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Course Description

Hone your observational drawing skills using the unique resources of the RISD Nature Lab. Working from animal specimens as source material, explore how artists throughout art history and contemporary art have used animals as symbols, allegories, and narrative devices. Through guided exercises, in-class discussions, and independent assignments, you will strengthen your technical drawing skills while developing an expressive personal visual language. This course is open to students of all experience levels.

Prerequisites

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

Instructors

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Type
Studio
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 07, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 16, 2026 to Oct 21, 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 $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.

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