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Course Description

Artwork by Grace F.

Get inspired by classical painting while working in a contemporary medium. Join us in the digital workspace for lessons that draw from time-honored painting techniques. Using software like Photoshop and Procreate, learn how those historical concepts apply when using pixels instead of paint. Explore the possibilities this medium provides for artistic growth and expression. Experiment with brushes, layers, and importing real paint. Each assignment will activate your intuition, observation skills, and imagination in meaningful ways.

Learner Outcomes

  • Navigate a digital painting platform and experiment with its variety of tools. 
  • Use traditional painting concepts in a digital medium.
  • Import and manipulate images and create images from scratch.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Jan 17, 2026 to Feb 21, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 17, 2026 to Feb 21, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 20, 2026 to Feb 17, 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
Feb 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 18, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 17, 2026 to May 16, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet or Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course. 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
  • This course requires access to Adobe Photoshop. Please visit the Adobe Photoshop website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Procreate (for iPad users).
  • While students primarily use Photoshop or Procreate in this course, students may use other digital painting software.
  • The instructor will be using a Wacom Intuos tablet with Photoshop on a Mac. 
Section Schedule
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 23, 2026 to May 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 09, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 18, 2025 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet or Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course. 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
  • This course requires access to Adobe Photoshop. Please visit the Adobe Photoshop website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Procreate (for iPad users).
  • While students primarily use Photoshop or Procreate in this course, students may use other digital painting software.
  • The instructor will be using a Wacom Intuos tablet with Photoshop on a Mac. 
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