9494 - Color & Paint

Delivery Options Classroom

Course Description

In this studio-based color course, you will explore basic color theory using various painting mediums. Students will acquire the means to deploy color as a description, and to use color as an expression in service of subject matter and content in their work. Along the way, students will acquire the proper vocabulary to express color phenomena, and how pigments and color relationships create light. Color studies will be created with gouache, and a variety of other materials will be explored, including acrylic, oils, and their mediums and solvents.

Studies created in the studio will be supported with lectures, demonstrations, and resources in the RISD Museum. All levels, from beginning to advanced painters, are welcome.

Learner Outcomes

Following completion of this course, you should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of color space and the terminology
Deploy color in service of subject matter and content
Release and expand color awareness and expression
Understand color pigments & binders in paint mediums
Demonstrate a better use of mediums with oil, acrylic, and gum arabic paint

Notes

For RISD Students:

RISD Continuing Education (CE) credit is treated as transfer credit by RISD’s undergraduate degree programs. If approved, satisfactory completion of this Painting course with a ‘C’ or better can count as 3 transfer credits toward major/non-major studio elective (NMSE) requirements. Complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for Major/Non-Major Credit form in etrieve before completing the online course registration.

Students from institutions other than RISD:

Students seeking academic credits are urged to contact their home institution to arrange prior approval before registering. Policies on transfer credit vary by institution and by program, and it is at the discretion of your home institution to determine what credits it will accept and how they might meet individual academic requirements.

For additional information about RISD Summer Intensives and Transfer Credit Policies, visit our webpage.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

Bill Miller

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9494 - 001

Jun 24, 2026

Classroom

Campus: RISD Main Campus

Available

Jun 24, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026

Studio

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Jun 24, 2026 to Jul 22, 2026

Studio

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Jun 25, 2026 to Jul 23, 2026

Schedule and Location

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70.0

RISD Main Campus

Classroom

Tuition credit (3 units)

$3,380.00

3% Service Fee

3 units

Jul 15, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026

Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 26, 2026

Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (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.