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Course Description

Artwork by Chrislyn Koch

Drawing Fundamentals I introduces the fundamental techniques, principles and concepts of drawing as a visual language. Through a combination of home studio practice, lectures, demonstrations and feedback, you will develop essential skills in observation, composition, line, form, value and texture. Emphasizing traditional and contemporary approaches to drawing, this course serves as a foundation for further exploration in the visual arts. You will build a vocabulary of drawing terms as well as practice drawing techniques. Demonstrated topics will include: accurately interpreting the world through the act of visual measurement, creating composition by interpreting a subject through shape, understanding and describing the illusion of light on form, and interpreting pattern and texture.

Prerequisites

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

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 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
Mar 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Feb 26, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Mar 02, 2026 to Apr 12, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 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.

Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 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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