● work with hometasks, the main aspects of training
● line as the main tool of an artist
● the analysis of additional tools of the programs interface
● first objects, the plane, and the volume
● primitive-based drawing, basic shape usage
● auxiliary volumes drawing and kinematic schemes
● the basic drawing principle (from general to particular)

work with dynamic lines and strokes
● properties of drawn objects, transfer of the material texture with the help of a line
● volumetric elements in 2D-drawings, volume depiction
● line change depending on lighting, the depiction of light and shadow
● physically correct parameters when drawing objects: connection to plane, the mass of objects
● the depiction of contrast by line, the glare, refraction angles, reflections, and bends
● the depiction of object texture, drawing patterns, and repeating objects
● line depth, the use of the line as a determinative of the objects distance from the viewer
● line hierarchy for individual objects, creating a readable and quickly perceived image of an object

● the concept of an object’s shape and volume
● the study of object sections, simple and complex shapes
● volume display using the studied line properties
● determination of normals on an object's surface, the concept of the basic plane
● an object's sections according to given normals
● cutting and combining parts of various objects, slices, secant planes, and incremental volumes
● the principles of displaying guides and dynamic lines on the surface of an object

● The structure of light and shadow in objects. The main features and patterns in work with chiaroscuro
● ambient light, directional light
● construction of simple and complex shadows using the beam method
● building a quality shadow from a complex object, learning to draw fake shadows
● the concept of general lighting for all objects in a figure

● the concept of perspective
● one-point perspective
● work with perspective convergence points
● "point-to-point perspective", architecture and design
● "three-point perspective" as a tool for non-standard and complex angles
● "aerial perspective", levels and location plans of objects
● work with line in perspective
● work with color in perspective
● "open space perspective": landscapes, architecture
● "the enclosed space perspective": design, interiors
● "frontal perspective" and scale
● work with light and shadow in perspective
● construction of complex objects in perspective
● setting the view (camera) in perspective

● color and light in the work of a digital artist, physical and digital parameters
● Itten's color circle, blending, and color separation
● basic methods of working with color
● using contrasts of brightness, color, saturation
● warm and cool color tones, the methods of their use
● recommendations for work with color and it's range
● color schemes and harmonies

● the concept of composition, proportions, and ratio
● formal composition
● "the golden ratio" rule, "rule of thirds"
● transfer of feelings and emotions through composition
● the basic set of compositional solutions for the artist’s works