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Course Description

The language of drawing is the most efficient and accessible way to communicate visual ideas. This introductory course helps you develop hand-eye coordination–required for all perceptual drawing–to understand how to look and transcribe the world onto a two-dimensional surface. Through presentations and tutorials, you’ll learn to describe objects through scale, angle and proportion. As your skills and confidence grow, you’ll progress to more complex subjects and begin making thoughtful compositional choices.

In-person courses cannot substitute for required certificate courses. Additionally, this course can not be substituted for Drawing Fundamentals I or II.

Prerequisites

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

Instructors

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Type
Studio
Days
T
Time
6:45PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, 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
Studio
Days
Th
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026
Instructors
  • Zach Storm
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, 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
Studio
Days
T
Time
6:45PM to 9:45PM
Dates
Nov 03, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 24, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Nov 03, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, 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
Studio
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Nov 04, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $605.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Nov 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Nov 04, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Instructors
  • Claire Marschak
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, 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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