The Course System

Three Levels,
One Creative Journey

Programs are structured around children's developmental stages — each level designed to match physical, psychological, and creative growth.

1
Creative Sensory Exploration

Ages 2 – 4

Creative Sensory Exploration

For children ages 2–4, the program focuses on sensory discovery, body awareness, and first expressions in art. Children learn through immersive thematic settings and playful exploration.

  • Game-style exploration
  • Guided inspiration
  • Interactive communication
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2
Imagination & Visual Storytelling

Ages 4 – 6

Imagination & Visual Storytelling

For ages 4–6, the curriculum helps children develop graphic thinking, imagination, and an early understanding of design elements through guided creative practice.

  • Multi-perspective thinking
  • Creativity
  • Self-aesthetics
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3
Design Thinking & Artistic Structure

Ages 6 – 8

Design Thinking & Artistic Structure

For ages 6–8, children explore form, structure, space, and materials, developing a more intentional visual language as they build confidence in artistic expression.

  • Space awareness & perception
  • Space construction
  • Material use
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YiLi Art three-level course system: age range, painting period, course focus and objectives, core teaching method and teaching characteristics for Levels 1 to 3.
LevelLevel 1 (ages 2–4)Level 2 (ages 4–6)Level 3 (ages 6–8)
Age2 – 44 – 66 – 8
Painting PeriodScribbling & symbolicGraphic, innovative thinkingRealistic, stylized
Course Focus & ObjectivesBody awarenessBasic design elementsForm design
Core Teaching MethodImmersion in thematic settings, single-unit learningGuided instructionGuided instruction
Teaching Characteristics
  • Game-style exploration
  • Guided inspiration
  • Interactive communication
  • Positive motivation
  • Independent creation
  • Multi-perspective thinking
  • Creativity
  • Self-aesthetics
  • Emotional development
  • Building confidence
  • Space awareness & perception
  • Space construction
  • Material use
  • Natural perception & exploration

Also at YiLi Art

Birthday Parties
in the Studio

Celebrate with paint, play, and a private themed studio — a guided art party for guests 18 months to 8 years old.

Find the Right Level
for Your Child

Book a trial class and see which creative stage fits best.