Art Mentorships - Lesson Plans
Want to draw or paint better?
It’s time to get those art skills polished and elevated.
Foundation Focus - Lesson Plan
Week 1
Introductory session
Critique your current work
Homework list set for the term, based on the level you’re at. Can include:
foundations exercises (3D forms and shapes)
visual library study and drawings
perspective exercises
Plan outline for your first project (original art or redesign).
Week 2
Critique time and lesson.
Commence next exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 3
Critique time and lesson.
Commence last exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 4
Final review and deadline for your project. (2-3 finished artworks)
Week 5
Mid-term review + lesson
Commence next exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 6
Critique time and lesson.
Commence last exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 7
Critique time and lesson.
Dedicating last week to finishing original art/redesign project.
Week 8
Final review of all artwork due for project (5-7 pieces).
Generate a portfolio that will get you jobs and clients.
A strong, eye-catching collection of your best work.
Portfolio Focus - Lesson Plan
Week 1
Current Portfolio review, critique session. Figure out what direction you want to go. Set project and homework, deadline for end of the month.
Homework exercise list set for the term, based on the level you’re at. Can include:
master painting studies
colour theory and breakdowns
compositions exercises
Plan outline for your design project (original art or redesign).
Aiming for 3-5 final pieces for 1 Month, or 7-10 final pieces for Full Term.
Week 2
Critique time and lesson.
Commence next exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 3
Critique time and lesson.
Commence last exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 4
Final review and deadline for your project. (3-5 finished artworks)
Week 5
Mid-term review + lesson
Commence next exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 6
Critique time and lesson.
Commence last exercise in homework list
Check progress of your original art/redesign project.
Week 7
Critique time and lesson.
Dedicating last week to finishing original art/redesign project.
Week 8
Final review of all artwork due for project (7-10 pieces).