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Course Description

Student working on a still life drawing

Want to draw, but the blank page scares you? Then start here. Through demonstration, class exercises, and critiques, students in this beginning course learn the elements of drawing and composition. Students create finished drawings with attention to line, shading, composition, perspective drawing, and positive versus negative space.

Note:

- Please refer to the Section Notes for details of course format (online, on-campus, etc).

Prerequisites

None

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Drawing and Composition
Type
Studio
Days
Sa
Time
9:30AM to 12:30PM
Dates
May 31, 2025 to Aug 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Onsite  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $660.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • No Class Meeting(s): 7/5/25
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method: On-Campus
  • Please refer to our policies page for COVID Safety guidelines and additional campus-specific information on our Policies page.
  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
Section Title
Drawing and Composition
Type
Online
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 18, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • On-Line Distance Learning
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $625.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
3 CEUs
Instructors
Materials List
Section Notes
  • Students must be 18+ years of age to enroll
  • This course includes 30 hours of class time plus at least 15 hours of homework time.
  • All times are listed for Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
  • Course teaching method: Synchronous
    • Synchronous: Taught through an online learning environment, allowing for the instructor and students to meet during scheduled times. Includes lectures, demos and discussions via Zoom.
  • Course details subject to change. After registering for a course, visit your Extension Portal to view the information you will need to know about your course(s) including materials list, classroom details, online resource links, etc. Be sure to check your Student Portal regularly for course updates and changes.
  • Note: Instructions on how to access course content are sent out in the 24-48 hours before a class begins. If you register for a class less than 24 hours in advance, please reach out to the Extension office at 310-665-6850 or extension@otis.edu. The Extension office is open M-F from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Students who register within 24 hours before the first class meeting may experience a delay in accessing the course. 
     
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