Introduction to Mixed Media: Flora and Fauna Illustration (online)

Examine the fascinating stories behind centuries of collecting and documenting the natural world, from Ancient Greece to the Enlightenment, with a special focus on the arts and sciences of botany and natural specimens through a series of slide presentations. Students are guided through a series of demonstrations, exercises and projects to create a series of illustrations. Demonstrations throughout the course improve observational drawing skills, explore color mixing and lead to learning how to use different media, such as acrylic inks, colored pencils, graphite pencils, and ink. Class time is dedicated to slide presentations, demonstrations in mixed media, and time for Q&A. Office hours and individual feedback are available for one hour each week before class.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Course meeting details

This course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Zoom. Class meetings will include lecture, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. Class meetings will be two hours, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Instructor will hold office hours before each class for one hour. This is an opportunity for students to choose group or individual feedback and ask questions. Class meetings will be recorded.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is required.

Required materials

Supplies

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• supply list

Students should expect to spend approximately $75 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.

Class resources
This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Recommended textbook
Drawing Animals by Norman Adams and Joe Singer

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.