This course is divided into three consecutive parts across the academic year (September-June). Drawing is explored as a fine art form in its own right. The course bridges the classical Renaissance tradition of naturalistic drawing with Modern and Post-modern concerns.

The course covers 13 different media—from graphite to charcoal and chalks, color wash pencils, inks and even the lost art of silverpoint, among many others. Diverse papers are used, and many different techniques are explored.

The student can pursue personal themes, styles and goals while studying the formal devices basic to all visual art, including composition, the gray scale, depth and perspective and color theory, to list just a few.

The Introductory Level stresses tools, techniques and theory. The Intermediate Level stresses technically difficult matter, such as the portrayal of glass and flowing water, for example. The Advanced Level stresses human anatomy, portraiture, and figure drawing. This year-long course is tailored for many different age levels, from five year-olds to retirees.