Your Art Journey Planned Out
Follow a thoughtfully designed sequence that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned before while introducing new ideas. You’ll typically spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Simple Shapes
We begin by gaining control over your pencil. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Thickness Management
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll explore 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 you. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you depict 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 discerning 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 stand and where you’re headed. We use several methods to help you see your growth and target areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your latest work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you may have missed.
Practical Skill Tests
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 Sessions
Sometimes fellow 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 comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.