🔗 Important Links

• - Assignment Submission Form
  Submit assignments for interactive feedback
  
  - Interactive DF Module Assignment Tracker
  Track submitted assignments and see feedback status
  
  - Interactive Course Completion Tracker
  Monitor your certificate progress across courses and modules
  
  - Certificate Request Form
  Request your certificate once the course assignments are approved
  
  - Course Guide
  View the full list of modules, parts, and course sequencing.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is an Interactive Course?
A. Interactive Courses at New Masters Academy (NMA) are structured learning experiences that combine pre-recorded video lessons with personalized feedback on your artwork.
Here’s how it works:
- Watch video lessons on your own schedule.
- Complete the weekly assignments that go along with each course.
- Submit your work through our online form to receive written or video feedback from our team of professional artists and educators.

You’ll get expert insight into what you’re doing well and what you can improve, so you’re never learning alone.

Q: What is an “NMA Token,” and why do I need one?
A. An NMA Token is a digital credit you use to receive feedback on your work.

- 1 token = 1 written feedback (text-based response)
- 2 tokens = 1 video feedback (a recorded video with a voiceover critique and visual draw-overs)

You can purchase tokens through the NMA website or during the assignment submission process. Tokens are only deducted once feedback is delivered, not when you submit.

If you’re enrolled in an official NMA education program, you may already receive tokens as part of your enrollment.

Q: Who gives the feedback?
A. Our Feedback Team, consisting of curriculum specialists, NMA Coaches, Alumni, and Education Team members, provides high-quality, insightful feedback based on our educational standards.

Q. How are the courses organized?
A. NMA’s curriculum is divided into:
- Modules (major topics like Drawing, Painting, Figure, etc.)
- Each Module is broken into Parts (groups of related courses)
- Each Part contains several individual Courses

To finish a Part and move forward in the program, you must complete all of the courses in that Part.

For example:
Part 1 of the Drawing Module might include three beginner-level courses. Once you complete all three, you can move on to Part 2.

You can explore the full structure in our Course Guide.

Q. Can I take more than one course at a time?
A. Yes! You can work on multiple courses at once. But we recommend completing all the courses in one Part before moving forward to the next. This helps keep your progress smooth and focused.

Important: Only submit one active assignment per course at a time to avoid confusion and delays.

Q. How do I submit assignments?
A.
1. Complete all assignments listed on the Assignment PDF for the week of the course you're taking. This can be found under the Assignments tab beneath the video player for that lesson. Note: Everything listed on a particular week's Assignment PDF can be submitted together for 1 NMA Token.
2. Save your work as .jpg or .png image files.
3. Submit everything as a complete set using our online form:
👉 Assignment Submission Form
4. If you used reference photos (images you studied from), include those too.

Want to track your submissions? Use our Interactive Assignment Tracker.

Q. How will I receive feedback?
A. Feedback is sent to your email, typically within 48 hours (unless you’re retaking a course—see policy below).

It will include detailed notes or a video explaining your strengths and areas for improvement.

Q. What is included in an NMA Tutoring Session?

A. An NMA Tutoring Session is an upgraded form of feedback that:
- Provides a video critique with voice commentary
- Includes visual draw-overs of your artwork
- Gives detailed advice for your next steps

Each session costs two tokens and is submitted using the same Jotform link.

Q. How can I check my progress through courses?
A. Use our Interactive Course Completion Tracker to see what you’ve finished and what’s still ahead.

Q. How do I earn a certificate for a course?
A. Once you complete all assignments in a course and receive passing feedback, you can request a Certificate of Completion.

To request your certificate, fill out this form:
👉 Certificate Request Form
📌 Please allow up to 60 days to receive your certificate.

Q. I already earned a Live Class Certificate—does that count?
A. If your certificate is for a course in Part 1–4 of the Drawing Foundations Module, yes! You can substitute it for an Interactive Certificate.

For Part 5 and beyond, you’ll need to complete the course through the Interactive system and submit all assignments for grading.

Check the Course Guide for exact course lists by Part.

Q. What if I want to retake a course?

A. You are welcome to retake any course. Just note:
- Your submissions will be placed at a lower priority in the feedback queue.
- The 48-hour feedback window no longer applies.
- You’ll still receive feedback—just with longer wait times.

Q. Can I complete Painting Foundations assignments using digital tools or pastels instead of traditional paint?

A. Yes, but with caution. You may use digital tools (like Photoshop, Procreate, Rebelle) or pastels instead of traditional paint. However:
- These tools are not the original ideal for achieving the full learning outcomes.
- Some assignments require techniques like brushwork, layering, and paint mixing—which don’t translate well to digital or dry media.
- The Feedback Team will still grade based on the original rubric, so it’s up to you to adapt and demonstrate your understanding of the lesson objectives.

If you choose an alternative medium, please consider how you can effectively meet the assignment's goals.