 move away from us. 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 look believable. You’ll study measurement techniques and practice perceiving 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 your current position and future direction. We employ multiple methods to visualize your growth and pinpoint targeted practice areas.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks we review your recent work together. These discussions help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you might have overlooked.
Practical Skill Assessments
Short, focused exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges—can you produce smooth gradations? Draw a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Feedback Meetings
Sometimes fellow students notice aspects instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you to analyze artwork constructively while receiving fresh perspectives on your own work.
Self-Reflection Assignments
You'll document your artistic journey with written reflections and comparative analyses. This meta-cognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.