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Course Description

Artwork by Alissa O'Brien

Join our class to develop your skills in capturing the beauty and essence of animals, specifically mammals. You’ll sharpen your observational drawing skills by studying the muscular and skeletal structure shared by all mammals to better understand characteristics unique to each species. You’ll also gain knowledge on animal behaviors and anatomical adaptations that allow species to survive.

Black and white media like graphite and pen and ink will allow you to sketch wildlife with accuracy and use line and value to express form. Mixed media techniques will also be explored using watercolor, colored pencil and gouache to capture accurate color and fine details to depict the defining characteristics of different mammal species.

Through a series of guided projects, the world of mammal life will come into focus and open the door to more discoveries about the animal kingdom.

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
Apr 21, 2025 to Jun 01, 2025
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $475.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 12, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 21, 2025 to Apr 17, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2025 to Jun 01, 2025
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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