Your Artmaking Pathway Outlined
Follow a thoughtfully crafted progression that gradually builds your artistic base. Our curriculum guides you from fundamental line work to assured artistic expression through proven teaching approaches.
Learning Modules Breakdown
Each module builds on prior knowledge while introducing fresh concepts. You'll spend roughly three weeks on each module, allowing time for practice and skill assimilation.
Foundational Lines & Basic Shapes
We begin with mastering pencil control. You'll discover how different grips influence line quality and practice steady strokes. Basic geometric forms become your building blocks.
- Line Weight Mastery
- Geometric Construction
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Light & Shadow Principles
Light gives form to objects on a flat surface. You will explore how light behaves and practice producing believable shadows with different shading techniques.
- Value Scales
- Cast Shadows
- Form Shadows
- Reflected Light
Perspective Basics
Objects seem smaller with distance. This module covers one-point and two-point perspective to help you render believable spaces and forms.
- Horizon Lines
- Vanishing Points
- Foreshortening
- Spatial Relationships
Proportional Rendering
Correct proportions make drawings look believable. You'll learn measurement methods and practice perceiving relationships between parts of your subject.
- Comparative Measurement
- Negative Space
- Grid Methods
- Visual Triangulation
How We Measure Your Progress
Assessments aren't about grades – they show where you stand and where you're headed. We use multiple approaches to illuminate your development and pinpoint areas for targeted practice.
Portfolio Reviews
Every four weeks, we sit down together to review your recent work. These conversations help identify patterns in your growth and highlight breakthroughs 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 comparison studies. This metacognitive approach helps you become aware of your own learning process and artistic choices.