Charting Your Artistic Path From Start to Finish
Follow a thoughtfully structured progression that steadily builds your artistic foundation. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident creative expression using proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module expands on what you’ve already learned while introducing new ideas. You’ll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips influence line quality and practice producing consistent strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light makes objects appear three-dimensional 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 move away from you. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
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
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 development and identify areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Assessments
Every four weeks, we review your recent work together. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Hands-on Skill Assessments
Short, focused tasks 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 gauge your technical progress.
Peer Review Sessions
Sometimes other students notice aspects instructors might miss. These structured group discussions teach you to critique 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 creative choices.