Proportions Drawing Class – 5-Day Curriculum

Day 1: Introduction to Proportion & Basic Measuring Techniques

• What is proportion and why it matters in drawing
• Learning to “see” proportion
• Sight measuring techniques using a pencil
• Negative space and comparative measuring
• Simple still life drawing to apply proportion concepts

Day 2: Human Figure – The Basic Structure

• Ideal human proportions (e.g., 7.5–8 heads tall rule)
• Dividing the figure into proportional sections (head, torso, legs)
• Gesture drawing vs. structural drawing
• Practice: Drawing a simplified standing figure using reference

Day 3: The Head and Facial Proportions

• Basic head shape and proportion rules
• Placement of eyes, nose, mouth, and ears
• Front view and 3/4 view breakdown
• Practice: Drawing a head with correct proportions from reference

Day 4: Hands, Feet, and Common Proportion Challenges

• Basic proportions of hands and feet
• Common mistakes when drawing limbs and joints
• Practice: Focused studies on hands and feet using reference

Day 5: Full Figure Drawing & Proportion Review

• Putting it all together: Drawing a full figure with attention to proportion
• Practice: 1–2 longer figure drawings using reference photos
• Individual feedback and proportion correction tips