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Course Description

Artwork by Miriam Bucheli

John James Audubon, world-renowned ornithologist, naturalist and painter, is especially well known for his portrayal of birds. In this course students learn about Audubon's methods and then, using specimens from the digital Edna Lawrence Nature Lab collection, reimagine Audubon's birds and their environments by creating their own paintings. Students have the opportunity to study a variety of birds, their habits and habitats. They also discover how to effectively use research and observation, plus imagination, to create a visual recreation of a dynamic, true-to-life scene. Focus is on improving skills in composition, portraying form, adding highlights and shadows, and capturing detail. Watercolors, gouache, and even a little colored pencil can be used to create an "Audubon masterpiece."

Prerequisites

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

Instructors

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $475.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 01, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 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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