Plotting Your Drawing Journey
Follow a thoughtfully designed progression that gradually builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Overview of Learning Modules
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. Expect to spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and mastery.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by developing control over your pencil. You’ll explore how different grips affect line quality and practice consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light helps objects read as three-dimensional on flat paper. You’ll learn 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 render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings feel 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 Monitor Your Progress
Assessments aren’t about grades — they help you understand your current level and where you’re headed. We use multiple methods to track your development and pinpoint areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we review your latest work together. These conversations identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Practical Skill Assessments
Short, targeted exercises that let you demonstrate specific techniques. Think of them as friendly challenges — can you achieve smooth gradations? Model a cube in perspective? These help us both see your technical progress.
Peer Review Sessions
Sometimes fellow students notice details instructors miss. These structured group discussions teach you how to analyze artwork constructively while gaining fresh viewpoints on your own work.
Self-Assessment 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.