Your Artistic Path Traced Step by Step
Follow a thoughtfully structured sequence that builds your artistic base 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 what you’ve learned previously while introducing new ideas. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, leaving time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundations: Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by gaining control of your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Simple geometric forms become the backbone of your drawings.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light renders objects as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows with various 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 forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings look 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 where you are and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These conversations help reveal patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs 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 gaining 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.