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Course Description

Whichever creative field calls you, it all starts with drawing. This essential skill allows artists and designers to communicate their ideas visually. Experiment with a variety of drawing media that lend a range of texture and character to your drawings. Learn to look closely, measure with your eyes and produce interesting marks. Improve your hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and ability to communicate through art. Each exercise will guide you to wield your pencil with purpose.

Learner Outcomes

  • Learn fundamental drawing principles and methods
  • Improve your observational skills and hand-eye coordination
  • Gain confidence in expressing ideas visually

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

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Section Schedule
Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies
Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $75 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

 

Section Notes

The last live class meeting for this course section is scheduled and will be held on Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day. There will be no makeup day because the course will meet on the holiday.
Type
Studio
Days
Su
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Oct 08, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies
All necessary materials and supplies will be provided for this course. 

 

Section Notes

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