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.

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.” .”