Charting Your Art Journey
Follow a thoughtfully structured path that strengthens your artistic base step by step. Our program guides you from basic line work to confident artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing new concepts. You’ll devote about three weeks to each module, providing time for practice and skill absorption.
Core Lines and Simple Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You’ll explore how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Fundamental geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Managing Line Weight
- Geometric Construction
- Coordination Between Hand and Eye
Grasping Light and Shadow
Light gives flat drawings a sense of depth. You’ll study how light behaves and practice creating convincing shadows using various shading techniques.
- Value Gradations
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Fundamentals of Perspective
Objects appear smaller as they move away from us. 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 look believable. You’ll study measurement methods and practice perceiving the relationships among subject parts.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Monitor Your Progress
Evaluation isn't about marks – 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 Assessments
Every month, 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.
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-Assessment 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.