Your Artistic Pathway Mapped
Follow a carefully designed progression that builds your artistic foundation step by step. Our curriculum guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Overview
Each module builds on previous knowledge while introducing new ideas. You'll typically spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill mastery.
Foundation Lines & Basic Forms
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll discover how different grips affect line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric shapes become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Grasping Light & Shadow
Light gives depth to objects on flat paper. You'll explore how light behaves and practice convincing shadows using various shading methods.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Basics
Objects seem smaller as they recede. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you draw believable spaces and objects.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
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 Track Your Progress
Assessment isn't about grades — it's about understanding where you are and where you're headed. We use multiple methods to help you see your development and identify areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Critiques
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Practical 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 Feedback 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 comparative studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.