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Course Description

Artwork by Grace F.

Get inspired by classical painting while working in a contemporary medium. Digital painting is where time-honored painting techniques are reproduced in a digital workspace. Using software like Photoshop and Procreate, learn how those historic concepts apply when using pixels instead of paint. Then, explore the possibilities of this medium to discover what can only be accomplished digitally. Experiment with brush presets, brush customization and layers to express meaning. In each assignment, you’ll exercise your intuition and imagination through close observation. 

This course requires a drawing tablet. 

Learner Outcomes

  • Navigate a digital painting platform and experiment with its variety of tools. 
  • Use traditional painting concepts in a digital medium.
  • Import and manipulate images and create images from scratch.

Notes

Example Assignment

As part of an exercise in order and chaos, you will create both mask and landscape paintings inspired by Rorschach ink blots. Join the real world with the digital by scanning watercolor and ink splotches to your computer. Then, render expressive details by using unique digital tools.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Apr 19, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 19, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 24, 2025 to May 22, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 10, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 19, 2024 to May 22, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 19, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet or Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (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 Adobe Photoshop. Please visit the Adobe Photoshop website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • OR This course requires access to Procreate (for iPad users).
  • While students primarily use Photoshop or Procreate in this course, students may use other digital painting software.
  • The instructor will be using a Wacom Intuos tablet with Photoshop on a Mac. 
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