Charting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our program 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 concepts. Expect about three weeks per module to practice and assimilate your skills.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice creating steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of three-dimensionality. You’ll study how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows using 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
Assessments aren’t about grades – they’re about understanding where you stand and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These discussions help identify patterns in your progress 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 receiving 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.