Your Art-Making Journey Outlined
Follow a structured progression that steadily builds your artistic base. The curriculum guides you from foundational line work to confident creative expression through time-tested teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing new concepts. You’ll spend about three weeks on every module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundation Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady, consistent strokes. Simple geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives objects depth 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 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 seeing relationships between different parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Assessment is not about grades – it’s about understanding where you are and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to reveal your development and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Each month we sit down together to review your recent work. These discussions help identify 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 details 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.