This advanced level programme of Level III PRE-ACADEMY is designed for students who are ready to take their artistic development seriously and build strong foundational skills for future art education.
Welcome to the Level III Programme (Pre-Academy)
This level (Pre-Academy) is designed for teenagers who already have basic art skills and are ready to move from learning techniques to creating original artwork. Based the programme structure, it is part of a progressive system (Junior → Intermediate → Advanced) while focuses on higher-level thinking, creativity and independence in preparing students for future art or design pathways.
What Makes This Level Different?
Stronger focus on technical drawing and accuracy.
Introduction to anatomy, composition and rendering.
More independent and concept-driven projects.
Preparation for portfolio-level work.
Encourages critical thinking and artistic voice.
Programme Overview
Age Group: 13–17 years old
Duration: 12 weeks
Format: Structured studio-based art learning.
Outcome: Portfolio-ready artworks + final masterpiece.
What Your Child Will Learn
Improved observation and drawing discipline.
Understanding of structure, proportion and light.
Ability to plan and execute complex artworks.
Development of personal artistic identity.
Confidence in presenting and discussing artwork.
Sample Learning Journey
Build on earlier fundamentals (line, colour, form, composition).
Focus on techniques + personal style development.
Start preparing for fine art pathways or portfolio building.
What Parents Can Expect
Specialised Portfolio Development that showcases their technical growth and personal style.
Mastery of Advanced Techniques to explore complex Renaissance-inspired techniques to create three-dimensional realism.
Critical Awareness & Reflection about their artistic choices as to evaluate and analyse their own work and others using professional art terminology.
Project Independence involves taking a concept from initial research and sketching to a finished, exhibition-ready piece with minimal guidance.
Experimental Mediums with a wider range of support materials beyond paper, canvas, wood, and mixed media, as well as professional tools.
Why Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo wasn’t just a painter—Because he represents the ideal creative mind. He is seen as the model of a well-rounded, creative thinker, not just an artist. Leonardo believed “Learning how to see is the most important skill.” This builds real artistic skill, not surface-level drawing. It’s called “Leonardo da Vinci art” because it follows his way of learning—curious, observant, creative, and interdisciplinary.
End Goal
By the end of this programme, students will not only create stronger artwork — they will begin to think and work like serious young artists. They should feel:
“I’ve grown from “someone learning art” into “someone who can think and create like an artist.” .”