Academy Course Library
Course Outlines and Information
Foundational Drawing Program

Head Drawing Masterclass
Includes Level 1: Foundation and Level 2: Advanced
Total time: 18 hours
Time for Completion: 8 weeks
[Foundation] Module 1: Design, Shape and Likeness
Module 2: Unified Theory of Rhythms and Planes
Module 3: Sculpting Heads and Faces
Module 4: How to Draw Eyes, Nose and Mouths
[Advanced] Module 5: Essential Anatomy
Module 6: Turning the Head in Any Angle
Module 7: Lighting, Form and Shading
Module 8: Finishing and Controlling Details

Figure Drawing Masterclass
Includes Level 1: Foundation and Level 2: Advanced
Total time: 18 hours
Time for Completion: 8 weeks
[Foundation] Module 1: Ultimate Gesture Drawing
Module 2: Fluid and Dynamic Construction
Module 3: Starting with the Head
Module 4: Drawing the Limbs, Advanced Construction
[Advanced] Module 5: Foreshortening For the Win
Module 6: Upper Back and Shoulders Mastery
Module 7: Shading the Figure Like a Pro
Module 8: Long Pose and Finishing Techniques

Light and Form Masterclass
Advanced shading, light and shadow techniques and processes
Total time: 5 hours
Time for Completion: 4 weeks
Module 1: Intro and Overview
Module 2: Describing Form with Line
Module 3: Describing Form with Tone
Module 4: Difficult and Complex Lighting
Module 5: Inventing Light

Shading Techniques
Fundamental course for realistic shading, light and form
Total time: 2.5 hours
Time for Completion: 1 week
Module 1: Shading Fundamentals
Module 2: Shading Demo and Process
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Composition and Design Program

Composition Masterclass
Composition and design fundamentals, tools and processes for dynamic picture making.
Total time: 9.5 hours
Time for Completion: 4 weeks
Module 1: Money Makers
Module 2: King and Queen of Design
Module 3: Tools and Tactics
Module 4: The Design Process

Beginner's Guide to Composition
Composition fundamentals, design principles and tools
Total time: 1 hour
Time for Completion: 1 week
Chapters
Color and Painting Program

Laws of Color
Beginner level color theory and direct to color painting techniques.
Total time: 5 hours
Time for Completion: 2 weeks
Module 1: Laws of Color Part 1
Module 2: Laws of Color Part 2
Bonus Lessons and Demos

Color for Digital Masterclass
Advanced color theory, color design, process and direct to color techniques.
Total time: 10.5 hours
Time for Completion: 4 weeks
Module 1: Eye of the Painter
Module 2: Laws of Color
Module 3: Your First Color Palettes
Module 4: The Painting Process

Intro to Oil Painting
Fundamentals of oil painting, recommended supplies and step-by-step painting process for beginners.
Total time: 3 hours
Time for Completion: 1 week
Module 1: Intro and Overview
Module 2: Setting Up Your Workspace
Module 3: Intro to Painting in Oil
Module 4: Two Color Painting Demo
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