Fundamentals of Perspective – Onsite
Learn to believably depict props, living subjects and scenes in proper perspective!
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Fundamentals of Perspective
This class will be held onsite at the following location:
Cestar Collège - Syn Studio
3440 Ontario St E, Montreal, QC H1W 1P9
This course covers the skills and techniques needed to believably depict architecture, props, vehicles, indoor and outdoor spaces and living things in proper perspective. As one of the most fundamental skills in a visual artist's arsenal, learning to draw in accurate perspective immediately and noticeably elevates an artist's work and allows them to create realistic images which convey space and depth.
By the end of this class, you will have a thorough understanding of perspective and will be well-equipped to depict any scene or subject with a proper sense of scale, depth and solidity.
- Course Type Traditional Drawing Classes
- Duration 10 Weeks
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Skill Level
Level 1 Level 1
Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.
This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.
- Language English and French
Please note that this class is onsite. Please arrive on time to your class.
Onsite classes are not subject to our multiclass discount. Additionally, these classes must be purchased separately from any Online Art Classes you may wish to take.
Our Online Courses are now priced in Canadian Dollars to provide you with quality artistic training at affordable prices.
Schedule
Note: This class will be offered onsite and is not recorded.
Language: Bilingual
Term: Spring 2025
Class Timings: Saturdays from 5 PM to 8 PM, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT or UTC-4h)
Date of first class: April 5th
Duration: 10 weeks
Please note that our class times are listed as EDT (GMT-4) but that starting on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, all class times will go into EST (GMT-5).
If you are unable to attend the class during the times listed above, you will still have access to video recordings of the class lectures and will still receive personalized feedback from your instructor.
It should be noted that students should set aside a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete assignments for this class. Students may even require a bit more time (4-5 hours per week) depending on how quickly they can work through assignments.
This class will be held onsite at the following location:
Cestar Collège - Syn Studio
3440 Ontario St E, Montreal, QC H1W 1P9
Prerequisites
Skill requirements
To enroll in this course you should have:
- A foundation in the basics of realistic drawing, such as basic perspective, proportions and shading.
- Ideally completed our Foundations of Drawing class or have equivalent practice/experience.
If you are unsure of your skill level, please contact [email protected] for additional guidance.
Language and age requirements
You should have at least intermediate level English to take this class. Please be advised that there could be artistic nudity in our classes. Students should be 14 years old to enroll.
Minimum Artistic Skills Required
Your current skill level should roughly be on par with the artwork featured here before taking this class. If you are still unsure, please send an email to [email protected]; we will be happy to assess your artwork!
Required Materials
Material List:
- Kneadable eraser (any brand)
- Pencil sharpener (any brand)
- Sketching Pencils: 4H, HB, 4B (any brand)
- Colored Pencils: 1 white and 1 black (KOH-I-NOOR or Prismacolor recommended)
- Sketchbooks: (Any)
- Sketchbooks: BOND white & mat paper pad 18"x24"
- Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper Pad 11"X14" or similar
- A drawing board (26” minimum)
- Bull clips
Optional materials
- Canson Tracing Paper Pad, 11"x14”
- Brown craft paper sheets, 18"x14"
- A blending stump
Course Outline
*Please note that the following outline is subject to change slightly at the teacher's discretion.
Weeks 1 and 2
Learn the essentials of perspective drawing so you can represent 3-Dimensional objects on a 2-Dimensional plane. Understand how to represent various forms in orthogonal projection and in correct perspective, which is a key skill for artists.
Weeks 3 and 4
Become proficient at drawing objects and scenes in one-point perspective which is used when you are looking at an object or scene straight on (imagine staring down train tracks vanishing into the distance).
Weeks 4 and 6
Acquire expertise drawing various forms in 2 point perspective, which is essential for all artists who want to represent concepts and scenes where the objects and people are seen from different angles that aren’t exactly straight on (example: the widely used ¾ view).
Weeks 7 and 9
Learn to draw in 3 point perspective, essential for cityscapes, as well as multiple point and curvilinear perspectives which will allow you to represent all types of scenes and points of view. This will allow you to create fish-eye, distorted perspective and other dynamic and interesting effects in your artwork.
Week 10
Gain the skills required to analyze a complex object and break it down into smaller, easier to draw forms and then represent it all in an exploded view drawing. This skill, essential for industrial designers, architects and concept artists will allow you to effectively deconstruct and represent any object or architectural structure in proper perspective with a high level of accuracy.
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Registration
Please note that this class is onsite. Please arrive on time to your class.
Onsite classes are not subject to our multiclass discount. Additionally, these classes must be purchased separately from any Online Art Classes you may wish to take.
Our Online Courses are now priced in Canadian Dollars to provide you with quality artistic training at affordable prices.
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