Rhode Island School of Design's Pre-College Program 2011 catalog

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for college students and adults

RISD Summer Studies

RISd | ce offers programs geared toward college students

(including graduating high school seniors) and professionals

who wish to pursue a variety of art and design topics. for more

information, visit www.risd.edu/summerstudies.

2011

pre-college program

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2011

pre-college program

June 25 - August 6

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The RISD Pre-College Program is designed to give

16- to 18-year-old high school students an introduction

to the college art school experience. For six weeks,

you follow a college-like studio curriculum, live in RISD

residence halls and have fun on weekend outings to

museums, beaches and area cultural attractions, while

maintaining a high level of initiative and responsibility

regarding your work and behavior. The course of study

is focused, serious and challenging.

exPeRIenCe art and design in a college setting

DeveloP a strong foundation of art and design skills

maSTeR a variety of tools, materials and techniques

buIlD confidence in yourself as an artist and as an individual

leaRn from expert and highly specialized arts faculty

exPloRe one of 20 different artistic disciplines

CReaTe additional pieces for your college admission portfolio

FoRge strong bonds with diverse, multicultural classmates

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PhilosoPhically, the RISD Pre-College

Program focuses on broadening your artistic horizons

by helping you to articulate your own responses to

the world through the visual language of art and

design. In the process, you not only master crafts-

manship and technique, but also begin the process

of defining who you are. The program is essentially

about giving you the skills and confidence to grow

as an artist and an individual.

Artistically, you are exposed to a wide range of new

techniques and media. The curriculum is chosen

from many different visual art and design disciplines,

and is relevant to both a future career and personal

enrichment in the arts. Pre-College faculty members

constantly challenge you to strengthen not only

artistic technique, but also critical thinking skills.

To do this, you respond to many diverse influences –

from exposure to the work of first-rate, professional

artists and the critiques of your peers, to accessibility

to RISD’s own distinguished art museum and the life

of the surrounding city, itself a work of art.

Socially, you have the opportunity to meet students

from across the country and around the world, form-

ing strong bonds by working together and taking on

the program’s many challenges. You also develop

social responsibility by sharing living space, partici-

pating in organized activities outside the studio

and classroom, and helping each other learn how to

manage time and workloads. It is no surprise that

many long-term friendships begin during the

Pre-College Program.

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PhilosoPhically, the RISD Pre-College

Program focuses on broadening your artistic horizons

by helping you to articulate your own responses to

the world through the visual language of art and

design. In the process, you not only master crafts-

manship and technique, but also begin the process

of defining who you are. The program is essentially

about giving you the skills and confidence to grow

as an artist and an individual.

Artistically, you are exposed to a wide range of new

techniques and media. The curriculum is chosen

from many different visual art and design disciplines,

and is relevant to both a future career and personal

enrichment in the arts. Pre-College faculty members

constantly challenge you to strengthen not only

artistic technique, but also critical thinking skills.

To do this, you respond to many diverse influences –

from exposure to the work of first-rate, professional

artists and the critiques of your peers, to accessibility

to RISD’s own distinguished art museum and the life

of the surrounding city, itself a work of art.

Socially, you have the opportunity to meet students

from across the country and around the world, form-

ing strong bonds by working together and taking on

the program’s many challenges. You also develop

social responsibility by sharing living space, partici-

pating in organized activities outside the studio

and classroom, and helping each other learn how to

manage time and workloads. It is no surprise that

many long-term friendships begin during the

Pre-College Program.

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courses

The Pre-College Program is a full immersion encounter with

art and design education at the highest level. Students spend

one full day each week in both Foundation-level drawing and

design courses, and a half-day each week in a critical exami-

nation of creative issues found in the history of art. Two days

each week are devoted to a “major” concentration. Skills and

projects developed through intensive exploration into one of

these 20 majors provide students with invaluable insight and

experience in preparation for college — and may help you

enhance your art school admissions portfolio.

foundation studies

drawing foundations

design foundations

critical studies in art history

majors

Animation

Architecture

Ceramics

Comic Book Art

Drawing

Fashion Design

Furniture Design

Game Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Industrial Design

Interior Design

Jewelry

Painting

Photography: Digital

Photography: Traditional

Printmaking

Sculpture

Textile Design

Video

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More than 500 high school students are expected

to participate in this year’s program. The structured

curriculum gives you a strong foundation of drawing

and design skills in addition to your major studies.

The Pre-College community draws on an award-winning

faculty of more than 70 artists, designers and educa-

tors, some of whom teach degree program classes at

RISD as well.

The Pre-College Program places a premium on multi-

cultural activities, exposing students to new and

different ideas through special lectures and visits

by guest artists. Representing a broad spectrum of

cultures, these artists speak about their work, back-

ground and philosophy, present their artwork, and

discuss with students the influence of culture – their

own and others’ – upon their development as artists.

Many visiting artists also critique students in their

areas of expertise.

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The Pre-College experience is made all the more

valuable through access to RISD’s well equipped and

internationally renowned studio facilities housed in

over 40 buildings, which include computer labs,

darkrooms, kilns, woodworking shops, and textile

and printmaking studios.

The Fleet Library at RISD is one of the oldest inde-

pendent art college libraries in the United States

and boasts a collection of unusual richness and

depth. This award-winning library is housed in a

stunningly renovated Italian Renaissance-style

banking hall in “15 West” (the Mandle Building), and

now contains more than 130,000 books and bound

periodicals, 19,000 mounted art reproductions and

685,000 image holdings focused on art, architecture

and design. The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, a

repository of more than 90,000 natural specimens,

is also an indispensable resource, especially for the

Drawing Foundations course and for many other

projects related to your major.

The RISD Museum of Art, nationally recognized as

one of the finest museums of its size in the country,

is another exceptional resource. It houses more than

80,000 works in its collections of fine and decorative

arts ranging from antiquity to the present. Students

are encouraged to incorporate information from the

collections into their research for the Critical Studies

in Art History course.

At the heart of the campus is the Chace Center, a

five-story expansion of the RISD Museum that opened

in the fall of 2008. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning

architect José Rafael Moneo, this LEED certified building

has added dramatic and dynamic exhibition, studio,

classroom and public space to the RISD campus, and

is now the home of the popular retail design show-

room, risd|works.

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separate exhibition spaces on the RISD campus.

The Majors Exhibition showcases hundreds of pieces

produced in the studios of all 20 majors; the Fashion

Majors Show highlights wearable art created by

fashion design students; and the Design and Drawing

Exhibition presents work from Drawing Foundations

and Design Foundations classes.

show your stuff

An essential element of the learning process at RISD

is the studio critique. As you learn to present and

discuss your work in front of faculty, guests and

fellow students, you grow more comfortable with

talking about and articulating your goals. Critiques,

or “crits” as they’re more commonly known, take

place from time to time throughout the course of

each class, and serve as important guideposts as

you refine your work and prepare final projects.

The summer culminates with the annual Pre-College

Exhibitions – three concurrent events for students,

their parents, families and friends, held in three

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the scene

There’s no shortage of great things to do after class, like

foreign film nights, artist talks, gallery openings, dances,

baseball games and workshops. Or, you can take

advantage of open studios to spend more time working

on your projects. Weekend trips often include visits to

Newport’s mansions, Narragansett’s beaches, Block

Island, Tillinghast Farm (RISD’s waterfront campus),

and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

College Hill, on Providence’s historic East Side, is one of

the most picturesque sections of the city, home to the

expansive campuses of RISD and neighboring Brown

University. The main RISD campus, situated at the

center of the historic district, is famous for its narrow

streets lined with restored Colonial homes and fine

examples of early Federal and 19th-century architecture.

RISD’s extensive facilities span Providence’s central

rivers — home to Waterplace Park and WaterFire, a

recurring after-dark festival of light and music — and

include several notably restored historic buildings in

the city’s vibrant downtown.

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RISD’s neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants,

cafés, shops, bookstores and art cinemas. If you like

music and theater, you can enjoy great performances at

popular local venues, including the nationally acclaimed

Trinity Repertory Company and the Providence Perform-

ing Arts Center. Local restaurants range from ethnically

rich neighborhood eateries to world-renowned, five-star

dining establishments. All of these options are within

walking distance of the college.

While Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles

wide, it’s blessed with almost 500 miles of enchanting

coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett

Bay. Rhode Island is also convenient to such popular

summer destinations as Block Island, Cape Cod,

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which makes it an

ideal jumping-off point for family vacations, or a perfect

vacation destination in itself. Traversable in little more

than an hour, the state offers both a welcome retreat

from the bustle of Boston and New York, and easy

access to these cities by road, rail, bus and airplane. In

short, it’s a great place to be — especially in the summer.

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check it out

Visit the RISD Pre-College Program

website — www.risd.edu/precollege —

to see a video overview of the program

and an online gallery of Pre-College

student work, hear from some former

students about their experiences in

the program, take a virtual tour of the

campus and get a glimpse of what life

is like at RISD.

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find your way16 curriculum

how it works

make it yours

21 applying

who may apply?

application information + procedures

program expenses + fees

scholarships

international students

application + payment timeline

how to apply

application checklist

submitting your application

confirmation

26 policies student conduct

facilities use for commuters

withdrawal + refund policy

27 student life

campus housing

dining services

art supply stores

application forms

center of the catalog

calendarpre-college pre-View

Saturday, March 5 (see back cover for details)

Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who

have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.

check-in day

Saturday, June 25

classes Begin

Monday, June 27

summer faculty exhibition opening

Thursday, July 7, 6-8pm

pre-college exhibitions open

wednesday, august 3, 6-8pm

check-out day

Saturday, august 6

“ You’re surrounded by people who share your passion; no matter where you are skill-wise, the experience is incredible because you learn so much about art and even more about yourself.”

– alessa Peters (woodinville, wa), Graphic design

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overview

The Pre-College Program strengthens your ability to observe,

conceptualize, analyze and create. Whether courses are

selected for personal exploration or as a fast track to college-

level study in art and design, a balanced schedule and all-day

studio classes allow for creative problem solving as well as

artistic experimentation. In addition, studio critiques encour-

age you to talk about both your own work and that of your

classmates.

One of the hallmarks of a RISD undergraduate education is

the Foundation Studies program, a year-long immersion in

rigorous visual and critical inquiry, designed to encourage

experimentation and the challenging of ideas, motivations

and assumptions. At RISD, foundation work is as crucial to a

student’s overall development as the major. It is no different

for the Pre-College Program, where you are introduced to the

RISD curricular concept through three foundation courses:

Drawing Foundations, Design Foundations, and Critical Studies in

Art History. These courses help you sharpen your powers of

observation, gain experience with various tools, materials and

techniques, and learn to analyze and discuss works of art.

As in a college-level art and design education, choosing a

major is also an essential part of one’s experience, and this,

too, is an important element of the Pre-College Program.

Majors provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in

focused effort within one particular design or fine art field;

major classes are scheduled for two full days each week,

allowing you to explore one of the 20 available disciplines

in depth. RISD stresses that foundation studies are as impor-

tant as major work, so equal emphasis is placed in both areas

and effort is balanced between the two during the week.

class schedule

Each week’s schedule is structured as follows:

drawing foundations

1 six-hour day

(6 contact hours per week)

design foundations

1 six-hour day



partial day


major

2 six-hour days


total

26 contact hours per week

Each course requires work to be developed or completed

outside of class. Open studio time is available when students

are not scheduled to be in class.

Note: Course schedules and syllabi are not available prior to

Check-In.

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how it works

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make it yours

foundation courses

drawing foundations

The ability to observe and the skill of translating these obser-

vations into visual expression are fundamental to an artist’s

education. Students in this course first develop their power of

observation and strengthen their ability to think and express

themselves visually on paper. They learn techniques for

working from the human figure, forms in nature, landscapes,

interior spaces and still-life setups. Traditional and nontradi-

tional materials are used throughout to investigate line, value,

form and composition.

design foundations

Design is critical to all visual expression. This course intro-

duces students to the formal elements of design – line, shape,

color, texture and space. Through challenging exercises,

students are encouraged to explore traditional methods of

visual organization and to discover new solutions on their

own. Projects may include both two- and three-dimensional

design concepts.


Critical analysis – the ability to thoroughly examine, analyze

and respond to creative concepts and ideas, both verbally and

in writing – is an essential tool in an art and design education.

In this foundation course, historical and contemporary art

(both two- and three-dimensional) is presented in relation-

ship to a specific theme. Students develop an approach

to critical analysis by delving into the historical context of

the artwork. Course work is enhanced by visits to the RISD

Museum of Art, where students explore the collections and

examine original artwork in an intimate setting.

majors

animation

Animation – the study of art in motion – is a constantly evolv-

ing art form. This major introduces students to the rich tradi-

tions of frame-by-frame nonlinear movie construction as well

as recent developments in the field. Using AutoDesk’s Maya

software, students learn 3D modeling to create virtual objects

and characters that can populate an original animated work.

Lighting and surface texturing are among the many tech-

niques used to transform 3D models into characters typical of

those seen in games and movies. Additionally, students view

and discuss noteworthy animated films for ideas to incor-

porate into their finished projects. NOTE: While not required,

students may wish to bring a high-capacity storage device such as

an iPod™ or external hard drive to take their work home at the end

of the program.

architecture

Students profit from the dynamic relationship between learn-

ing basic architectural concepts and physically employing

them in the construction of prototypes. As an introductory

architectural design studio, important architectural principles

are presented through studio exercises, slide lectures and

demonstrations. Students implement these principles through

both drawing and model-building to develop an understand-

ing of scale, form and spatial relationships. This intense

study provides the framework for the process of analysis and

synthesis that is critical to further architectural pursuits.

“The exposure to different takes on the artistic process, through my friends and professors, has been really

astounding. It has influenced my art in a really profound way.” – Chris Fernald (Marietta, GA), Painting CURRICULUM 17

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ceramics

Clay has long been respected as the medium of choice for

relief and sculptural portraiture, and has been used through-

out history in many varieties of functional ware. Its plasticity

and versatility are increasingly appreciated in works that tran-

scend traditional boundaries, so that today, ceramic media

are also associated with contemporary sculptural possibilities.

Accordingly, students learn basic construction and finishing

techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,

methods of surface design, glazing and kiln firing, and are

also encouraged to experiment with both functional and

sculptural ideas.

comic book art

Comic books are pure pop-culture adrenaline — influencing

novels, movies, fashion and even the web — and have

become an essential element of our popular media con-

sciousness. This major provides students with the expertise

needed to combine words and pictures into compelling visual

narratives for strips, comic books, or graphic novels. Students

learn the creative and technical aspects of this idiosyncratic

art form, including its unique characteristics and limitations.

Classes include a survey of selected comics, in-class demon-

strations of scriptwriting and drawing techniques, and studio

assignments that encourage participants to develop original

comic stories of their own. Beyond comic books themselves,

the skills acquired also apply to children’s books, film and

television production and video games.

drawing

This major allows students who wish to immerse themselves

in drawing to expand significantly upon skills and techniques

introduced in Drawing Foundations. Students confront de-

manding technical exercises and explore imaginative, descrip-

tive and conceptual imagery on paper. All the critical technical

elements of drawing – line, tone, composition and color – are

employed as tools that facilitate extensive experimentation,

discipline, and an environment of intense inquiry.

fashion design

Students in this major examine the fashion design process

from sketchbook to consumer. Initial exercises focus on

developing the visual communication skills necessary to

illustrate a fashion concept. Merchandising and construction

methods come to the forefront as students gain an under-

standing of color interaction, form and proportion. In the

process, students begin to appreciate how fashion tastes and

styles both reflect and contribute to contemporary culture.

Ultimately, students design and construct fashion pieces out

of alternative materials to be shown as part of the Pre-College

Exhibitions at the end of the program.

furniture design

You use it every day. You live with it and you can’t get along

without it. But have you ever really examined furniture? Have

you ever admired the form of a table or scrutinized the func-

tion of a chair? Midway between sculpture and industrial

design, the vital discipline of furniture design directly impacts

human interaction and well-being. Through drawings and

modeling, furniture design students explore key aspects of

three-dimensional design, incorporating the aesthetics of

form and function to articulate their design ideas. They learn

to use traditional furniture-making skills, including joinery

and the time-honored techniques of hand and power tools,

ultimately building one of their own designs.

game design

For games to be compelling, game artists are obliged to de-

velop design skills in an array of areas, from game assets (e.g.,

characters, props) and animation to level building and script-

ing. Using industry-standard tools, students are introduced

to the mechanics of game design, creating fully animated

characters and embedding them in multi-level environments.

All of the elements of a game are included. Students’ game

creations are tested for full interactivity, ultimately helping

prepare students for the professional world of game design.

NOTE: While not required, students may wish to bring a high-

capacity storage device such as an iPod™ or external hard drive

to take their work home at the end of the program.

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graphic design

Graphic Design majors explore various combinations of

traditional and digital design tools through a series of intensive

classroom exercises. This regimen enables them to integrate

diverse techniques with the design elements of color, form,

typography and composition. Projects allow students to com-

bine these tools and techniques in such creative applications

as corporate identification, publications, posters, packaging

and/or signage. Students also learn to recognize the principles

of good graphic design as they integrate text and imagery

(drawn from various media) into seamless, finished

communications.

illustration

This major is an ideal choice for students with a strong draw-

ing background who desire the added discipline of working

with both text and visual imagery. Indeed, the critical compo-

nent of this major involves learning the best ways to combine

words, images and ideas. Students explore books, magazines

and short stories, seeking models for manipulating content,

design elements, materials and techniques in order to express

ideas effectively. These exercises allow students to explore a

variety of styles and to use various techniques and materials

as they develop a personal visual vocabulary.

industrial design

From the creation of a handheld electronic device to the con-

figuration of a satellite, industrial design is a steadily growing

field that affects every aspect of our daily lives. This major

is dedicated to instilling the conviction that fine aesthetics

and mechanics reinforce one another in producing exemplary

products for industry. Students work on design solutions for

social, physical and ecological needs, and develop a working

vocabulary in the language of two- and three-dimensional

design. Three-dimensional drawing and model-making skills

are therefore emphasized throughout the course.

interior design

Students in this major gain a strong foundation in the process

of designing interior spaces. They develop a visual vocabulary

in order to explore the relationships between interior compo-

nents and movement within the space. Color, texture, fabric,

lighting and other elements are investigated in a creative

environment that encourages participants to express their

own sense of design. Discussions and critiques help students

understand the elements and principles of interior design as

they develop project solutions.

jewelry

Designing and constructing jewelry is an ideal discipline for

developing an understanding of the structural underpinnings

of all kinds of sculpture. Many skills learned in this major, if

expanded in scale, are readily transferable to other modes of

metalwork because they familiarize students with the proper-

ties of various metals and related materials, as well as with

commonly used methods of joining. Techniques are learned

through numerous demonstrations and structured exercises

in the studio, enabling students to complete jewelry objects

of their own choosing by the end of the course.

painting

Painting majors are introduced to both traditional and con-

temporary concepts and techniques in painting. They learn

to create and organize forms, colors, textures and tones

while experimenting with various methods of application.

Initially, students work from the figure, still-life setups and

diverse landscapes. They then seek to create more personalized

imagery by adapting lessons from the studio. Lectures,

demonstrations and critiques reveal how others have tackled

similar painting issues in the past, so that students can

discover their own style.

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photography: digital

Professional photography is fully immersed in digital work-

flow, and anyone using a camera these days must have an

understanding of digital tools. Students in this major develop

technical and aesthetic skills in photography, with an empha-

sis on digital imaging and its potential applications in print

and electronic form. Coursework focuses on camera tech-

niques, lighting methods, and the use of computer software

(Adobe Photoshop) for enhancing and refining images, and

for presentation. RISD cameras are used during class time, but

students are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras

for flexibility in capturing images outside of class.

photography: traditional

Traditional Photography students learn how to see and com-

pose images through the camera’s eye, and are encouraged

to develop personal concepts by solving fundamental visual

problems specific to the photographic image. They explore

black-and-white photographic tools and techniques, including

operation of the single-lens reflex camera, how to determine

proper exposures, and the chemical process for developing

35mm negatives and prints. Presentation methods and

archival preservation are also demonstrated and discussed

throughout the course. Both the experienced and the inex-

perienced photographer are welcome, but each student

must have access to a 35mm camera with full manual

exposure control capability.

printmaking

This major is an excellent choice for students who want to ex-

pand upon previous drawing experience by exploring a tactile,

process-oriented medium that offers many options for rich

visual effects. Lessons in plate and paper preparation, regis-

tration and preservation enable students to explore diverse

intaglio techniques such as pochoir, dry point, and hard- and

soft-ground etching in both large and small formats. Surface

printing techniques are also explored, including monoprint-

ing, chine collé and xerographic transfer. As students begin to

master these techniques, they are given the opportunity to

demonstrate both their facility and their developing personal

imagery by producing a series of related small-format prints

for final portfolio presentation.

sculpture

In this major, students engage in a modern approach to sculp-

ture by exploring a number of three-dimensional concepts,

skills and processes. Typical projects use a selected array of

materials and techniques based on individual student choices.

In past years these have included building with paper or wire,

modular constructions, installations, group performance

pieces, and structures based on human, animal and plant

anatomy. Assignments focus on encouraging students to

create well considered, conceptually sound and structurally

durable 3D solutions to open-ended problems.

textile design

This ancient and rich form of artistic and practical exploration

stimulates students to express individual color and design

preferences while they learn basic concepts and methods for

designing textile surfaces. By mastering the basic elements

of silkscreen printing and assorted dyeing methods, students

learn to create and repeat intricate design elements that make

a continuous surface. In conjunction with their work in the

studio, students are introduced to valuable information about

the practice of designing textiles for apparel, upholstery, wall

coverings and other commercial products.

video

Using video as a means of expression and storytelling,

students are introduced to the fundamental techniques,

language and processes of motion pictures, from concept to

final edit. Students learn basic digital video filming techniques

and nonlinear editing with Final Cut Pro software as they

shoot and edit a series of short individual and team projects.

Experimental, documentary and narrative genres are all

explored, and select student work is viewed and analyzed in

class. (Previous experience with video editing software, such

as iMovie or Adobe Premiere, is helpful but not required.)

Note: Video cameras are provided for use during class hours only.

Students may bring their own video cameras, provided they have

manual controls and record to a digital format, and should be

equipped with FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB ports.

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> United States high school students who have finished

their sophomore year and who are 16 to 18 years old (born

between August 6, 1992 and June 25, 1995).

> International students in the same age range with appro-

priate visas and a demonstrated proficiency in the English

language, as indicated by a score of 580 or better on the

TOEFL written test, at least 237 on the TOEFL computer-

based (CBT) test, or a minimum score of 93 on the TOEFL

Internet-based (iBT) test. Should a student be unable to

obtain a TOEFL test score in time for application, please

refer to International Students, page 23, for further details.

All applicants who meet the age requirements and demon-

strate the ability and desire to benefit from the program, as

evidenced by their application materials, are accepted. There

are no admission tests or portfolio requirements.

application information + procedures

apply early

Applications are processed beginning on Monday, January

10. Since space in each major is limited, early application is

advised. Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come,

first-served basis. Incomplete applications are not processed

until all missing parts are supplied, so be sure to include all

attachments and required payments and signatures. If a

student is ineligible for the program, the parent or guardian

is contacted as soon as possible after the application

is received.

choosing majors

Please make your major selection carefully, as changes cannot

be accommodated once the application has been received.

Majors are assigned in the order of preference indicated by

the student on the application form, on a first-come, first-

served basis. Because space in majors is limited, first choice

selection cannot be guaranteed. Early application increases

an applicant’s chance of placement in the preferred major.

Applicants are asked to indicate three choices of major. All

should be selected with equal care, because an applicant is

automatically waitlisted for the first (or subsequent) choice

if it is full, and placed in the next available choice. If all three

choices are full, the student is notified as quickly as possible

and given an opportunity to select another major. The student

is also notified if space becomes available in a major for which

he or she is waitlisted. If a student forfeits a place in any major

when it is offered, whether a first, second or third choice, that

decision is final.

VERY IMPORTANT: There can be no changes of major or section

once the application has been received.

APPLYING

who may apply?

“I was scared at first... but my teacher

challenged me to do something different and not be afraid. It boosted

my self-confidence and helped me improve.” – Carol Lee (McLean, VA), Graphic Design

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tuition

$4,650 includes basic tuition, but not housing and dining, art

supplies or lab, linen, telephone and other special fees. (Note:

Returning students see below right for special tuition discount.)

housing + dining fee

$2,370 includes residential and dining fees for boarding

students.

dining plan for commuters

Commuters are invited to purchase meals individually or in

blocks. See Dining Services, page 28, for details.

program deposit

In order to reserve a seat in the program, all applications

postmarked by Friday, April 8 must be accompanied by a

nonrefundable deposit of $500 for boarding students or $350

for commuting students. Applications received after April 8

must be accompanied by the entire tuition of $4,650. (This

amount includes the nonrefundable deposit.)

lab fees

Traditional Photography and Video majors require specific lab fees,

to be paid at the time of registration:

Traditional Photography: $180, includes a $100 deposit for the

rental of a darkroom kit, which is refundable upon return of

undamaged supplies.

Video: $200, includes an A/V-rated external FireWire hard

drive (that becomes the property of the student).

i-20 certificate fee

Non-US citizens requiring an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility,

which is needed to secure an F-1 student visa, must include

a $150 administration fee. (See page 23 and www.risd.edu/

summerinternational for details.)

art supplies + presentation materials

Students will need a variety of art supplies and presentation

materials (along with appropriate carrying cases) for their

courses. Depending on the student’s major and approaches

taken by different instructors, supplies can sometimes be in

excess of $800. Students may wish to bring supplies that

they already own to mitigate cost. To this end, a general list

of supplies that every student needs will be sent with the stu-

dent’s confirmation materials. Specific supply lists for classes

in the student’s major will be sent as soon as they become

available. Inevitably, students will need to purchase supplies

during the program, and there are several local art supply

stores to accommodate these needs. Parents may find it

useful to establish a charge account at the RISD Store, which

is located in the heart of campus. Information on charge

accounts is included in the confirmation materials.

other expenses

All costs and fees associated with planned Pre-College

Program activities (e.g., museum/venue admissions fees,

buses, ferries, etc.) are included with the tuition for the

program. However, students are responsible for any sundry

purchases during these activities. As with art supplies, all

other miscellaneous expenses, such as travel to and from the

RISD campus at the start and end of the program (and during

excused absences), are the responsibility of the student and

their parents or guardians.

returning student tuition

Students who have successfully completed the Pre-College

Program in a previous year and meet all requirements for the

2011 program are eligible to participate at last year’s tuition

rate of $4,450. Please check the “Returning Pre-College Stu-

dent” box on the application form and note the 2010 tuition

where indicated on the back of the form. Note: All other rates

and fees in effect for 2011 (e.g., housing, dining, etc.) remain as

listed. Tuition is the ONLY fee eligible for this special offer.

program expenses + fees

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A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are

awarded to applicants who can demonstrate significant finan-

cial need, artistic and academic ability, potential to contribute

to the cultural, intellectual, artistic and other diversity of the

program, and interest in and commitment to the program.

Scholarship applicants must follow the Scholarship Applica-

tion requirements and use the Scholarship Application form

and checklist found on the Pre-College Scholarship website,

www.risd.edu/pcscholarship. Scholarship applications must

be in the mail to the RISD|CE offices, postmarked no later

than Friday, March 25.

international students

RISD welcomes students from around the world to participate

in the Pre-College Program. Some additional requirements

apply to international students, such as:

> Students whose native language is not English will need to

demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

> All non-US citizens must obtain an F-1 student visa that is

valid for the duration of the Pre-College Program.

International students, including all students whose native

language is not English, and those who are not citizens of the

United States, must go to the Summer International page of

the RISD website – www.risd.edu/summerinternational – for

detailed information, requirements and all forms necessary

for application. Please consult this website and/or contact

your local U.S. Consulate or Embassy with any questions

regarding visas. You may also want to visit the U.S. Govern-

ment’s International Student and Exchange Visitor Program

website at www.ice.gov/sevis.

Monday, January 10: Registration opens, application process-

ing begins

Friday, March 25: Scholarship application deadline (in the

mail and postmarked by this date)

Friday, April 8: Deposit deadline (in the mail and postmarked

by this date; after this date, all fees must be paid in full upon

application)

Wednesday, April 20: Student Visa Information form and

International Student Responsibilities document deadline

(for non-US citizens)

Friday, May 6: Payment deadline: all balances are due

Applicants who send tuition and housing deposits before

Friday, April 8 are billed for the balance. Full payment is due

by Friday, May 6. If no statement has arrived as the due date

approaches, do not wait for a statement; simply pay the

balance due. Applications received after Friday, April 8 must

include all tuition and fees in full.

lAte ApplicAtions

Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis.

Please contact the Pre-College Registration Assistant at

401 454-6204 after May 6 to find out if late applications in

particular majors are still being accepted.

scholarships

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application + payment timeline

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application checklist

all non-scholarship applicants

must submit:

a completed Pre-College Program application form,

signed by student and parent or guardian

a 250-word statement written by the student

expressing personal reasons for wanting to

participate in the program

one letter of recommendation from a high school

art teacher or guidance counselor

a nonrefundable deposit, due with application:

$500 is due from all boarding students

$350 is due from all commuting students

entire tuition of $4,650 must accompany all

applications received after Friday, April 8

(this amount includes the nonrefundable deposit)

all residential (non-commuting) students

must also submit:

housing and dining fee of $2,370 (this is due for all

residential applications received after Friday, April 8.)

the Residence Life Questionnaire (in Forms, center

of this catalog)

all non-us citizens

must also submit:

NOTE: Forms for non-US citizens and guidelines for submitting

materials may be found at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.

a completed Student Visa Information (SVI) form

a signed International Student Responsibilities

(ISR) document

VERY IMPORTANT: Signed originals of these forms are due

in our office by April 20, along with all required payments

and materials.

“ You have as much time as you need to invest in your artwork, and you really get what you put into it. And, I found this huge world of art that I hadn’t explored yet, from fashion to game design... It’s a whole group of people you normally wouldn’t get to meet.”

– Julian Marshall (Washington, DC), Drawing 24 APPLYING

To apply to the program without a scholarship, all of the

materials in the Application Checklist must be submitted. If

you are applying for a scholarship, additional materials are

required, as noted in Scholarships, page 23. Scholarship

how to apply

applicants must use the Scholarship Application Form and

follow the Application Checklist provided on the Pre-College

Scholarship website, www.risd.edu/pcscholarship.

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“ You have as much time as you need to invest in your artwork, and you really get what you put into it. And, I found this huge world of art that I hadn’t explored yet, from fashion to game design... It’s a whole group of people you normally wouldn’t get to meet.”

– Julian Marshall (Washington, DC), Drawing APPLYING 25

The student and his or her parent or guardian must sign the

application form. Applications missing one or both signatures

are considered incomplete. Please remember: There can be

no changes of major or section once the application has

been received.

applying by mail

Mail completed application materials and fees to:

pre-College applications

RiSD | CE

Two College Street

providence, Ri 02903-2787

Payment may be made by check, money order, MasterCard

or VISA credit cards. We cannot accept debit cards. Checks

should be made payable to RISD|CE. Checks returned for

insufficient funds incur a charge of $25.

applying by fax

Fax completed application materials to 401 454-6218

(payment by MasterCard or VISA credit cards only).

submitting your application

Confirmations – including confirmation of major and instruc-

tions for locating and downloading all confirmation materials

from the Internet – are sent out as applications are deter-

mined to be complete and the student has been accepted

into the program, usually within several weeks of the receipt

of your application. Confirmation materials to be downloaded

contain check-in details and all necessary forms, policy

statements and other information that is needed prior to the

student’s arrival on campus, including:

> Student Handbook, containing detailed information about

arrival and departure; housing, dining and safety; academic

and disciplinary policies and procedures

> Residence halls and food service contracts

> Health Services and Public Safety forms

> Laundry and linen service information

> Checklist of items to bring to campus

> Art supply information and purchase permission form

VERY IMPORTANT: All confirmation materials must be read and

responded to prior to the student’s arrival on campus for the

program. Detailed instructions will be provided with each form.

Students cannot attend classes until all forms have been signed

and submitted. Course schedules and syllabi, as well as infor‑

mation on specific housing and roommate assignments are not

available prior to Check‑In.

confirmation

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The Pre-College Program encourages artistic and intellectual

freedom, but also makes it a point to safeguard students’

safety by creating a structured campus environment. Most

students live in RISD residence halls, which are accessible

only by authorized ID cards. Residents are supervised by

full-time staff and trained resident assistants, and special

rules apply to Pre-College students, including evening curfew

and the need for parental permission to leave campus over-

night. All social, artistic and educational activities are planned

by the Continuing Education Department and the Residence

Life Office.

The above notwithstanding, RISD’s Pre-College Program

is oriented toward relatively independent young people.

Students need to take initiative both in and outside of the

classroom, and attendance in all classes is expected and is

critical to successful completion of the program. If parents

and their children are seeking a somewhat sheltered environ-

ment, they should consider the nature of this program very

carefully before applying.

Further details of conduct expectations, attendance and

curfew policies are included in the Student Handbook, which

is provided to students upon acceptance into the program.

Please note: Violations of college policies and regulations may

result in such sanctions as a warning, probation and even dis-

missal. All policy materials must be read and acknowledged

prior to the start of the program.

facilities use for commuters

Students who attend Pre-College classes as commuters are

entitled to work in studios, as well as in workrooms in the

residence halls, whenever residential students have access.

For additional details about RISD policies and services, please

refer to the Pre-College Student Handbook included in the

confirmation materials.

To officially withdraw from the Pre-College Program, submit

written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student

Support Services in the RISD | CE office, in person or by mail

or fax. Failure to properly withdraw from the program results

in a permanent grade of ‘F’ on the student’s record.

RISD refunds tuition and fee payments in full for applications

that are not accepted, or if registration is closed. Refunds for

voluntary withdrawal after the student has been accepted

into the program are granted – minus $350 deposit for

tuition and $150 deposit for housing and dining, if applicable –

according to the following schedule:

Written withdrawal Percentage of fees

received in the CE refunded, minus

office by: applicable deposit(s)

June 4 100%

June 5 – 25 80%

June 26 – July 2 60%

July 3 – 9 40%

after July 9 no refund

IMPORTANT: No tuition or other fees are refunded to a student

who is asked to leave the program for a violation of school policies

or regulations. The Pre-College Student Handbook, included in the

confirmation materials, more fully describes these regulations. At

Check-In, students and their parents or guardians are required to

sign a statement affirming that this information has been read.

Please note: Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for pay-

ments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account.

student conduct

POLICIES

withdrawal + refund policy

26 POLICIES

“We were thrilled when our daughter’s work was

chosen for the final gallery showing and were so proud and pleased to see that others value

her work as much as we do. Thank you for providing such an enriching and self-affirming experience for her.”

- Kathleen & Scott Plath (Groton, MA)

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the Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds, which places them with

older students participating in other summer programs at

RISD. Information on specific housing and roommate assign-

ments is not available prior to Check-In. For housing costs,

please see page 22.

VERY IMPORTANT: Smoking is not permitted in any RISD housing

or, indeed, in any building on the RISD campus.

If you have questions regarding summer housing that are not

covered in this catalog, please contact RISD’s Residence Life

office at [email protected] or 401 454-6650 between 8:30am and

4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Living and dining together in campus facilities provides an

important aspect of the complete Pre-College experience.

Much learning and socialization occur outside the classroom,

in the less formal atmosphere of the residence halls, and

Pre-College staff members work to make this an equally

valuable part of each student’s summer experience.

All residence halls are supervised by resident assistants

assigned to each floor, as well as by RISD’s year-round pro-

fessional Residence Life staff. The halls are equipped with

lounges, work areas, and shared kitchens, along with card or

coin-operated washing machines. A professional linen and

laundry service is available at additional cost; information is

included in the confirmation materials.

Applications for campus housing are made via the Residence

Life Questionnaire (center of this catalog). Students apply for

single or double rooms; rooms are assigned as applications

are received. Specific roommate requests must come from

both parties, with parent/guardian approval. Room requests

based on medical/psychological needs must be accompanied

by a letter from the attending physician that details the spe-

cific room-related need. Students who are eligible may select

campus housing

STuDenT LIFe

“We were thrilled when our daughter’s work was

chosen for the final gallery showing and were so proud and pleased to see that others value

her work as much as we do. Thank you for providing such an enriching and self-affirming experience for her.”

- Kathleen & Scott Plath (Groton, MA)

STuDenT LIFe 27

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The RISD Dining Services staff is sensitive to the dietary

needs and preferences of a student body representing

cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The

Metcalf Dining Center, known as The Met, features a build-

your-own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian,

vegan and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven.

The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of 15 West, features

entrees and lighter fare, either to enjoy on-site or to

grab-and-go.

The full dining contract is required for all Pre-College boarding

students, who may dine at either The Met or the Portfolio

Café. Payment for the dining plan is nonrefundable.

Commuting students may elect to purchase blocks of 5 meals

at a time by contacting Dining Services at 401 454-6642, or

are welcome to purchase individual meals on a cash basis.

If you have further questions about dining plans or special diet-

ary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.

The RISD Store, located on the main floor of the Design

Center, in the heart of the campus, carries a wide range of

art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and

photographic items. The RISD Store 3D is in the Bank Building,

across the street from the Design Center. Supplies include

stained glass, lumber, ceramics supplies, sculpting tools and

other materials primarily aimed toward meeting the needs of

3D courses.

Parents may choose to establish a charge account with the

RISD Store and/or the RISD Store 3D. Information and a sign-

up form are included in the confirmation materials.

dining services art supply stores

“I had a phenomenal time at RISD Pre-College. I made some of the best friends I’ve ever had and I expanded as a person and as an artist.” – Becca Goldman (Mill Valley, CA), Graphic Design

28 STUDENT LIFE

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STUDENT LIFE 29

risd administration

John Maeda, President

Jessie Shefrin, Provost

riSd continuing education

Brian K. Smith

Dean, Continuing Education

rebecca King

Associate Director for Programs

Acting Manager, Pre-College Program

Susan Bellaire

Associate Director for Student Support Services

Paul d’ercole

Disciplinary + Social Coordinator

Beth Mitchell

Logistics Coordinator

Judi Sheldon

Registration Assistant

to reach usMore detailed information and answers to frequently asked

questions may be found on the Pre-College website at

www.risd.edu/precollege. However, please feel free to

contact RISD’s Continuing Education Office for more infor-

mation and/or for advising about the Pre-College Program,

should your questions not be answered after reviewing all

of the information provided on our website.

rhode island School of design

continuing education

office 345 South Main Street

Providence, RI

mail Pre-College Program

RISD Continuing Education

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787

phone 401 454-6200

Outside the local calling area:

800 364-7473, ext. 2

fax 401 454-6218

e-mail [email protected]

internet www.risd.edu/precollege

RISD

USPS 021-909

Volume 8, Number 1, January, 2011

Published four times a year, twice in January, and once each in August and September, by RISD Media + Partners, Two College Street, Providence RI 02903-2787.

Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI

Postmaster: Send address changes to RISD, Attn: Continuing Education Office, Two College Street, Providence, RI 02903-2787.

DESIGN Design: Chris Tourtellot, Morris De Luzio Design, Providence Photography: David O’Connor, Karen Philippi, unless otherwise noted Printing: Meridian Printing, 1/11, 6,500

Please noteRISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expres-sion, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Program details are subject to change without notice.

notice to People with disabilitiesRhode Island School of Design attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible. Accommodations will be made for people with special needs who request assistance. These accommodations may include relocation of the class, program, event or service if necessary; duplication in an accessible location, provision of a comparable substitute at a fully accessible institution; and/or interim measures authorized by federal law that allow for participation in a temporary accessible location until a permanent accessible location can be found. If you need assistance to participate in any class, program, event or service offered at RISD, please call the Associate Director for Student Support Services at 401 454-6203.

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for teens and children

RISD Young Artist Program

Every summer, RISD | CE’s Young Artist Program offers a variety

of non-residential morning and afternoon classes for children

ages 4-12, as well as daytime and evening workshops for teens

ages 12-17. More information on all of our 2011 summer Young

Artist offerings will be available at www.risd.edu/ce, beginning

in mid-April.

Periodicals

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Providence, RIUSPS 021-909

Rhode Island School of Design

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787 USA

www.risd.edu/precollege

800 364-7473, ext. 2

PRE-CollEgE PRE-vIEwJoin us at this special event to see what the RISD Pre-College Program has to offer.

SAtuRDAY, MARCh 5 | 8:30AM–1:30PM

RISD Auditorium, 26 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

registration 8:30am | program begins 9:30am

> SEE Pre-College student artwork from past years

> hEAR relevant information from the Program Manager,

faculty, Residence life and Public Safety personnel

> tAKE a campus tour led by RISD undergraduate students

> ASK questions of instructors at an optional lunch at RISD’s

main dining facility, The Met

Reservations are needed by February 25 to ensure space for students, family and

friends. Call 800 262-4237 and press 1. Please give the number of people in your

party, provide a telephone number where you can be reached for confirmation, and

let us know if you plan to stay for lunch.

NOTE: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.

AlSo goINg oN AT RhoDE ISlAND SChool of DESIgN DURINg ThE SUMMER:

for college students and adults

RISD Summer Studies

RISD | CE offers programs geared toward college students

(including graduating high school seniors) and professionals

who wish to pursue a variety of art and design topics. for more

information, visit www.risd.edu/summerstudies.

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form

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NOTE: Non-US Citizens, please be sure to complete and include both the SVI form and the ISR document with your application. Forms and FAQs are available at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.

Please complete both sides of this application form and mail with required attachments to:Pre-College Applications, risd|Ce, Two College street, Providence, ri 02903-2787 UsA

Please type or print clearly in ink:

iNV#

FMP#

dATe reCeiVed BY

sTUdeNT’s LAsT NAMe FirsT NAMe MiddLe

PAreNT/GUArdiAN NAMe

NAMe OF seCONdArY sCHOOL

PerMANeNT Address: sTreeT

PAreNT/GUArdiAN HOMe PHONe PAreNT/GUArdiAN Address: sTreeT

sCHOOL TeLePHONe NUMBer iNCLUdiNG AreA COde ANd COUNTrY COde iF OUTside THe U.s. sCHOOL FAX NUMBer

CiTY COUNTrYsTATe ZiP COde Or MAiLiNG COde (iF ANY)



PAreNT/GUArdiAN e-MAiL

sCHOOL MAiLiNG Address: sTreeT

PAreNT/GUArdiAN WOrK PHONe PAreNT/GUArdiAN CeLL PHONe

ArT TeACHer Or GUidANCe COUNseLOr WHO is PrOVidiNG reCOMMeNdATiON

HOMe TeLePHONe NUMBer iNCLUdiNG AreA COde ANd COUNTrY COde iF OUTside THe U.s. FAX NUMBer (iF AVAiLABLe)

e-MAiL Address

HOW did YOU LeArN ABOUT risd’s Pre-COLLeGe PrOGrAM?

AGE (AS OF JUNe 25, 2011)

sOCiAL seCUriTY NUMBer

TOdAY’s dATe

COUNTrY OF CiTiZeNsHiP (iF NOT A U.s. CiTiZeN, PLeAse GO TO WWW.risd.edU/sUMMeriNTerNATiONAL FOr FUrTHer iNsTrUCTiONs)

NAMe

student’s High school Grade Levelas of september 2011:

emergency Contact, other than Parent/Guardian:

if no, attach written proof of your TOeFL test score.

TOeFL score TOeFL test type:

List your first, second and third choices from these 20 majors:

HOMe PHONe

WOrK PHONe

FirsT CHOiCe

CeLL PHONe

seCONd CHOiCe

e-MAiL Address

THird CHOiCe

AFriCAN AMeriCAN AsiAN CAUCAsiAN HisPANiC/LATiNO NATiVe AMeriCAN MULTi-eTHNiC (PLeAse sPeCiFY):

FOr sTATisTiCAL PUrPOses ONLY, PLeAse CHeCK ONe (OPTiONAL):

Parent/guardian address and home phone: same as above? yes no if no:

xxx-xx- (last 4 digits only)

contact information

student status

major area

You must list three choices. Majors are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. risd|Ce cannot guarantee a student’s first choice. if only one or two choices are given, your registration cannot be processed. see the How To Apply page on the Pre-College program website for important details about application procedures.

please continue on reverse

dATe OF BirTH PLeAse CirCLe MALe/FeMALe

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is english your native language? yes no

written computer-based internet-based

no test available; letter from teacher or guidance counselor attached

Junior High school Graduatesenior

Painting

Photography: digitalPhotography: TraditionalPrintmakingsculptureTextile designVideo

Architecture Animation

CeramicsComic Book ArtdrawingFashion designFurniture design

Game designGraphic design

industrial designinterior designJewelry

illustration

pre-college program 2011 application form

NOTE: Scholarship Applicants, please use the Pre-College Scholarship Application Form – downloadable from www.risd.edu/pcscholarship – instead of this form.

FOr OFFiCiAL Use ONLY

id#

reTUrNiNG risd Pre-COLLeGe sTUdeNT

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pre-college program 2011 application form continued

attachments

Check and enclose all items listed. (Incomplete applications will not be processed until all information and requisite payments are received.)

One letter of recommendation from a high school art teacher or guidance counselor

A 250-word statement expressing the student’s reasons for attending the program

All applicable fees (see below)

fees Boarding students For applications postmarked on or before April 8: Enclose the $500 nonrefundable deposit (due with application) $

For applications postmarked after April 8: Enclose the entire program fee of $7,020 (eligible returning students enclose $6,820) $

Commuting students For applications postmarked on or before April 8: Enclose the $350 nonrefundable deposit (due with application) $

For applications postmarked after April 8: Enclose the entire tuition of $4,650 (eligible returning students enclose $4,450) $

First choice Traditional Photography majors $180 lab fee (includes $100 darkroom kit deposit) $

First choice Video majors $200 lab fee $

Students requiring I-20 certificates $150 administrative fee $

Total enclosed for tuition, housing, dining and fees $

payment

Check all that apply: Credit Card Information:

Check or money order, payable to rIsd|CE Account Number

MasterCard vIsA Expiration date

Deposit only Payment in full Name on Card

policy agreement

This is to certify that we have read the information about the Pre-College Program contained on the rIsd website. We accept that all students in the Pre-College Program agree to conform to the academic and financial policies and regulations of this program and rhode Island school of design. We understand that all tuition, housing and dining and program fees must be paid in full by the published deadlines for participation in the program.

Pre-College Pre-view

An informational preview and campus tour will be held on saturday, March 5, from 8:30am to 1:30pm to present the rIsd campus and Pre-College Program. registration starts at 8:30am and the program begins promptly at 9:30am. For more details about the event, visit the Pre-view page on the Pre-College program website. Please remember to rsvP by telephone at 800 262-4237 (then press 1) by Friday, February 25. Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.

We hope to see you there!


PLEAsE CIrCLE MALE/FEMALE

written computer-based Internet-based

no test available; letter from teacher or guidance counselor attached

FOr OFFICIAL UsE ONLY

Id#

student visa Information form

residence Life Questionnaire

International student responsibilities document

sTUdENT’s LAsT NAME

sTUdENT’s sIGNATUrE

PArENT/GUArdIAN sIGNATUrE

dATE

dATE

PArENT/GUArdIAN’s LAsT NAMEFIrsT FIrsT

Non-Us citizens also enclose originals of:

Boarding students also enclose:

NOTE: These forms may be downloaded from www.risd.edu/summerinternational

3-digit security code

(Note: Credit Cards only; no Debit Cards)

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Gender:

This form must be completed by all students who plan to live in on-campus housing facilities. Completion of this form will enable the Residence Life Office to determine compatibility with other residents, so it must be received before any housing assignments can be made. Special requests and preferences (i.e., single rooms) are honored based on the reason for the request, availability, and the date the request is received.

housing option for 18 year-olds

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE DATE

STUDENT’S LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE

PERMANENT ADDRESS: STREET

CITY COUNTRYSTATE ZIP CODE OR MAILING CODE (IF ANY)

HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE AND COUNTRY CODE IF OUTSIDE THE U.S. FAX NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE) E-MAIL ADDRESS

DATE OF BIRTH

pre-college program 2011 residence life questionnaire

I confirm that I will be 18 years old as of June 25, 2011, and request the Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds

Pre-College students who will be 18 years of age by June 25, 2011 may choose from an alternative housing option which places them with older students participating in our other summer programs. Pre-College students in this situation adhere to the policies and rules in place for the other programs. While many of these policies and rules are the same as those in the Pre-College Program, there are certain exceptions – for example, there are no curfew restrictions for students participating in this option. There is also no monitoring of students’ whereabouts in the evening or on weekends; i.e., students in these residential areas are free to come and go whenever, and wherever, they please.

For additional information regarding this option, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 401 454-6650 or [email protected].

PREFERRED ROOMMATE NAME

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

room assignment

no yes I prefer a single room, if available

I prefer a double room, if available

If you would like a particular person as your roommate, indicate your choice below. Please note that both parties must request this arrangement. Parent/guardian must sign to indicate agreement to this request.

Are there any physical health conditions that may influence your placement in the residence halls? (If yes, attach an explanation and a statement from your attending physician.)

Student’s age as of June 25, 2011:

Please type or print clearly:

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER


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Rhode Island School of Design's Pre-College Program 2011 catalog

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