Session 1, Drawing: Urban Landscape

Chicago has unparalleled architecture, innovative public art, world-class museums and galleries, and outstanding parks, making it the ideal location to explore landscape drawing in new and exciting ways. From using the landscape as a medium to abstraction in space to inventing new landscapes through collage, students build skills in form, shape, line, perspective, and composition while exploring Chicago and interpreting the environment. With a shared emphasis on traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques, students may experiment with various wet and dry materials, including charcoal, pastels, ink, collage, and water-based paints. The course covers the history of landscape drawing and how contemporary artists approach and depict the urban environment. 

NOTE: Previous drawing experience required. Students are encouraged to bring a digital camera, tablet, and/or laptop for homework/research and after-studio hours projects.

2.0 College Credits
Full Tuition Cost: $3,816

This cost does not reflect any potential Merit Scholarship or need-based financial aid the student may be awarded. Housing and meal plan rates are $655 a week.

Registration Deadline is noon on Monday, June 1st.

There are two registration options for this course. Call us at 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu if you have any questions! We're happy to help.

Option 1: Pay in full now.
Select this option if you do not wish to apply for scholarships and are ready to pay tuition and housing/meals in full now. The full cost of the program includes a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit.

Option 2: Apply for aid/scholarships and pay a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit.
Select this option if you would like to apply for a merit scholarship and/or financial aid scholarship. Once you have been notified of your potential award amounts, we will share instructions on how to pay the remaining balance.