Charting Your Path Through Drawing
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that strengthens your drawing foundation one step at a time. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to assured artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module builds on what you already know while introducing new concepts. You’ll dedicate about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Managing Line Weight
- Geometric Constructions
- Coordination Between Hand and Eye
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of three-dimensional form. You’ll examine how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows with different shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Basics of Perspective
Objects seem 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 Drawing
Correctly proportioning your subject makes drawings appear credible. You’ll learn measurement methods and practice recognizing how different parts relate to one another.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about grades; they show where you stand and where you’re headed. We use several methods to help you track your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks we review your latest work with you. These discussions help spot patterns in your progress and highlight breakthroughs you may have overlooked.
Hands-on Skill Assessments
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 Review 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 Assignments
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.