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New Masters Academy's Interactive Courses

Submit your assignments for feedback and earn official NMA Certificates!

Drawing Foundation Module 
Figure Drawing Module
Walkthrough Videos
FAQ Section
Meet the Interactive Feedback Team

About

Welcome to New Masters Academy's Interactive Courses with assignment feedback! Our platform provides a structured, week-by-week learning approach designed to build your skills progressively through our coursework. Each course is crafted to delve deeply into various artistic techniques and concepts, enhancing your learning experience. While courses can be taken in any order within a given part, following the recommended sequence in the course guide is strongly advised for optimal progression.

Submit your assignments through Jotform, where our NMA Feedback Team—comprising expert curriculum specialists such as NMA Coaches, seasoned Alumni, and NMA Education team members—provides personalized critiques and support. For more in-depth analysis, our NMA Tutoring Sessions offer personalized video feedback, addressing your assignment questions. Please note that both types of feedback require tokens, which you can purchase on the NMA website from the sidebar or when submitting assignments.

If you need more information about course formats, participation, assignment submissions, or certification, our comprehensive FAQ section and helpful video tutorials are at your disposal. It's crucial to understand the submission process thoroughly before you begin. If you have specific questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at support.nma.art. We're here to support your artistic journey every step of the way.

*Note: Click on the course image to go directly to its course page on nma.art

Drawing Foundations Module

Part 1: Drawing Basics

Drawing Foundations I - 8 Weeks

Fundamentals of Drawing and Perspective - 10 weeks

Part 2: Cast Drawing and Observation

Drawing Foundations II - 2 weeks

Bargue Plates and Plaster Cast: Sight Size Method - 8 weeks
-Choice Point 4A-

Fundamentals of Observational Drawing - 8 weeks
-Choice Point 4B-

Part 3: Gesture and Sketching

NOTE: Live Class Certificates can not be used as substitutions for these courses and beyond.

Drawing Foundations III - 1 week

Stress-Free Sketching - 8 weeks

Introduction to the Figure - 4 weeks

-Choice Point 7A-

Constructive Figure Drawing I - 7 weeks
-Choice Point 7B-

Part 4: Figure

Drawing with FORCE - 9 Weeks
-Choice Point 8A-

Dynamic Gesture Drawing - 9 weeks
-Choice Point 8B-

Constructive Head Drawing I - 6 weeks

Part 5: Perspective and Composition

Drawing Foundations IV - 3 weeks

Introduction to Landscape Drawing - 6 Weeks

Perspective I - 12 weeks

Composition for the Visual Artist - 10 Weeks

-Choice Point 13A-

Elements of Traditional Composition - 10 weeks
-Choice Point 13B-

Part 6: Choosing Your Path to Mastery

Finding Your Artistic Voice and Visual Style - 3 weeks

Cast Drawing: The Russian Approach- 8 weeks

-Choice Point 15A-

Drapery: The Russian Approach - 8 weeks

-Choice Point 15B-

Sight-Size Portrait Project - 3 weeks

-Choice Point 15C-

Introduction to Inking - 12 weeks
-Choice Point 15D-

Visual Development: Dynamic Sketching - 12 weeks

-Choice Point 15E-

Figure Drawing 1 Module

Part 1: Construction and Gesture

The Spirit of the Pose - 10 weeks

Pastel Figure Drawing
- 5 weeks

Part 2: Anatomy and Value

Art Anatomy for Beginners - 6 weeks

-Choice Point 3A

Intermediate Art Anatomy - 5 weeks

-Choice Point 3B

Constructive Figure Drawing II - 8 weeks

Part 3: Refining and Rendering

Constructive Hand Drawing - 2 weeks

An Overview of Rendering Techniques - 9 weeks

From Paper to Canvas
(Part 1) - 5 weeks

WALKTHROUGH VIDEOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is an Interactive Course?
A. Interactive Courses at New Masters Academy combine self-paced video lessons with personalized feedback, accessible through our website. Submit your assignments via Jotform to receive tailored feedback. Each written feedback submission requires one (1) token, which you can purchase on the NMA sidebar of the website or when you are submitting your assignments on the assignment tab.

Q: How much does it cost to submit assignments for feedback?
A. Written feedback costs one (1) token per assignment unless you are part of one of New Masters Academy's Education Programs. More detailed video feedback in NMA Tutoring Sessions costs two (2) tokens per session.
Note: Tokens are taken from your account when a Feedback Team member writes or records your feedback. They will not be taken out automatically.

Q: Who provides feedback on my assignments?
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. What are the Course and Part Completion Requirements?
A. Courses are organized into Modules divided into Parts. You must complete all courses in a Part to advance, ensuring thorough understanding and skill development. For a complete list of courses and parts, refer to the NMA Course Guide.

Q. Can I take more than one course at a time?
A. Yes, multiple courses can be taken concurrently within a given Module. For the best learning outcome, it is recommended that you complete all courses in a Part before advancing. Please only have one (1) open submission per course at a time.

Q. How do I submit assignments?
A. Weekly assignments should be submitted as a complete set in image format (.jpg, .png). Submit your assignments via our Jotform submission form. When submitting your assignment for Interactive Feedback, please submit your references used along with your assignment submission. Track your assignments using the Interactive Class Assignment Tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1RsWFieHVqfboopRBYOeqmzFGDk_SiPJy6pvA7Vg9zoE/edit#gid=0

Q. How will I receive feedback?
A. Feedback for submissions is delivered via email, including status updates and personalized guidance.

What is included in an NMA Tutoring Session?

A. NMA Tutoring Sessions provide detailed video feedback, including a comprehensive review of strengths and improvement areas, specific advice for your next submission, and visual draw-overs addressing your assignment questions. Each session costs two (2) tokens. Submit your assignment through Jotform and await this valuable feedback.

Q. How can I check my progress through courses?
A. Track your progress with our Interactive Course Completion Tracker. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rfhoa0AqjNfnjB3BwJcPPja3roOHzdgenFuJjUeaL4k/edit#gid=0

Q. Does New Masters Academy offer certificates?
A. Upon completion of each course, you can request a certificate of completion. These certificates are issued once your final assignments are approved by our feedback team.

Q. How do I earn a certificate for a course?
A. Complete all course assignments to the satisfaction of our feedback team, then request your certificate through the provided form: https://form.jotform.com/230185434650149 Note: It may take up to 60 days to receive your certificate after submission.

Q. How do I earn progress with my completed Live Class certificates?
A. If you have received a Live Class Certificate of Completion for a course that is within Part 1 through Part 4 of the Drawing Foundations Module in the Interactive course track (for example, Fundamentals of Observational Drawing), you have the option to substitute this for an Interactive Certificate. From Part 5 onward, course assignments must be submitted through the interactive channels and marked complete by the NMA Feedback team to count as an interactive certificate. Please refer to the Drawing Foundations Module in the Course Guide for the full list of Part 1 through Part 4.

Q. Course Completion and Retaking Policy

A. Retaking a course places you at a lower priority in the feedback queue, and the 48-hour feedback rule does not apply. Our feedback team will still attempt to address your work in a timely fashion.