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Composition sketching

Imagine: your works are not just technically accurate, but such that they attract the eye, evoke emotions and clearly convey an idea. No more doubts a

from 3 months
Beginner

About the Course

Imagine: your works are not just technically accurate, but such that they attract the eye, evoke emotions and clearly convey an idea. No more doubts about how to put everything together — you will confidently manage the composition. In 3 months and 8 practical projects, you will turn abstract concepts like dynamics, structure of the drawing and interaction of forms into specific tools. This course is a recording of Azat Nurgaleev's marathon, which allowed us to make the course as affordable as possible in price, but without loss in quality — you get a proven program and valuable feedback from curators in an asynchronous format.

What You Will Learn

Analyze and apply: you will learn to see and understand how key compositional rules (rhythm, structural connections, grid, force lines, interaction of masses, scale, statics/dynamics, contrast/nuance) work in the works of masters and your projects. This is your key to consciously creating images, not intuitively.
Control the viewer's attention: you will master the techniques of creating a clear compositional center, выстраивания hierarchy of elements and directing the gaze where needed. Your works will be easy to read and accurately convey the замысел.
Convey emotions through composition: you will understand how lines, shapes and their arrangement affect the mood of the work. You will learn to consciously choose compositional solutions to evoke the desired feelings in the viewer – energy, calm, tension.
Work with different harmony systems: you will freely master not only the "Golden Section", but also other effective approaches (diagonals, triangles, symmetry/asymmetry). This will give flexibility to create balanced and expressive works in any style – from a character to a landscape or technique.

How the Learning Works

01

Watch the lecture and complete the assignment

02

Get feedback from instructor and make revisions

03

Gain knowledge and build your portfolio

Who Is This Course For

1

To beginning artists. You will gain a basic understanding of composition and learn to apply it in practice right away. The course will help you assemble drawings with confidence, avoid typical mistakes, and grow faster in your creativity.

2

To experienced artists. You will structure scattered knowledge, deepen your compositional thinking, and learn to use techniques more consciously. This will allow you to create strong works without accidents or doubts.

3

To illustrators and designers. You will add a universal tool to your arsenal that will enhance any projects — from characters and scenes to graphics and presentations. Composition will make your works more expressive and convincing.

Course Instructors

Student Works

What Students Say

Анна Иванова

Егоренков Дмитрий

Юлия Некрасова

Христина Таймухина

Иван Скрынников

Юлия Феоктистова

Мария Докучаева

Анна Кузнецова

Юлия Кардонова

Григорий Капица

Черепанов Никита

Course Program

Theory
  • Types of rhythms
  • Analysis of the works of masters: Hodler, Deineka, Velasquez, Matisse
Practice
  • Drawing 4 or more compositions: horizontal, vertical, diagonal, radial rhythm

Choose Your Format

Find the perfect balance between freedom and support

Online

Self-paced Online

Study when it's convenient for you — with maximum freedom and individual attention.

3 months
Start: 26.02.2026

What's included

  • Learning in a convenient rhythm and with a flexible schedule.
  • Extended course completion time.
  • Personal video feedback.
  • Homework without strict deadlines.
$253$442

Cashback up to $5

Payment Methods

Russian bank card
Installment for 6 or 10 months
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