Your Art Journey Planned Out
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that builds your artistic base gradually. Our curriculum guides you from simple line work to assured artistic expression using proven teaching methods.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on earlier knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You'll spend about three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill consolidation.
Foundations of Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin by mastering pencil control. You'll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric forms will serve as your building blocks.
- Line Weight Control
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Understanding Light & Shadow
Light gives depth to objects on a flat page. You'll study how light behaves and practice crafting convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Basics
Objects appear smaller as they move farther away. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective, helping you render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Sketching
Getting proportions right makes drawings look believable. You'll learn measurement methods and practice perceiving relationships among 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 your current level and future direction. We employ several methods to reveal your growth and target areas for focused practice.
Portfolio Evaluations
Every four weeks, we sit down together and review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your development and highlight breakthrough moments you might have missed.
Practical Skill Challenges
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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.