Your Art Journey Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully structured path that strengthens your artistic base step by step. Our curriculum guides you from fundamental line work to assured creative expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on what you’ve learned previously while introducing new concepts. You’ll dedicate about three weeks to each module, leaving time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice creating consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of depth. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating believable 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 render convincing spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Drawing
Correct proportions make drawings believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice noticing 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 multiple methods to help you see your growth and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Each month, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you may 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 gaining 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.