Charting Your Artistic Journey
Follow a purposeful progression that builds your artistic foundation piece by piece. Our curriculum guides you from fundamental line work to confident creative expression through proven teaching approaches.
Breakdown of Learning Modules
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You'll dedicate about three weeks to each module, allowing time for practice and skill absorption.
Foundations: Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You’ll learn how different grips affect line quality and practice producing steady strokes. Foundational geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives flat paper a sense of three-dimensional form. You’ll explore how light behaves and practice convincing shadows with different shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Foundations of Perspective
Objects appear smaller as they move away from the viewer. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Accurate Proportions in Drawing
Getting proportions right makes drawings read as believable. You’ll learn measurement techniques and practice seeing relationships between 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 your current position and future direction. We employ multiple methods to reveal your growth and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we meet to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthroughs you might have missed.
Hands-on Skill Assessments
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 Review 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.