Online: Studio Intensive: Advanced Projects in Drawing & Painting

This online studio course is designed for students with prior experience in drawing and/or painting who are ready to refine their skills and develop portfolio-quality work. Students will pursue self-directed projects with individualized faculty mentorship, while engaging with contemporary drawing, painting, and visual storytelling practices. Students may work in various media, such as ink, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, charcoal, or mixed media. Students are encouraged to experiment, take creative risks, and expand their visual language. The course includes live online demonstrations, artist talks, virtual museum resources, and weekly critiques, fostering a collaborative and supportive studio environment. Students will receive tailored feedback to help elevate their work, clarify artistic intentions, and prepare compelling pieces for inclusion in college admissions portfolios.

1.0 College Credit
Full Tuition Cost: $1,908
This cost does not reflect any potential Merit Scholarship or need-based financial aid the student may be awarded. 

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: 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.

Option 2: Pay in full now.
Select this option if you do not wish to apply for aid or scholarships and are ready to pay in full now for tuition. You will be prompted to answer follow-up questions on the next few screens and pay the full tuition cost at checkout. The full cost of the program tuition includes a $100 non-refundable tuition deposit.