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Course Description

Artwork by Grace F.

Get inspired by classical painting while working in a contemporary medium. Join us in the digital workspace for lessons that draw from time-honored painting techniques. Using software like Photoshop and Procreate, learn how those historical concepts apply when using pixels instead of paint. Explore the possibilities this medium provides for artistic growth and expression. Experiment with brushes, layers, and importing real paint. Each assignment will activate your intuition, observation skills, and imagination in meaningful ways.

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.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

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Section Schedule
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 10, 2025 to Aug 07, 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
Jul 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 04, 2025 to Jul 03, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 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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