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Experimental Drawing and Painting Online

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $585
  • SAIC Virtual Classroom
  • 35 hours over 5 sessions

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  • $585
  • SAIC Virtual Classroom
  • 35 hours over 5 sessions
  • Building & Room No: Online
    Course number 1206
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What you'll learn in this drawing & painting class:

Designed for students who want to explore and experiment with contemporary and interdisciplinary processes in drawing and painting, while developing a daily artistic practice to sustain creativity. Challenge concepts of traditional drawing and painting and work outside your comfort zone, inspired by contemporary artists who confront and play with conventional constructs in their creative process. 

Explore a variety of experimental techniques and address key concepts, including contemporaneity; interdisciplinary methodology; exploration and experimentation; challenge and failure; perceptions and senses; and individuality and collaboration. 

This course will examine the work of Sharon Loudon, Phil Hansen, Lee Bontecue, Faheem Majeed, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, and Lee Blalock, among others. 

Note: This online course is offered in a one-week intensive format. Live sessions daily will be combined with independent work time. The Canvas learning management system and Zoom video conferencing platform will be used to access course content and communicate with the instructor and peers.


A leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers nationally accredited degree programs as well as Continuing Studies programs for adults and children, ages 4-18. Considered one of the most influential art and design schools in the world, SAIC has continuing studies programs available to all skill levels. Students develop their creative and critical abilities while working with renowned faculty, utilizing state-of-the-art resources, and visiting the breath-taking galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago.


Refund Policy

FOR ADULTS:
  • 100 percent tuition refund one week prior to first class.
  • No refunds will be issued less that one week prior to first class.
FOR KIDS:
  • 100 percent tuition refund prior to Friday, May 13.
  • 100 percent tuition refund less $100 cancellation fee after May 13 and prior to the second class.
  • No refunds will be issued after the second class has met.
Any requests for exceptions to the cancellation policy as stated above must be submitted in writing and accompanied by the school's refund exception form which will be sent to you by CourseHorse after we receive your request.

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