To maximize the free Proko course, a student must adopt a proactive learning strategy. This involves what is known in pedagogy as "active recall." One cannot simply watch Stan draw a nose and expect to absorb the skill. The free student must treat the YouTube video as a lecture. They should draw along, pause to copy the diagrams, and, most importantly, do the assignments mentioned in the videos. Often, Prokopenko will say, "For this lesson, the assignment is..." Even without paying, a student can find reference photos online (using sites like Line of Action or Pinterest) to complete these assignments. The true value of the course is unlocked not in the watching, but in the doing.

You have the free videos. Now, how do you turn them into a "course"? You need a syllabus. Copy this schedule into your notebook.

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