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Course Description

Artwork by Zay Helena

Pablo Picasso said, "There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward, you can remove all traces of reality." How to actually remove traces of reality and move toward abstraction is the challenge. This course -- through a series of exercises involving abstracting from nature, collage, and moving from macro to micro -- offers a variety of solutions, experiments and problem-solving strategies to trigger ideas. Working with line, shape, color and composition, consideration is paid to visual concerns (such as pictorial space) and paint quality, as well as underlying conceptual issues. Students may choose to paint in either oil or acrylic based on individual experience and interest, as this course emphasizes experimentation rather than technical painting skills. Students progress at their own pace, while they loosen their hold on literalness, and discover new means of depiction and expression that lead to the development of an "artistic vision." Note: Previous painting experience is helpful, but not required.

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
Nov 07, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $440.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 28, 2022
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 31, 2022
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Nov 07, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022
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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