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Course Description

Artwork by James Frio

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of digital painting. We will start with the basic building blocks of digital art and learn to create realistic subjects. Assignments will focus on lighting and staging, value, color, and how to apply digital paint. The course is designed for those who are completely new to the world of Photoshop and digital art, as well as those who wish to improve their skills and expand their artistic horizons.

Prerequisites

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

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 02, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 18, 2025 to Jan 08, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet such as a Wacom Intuos, Bamboo, or Cintiq creative tablets or equivalent. Alternatively, students can use an iPad w/ Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $125 (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 one or more applications that are part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, such as Adobe Photoshop. Please visit the Adobe website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Corel Painter. Please visit the Corel Painter website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Krita. Please visit the Krita website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Procreate (for iPad users).
  • OR This course requires access to Clip Studio Paint (EX version).
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