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Course Description

Artwork by Elliot F. 

Capture the essence of a person while reflecting their unique personality. Combine basic acrylic painting techniques and proportions of the human head and body. Learn how to account for age, gender and ethnicity. Use expressive color and painting methods to produce vibrant portraits. Work with photographs and mirrors, and invite people close to you to pose as models. Concepts such as value, form, line, color and shading will enable you to portray three-dimensional subjects in any painting project.

This course may use anatomical images of the human figure. These images portray nude bodies to build understanding of kinesthetics and anatomy of the human form. In-person courses may also involve figure drawing sessions that feature a nude or lightly clothed model.

Learner Outcomes

  • Analyze and depict correct proportions of human subjects.
  • Produce a series of portraits using various approaches and techniques.
  • Use expressive color and acrylic painting techniques to capture likeness and personality.

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

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Section Schedule
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Aug 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Aug 04, 2025 to Aug 08, 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 $75 (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
Studio
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jul 20, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $365.00
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Model Fee $35.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 18, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

All necessary materials and supplies will be provided for this course.

Section Notes

If your student requires an Accessibility Accommodation, please contact our Office of Disability Support Services.

Type
Studio
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Aug 03, 2026 to Aug 07, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $365.00
Additional Fee(s)
Material/Lab Fee $15.00 Mandatory
Model Fee $35.00 Mandatory
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 30, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Aug 03, 2026 to Aug 07, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

All necessary materials and supplies will be provided for this course.

Section Notes

If your student requires an Accessibility Accommodation, please contact our Office of Disability Support Services.

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