Module 1: Drawing

Drawing is the foundation of all visual arts, and it's where our exciting 14-week journey begins. In this module, you’ll discover the power of pencil and learn to see the world through an artist’s eyes. Whether you’ve never drawn before or you are looking to refine your skills, this module will equip you with the fundamental techniques needed to create captivating artwork.

What you'll learn in weeks 1-3​

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Getting to know your tools​

• Different grades of graphite pencils

• Useful tools like erasers and blending stumps

• How pencil choice affects your artwork

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Master essential drawing techniques​​

• Mark-making techniques like hatching, cross-hatching, and stripling, and use them to create different textures

• Shading skills to create depth and form

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Understanding tonal values​

• Learn to see and recreate light and shadow

• Create contrast to bring your drawings to life

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Composition, Proportion and Perspective​

• Use grids to accurately enlarge images

• Explore techniques for balanced composition and the basics of linear perspective

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Portraiture and figure drawing​

• Learn techniques for capturing likenesses

• Practice basic human proportions and poses

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Still life drawing

• Hone your observation skills and recreate everyday objects

• Understand how light interacts with different materials

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