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Course Description

Artwork by Nora M. 

Ink is beloved by illustrators, comic book artists and designers alike. It allows you to create crisp, precise linework or build up depth with delicate washes. Guided exercises will walk you through how to show a range of lighting conditions. Experiment with mark-making techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling. Learn how to make softly stippled value shifts or bold and high-contrast shadows. This course is the next step for aspiring illustrators. Get your sketchbooks ready for this timeless medium.

Learner Outcomes

  • Expand technical skills of rendering in ink
  • Gain an understanding of how to render light and shadow
  • Explore traditional and modern ink drawing techniques and tools
  • Build confidence in working in non-erasable media

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 01, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2025 to Oct 09, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 18, 2025
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
There is no class meeting on Tuesday, November 11, in observation of Veterans Day; a makeup class will be held on Tuesday, November 18, from 7-8 pm ET.
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