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ADMINISTRATION

John Maeda President, Rhode Island School of Design

Jessie Shefrin Provost, Rhode Island School of Design

RISD CONTINUING EDUCATION

Brian K. Smith Dean, Continuing Education

Maria Silva Senior Secretary

COURSE PROGRAMMING

Rebecca King Associate Director for Programs

Marisa Gutmacher Program Coordinator, Design + Artful Living

Francoise McAree Program Coordinator, Fine + Applied Art

Ty Varszegi Program Manager, Computer-Based Design

Catherine Davis-Hayes Coordinator, Young Artist Program

Tiffany Bowman Programs Assistant

Beth Mitchell Logistics Coordinator

Marc Torick Assistant Director, Special Programs

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Susan Bellaire Associate Director for Student Support Services

Kathleen Kelly Academic Advisor

Cindy Mellor-Neale Registration Assistant

Judi Sheldon Registration Assistant

Alyssa Short Registration Assistant

Karen Smith Registration Assistant/Evening Secretary

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT

Dean Abanilla Technology Specialist

Justin Bazar Computer Support Specialist

BUSINESS OFFICE

Dennis Fiore Business Manager

Rose Marie Rogers Accounts Assistant

Tracy Voccio Accounts Receivable Administrator

MARKETING

Wayne Wilkins Marketing/Publications Manager

Andrea Rathje Marketing/Publications Coordinator

RiSD MEDiA + PARTNERS

DESiGN: MORRIS DE LUZIO DESIGN

PRoDuCTioN: AMY HOXSIE QUINN

PHoToGRAPHy: DAVID O’CONNOR unless otherwise noted

PRiNTiNG: MERIDIAN PRINTING | 4.10 | 24,000

office 20 Washington Place Providence

mail RISD Continuing Education Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787

Please feel free to contact us for more information, for advising about RISD | CE programs, or simply to tell us what you think of our offerings.

Rhode island School of Design Continuing Education

phone 401 454-6200

Outside local calling area: 800 364-7473, ext. 2

fax 401 454-6218

e-mail [email protected]

web www.risd.edu/ce

to reach us

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With the approach of summer,

our thoughts turn to the out-

doors, new adventures and new

skills. RISD | CE ’s new summer

courses in art and design give

adults the confidence to observe

and interpret nature (Botanical

Illustration), explore the latest

trend in handcrafted jewelry

(Jewelry Studio: Fabric + Findings),

or complete an experimental

digital video using a non-linear

narrative approach (Experimental

Narrative for the Moving Image).

Kids and teens get in on the sum-

mer action, too! They can enroll

in full-day summer camps at

Tillinghast Farm and on the RISD

campus, or create a customized

camp experience by combining

morning and afternoon sessions

of our traditional classes.

In addition, our Art in Context

and Artful Living courses offer

short summer escapes for adults:

craft your own beer with a

renowned local brewer (The

Handcrafted Brew), or escape

to the classic seaside resort of

Newport for a look at Victorian

and Gilded Age landscapes

(Great Newport Landscapes,

1840-1940).

With more than 160 courses for

adults, kids and teens, RISD | CE

offers plenty of opportunities

to build your own adventure. To

plan your own art and design-

filled summer, browse through

the possibilities in this catalog.

welcome to

RISD|CE

phone 401 454-6200

Outside local calling area: 800 364-7473, ext. 2

fax 401 454-6218

e-mail [email protected]

web www.risd.edu/ce

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there’s always something new at RISD|CE To help you keep up with the latest developments in art and design,

RISD | CE offers new courses each semester, for all ages and skill levels.

Check out what’s new this summer (right).

Registration for these and other summer 2010 courses begins April 26.

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New Art + Design Courses for ADults:

The Ad Agency: New Realities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Botanical Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Experimental Narrative for the Moving Image . . . . . . . . . 33

Full-Feature Flash Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hand-Felted Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Jewelry Studio: Fabric + Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Landscaping with Sustainability in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Laser Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Masters of Modern Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mixed Media Portraiture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Painting for the Textile Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Print Design Studio: Information Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Social Media: Collective Action in the Electronic Hive . . 32

Woodworking: Bent Lamination Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 23

New VACAtion CAmps for KiDs + teens:

Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas are Born,

Then Built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Art Explorers: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta . . . . . . . . . . 41

Living Comics: Out of this World! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

This Land is Your Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Where the Wild Things Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

New Courses for KiDs + teens:

The Play’s the Thing! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Brand Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Original Duplicity: The Art of the Print! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Movie Masterworks: Cinema’s Vampires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Visualization Revelation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

For complete descriptions of these courses, as well as our many returning favorites, see pages 10-52.

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RISD

museum of artOne of the many unique RISD resources

available to the RISD | CE community is

the RISD Museum, the region’s leading

museum of fine and decorative art. A vital

cultural resource, the RISD Museum

educates and inspires a wide variety of

audiences – families and individuals,

scholars and researchers, artists and

designers, and students of all ages.

kurt van dexter

teacher of excellence

The Figure: Contemporary Works from the Collection Exhibition: on view through March 2011

The human figure, one of the oldest motifs in the history of

art, continues to inspire contemporary artists. This selection

of recent acquisitions, being exhibited at the Museum for

the first time, includes works by Tom Friedman, Tracey Emin,

Alice Neel, Keith Coventry, Judy Glantzman, Ryan Trecartin/

Lizzie Fitch, Allison Newsome and Grayson Perry, in a range

of media including painting, printmaking, sculpture, video

and needlework.

For more information, visit www.risdmuseum.org

Screening: Alice Neel Thursday, June 17, 6:30pm

Michael P. Metcalf Auditorium

Chace Center, 20 North Main Street, Providence

Director Andrew Neel examines the life and work of his grand-

mother, Alice Neel (1900-1984), one of the 20th Century’s best

portrait artists. This intimate documentary uses interviews,

photos and art to detail

her struggles as a woman

artist, single mother

and painter who defied

convention. The enigmatic

Alice sparked a revival of

the genre by producing

portraits that unmasked

her subjects, who included

Andy Warhol, poet Allen

Ginsberg and other

notables. This event is free

and open to the public.

Current exhibitions and programs of interest include:

Alice Neel, Nancy Selvage, 1967. Gift of Richard and Hartley Neel. ©Alice Neel

Ann Agee, Woman with Camera and Pink Skirt, 1998. Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund. ©Ann Agee

Ann Agee, Womanwith Camera and PinkSkirt, 1998. Helen M.Danforth AcquisitionFund. ©Ann Agee

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A registered landscape architect, designer and painter, as well as a

certified K-12 visual arts teacher, Kurt Van Dexter has worked with

many schools to develop gardens and outdoor classrooms. His

career path was influenced at an early age – he discovered his love

of the environment on his grandfather’s farm, and was introduced

to architecture, design, painting and nature by his architect father.

As an instructor for RISD | CE ’s Young Artist Program since 2001,

Kurt teaches courses for young adults ages 12-17 in painting,

architectural design and landscape/garden design. He works with

each student individually, to discover their interests and gauge

their potential, and then guides them to harness their talents and

improve their skills.

Kurt devises assignments to relate to the context of the students’

lives and the world around them, and to promote deeper investi-

gation and development of thought. He notes, “It is one thing to

teach design . . . However, in this changing world, it is a disservice

to the students not to expose them to the direction, the social

and ecological responsibilities, and the exciting future possibilities

in design.”

It is because of his passion for the subjects he teaches, his super-

calm approach and the anything-is-possible optimism he brings

to the classroom, that RISD | CE is proud to honor Kurt Van Dexter

as a Teacher of Excellence.

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“ My daughter took Kurt’s Painting Studio. We were invited to the last class to watch the students critique each other’s work. We loved his enthusiasm and encouragement. He is a teacher she will not forget!”

Jan DeOrsey

This summer, Kurt Van Dexter is teaching:

Gardens: Art + Design with Nature

and the Earth (ages 12-17)

Monday–Friday, June 28–July 9

9am–12pm

For details about this and other

courses and camps in our Young

Artist Program, see pages 36-52.

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young artist camps kids + teens, ages 7-17

RISD | CE ’s popular full-day Young Artist Vacation Camps offer

children and teens plenty of opportunities to explore new directions

in art and design this summer.

Tillinghast Farm, our waterfront campus in Barrington, provides

the setting for four of our summer camp offerings, which run for

one- or two-week sessions. This Land is Your Landscape introduces

students to landscape drawing and painting techniques, inspired

by the work of DaVinci, Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse. In Art

Explorers: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta, kids follow and creatively

document the travels of the 14th-century scholar and explorer. In

Living Comics: Out of this World!, they bring to life their short stories

full of crazy characters and fantastical creatures, and in Where the

Wild Things Are, kids create art projects based on waterfront and

desert ecosystems. For busy parents, CE offers early dropoff and

late pickup options for children attending the Tillinghast programs

(see Early Care + After Care, p. 41, for more information).

On the RISD campus in Providence, young artists can master

sculpture techniques in Carving Soapstone, become a moviemaker

in Lights, Camera, Action or learn animation skills in Stop Motion

Animation or 3D Modeling with Maya. Students can also delve into

the architectural design process in Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas

are Born, Then Built, or gain hands-on experience in studio lighting

techniques in the digital photography camp Creative Portraiture.

A list of camps for kids and teens is included at right; for full

descriptions, see pages 41-43. Registration for summer camps

begins April 26 (see page 56 for registration information).

YOUNG ARTIST CAMPS

This Land is Your Landscape (ages 7-12) Monday–Friday, June 21–25 9am–4pm | 1 week

Art Explorers: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta (ages 7-12) Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am–4pm | no class July 5 2 weeks

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Living Comics: Out of this World! (ages 7-12) Monday–Friday, July 12–23 9am–4pm | 2 weeks

Where the Wild Things Are (ages 7-12) Monday–Friday, July 26–August 6 9am–4pm | 2 weeks

Stop Motion Animation (ages 9-13) Monday–Friday, June 21–25 9am–4pm | 1 week

Lights, Camera, Action (ages 9-13) Monday–Friday, June 21–25 10am–4pm | 1 week

Carving Soapstone (ages 12-17) Monday–Friday, June 28–July 2 9am–4pm | 1 week

Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas are Born, Then Built (ages 12-17) Monday–Friday, July 26–August 6 9am–4pm | 2 weeks

Creative Portraiture (ages 12-17) Monday–Friday, August 9–13 10am–4pm | 1 week

3D Modeling with Maya (ages 12-17) Monday–Friday, August 9–13 10am–5pm | 1 week

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Career re:Design

June 7–25

RISD | CE offers this three-week intensive program for

anyone wishing to begin the process of transitioning

into a career in the design professions, regardless of

prior education or experience. Delve into studio-based

learning methods used by practicing design profes-

sionals, and experience firsthand the realities of a

career in design. www.risd.edu/redesign

New! Design Currents Conduits: Constructing a Productive waterscape

June 14–25

Join professional architects for this two-week studio

experience to consider the interplay of water within

and upon the built environment. This encounter is ideal

for anyone interested in architecture, industrial design,

landscape architecture, urban planning, and related

fields. www.risd.edu/designcurrents

also going on at risd this summer

Pre-College Program

June 26–August 7

RISD’s Pre-College Program is an eye-opening six-

week, full immersion studio and classroom experience

for highly motivated high school students (16-18 years

old) who have finished their sophomore year and want

to develop their visual arts skills. Students choose from

among 21 majors. www.risd.edu/precollege

Summer Studies

June 26–August 7

RISD | CE offers courses for credit on the RISD campus

and abroad, geared toward college students (including

graduating high school seniors) and professionals

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

www.risd.edu/summer

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Artful Living 10 – 11 Culinary Arts + Entertaining 10 Home + Garden Design 11 Floral Artistry Institute 11

Art in Context 12 – 13 Art History + Appreciation 12 Art and Antiques Appraisal + Connoisseurship 13 Historic Preservation 13 Art, Mind + Spirit 13

The Business of Art + Design 14 – 15

Art + Design 16 – 27 Foundation 16 Fine Arts 17 Drawing + Illustration | Painting + Printmaking Photography | Ceramics + Glass | Jewelry + Metal Arts Sculpture + Woodworking | Book + Paper Arts

Decorative Arts + Design 24 Apparel + Textile Design | Interior Design Architecture + Landscape Design

Certificate Programs 28 – 29

Computer-Based Design 30 – 35 Digital Foundations 30 Print Design 31 Advertising Design 32 Computer Animation + Video 33 3D Computer-Generated Imaging 33 Design For The Web 34

Young Artist Program 36 – 52 Youth, Ages 5-12 36 Young Artist Camps, Ages 7-17 41 Young Adults, Ages 12-17 44 Young Adult Certificate Programs 48

Special Formats Online Courses 15, 35 Daytime + Weekend Workshops 13, 17

General Information 53 – 56 Campus Map + Directions 53 Academic Policies 54 Financial Information 55 Calendar 56 Registration 56

Faculty biographies may be found in the

Faculty section of www.risd.edu/ce.

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Summer registration begins April 26

mLobster Boil: The Rhode Island Way

CULIN-3320 | Blackstone Caterers

If all you do is drop a live one into a big pot of water and take it out 15 minutes later, you’re missing out on the succu-lent possibilities of New England’s most famous delicacy – lobster! Join Black-stone Caterers, renowned from ballroom to beach for exquisite food, spectacular presentation and unfailing service, to learn the art of our region’s finest sum-mertime tradition, the New England Lobster Boil. Blackstone Caterers pro-vides tips that will make your lobster boil an unforgettable occasion to savor, and even shares a stovetop steamer method to prepare our regional favorite with ease. With the price of lobster projected to be an affordable luxury this summer, be prepared to become the consummate host of your next summer feast!

Wednesday, July 14 6:30 – 8:30pm

1 session tuition: $55 | lab fee: $35

mLiving Food: The Basics of Handcrafted Yogurt

CULIN-4297 | Louella Hill

In the spirit of self-proclaimed “fer-mentation fetishist” Sandor Katz and traditional diet advocate Sally Fallon, this class brings living foods to your fin-gertips. Join cheesemaker Louella Hill of Narragansett Creamery for a quick “splash” course on milk, good bacteria and the magic of fermented dairy. Partic-ipants learn the simplest, easiest methods for making plain, flavored, Greek-style, low-fat and whole-milk yogurts, as well as the probiotic drink kefir. In addition to a yogurt taste-testing in class, all par-ticipants take home treats made in class, as well as recipes, resources and pack-ets of cultures for future home projects. Note: Participants should bring mini-Ther-mos coolers if available.

Tuesday, June 22 7 – 10pm


mDIY Cheese! Cheesemaking 101


Dive into the wonderful world of cul-tured dairy and cheesemaking with arti-san cheesemakers from Rhode Island’s Narragansett Creamery. This two-day workshop offers information on milk chemistry, molds and cultures, culinary history and cheese classification, reci-pes and resources. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get wet as you learn to stretch mozzarella, culture cream cheese and curd cheddar. This class is a great foundation for beginning cheese-makers and those who want to take the ‘next step’ in doing-it-yourself, as well as for culinary professionals interested in expanding their repertoire. Note: Wear kitchen-friendly shoes and minimum jew-elry or accessories.

Saturday, July 17, 11am – 3pm Sunday, July 18, 1 – 4pm

2 sessions tuition: $95 | lab fee: $35

mA Passion for Pastries

CULIN-4310 | Olga Bravo, Rebecca Wagner

Summer months conjure up leisurely weekend picnics featuring freshly har-vested fruits and vegetables. And what better way to complement these seasonal delicacies than to incorporate them into both savory and sweet pastries? Olga Bravo and Rebecca Wagner, co-owners of Providence’s acclaimed Olga’s Cup and Saucer, share their talents as they demonstrate how easy it is to prepare wonderful pastries in your own home kitchen. And as they share recipes and prepare baked goods with you, they speak about the emphasis they place on using fresh ingredients and preparing “pastry from scratch.” Join us to learn how to make new favorites as a seasonal awakening for your taste buds.

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mThe Handcrafted Brew

CULIN-4325 | Aaron Crosette

Handcrafted beer takes refreshment to a whole new level, especially in the hands of Aaron Crossett, head brewer of Providence’s acclaimed Union Station Brewery and winner of Great Interna-tional Beer Competition medals for his American Pale Ale and Station Oktober-fest. In this workshop, Aaron demon-strates how to craft small-batch blends to complement different food menus. Student/brewers learn about select-ing different malts and hops, blending various fruits, spices and even caramel flavors, and the entire brewing process – to create distinctive brews, from blonde ales to porters. Whether you lean toward Belgian or German, Asian or Ameri-can, nutty, tart, sweet or another style, awaken your taste buds with the many ways to achieve heavenly results ranging from subtle to intense. We conclude with pouring method pros-and-cons and, of course, some fresh-batch and aged tast-ings! Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Wednesday, June 23 6:30 – 8:30pm


Artful LivingCreating a Satisfying Environment There is an art to living, just as there is to creating

a fine painting or sculpture. It is a state of mind, a

joie de vivre, encompassing not only everything around

us – our home, our landscape, our food, our wardrobe

– but how we actually live. Indeed, artful living is less

about wealth or material resources than it is about

attitude. This semester, take a few of our courses, and

enjoy the satisfaction of embracing a truly creative

approach to life.

mGet Energized: Fresh from the Garden

CULIN-3318 | Robin Brandes

Being healthy today means so much more than tofu and sprouts. Join Certi-fied Health Counselor Robin Brandes on a journey to demystify “healthy” food and discover how such eating can bring you newfound energy. Learn how to cook delicious seasonal vegetables that you may pass by in the supermarket simply because you don’t know how to prepare them, how to incorporate vegetarian protein sources without asking “Where’s the Beef?” and how to add whole grains, such as quinoa, as a main course or a quick and easy side dish. Of course, as no meal is complete without dessert, you learn how to use natural sweeteners to make guilt-free desserts! The best part? You get to enjoy the food prepared during class and return home with recipes and nutrition handouts.



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mDIY Cheese! Cheesemaking 101


Dive into the wonderful world of cul-tured dairy and cheesemaking with arti-san cheesemakers from Rhode Island’s Narragansett Creamery. This two-day workshop offers information on milk chemistry, molds and cultures, culinary history and cheese classification, reci-pes and resources. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get wet as you learn to stretch mozzarella, culture cream cheese and curd cheddar. This class is a great foundation for beginning cheese-makers and those who want to take the ‘next step’ in doing-it-yourself, as well as for culinary professionals interested in expanding their repertoire. Note: Wear kitchen-friendly shoes and minimum jew-elry or accessories.

Saturday, July 17, 11am – 3pm Sunday, July 18, 1 – 4pm


mA Passion for Pastries

CULIN-4310 | Olga Bravo, Rebecca Wagner

Summer months conjure up leisurely weekend picnics featuring freshly har-vested fruits and vegetables. And what better way to complement these seasonal delicacies than to incorporate them into both savory and sweet pastries? Olga Bravo and Rebecca Wagner, co-owners of Providence’s acclaimed Olga’s Cup and Saucer, share their talents as they demonstrate how easy it is to prepare wonderful pastries in your own home kitchen. And as they share recipes and prepare baked goods with you, they speak about the emphasis they place on using fresh ingredients and preparing “pastry from scratch.” Join us to learn how to make new favorites as a seasonal awakening for your taste buds.



Artful Living

!Gift CertificatesRISD|CE gift certificates are available in any denomination, and make thoughtful presents. Please call 401 454-6200 for more information or to purchase a gift certificate.

Home + Garden Design

mPillows with Panache

LIVE-1023 | Elizabeth Ithurburu

Who can resist the playful and pretty potential of pillows? No matter what your home décor, pillows are a versatile and affordable finishing touch, adding color, texture and personality to your liv-ing room or bedroom. By creating these easy-to-make accessories yourself, you can use the colors and fabrics of your choice! In this hands-on workshop, a trained seamstress demonstrates basic sewing techniques to make the pillow form and case, create custom piping, and hand-sew trims and embellish-ments. With these fundamental sewing skills in place, your pillow passion will be unleashed! Note: Bring your own sew-ing machine, two yards of home décor/upholstery fabric and optional embellish-ments; pillow form and basic sewing tools provided.

Saturdays, July 10 + 17 9am – 12pm


mPouf! It’s a Small Custom Ottoman

LIVE-1022 | Elizabeth Ithurburu

Little Miss Muffet isn’t the only one who will love your new personalized and fun ottoman – your tootsies, teenagers, tea tray and tots will find their place with this most versatile element of any home décor. In this workshop, you are guided by a trained upholsterer as you build your own small ottoman from the cus-tom frame up, learning basic upholstery techniques. Personalize the piece with your own upholstery fabric, a custom-made tuft button and wood bun feet. Note: Ottoman frame and bun feet, filling and upholstery tools provided; bring two yards of upholstery fabric with you to class.

Saturdays, June 19 + 26 9am – 12pm


mBig Ideas for Small Spaces: Condo Design

LIVE-4381 | Chris Eramo, Paul Santos

Small spaces pose large challenges. Whatever your condo’s style, judi-cious interior design requires a critical evaluation of your lifestyle, as well as an understanding of the importance of flow – whether for work, daily living or entertaining. This means that each piece should be moveable and serve multiple purposes. Join us to select appropriately scaled furniture, expansive colors and accessories that serve to enhance your small space. Whether window treat-ments, lighting or floor coverings, we explore a step-by-step process for mak-ing creative decisions through simple, no-fail techniques. This workshop should provide you with the confidence to decorate your new or existing condo with panache! Note: Class meets at a pri-vate home in the Providence area; directions are sent to registered participants.

Saturday, June 19 10am – 12pm

1 session tuition: $60

Floral Artistry Institute

mFloral Finale: Stoneblossom Externship

LIVE-3031 | Joyce Holland, John Orton

In this final course of the Floral Artistry Institute program, floral artistry stu-dents have the opportunity to participate in an externship, which involves onsite work at an actual Stoneblossom client event. This experience allows students to apply what they learned in class to a real-life setting and prepares students for either a career in floral and event design, or to determine which elements of the industry to pursue for their per-sonal pleasure. Through observation and hands-on participation, students work with Stoneblossom staff in the delivery and set-up of events at various venues in the Newport area. In addition to deliv-ery and set-up, they learn how to handle unusual client requests, and the inevita-ble last-minute issues and mishaps. This is an extraordinary, behind-the-scenes look at how dreams are made, and the reality of the work that goes into mak-ing it all possible. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Prerequisite: Students must have success-fully completed the first five courses in the Floral Artistry Institute sequence.

Meeting times are individually scheduled.


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Art in Context Exploring Art + CultureArt is an integral part of our culture, evoking emotional,

intellectual and spiritual responses, whether to the sleek

lines of a well-designed car or the intricacies of a beauti-

ful antique rug. But with our fast-paced lifestyles, it is

all too easy to overlook the extraordinary impact art has

on our lives. With the following courses, RISD|CE aims

to place art into a clearer context. Using the world as our

classroom, we explore the broad and varied influences of

both historical and contemporary fine art and design of

all types to arrive at a deeper understanding of the world

around us.

Art History + Appreciation

mMasters of Modern Architecture

ARTA-1013 | Divya Rao Heffley

What makes architecture modern, and where did Modern Architecture come from? For anyone who has ever won-dered how to discuss and consider the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbus-ier or Louis Kahn, this course provides an introduction to the era of Modern Architecture. Through slide lectures, discussion and readings, we explore the major buildings and architects of the Modern movement from the late 19th Century to the mid-20th Century. Learn how the work of architects from Wright and Le Corbusier to Louis Sullivan, Wal-ter Gropius and Philip Johnson emerged during this period and was influenced by stylistic, social and technological concerns. Students come away with an appreciation for Modern Architecture, an ability to discuss and analyze it in new ways, and an enduring understanding of how its legacy lives on in buildings and in design today.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): HP-E

Mondays, June 14 – July 26 7 – 10pm | NO CLASS 7/5

6 sessions tuition: $295

mWarhol: From Illustrator to Pop Icon

ARTA-0991 | Robin Wiseman

Before he gained fame as the father of the 1960s Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was one of the best known and highest paid commercial illustra-tors in New York in the 1950s. These formative years not only shaped his Pop sensibility, but also foreshadowed his elevation of commercial goods to art (such as his iconic Campbell soup can and Brillo boxes). Few artists have stoked the cult of personality as much as Warhol, but as is the case with other celebrity art-ists, fame can make appreciation of his artistic achievements difficult to grasp. Still, it would be a mistake to see Warhol as a self-promoting showman, precisely because his imagery seems to have an eerie “rightness,” and his work so often reveals unexpected truths. In spite of his apparent complete devotion to the superficial and the banal, a close look at Warhol’s art leads to the discovery of a surprising degree of complexity, insight and depth. Note: For a look at other cel-ebrated American illustrators, participants are invited to register for the related field trip to the National Museum of American Illus-tration (see Museum of American Illustra-tion, ARTA-3950).

Applies to the following certificate program (2 contact hours): AS-E

Sunday, June 20 2 – 4pm


mMuseum of American Illustration

ARTA-3950 | Robin Wiseman

Illustration occupies a fascinating niche in the world of art. Unlike more personal forms of art, it most often is created within a set of topical, aesthetic, techni-cal, and even commercial parameters, and intended to be reproduced in print or electronic media. Used to vivify every-thing from mercantile to military appli-cations, illustration serves as a reservoir of our social and cultural history. The remarkable collection of the National Museum of American Illustration in Newport, RI has been assembled over 30 years. It contains the finest American illustration works in existence, including originals by Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell, J.C. Leyendecker, Howard Pyle and N.C. Wyeth. These works embody our visual history; indeed, they are Ameri-can civilization illustrated. Join us for this specially arranged tour, hosted by RISD|CE award-winning lecturer, Robin Wiseman. Note: Tuition covers admission to the museum. Class meets at an off-cam-pus location; directions are sent to registered students.

Applies to the following certificate programs (2 contact hours): AS-E, CB-E, NS-E, SA-E

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mEstablishing an Appraisal Practice

APRL-3228 | Louise T. Hall, Richard-Raymond Alasko, Carol Foster

While successful appraisers have to know all about the art of appraising, they also have to know all about running a business. This intensive, one-day semi-nar helps prospective career appraisers explore how to establish a professional practice and identity. Louise Hall, a career appraiser, profiles her practice. Carol Foster discusses how she built a general practice, eventually moving into appraising dolls as a sub-specialty. She also shares her experience as an appraiser of the Heinz Corporate Collection, one of the largest corporate collections in the world. Richard-Raymond Alasko reviews his experience appraising corporate art collections, as well as his work as an expert witness in corporate art collection cases in the US and Canada. Participants have ample opportunity to discuss issues relevant to them during question-and-answer sessions with the presenters.


Friday, June 25 10am – 5pm


mDepositions for Appraisers

APRL-1026 | Jack Mycroft

One of the most interesting and lucra-tive segments of an appraisal practice is that of the role of expert witness in cases involving valuation for damage and loss, marital dissolution and other appraisal related issues. This course introduces the fundamentals of the deposition pro-cess. A case study is assigned, in which students practice the strategies and techniques that are useful for apprais-ers in tackling the core issues of the case, and prepare for the anticipated lines of inquiry from the attorneys representing the opposing side. The attorney teaching this class reviews preparatory coaching techniques he utilizes in his practice. If time allows, students may have an opportunity for role-playing in a mock deposition.




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mEstablishing an Appraisal Practice

APRL-3228 | Louise T. Hall, Richard-Raymond Alasko, Carol Foster

While successful appraisers have to know all about the art of appraising, they also have to know all about running a business. This intensive, one-day semi-nar helps prospective career appraisers explore how to establish a professional practice and identity. Louise Hall, a career appraiser, profiles her practice. Carol Foster discusses how she built a general practice, eventually moving into appraising dolls as a sub-specialty. She also shares her experience as an appraiser of the Heinz Corporate Collection, one of the largest corporate collections in the world. Richard-Raymond Alasko reviews his experience appraising corporate art collections, as well as his work as an expert witness in corporate art collection cases in the US and Canada. Participants have ample opportunity to discuss issues relevant to them during question-and-answer sessions with the presenters.


Friday, June 25 10am – 5pm


mDepositions for Appraisers

APRL-1026 | Jack Mycroft

One of the most interesting and lucra-tive segments of an appraisal practice is that of the role of expert witness in cases involving valuation for damage and loss, marital dissolution and other appraisal related issues. This course introduces the fundamentals of the deposition pro-cess. A case study is assigned, in which students practice the strategies and techniques that are useful for apprais-ers in tackling the core issues of the case, and prepare for the anticipated lines of inquiry from the attorneys representing the opposing side. The attorney teaching this class reviews preparatory coaching techniques he utilizes in his practice. If time allows, students may have an opportunity for role-playing in a mock deposition.




mAppraising Textiles + Fashion: Identification and Evaluation

APRL-1027 | Madelyn Shaw

Addressing the basic materials, tech-niques and design of European and American textiles and fashion, this course gives participants the observational skills and vocabulary necessary to accurately identify and research many different types of textiles and fashion items. Stu-dents work with a study collection that includes objects from the 18th through 20th Centuries, supported by slideshow presentations. The basics of textiles (natural and man-made fibers, hand and machine techniques for prints, wovens, laces, quilts and embroideries), fashion (the cut and construction of clothing), design (a brief survey of the major Euro-pean/American styles and most impor-tant designers), and research (standard reference works and online collections), are covered. We also learn to evaluate tex-tile condition and quality. Note: Due to the hands-on nature of this class and the need for each student to have access to the study collection, class size is limited.


Thursday, Friday + Saturday July 15 – July 17 9am – 5pm


mAppraising American Folk Art

APRL-2670 | Deborah Child

Record prices set by the works of Edward Hicks illustrate just how volatile the cur-rent folk art market is. This two-day workshop focuses on how condition, scholarship, marketing and provenance (i.e., Nina Fletcher Little) directly impact insurance and market value. On day one of this course, students use Borden Lim-ner/John Samuel Blunt as a case study, and see how artistic identity can be firmly established through genealogical sources, account books and diaries. Day two begins with a workshop on the specifics of the weathervane genre. Using examples of weathervanes from historical societies, museums and auction houses, students learn how to discriminate between the “best” folk art, and that which is “better” or “questionable.” An overview of elec-tronic and printed resources specific to American folk art follows. The day con-cludes with a practice session, in which we assign values to American folk art in a variety of mediums, including textiles and wooden fireboards.

Applies to the following certificate programs (16 contact hours): AS-E

Friday + Saturday, July 23 + 24 9am – 5pm


Historic Preservation

mGreat Newport Landscapes, 1840-1940

PRES-0277 | John Tschirch

This course examines the landmark landscapes of Newport, RI created during the 19th and early 20th Centuries, when the city was one of the most fashionable summer resorts in the nation. Known as the “Eden of America,” Newport and its environs have a rich garden design and horticultural heritage. Lectures and site visits consider Newport landscapes by leading figures in American design and planning, horticulture, the history of plant and tree collecting and propa-gation, species identification, garden architecture and sculpture, preservation practices, and stylistic elements of Vic-torian and Gilded Age period landscapes. Note: Class meets in Newport, RI and is pre-sented in collaboration with the Preserva-tion Society of Newport County; directions are sent to registered participants.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): HP-E

Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 10am – 1pm


Art, Mind + Spirit

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mArt Therapy Experiential Workshop: Making + Processing Art

AMS-2373 | Cordelia Wheelock

This intensive weekend workshop exposes participants to a variety of hands-on art therapy techniques using drawing, painting and sculpture. These techniques focus on creative self-expression, a fun-damental process often used by people to reflect upon themselves and their lives. Students follow individual and group art therapy directives – designed to explore specific themes or topics of discussion – and ways that these directives can be used in one’s personal or professional life. This workshop is appropriate for students wishing to explore art therapy techniques, both for their own lives or to pursue education in the field.

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visual arts, the simple fact that artists and designers have

to make a living is often overlooked. But artists have to

pay their bills like everyone else, so they also benefit

from taking a practical approach to the subject of career

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mThe Brand of YOU

PRAC-0178 | Andy Cutler

Whether you are an entrepreneur, thinking about starting your own ven-ture or working for a private or public institution, what people think about you is important. People tend not to think about themselves as a brand, but how you package yourself is critically impor-tant to advance in today’s aesthetically conscious and brand driven world. In this course, learn how to differenti-ate yourself in a crowded marketplace and how branding yourself helps define your version of success. We discuss how being seen as a “connector” to who’s who in economic, social and political circles serves to enhance your brand. Finally, we explore how creative partnerships con-tribute not only to your personal brand and success, but also to that of the com-munity. Artists, designers and those in any profession leave this course with the tools and knowledge to brand themselves and to position themselves for success.

Thursday, June 24 6:30 – 8:30pm


mIntellectual Property for Art + Design: Be in the Know

PRAC-0173 | Steve McDonald

Artists and designers usually think of their work product as works of art and design, but those works are also often – and often more importantly – considered intellectual property. To make things even more complicated, art-ists and designers frequently incorporate the intellectual property of others into their own works. Failure to understand the rules can result in the loss of rights, liability and have other significant legal implications. In this course, we cover the basics of copyright and other forms of intellectual property: what intellectual property is, how to get it, how to protect it and how to use it. You leave the course equipped to make intelligent decisions about your ownership of and use of intel-lectual property in your work.

Tuesday, June 15 6:30 – 9:30pm


mContracts: What Artists + Designers Need to Know


We often think of contracts as lengthy and incomprehensible documents used in significant transactions. However, whether running your own studio, work-ing for someone else or just occasionally doing commission work, the reality is that you are forming and entering into contracts every day, often on noth-ing more than a handshake basis. Just as often, technicalities and details of the transaction are not worked out in advance, leading to misunderstandings and disagreements as deadlines loom. A good contract goes a long way in elimi-nating these potential pitfalls. In this course, you learn that you don’t need to be a lawyer to improve your contract-ing skills. The basics of contracting are covered: what a contract is, how to cre-ate one and how to go about determining what it should say.



mProfessional Practices for the Visual Arts

PRAC-2639 | Reece Tormos

The practicing artist has no choice but to learn the survival skills necessary for a successful commercial art career. Spe-cific topics covered in this six-session course include interacting with clients, financial planning and record keep-ing, billing and collections, copyrights, contracts and legal issues, marketing and promotion, and time management. Tax, accounting and legal experts serve as guest lecturers. The material covered is suitable for designers, illustrators, photographers and all other commercial artists.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-R, DI-R, DS-E, ID-R, NS-R, PD-E, SA-R, VE-E, WE-E

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We often think of contracts as lengthy and incomprehensible documents used in significant transactions. However, whether running your own studio, work-ing for someone else or just occasionally doing commission work, the reality is that you are forming and entering into contracts every day, often on noth-ing more than a handshake basis. Just as often, technicalities and details of the transaction are not worked out in advance, leading to misunderstandings and disagreements as deadlines loom. A good contract goes a long way in elimi-nating these potential pitfalls. In this course, you learn that you don’t need to be a lawyer to improve your contract-ing skills. The basics of contracting are covered: what a contract is, how to cre-ate one and how to go about determining what it should say.



mProfessional Practices for the Visual Arts

PRAC-2639 | Reece Tormos

The practicing artist has no choice but to learn the survival skills necessary for a successful commercial art career. Spe-cific topics covered in this six-session course include interacting with clients, financial planning and record keep-ing, billing and collections, copyrights, contracts and legal issues, marketing and promotion, and time management. Tax, accounting and legal experts serve as guest lecturers. The material covered is suitable for designers, illustrators, photographers and all other commercial artists.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-R, DI-R, DS-E, ID-R, NS-R, PD-E, SA-R, VE-E, WE-E



mThe Strategic Design Brief

PRAC-0169 | Kayla Horvitz

Strategic planning can be applied to a variety of situations: from businesses and non-profit organizations defining a mission and direction, to building a mousetrap or a battleship. The problems encountered in the design world are much the same. Good design is grounded in purposeful direction that begins with answers to a set of desired objectives embodied in a design brief, a tool that is both product and process. This course explores the information that guides the process, such as determining common (and uncommon) goals, understanding the audience(s), defining appropriate tone, translating the positioning plat-form/communications strategy, and specific anticipated outcomes. Together, these intangibles form the design brief, the designer’s foundation for achieving effective solutions. Achieving and incor-porating the design brief into your cre-ative process ensures that your solution is not just original, but uniquely produc-tive and winning.

Tuesdays, July 27 + August 3 6:30 – 9:30pm


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mBuild Your Online Portfolio

PRAC-2678 | Bryan Rodrigues

The online digital portfolio is the per-fect vehicle for artists, designers and professionals to present a body of work to potential clients, employers, galler-ies or graduate schools. Going digital allows you to structure and deliver visual information in a concise and accessible manner for maximum impact. Using the popular multimedia software Flash, learn to digitize your images and build a port-folio that can be viewed on the Web, cop-ied to a CD-ROM, or presented directly from your laptop. In addition to offering the viewer an interactive experience and providing a wide array of information, the digital portfolio provides an opportunity to add rich media, video, animation and audio in order to best communicate your art/design form. Note: Students should have Internet access and understand basic web browsing. Course material is posted weekly throughout the term, and students are expected to participate in online discus-sions. Students are contacted via e-mail by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information.

Applies as an elective to all adult certificate programs (18 contact hours)

Prerequisites: Digital Design for the Screen, Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

June 14 – July 26 tuition: $360 Online Course

Related Courses: The Ad Agency: New Realities and Social Media: Collective Action in the Electronic Hive; see page 32.

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Art + Design Thriving in a Visual World Images flicker from televisions, movie screens, computer

monitors, billboards, shops... Given such clutter, how do

visual artists and designers get their work noticed?

Our curriculum addresses this question through its studio

courses, lectures and seminars in many disciplines.

Courses from introductory to advanced levels accommo-

date students with varying degrees of experience, often

highlighting specific tools, techniques and media. In all

cases, the artist or designer strips away layers of tradition

and trendiness to arrive at a deeper understanding of the

world of visual communication.

Foundation

mDrawing I

FOUND-2214 | Robin Wiseman

For amateur and professional alike, drawing skills are fundamental to the artist’s visual education. Through guided practice, beginning students sharpen their powers of observation as they learn to translate what they see into drawings. Using basic tools and materials, students develop their drawing skills by exploring concepts such as line, form, value, pro-portion, perspective and composition. Through a series of graduated exercises, students learn to draw the figure, still lifes and the environment with confi-dence and prepare for further work in a variety of art media.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-R, DS-R, NS-R, PD-E, SA-R

Mondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5

12 sessions tuition: $440 | model fee: $25

mTwo-Dimensional Design

FOUND-1815 | Elizabeth Gourlay

Design is the discipline underlying all forms of visual expression, and an under-standing of two-dimensional design principles is the basis for all 2D art forms. This course introduces students to the formal elements of design: line, shape, pattern, value, texture, color and space. Working through a variety of challenging exercises, students use these elements to solve problems of visual organization. The placement of visual elements into an organized whole is the basis of composi-tion, and skills acquired in this class have direct applications to anyone working in two-dimensional media, from advertis-ing art directors to illustrators, interior designers and painters.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-R, DI-E, DS-R, ID-R, NS-R, SA-R

Tuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 6:30 – 9:30pm


mColor Theory

FOUND-2215 | Carlotta Danzante Miller

Van Gogh, Matisse, Titian and even War-hol were masterful colorists who used color deliberately to create powerful drama in their work. Indeed, the dynam-ics of color are fundamental to virtually all design, illustration and painting. In this course, students explore how the concepts of value, hue and intensity relate to design and how the use of color is integral to a piece’s effect and ultimate success. As students explore the specific applications of color used by profession-als in advertising, illustration and two- and three-dimensional design, they come to understand the integration of art and science we call color theory.

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mHuman Anatomy: Heads, Hands + Feet

DWG-2696 | Marc Torick

When drawing or sculpting the human form, the more complex elements of heads, hands and feet often prove dif-ficult to render convincingly. Students in this class begin with the skeletal form, move into musculature and then address the topographical information of these specific forms. Starting with the head, students develop a conceptual model drawing based on measurements taken from the skull, which represents the “hard form” that makes us human. Students then explore the “soft forms” (such as musculature, fat distribution, cartilage, skin folds and hair growth pat-terns) that create an individual’s specific likeness. Moving to the hands and feet, students create conceptual forms, code joint movements, study the anatomical structures and address issues of propor-tion. In the end, students have a con-sistent process for creating naturalistic features that can be applied to any pose or position.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, NS-E, SA-E

Tuesdays, June 15 – July 20 6:30 – 9:30pm


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mdrawing the Landscape

DWG-2210 | Amy Wynne-Derry

The beautiful landscapes of the New Eng-land summer cry out to be captured, yet the prospect of interpreting these com-plex subjects on paper can be daunting. This course demystifies the process and gives students the skills to approach land-scape drawing with confidence. Using Blithewold Mansion as the setting, we experiment with drawing tools to express different parts of the landscape: rocks, foliage, water, trees and a variety of back-ground forms. Students use an assortment of materials (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil and watercolor pencil) as they learn different formats for isolating and sim-plifying composition and become famil-iar with a four-value system to suggest form, light, shadow, distance and mood. They also apply the rules of perspective to create intimate drawings that suggest a variety of spatial situations, cloudscapes and interesting atmospheric effects. Note: A materials list is sent to registered students. Class meets at an off-campus location; direc-tions are sent to registered participants.

Applies to the following certificate programs (12 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, NS-E

Saturday + Sunday, June 19 + 20 10am – 4pm


mdrawing Animals: structure + Texture

DWG-2227 | Amy Wynne-Derry

Beginning with prehistoric cave art, humans have always been fascinated with capturing the form and grace of animals. Indeed, artists learn to create dynamic drawings by understanding the structure of the skeleton and animal musculature. This course is appropriate for illustra-tors, animal lovers and fine artists – any-one interested in drawing animals – and accommodates all skill levels. Working in the RISD Nature Lab, students begin with studies of animal skulls and skel-etons to gain a better understanding of proportion and structure. They move on to examine the superficial musculature, motion and comparative anatomy of these specimens. The course also explores proportion and balance, and introduces Renaissance techniques for rendering well-defined three-dimensional form. Ultimately, experimentation with mate-rials and techniques strengthens stu-dents’ ability to render textural surface quality in depicting feathers, scales and fur. Note: Previous drawing experience is helpful but not required.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, CB-E, DS-E, NS-E, SA-E

Tuesdays, July 6 – 27, 6:30 – 9:30pm Saturday, July 31, 9am – 3pm


mTwo-dimensional design

FOUND-1815 | Elizabeth Gourlay

Design is the discipline underlying all forms of visual expression, and an under-standing of two-dimensional design principles is the basis for all 2D art forms. This course introduces students to the formal elements of design: line, shape, pattern, value, texture, color and space. Working through a variety of challenging exercises, students use these elements to solve problems of visual organization. The placement of visual elements into an organized whole is the basis of composi-tion, and skills acquired in this class have direct applications to anyone working in two-dimensional media, from advertis-ing art directors to illustrators, interior designers and painters.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-R, DI-E, DS-R, ID-R, NS-R, SA-R



mColor Theory

FOUND-2215 | Carlotta Danzante Miller

Van Gogh, Matisse, Titian and even War-hol were masterful colorists who used color deliberately to create powerful drama in their work. Indeed, the dynam-ics of color are fundamental to virtually all design, illustration and painting. In this course, students explore how the concepts of value, hue and intensity relate to design and how the use of color is integral to a piece’s effect and ultimate success. As students explore the specific applications of color used by profession-als in advertising, illustration and two- and three-dimensional design, they come to understand the integration of art and science we call color theory.

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NATUR-2241 | Elise Paradis

Whether delicately drawn daffodils, or bold, broad-stroked birch bark, botani-cal illustration allows for many ways to interpret nature and develop an indi-vidual point of view. Exploration of this amazing world of botanicals begins with observation of fresh flowers and specimens from RISD’s Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, followed by accurate trans-lation of those observations into natu-ral studies in pencil. Students are then introduced to a traditional approach to watercolor painting, experimenting with the transparent and opaque properties of the medium, and developing techniques that they are encouraged to incorporate into their own personal projects. An overview of the broad applications of botanicals – including for textile design, natural science illustration and fine art – is also presented. The course is certain to enhance your observational skills and ability to depict the natural world, while introducing you to the expressive world of botanicals.


Thursdays, June 17 – July 22 6:30 – 9:30pm


mMaking Pictures Tell Stories

ILUS-0336 | Michael Owen

As visual storytellers well know, if a pic-ture is worth a thousand words, then it needs to be a strong and powerful one, no matter what the subject matter is. This course dispenses with the usual categories – “illustration,” “fine art,” “abstraction” and “representation” – and concentrates on the story you want to tell and identifying the best way to tell it. Working in a variety of media and surfaces, students become familiar with brainstorming, compositional choices, and using scale, mark-making and color to enhance an image. Work is done from photographic resources, as well as from memory and life. Whether you seek to design a logo, illustrate a children’s book, write a graphic novel or paint a painting, this course addresses the myriad issues one faces as a visual storyteller.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, CB-E, DS-E, NS-E, SA-E

Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 6:30 – 9:30pm


mMixed Media Portraiture

ILUS-0922 | Mara Metcalf

The power of portraiture, combined with the flexibility and unpredictability of mixed media, results in highly charged, energetic work. As the fundamentals of portraiture are introduced, we consider such media choices as photo transfer, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, charcoal and gouache, which are then used alone and in combination. Layering – the main technique used in mixed media – allows for experimentation and the build-up of interesting textural effects. Techniques of masking, collage, scraping and blend-ing are covered as students compose rich, dense surfaces for their images. Optimal grounds and working surfaces are also considered, as are mark-making strategies. Work is done from live mod-els, self-portraits and fellow students, and emphasis is placed on capturing the expressive and psychological potential of each subject. Ultimately, the focus is on process rather than production, and students are encouraged to push them-selves and their materials in new and unexpected ways.




mDesigning Character

ILUS-2202 | Christopher McInerney

How do you breathe life into a sketch and turn it into a memorable, origi-nal character? This must-have course for creators of children’s books, com-ics, animated cartoons and video games explores the techniques that designers of all stripes rely on to visualize a char-acter from a script or story. Remember, pop culture’s most prominent fictional icons began on the printed page before taking their prominent place in our hearts and minds. Beginning with an editorial description, students use his-torical, anatomic and cultural references to sketch their characters’ identities as they invent and reinterpret both new and familiar concepts. Students also become acquainted with the strict legal guide-lines that govern all “licensed charac-ters” (think Shrek or Iron Man), as well as with professional ethics surrounding work for hire.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, CB-E, SA-R

Prerequisite: Basic drawing skills or Drawing I



mSubject + Environment: Creating Wildlife Art

NATUR-0960 | Amy Bartlett Wright

This advanced-level course expands upon the basic concepts of depicting form and structure first explored in Drawing from Nature: Form + Structure and Painting from Nature: Color + Light, and emphasizes composition, realistic ren-dering, directional lighting and the range of tonal values, challenging the student to depict the natural object as it relates to a background of realistic scenery. Dis-cussions and demonstrations focus on composition and successful integration of subject and background. In addition, students are encouraged to think beyond representing an isolated natural object to painting a full, complete image of the living entity in its environment.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contract hours): NS-E

Prerequisite: Painting from Nature: Color + Light or permission of the instructor



Painting + Printmaking

mMaterials + Techniques

PNT-2621 | Anna Mogilevsky

It is essential for artists of all levels to have both knowledge of and familiar-ity with the materials and techniques specific to oil painting in order to fully perfect their craft. Through demonstra-tions, lectures and hands-on practice, topics covered include stretching can-vas and preparing surfaces (cardboard, masonite, wood) for painting supports, paints and paint application, brushes, developing a color palette, and solvents and varnishes. Tonal techniques, direct painting, underpainting and glazing, and use of a palette knife are also explored. Emphasis is on skill building rather than on specific image making so the student is free to experiment. Please note that the course is appropriate for artists of all levels.

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mMaterials + Techniques

PNT-2621 | Anna Mogilevsky

It is essential for artists of all levels to have both knowledge of and familiar-ity with the materials and techniques specific to oil painting in order to fully perfect their craft. Through demonstra-tions, lectures and hands-on practice, topics covered include stretching can-vas and preparing surfaces (cardboard, masonite, wood) for painting supports, paints and paint application, brushes, developing a color palette, and solvents and varnishes. Tonal techniques, direct painting, underpainting and glazing, and use of a palette knife are also explored. Emphasis is on skill building rather than on specific image making so the student is free to experiment. Please note that the course is appropriate for artists of all levels.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): CB-E, DS-R, NS-E, SA-E



mColor Workshop for Painters + Illustrators

PNT-4203 | Bill Miller

Color is perhaps the most powerful tool at the artist’s disposal, but also the most complex. While the basics of color the-ory may seem obvious, actually working with color is often difficult – the big-gest obstacle being the paint itself. This intensive workshop seeks to bridge the divide between theory and practice, beginning with a brief explanation of exactly how optics and pigmentation differ. In the process, guidelines toward developing a personal palette, and attri-butes of different supports, grounds and media are discussed, and students come up with workable strategies for control-ling paint. A historic overview of how paint and pigment have evolved is also covered. Consider the course a unique opportunity to gain practical knowledge that is essential for anyone interested in perfecting his/her painting craft.


Wednesday, June 16 6:30 – 9:30pm


mWatercolor

PNT-1501 | Richard Marthers

Producing a well-designed and dynamic watercolor is no accident; success comes through careful planning. In this course, students learn to develop a “road map” to more effectively attain the results they desire in their finished paintings. Along with planning and learning con-trol, an understanding of the transpar-ent qualities of the medium is essential. Students explore tonal handling, light, volume and composition as they master the subtleties and complexities of this transparent medium. Both wet and dry techniques are covered, as are washes, color transparencies and glazing. Dem-onstrations and class exercises promote an understanding of watercolor’s pos-sibilities and limitations. Design prin-ciples are incorporated to make this a great primer or refresher course for both beginners new to the medium and vet-eran watercolorists.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): CB-E, DS-E, SA-E



mPainting with Gouache

PNT-4501 | Danielle Lange

Similar to watercolor, but with unique properties of opaqueness, speed of dry-ing and matte finish, gouache is easy to control and allows for a rapid and fluid working style. Hands-on techniques, including color mixing, wash techniques, and brushwork are all explained and demonstrated in class, allowing students to experience gouache’s spontaneity and immediacy. Composition and color theory, integral elements of painting with gouache, are also covered. Students work from direct observation, using still life, the natural world and the model as reference in order to gain a solid under-standing of the medium’s broad appli-cations. From loose sketches to more formal, rendered work, many results are possible. For this reason, gouache is an often-favored medium for illustrators, art directors and fashion designers, but makes for a valuable addition to every-one’s artistic repertoire.




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mPainting en Plein Air at Blithewold

PNT-1504 | Paul Olson

Paint in the open air and experience Rhode Island’s visual riches. This inter-mediate-level course both reviews oil-painting fundamentals and focuses on expanding the student’s understanding of space, form, light and color. Partici-pants work primarily from observation, using elements of the landscape as sub-jects for a myriad of representational and expressive possibilities. Demonstrations and group critiques augment this out-door painting experience. Students meet at Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, a spectacular 33-acre estate located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The property offers striking and varied gardens, glades of native and exotic trees, charming footpaths and sweeping lawns that meet the shore of Narragansett Bay, perfect for plein air painting. Note: A materials list is sent to registered students. The lab fee cov-ers daily admission to Blithewold. In the event of rain, participants paint under cover of structures on the property. Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students.


Mondays, June 14 – July 26 9am – 3:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mPrintmaking for Illustration

PRINT-0139 | Allison Cole

Illustrators go through a lot of trial and error searching for the medium that best suits their style – often learning a tech-nique, but not connecting it to a narra-tive or idea. This course allows you to do both, by harnessing the graphic power of printmaking to tell visually compelling stories. Low-tech water-based processes are demonstrated and explored, includ-ing relief methods involving styrofoam and linoleum, as well as silkscreen techniques using paper stencils. Course work and assignments focus on creat-ing images with meaning and discover-ing how a particular medium can help. Students work on spot illustrations or develop a series of images based on an established story or one of their own. They quickly see that these easy-to-work-with printmaking methods create exciting results and make them a must for all artists’ repertoires.




mWatercolor Monotype

PRINT-4402 | Amanda Lebel

The luminosity and spontaneity of Akua watercolors combined with the tech-niques of monoprinting allow students to produce one-of-a-kind prints rich in color and texture. With direct appli-cations to both drawing and painting, a watercolor monotype is made by painting onto a textured, non-absorbent surface – in this case sanded Plexiglass – so it can be worked on over an extended period of time. A first press of the image results in a single print – hence the name monotype. From start to finish, the image is easily changed or erased and students can use the “ghost” from the first press to cre-ate countless new variations. Moreover, the medium provides the opportunity for easy revision without losing the image. Work is done at each individual’s pace, both in class and at home.




Photography

mPhotography: An Introduction

PHO-1647 | John Hames

This course for new and amateur pho-tographers introduces ways of seeing through the lens and makes plain the underlying two-dimensional design issues and visual concepts hidden within the photographic image. Through weekly assignments and critiques, students explore ways to use photogra-phy and photographic conventions for their own unique personal expression. Classroom discussions cover every-thing from portraiture and landscape to abstract work, and introduce methods for students to expand their personal creativity and increase their self-con-fidence behind the camera. Whether you are interested in black-and-white, color or digital photography, this course provides a strong foundation for any subsequent photographic pursuit.

Applies to the following certificate pro-grams (18 contact hours): AD-E, CB-E, DI-R, DS-E, NS-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

section 01Tuesdays, June 15 – July 20 6:30 – 9:30pm

section 02Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 10am – 1pm


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mPhotography: An Introduction

PHO-1647 | John Hames

This course for new and amateur pho-tographers introduces ways of seeing through the lens and makes plain the underlying two-dimensional design issues and visual concepts hidden within the photographic image. Through weekly assignments and critiques, students explore ways to use photogra-phy and photographic conventions for their own unique personal expression. Classroom discussions cover every-thing from portraiture and landscape to abstract work, and introduce methods for students to expand their personal creativity and increase their self-con-fidence behind the camera. Whether you are interested in black-and-white, color or digital photography, this course provides a strong foundation for any subsequent photographic pursuit.

Applies to the following certificate pro-grams (18 contact hours): AD-E, CB-E, DI-R, DS-E, NS-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E


section 02Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 10am – 1pm


mDigital Photography I

PHO-1658 | Lindsay Elgin

With the digital revolution in full swing, the challenge in digital photography is to manage this burgeoning technol-ogy. Through lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice, students in this course learn to operate digital cameras and to utilize them as precise tools for image capture. Discussions include the many camera, lens and equipment options available to digital photogra-phers and how to establish a digital workflow. As students develop technical and aesthetic skills, they explore shoot-ing techniques, composition and fram-ing, as well as the basics of light control. Other topics covered include image management, adjustment and editing in Photoshop, and printing and archiving digital images. Whether the student’s interest is in fine art, portraiture, event photography or product advertising, or simply in making the move from film to digital, this course provides a solid foun-dation for future work.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, CB-E, DI-R, DS-E, NS-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Prerequisites: Photography: An Introduc-tion and Digital Tools for Print Design or Digital Design for the Screen



mEarth, Sea + Sky: Approaching Landscape Photography

PHO-1607 | Shane Gutierrez

A well-executed landscape photograph conveys not only the reality but the soul of the scene it surveys. This course is for photographers who want to develop that inner eye. Our classroom is all around us as we meet at nearby gardens, shorelines, and historic and wooded sites through-out the region. Together we review ways to engage our subject matter, exploring qualities of light, line, pattern, texture and color that combine to become the most successful photographic compo-sition. Throughout the experience we experiment with lenses, exposure, point of view and filters as we capture images that are at times sublime, quaint or ironic. By the sunset of the course, stu-dents leave with a body of new work and renewed respect for the power of the natural landscape.

Applies to the following certificate programs (24 contact hours): DI-E, VE-E

Prerequisites: Photography: An Introduc-tion or Digital Photography I

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Mondays, June 14 – August 9 5:30 – 8:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mPhotographing the Nude

PHO-1605 | Shane Gutierrez

As in painting, drawing and sculpture, the human figure is a classic theme in portrait photography. How the serious photographer uses subtle techniques to portray the mystery of the human form – its energy, pathos or elegance – is the subject of this workshop for advanced students. Participants investigate the interrelationship of lighting, angle, focus and subject matter. Of course, composi-tion, lighting for tone, texture and mood are all explored as well. More particu-larly, participants learn how to build trust with live models (male and female) and how to capture their individuality, or alternatively, how to capture a model’s archetypal humanness as an image.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, DS-E, VE-E



mThe Digital Print

PHO-1618 | David Fleurant

Your family photos on the mantle are evidence of the deep tradition of the photograph as an object of great impor-tance. The photographic print as an object of beauty and value underlies this course, which examines the generation, presentation and preservation of the digital photographic image. In this age of pixels and camera RAW files, image longevity requires a complete under-standing of archival inks and the image’s digital profile. Students in this course build upon their existing knowledge of Photoshop as they learn to properly bal-ance the variables that create a stunning image on paper. Throughout the experi-ence, participants become more familiar with the digital workflow as they gain a new understanding of this final step in the digital photographic printmaking process.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, DI-E, PD-E, VE-E

Prerequisite: Navigating the Digital Dark-room



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Ceramics + Glass

mStained Glass Mosaics

GLAS-2298 | Nicole Weeks

Combining the transparency of stained glass with the portability and flexibility of the mosaic technique, stained glass mosaics unite two crafts into one and result in a new and dazzling art form. Students in this course master the skills they need to design and fabricate their own stained glass mosaic panel, includ-ing copying and transferring intricate pattern/designs, preparing appropriate surfaces, selecting cutting techniques and adhesives, embedding the glass, and grouting a piece, the final step in the pro-cess. Lectures and slide presentations of the work of historical and contemporary artists is brought to light to provide best-practice models, as well as inspiration. The lab fee covers the cost of a kit. No experience is necessary.



mIntroduction to Hot Glass

GLAS-0602 | Bill Riker

The art of glass blowing is enjoying a lively revival in specialized facilities throughout the country. Join us at a pro-fessional glassblower’s studio to learn the basics of working molten glass, and see how this transparent medium both accommodates and challenges the imag-ination. Through demonstrations and hands-on experience, students explore contemporary glass-working techniques under the guidance of a skilled artisan, with historic and modern examples of glass works providing inspiration and perspective. As the course progresses, students are encouraged to experiment as far as their newly acquired skills take them. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

section 01Tuesdays, June 15 – July 20 6 – 9pm

section 02Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 6 – 9pm


mFusing, Slumping + Casting Glass

GLAS-0607 | Bill Riker

Less daunting than glass blowing, the traditional kiln-forming techniques of fusing, slumping and casting offer a wide variety of interesting possibilities. We explore glass fusing, in which flat glass, powdered glass and glass string-ers are melted into flat sheets to create fused glass panels or tiles. We also review slumping techniques, heating glass into molds to create dimension in form for bowls or other vessels. Finally, we exper-iment with glass casting, which involves making an original sculpture in clay and then using such techniques as hot pad and pâte de verre to create a glass form. Various cold working techniques are also addressed in the studio, including cut-ting, grinding, polishing and sandblast-ing. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Saturdays, June 19 – July 31 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/3


Jewelry + Metal Arts

mJewelry Studio: Fabric + Findings

JEWEL-1114 | Jennaca Davies

Taking cues from the fashion runway, contemporary jewelry abounds in hand crafted pieces made with fabric, beads and other unexpected embellishments. This course explores the trend by intro-ducing students to techniques of knot-ting, rolling, sewing, padding, weaving and finishing using any possible vari-ety and combination of trims, feath-ers, fabric, baubles, beads or rope. How the selection of materials contributes to the design and impact of each piece is an important part of the discussion. Students experience the transforma-tive power of materials as they take each piece through different stages and cre-ate unique necklaces, bracelets or other adornments. Examples – both current and historic – are provided to give con-text and inspiration. Basic jewelry mak-ing skills are introduced and emphasis is on making sophisticated and profes-sionally finished pieces, ready for their own fashion debut.



mLaser Cutting

JEWEL-1118 | Jennaca Davies

Laser technology allows for rapid, remarkable precision in cutting out highly intricate patterns and designs from almost any material. Now consid-ered the go-to technology for industrial manufacturing, laser cutting works by digitally directing the output of a laser at the material to be cut – which then either melts, burns or vaporizes – leav-ing an edge with a high-quality finish. Class work begins with a line drawing of a simple ornament, followed by learn-ing to translate models and sketches into digital files for input into the computer, and then cutting with the laser. A vari-ety of materials are experimented with, including plastics, acrylics, paper, card-board, thin laminate and wood. Final projects are individually developed and could include a light, wall piece or piece of jewelry.

Prerequisite: Students must know how to draw using Adobe Illustrator or AutoCAD.



mJewelry + Light Metals: The Basics

JEWEL-1132 | Islay Taylor

An intriguing piece of jewelry not only attracts the eye, but complements its wearer or tells a story. In this course, we move beyond appreciation to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelry-making techniques, design and fabri-cation. A range of hand-tool processes is covered through practical exercises and imaginative concept-based proj-ects. The non-technical side of the class focuses on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. On the technical front, we cover sawing, filing, hard soldering, scoring/bending, linkages, hollow construction, wire construction and more. In addition, discussion of design, materials, jew-elry history and alternative techniques is part of every class. Note: Students may purchase tool kits from the RISD Store 3D on the first day of class for approximately $130. Students are expected to purchase metals for their projects, the nature and scope of which determine costs.



Sculpture + Woodworking

mWoodworking: Bent Lamination Techniques

WOOD-0800 | Christine Enos

Bent lamination – which is simply mul-tiple thin, flexible strips of wood, glued together and clamped into a curved mold or form – can be used to make instru-ments, furniture, boxes and even boats. Bent lamination adds not only an ele-gant look to any woodworking project, but when used as a structural element, it actually adds strength to a piece. The strength of the glue and the grain of the wood – which runs parallel to the shape of the piece – result in a shape-retaining piece that is stronger than the original boards. Wood choices for laminates can include solid wood, plywood and veneer; even the hardest woods can be bent and molded. Students learn key aspects of the bent lamination process, includ-ing preparing wood for the lamination process, cutting and maintaining grain alignment, mold and form construc-tion, assessing necessary pressure for gluing, refining the bend, cleaning and finishing.



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mJewelry + Light Metals: The Basics

JEWEL-1132 | Islay Taylor

An intriguing piece of jewelry not only attracts the eye, but complements its wearer or tells a story. In this course, we move beyond appreciation to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelry-making techniques, design and fabri-cation. A range of hand-tool processes is covered through practical exercises and imaginative concept-based proj-ects. The non-technical side of the class focuses on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. On the technical front, we cover sawing, filing, hard soldering, scoring/bending, linkages, hollow construction, wire construction and more. In addition, discussion of design, materials, jew-elry history and alternative techniques is part of every class. Note: Students may purchase tool kits from the RISD Store 3D on the first day of class for approximately $130. Students are expected to purchase metals for their projects, the nature and scope of which determine costs.



Sculpture + Woodworking

mWoodworking: Bent Lamination Techniques

WOOD-0800 | Christine Enos

Bent lamination – which is simply mul-tiple thin, flexible strips of wood, glued together and clamped into a curved mold or form – can be used to make instru-ments, furniture, boxes and even boats. Bent lamination adds not only an ele-gant look to any woodworking project, but when used as a structural element, it actually adds strength to a piece. The strength of the glue and the grain of the wood – which runs parallel to the shape of the piece – result in a shape-retaining piece that is stronger than the original boards. Wood choices for laminates can include solid wood, plywood and veneer; even the hardest woods can be bent and molded. Students learn key aspects of the bent lamination process, includ-ing preparing wood for the lamination process, cutting and maintaining grain alignment, mold and form construc-tion, assessing necessary pressure for gluing, refining the bend, cleaning and finishing.



Book + Paper Arts

Japanese Book Arts Workshops

Suzi Cozzens

The Japanese have a unique tradition of producing beautiful paper, books and boxes. Explore these traditional approaches to crafting handmade objects in a series of three workshops. The Japanese aesthetic, based on deep respect for ancient methods and motifs, is discussed in each program, provid-ing a context for participants as they investigate possibilities for content and produce their own objects. The work-shops are designed as building blocks so that papers can be used to create books, and boxes can be constructed to hold projects made in previous workshops, but each class is structured to provide an individual, unique learning experi-ence as well. Throughout, examples of Japanese papers, books, calligraphy and objects are available for inspiration and discussion.

mJapanese Book Arts Workshops:

BOOK-2163 | Japanese Papermaking

BOOK-2164 | Japanese Bookbinding + Suminagashi

BOOK-2131 | Japanese Box Making

mJapanese Papermaking

BOOK-2163

Working with Asian fibers such as kozo and gampi, participants learn tradi-tional papermaking methods to create thin, translucent sheets of paper. Flow-ers, grasses and fibers, or more unusual objects such as silk threads, photos, fragments of text and seed pods, may be layered between these sheets. Partici-pants leave class with a variety of hand-made papers.

Mondays, June 14 + 21 6:30 – 9:30pm


mJapanese Bookbinding + Suminagashi

BOOK-2164

This workshop begins with an introduc-tion to suminagashi or “ink floating,” an ancient Japanese paper marbling technique. After experimenting with various papers and pigments, partici-pants use their papers to make books with Japanese-style bindings. A variety of traditional Japanese stitches is dem-onstrated, and special attention is paid to the unique proportions of traditional Japanese books. Students leave class with a completed blank book.

Mondays, June 28 + July 12 6:30 – 9:30pm


mJapanese Box Making

BOOK-2131

Participants construct boxes featuring unique, traditional closures and cov-ers made from beautifully patterned imported Japanese papers. These boxes may be constructed to fit papers and books created in the previous workshops.

Mondays, July 19 + 26 6:30 – 9:30pm


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Apparel + Textile Design

mHand-Felted Accessories

TEXT-1951 | Anna Kristina Goransson

The craft of felting is one of the oldest known forms of fabric dating back to Sumarian times, and possibly predat-ing weaving and knitting. Felting is a process of creating a structured cloth by interlocking wool fibers using water, heat and friction (as in arm muscle). The very physical nature of making felt includes pressing, rolling and kneading the malleable wool fibers into a desired shape and size. Demonstrations of flat and dimensional wet felting as well as needle felting are given, as are les-sons in how to finish pieces. The course focuses on making colorful, plush, and wearable felted accessories such as hats, scarves, pins and jewelry, as well as wall pieces and home accessories. Historic examples of felting and samples from contemporary artists help broaden the understanding and appreciation of the ancient craft of felt.

Wednesdays, July 7 – 28 6:30 – 9:30pm


mPatternmaking I

APP-0204 | Anne Finelli

A well-executed pattern is critical to an apparel maker’s ability to translate a design accurately into an attractive gar-ment. This fundamental course in pat-ternmaking introduces students to the techniques of flat-pattern drafting and draping on the dress form. After learning to draft the basic slopers for skirt, bod-ice and sleeve, students develop apparel concepts using various patterning and draping techniques. For a final project, students design and construct an origi-nal garment in muslin. Note: Basic sewing skills are helpful.

Mondays + Wednesdays June 21 – August 2 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mPatternmaking II

APP-0211 | Anne Finelli

This intermediate course expands upon the skills learned in Patternmaking I, continuing with the more complicated details of a garment, such as collars, fac-ings, plackets, sleeve cuffs and pockets. Students should already have experience with drafting and draping basic slopers, as Patternmaking II begins with sloper manipulation, combined with draping on the dress form. The course addresses knitwear patternmaking, focusing on two- and four-way stretch fabrics. Such patternmaking details as edge treat-ments and bindings are also examined. By the conclusion of the course, students design and construct an original garment in muslin with clean, interesting details, and are able to make fabric recommen-dations for a finished garment.

Prerequisite: Patternmaking I or equivalent experience



mMachine Knitting: An Introduction

APP-0109 | Anne Emlein

Students learn the basic techniques of machine knitting and explore the pos-sibilities of structural effects, color, pat-tern, and material quality within those techniques. They also learn about fin-ishing methods – such as felting, dyeing, and simple printing – that can be used on knitted fabrics. Developing further the most interesting results from this experimentation, and according to their interests, students then create a knitted fabric or finished piece for an end-use, be it apparel, furnishings or fine art. The lab fee is assessed to cover the use of the Textile Department’s extensive yarn col-lection and monitored lab hours.



mKnitwear Pattern Drafting + Finishing Techniques

APP-0136 | Anne Emlein

This course teaches pattern drafting and finishing techniques for knitwear, including machine and hand knits. Par-ticipants begin by drafting a basic pattern to their measurements (a sloper) from which they learn how to design and draft their own knit garments. We explore the importance of garment shape, mate-rial choices, gauge and stitch selection, while focusing on the inherent proper-ties of knits, the ability to shape garment pieces during the process of knitting and the flexibility of knit fabrics. A range of finishing techniques – including seams, blocking and edgings – are also covered. Note: Students should have basic knowledge of knitting techniques, be prepared to work between classes, and expect to purchase a variety of materials.



mPainting for the Textile Designer

TEXT-1847 | Elise Paradis

From the graphic abstraction of tra-ditional Japanese textiles, to the lush flora and architecture of 18th-century French wallpaper, to the bold graph-ics of contemporary home furnishings, the ability to communicate visually with flat color has been an essential tool for the decorative artist. Students in this course develop their paintings from personal reference drawings and pre-cise color croquis, using a variety of flat gouache techniques. Color is consid-ered as an expression of personal style, as well as how it relates to the structure of each painting. Emphasis is placed on developing a professional studio practice while creating pieces that are suitable for reproduction in a variety of applications.



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mPainting for the Textile Designer

TEXT-1847 | Elise Paradis

From the graphic abstraction of tra-ditional Japanese textiles, to the lush flora and architecture of 18th-century French wallpaper, to the bold graph-ics of contemporary home furnishings, the ability to communicate visually with flat color has been an essential tool for the decorative artist. Students in this course develop their paintings from personal reference drawings and pre-cise color croquis, using a variety of flat gouache techniques. Color is consid-ered as an expression of personal style, as well as how it relates to the structure of each painting. Emphasis is placed on developing a professional studio practice while creating pieces that are suitable for reproduction in a variety of applications.



Interior Design

mEssentials of Interior Decoration

INDES-1008 | Beverly Ferguson

This introductory course teaches stu-dents how to blend elements such as color, pattern and furniture styles to achieve seamless decorative effects. Explore the myriad possibilities avail-able to the interior designer through the use of fabrics, lighting, and wall and floor coverings. Learn to use accesso-ries, art and personal treasures to give a room unique character. Classroom discussions and critiques offer insights into the design process as students com-plete projects in decorating and room arrangement.

Applies to the following certificate program (18 contact hours): ID-E



mPrinciples of Interior Design

INDES-1049 | David Paolino

This introductory course focuses on the process of design as it applies to the for-mation of interior space. Students build an acute awareness of core elements – scale, proportion, light, circulation and progression – and the interdependence of space and form. Functional, utilitar-ian, economic and safety requirements of interior spaces in an architectural framework are examined. Armed with a visual lexicon to define interior space and explore its characteristics, students begin to integrate color, materials and texture as a means to convey their origi-nal intent. Through project assignments, students learn to apply the basic prin-ciples of visual design to interiors, and how functional, aesthetic and expressive needs can be translated into design deci-sions to develop 3D space.

Applies to the following certificate program: ID-R

Mondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 7 – 10pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mMaterials for Interior Design I

INDES-1056 | Nancy Laurienzo

The materials that engage our senses play an integral role in defining our inte-rior spaces. Indeed, understanding the unique characteristics of various materi-als is an important aspect of selecting and designing with them. This survey course explores a variety of materials used in interior design, including fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, stone, metal, glass, laminates, solid surfacing, tile, carpet, resilient flooring and more. The course covers appropriate and creative uses of these materials in commercial and residential applications, in addition to code considerations, specification writing and identification of sources.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): HP-E, ID-R

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mLighting for Interior Design I

INDES-1015 | Barbara Capalbo

Lighting can be used to define architec-tural space, enhance texture in surface materials, and reveal form in furnish-ings, making it an essential component of any interior design. This course intro-duces students to the equipment, tech-niques and concepts of lighting design and to the use of angle, intensity, color and pattern in establishing the function and atmosphere of interior spaces. Stu-dents learn about a variety of lamps and fixtures as they develop creative, func-tional lighting plans.





mBuilding Materials, Systems + Methods of Construction

INDES-1039 | David Paolino

An extensive knowledge of building materials and their use in the construc-tion of interior spaces is a prerequisite for the interior designer. In this course, we survey the impact of design on con-struction methods and choices, from fundamental necessities to ornamental trim. We also investigate the main con-cepts and vocabulary underlying interior systems and materials, and the effect of mechanical systems (plumbing, heat-ing, etc.) on interior design. We further examine the many functional, physical and visual variables of designing floor and wall surfaces and discuss how to select the right products from the wide range available today. Students learn to write specifications for a variety of mate-rials and interpret manufacturers’ spec-ifications as well. Other topics include: building codes, energy conservation, indoor pollution and the use of “green” products.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): HP-E, ID-R


Tuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 7 – 10pm


mTextiles 101 for Interiors

INDES-1063 | Cathy Wilkerson

Interesting and practical textiles are indispensable to an interior designer. This course fully acquaints students with the vast range of textiles used in the field of interiors. From cotton jacquards to silk striés, we cover various construc-tions, designs, fibers, dying and printing processes, and loom types used to pro-duce many of today’s home furnishing textiles. Students learn how to select the proper designs, fiber contents, qualities and suitable applications, and learn what is considered traditional, transitional or contemporary based on fiber content, construction and color. We also review what is appropriate for residential vs. commercial applications. Last, but not least, students learn to properly mea-sure windows and furniture in order to calculate yardages for workrooms and upholsterers.

Applies to the following certificate program (9 contact hours): ID-E

Mondays, June 14 – 28 6:30 – 9:30pm


mProject Management for Interior Designers

INDES-1047 | Victoria Dryden

This course provides students with a working process for managing a design project. Students are asked to bring to class a design they’ve completed previ-ously for either a residential or commer-cial project. After dividing the design into schedules for various elements of the design project – such as furniture, mill work, lighting, paint, floor cover-ings, fabric and trim, window treat-ments, accessories and artwork – each item is specified and priced, taking into consideration net/list costs, as well as mark-up standards and time billing. Students are responsible for satisfying the program, resourcing all items on the plan, drafting a proposal to clients, pre-paring purchase orders for vendors and contractors and tracking the progress of the project. Students leave the course prepared to invoice their client, knowing they are able to meet the client’s budget and, ultimately, make a profit.





mTrends in Color for Product + Interior Design

INDES-1077 | Karen Triedman

When product development requires 12 to 18 months’ advance planning, design-ers rely on forecasts to determine which colors will be “hot” next year. This course explores the origins of color trends, and how they impact all types of design solu-tions. Participants examine the process behind trendsetters’ color initiatives, including the evolution and develop-ment of concept palettes and their use for specific industry applications. Color concepts and terminology essential for trend identification and understanding color schemes are discussed, as well as consumer behavior and the psychologi-cal and social responses to color. Partici-pants learn to effectively communicate their understanding of color trends in both visual and written form and pre-pare professional-quality graphic pre-sentations. Coursework culminates in a final project that evaluates and utilizes a seasonal color story for a home-goods product line or interior design. Note: This course satisfies the Applied Color for Interior Design requirement for certificate students.




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mTrends in Color for Product + Interior Design

INDES-1077 | Karen Triedman

When product development requires 12 to 18 months’ advance planning, design-ers rely on forecasts to determine which colors will be “hot” next year. This course explores the origins of color trends, and how they impact all types of design solu-tions. Participants examine the process behind trendsetters’ color initiatives, including the evolution and develop-ment of concept palettes and their use for specific industry applications. Color concepts and terminology essential for trend identification and understanding color schemes are discussed, as well as consumer behavior and the psychologi-cal and social responses to color. Partici-pants learn to effectively communicate their understanding of color trends in both visual and written form and pre-pare professional-quality graphic pre-sentations. Coursework culminates in a final project that evaluates and utilizes a seasonal color story for a home-goods product line or interior design. Note: This course satisfies the Applied Color for Interior Design requirement for certificate students.




Architecture + Landscape Design

mPaving with Brick + Stone

ARC-0233 | Michael Veracka

Brick, stone and cobblestone date back centuries and have been used as pav-ing materials everywhere from the Appian Way to the streets of Nantucket. Learn the basic techniques for creating beautiful (and relatively inexpensive) dry-laid patios, terraces, driveways and walkways, using salvaged or “found” brick and stone. Topics covered include project design, preparing and leveling foundations, locating materials, com-bining them creatively, and building for the long term. For this reason, the class is sure to interest homeowners and do-it-yourselfers, not to mention landscape professionals.

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Saturday, June 19 9:30am – 12:30pm


mLandscaping with Sustainability in Mind

ARC-0272 | Michael Veracka

“Sustainability” is such a buzzword today that it is in danger of being rendered meaningless, following in the footsteps of its predecessors, the vaguely defined “natural” and “going green.” Seemingly everyone is “for it,” yet few can really define what “it” is. In this presenta-tion, we define sustainability in terms of landscape practices and address practi-cal ways horticulturists, designers and contractors can utilize truly emerging practices – rain gardens, green roofs and walls – to conserve, collect and uti-lize on-site resources. In the process we redefine the aesthetic of “beauty” in the contemporary landscape, with the elegant addition of sustainability.

Tuesday, June 22 6:30 – 8:30pm


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Certificate ProgramsAlthough any course in this publication may be taken

for personal or professional enrichment, many may also

be taken as part of a certificate program. Most RISD|CE

certificate programs encompass a specific body of

knowledge and practice that prepares candidates for

rewarding positions in art and design fields. A background

in art and design is helpful but not necessary for any

of these programs. Complete program information,

curriculum charts, advisor biographies, forms and

policies may be found in the Certificate Programs

section of www.risd.edu/ce.

Who May Enroll

Courses are open to anyone interested in pursuing certificate subject matter for professional or personal growth. Certificate programs address specific professional training needs of adult students, many of whom have college and professional experience but want to upgrade their skills or make a career change. Certificate program courses prepare students for work in their cho-sen fields, and part-time evening study allows people with career or family commitments to come back to school. Non-certificate students may take certificate courses provided they meet applicable prerequisites.

How to Enroll

Read the Certificate Program Guide for the specific program(s) of inter-est to learn about program objectives, requirements and prerequisites, and then submit the Application for Candi-dacy at any time during the academic year. Courses taken prior to declara-tion may be applied toward a certificate within a one-year grace period, pro-vided retroactive payment of applicable fees is made upon application.

Academic Advising

Should you have questions not answered in the Certificate Program Guides, please request an academic advisement appointment at 401 454-6200. Students interested in our certificate programs for young adults should visit www.risd.edu/ce or call 401 454-6200 to request a Young Artist Program brochure.

Graduation

Candidates expecting to graduate in June 2010 should have already peti-tioned to graduate. If not, they must call 401 454-6200 to request a Petition to Graduate form.

A Note about Electives

Courses other than those listed here or in the Certificate Program Guides may qualify as electives with the permission of the certificate advisor. Students who have very specific professional needs should also discuss their requirements with the relevant advisor.

Programs Courses that apply to one or more of RISD|CE’s certificate programs are noted with the following codes. Please consult the Certificate Program Guides for each program’s prerequisites. Note: The codes below may differ from those used with the RISD degree programs. Contact hours are given for elective courses only.

AD Advertising Design

AS Appraisal Studies in Art + Antiques

CB Children’s Book Illustration

SA Comic + Sequential Art

AN Computer Animation

DI Digital Photography

VE Digital Video Production

DS Drawing + Painting Studies

HP Historic Preservation*ID Interior Design

NS Natural Science Illustration

PD Print Design Process + Production

WE Web Design + Development

* Temporarily not accepting new certificate candidates.

-R Required Course

-E Elective

Advertising Design (AD) Gale Litchfield, Advisor

Students are introduced to the creative, conceptual and technical skills necessary to enter or advance in the field of adver-tising with a focus on messages deliver-able through print, broadcast or digital media. By developing skills in market-ing, production planning and critical thinking, students learn to design effec-tive advertising campaigns. This focused study results in a portfolio that demon-strates innovative approaches to market minded communications and greater sensitivity to the practical considerations driving both consumers and businesses.

Appraisal Studies in Art + Antiques (AS) Louise T. Hall, Advisor

RISD|CE and the American Society of Appraisers combine their resources to provide students with the theoreti-cal skills needed to build a career in the appraisal of personal property and to develop a more thorough apprecia-tion of collecting fine art, decorative art and antiques. Through lecture, dem-onstration and the study of art objects, students learn the history, theory, and practical skills necessary to collect and/or appraise a wide range of items with assurance and competence.

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!INFO SESSIONfor all RISD/CE courses and certificate programs

Friday, July 30 | 5:30 – 7pmRISD Continuing Education offices 20 Washington Place, Providence

Meet program planners and certificate advisors, and get information about our diverse Adult and Young Artist Program offerings. RSVP at 401 454-6200 or e-mail [email protected].

Children’s Book Illustration (CB)Cheryl Kirk Noll, Advisor

Aspiring illustrators are introduced to the multi-faceted world of children’s book design and illustration while sur-veying the creative, technical and busi-ness aspects of the illustration field. With an emphasis on process, students develop the skills in drawing, painting, writing, digital design, research and development they need to embark on an illustration career. Creating pictures that capture ideas is the central focus, as stu-dents become familiar with the unique formats and protocols of this highly specialized field while building an eye-catching portfolio.

Comic + Sequential Art (SA)Ryder Windham, Advisor

This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, scholarship and assembly of words and pictures that combine to become com-pelling visual narratives. With core lessons in drawing, story-telling and computer-based workflow, the pro-gram allows for the creation of an eye-catching portfolio that will entice editors and publishers. Whether you call them strips, comic books or graphic novels, you will learn the creative and technical aspects of this unique art form that has become an undeniable presence in con-temporary popular culture.

Computer Animation (AN) Blue Wade, Advisor

Building an animated movie frame by frame takes a specific skill set. In this program, students gain the expertise needed to create original 2D and 3D animated stories as they practice their abilities in concept design, character animation and the use of computer-based tools, and complete projects that lead to the assembly of a portfolio show reel. Whether they plan to animate graphics, characters or games, students acquire the confidence vital to pursue careers in this evolving and expanding industry.

Digital Photography (DI) Lindsay Elgin, Advisor

Photography is both an art and a science, requiring both aesthetic and technical skills. This program addresses the need for photographers of all levels to stay technologically current and creatively relevant. With its broad instructional focus, the program is appropriate for both beginning and experienced pho-tographers and equally pertinent to those who want to provide images in service of advertising, documentary or expressive needs. Students learn in the field, the digital processing lab and the lighting studio as they study camera techniques and the modification, exhibition and circulation of their portfolio of images.

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Children’s Book Illustration (CB)Cheryl Kirk Noll, Advisor

Aspiring illustrators are introduced to the multi-faceted world of children’s book design and illustration while sur-veying the creative, technical and busi-ness aspects of the illustration field. With an emphasis on process, students develop the skills in drawing, painting, writing, digital design, research and development they need to embark on an illustration career. Creating pictures that capture ideas is the central focus, as stu-dents become familiar with the unique formats and protocols of this highly specialized field while building an eye-catching portfolio.

Comic + Sequential Art (SA)Ryder Windham, Advisor

This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the history, scholarship and assembly of words and pictures that combine to become com-pelling visual narratives. With core lessons in drawing, story-telling and computer-based workflow, the pro-gram allows for the creation of an eye-catching portfolio that will entice editors and publishers. Whether you call them strips, comic books or graphic novels, you will learn the creative and technical aspects of this unique art form that has become an undeniable presence in con-temporary popular culture.

Computer Animation (AN) Blue Wade, Advisor

Building an animated movie frame by frame takes a specific skill set. In this program, students gain the expertise needed to create original 2D and 3D animated stories as they practice their abilities in concept design, character animation and the use of computer-based tools, and complete projects that lead to the assembly of a portfolio show reel. Whether they plan to animate graphics, characters or games, students acquire the confidence vital to pursue careers in this evolving and expanding industry.

Digital Photography (DI) Lindsay Elgin, Advisor

Photography is both an art and a science, requiring both aesthetic and technical skills. This program addresses the need for photographers of all levels to stay technologically current and creatively relevant. With its broad instructional focus, the program is appropriate for both beginning and experienced pho-tographers and equally pertinent to those who want to provide images in service of advertising, documentary or expressive needs. Students learn in the field, the digital processing lab and the lighting studio as they study camera techniques and the modification, exhibition and circulation of their portfolio of images.

Digital Video Production (VE)Albert Ibbotson, Advisor

This program provides students with a fast-paced curriculum designed to allow novices entry into the digital video pro-duction field, as well as further study for forward-thinking digital video pro-fessionals who want to keep pace with the business’s dynamic technological advances. The program emphasizes both technical proficiency and aesthetic sen-sibility as students learn while working on motion graphic and film production exercises that lead to the construction of complete and original short form proj-ects. Students gain the skill set needed to communicate visually and the show reel needed to pursue careers in movie pro-duction, broadcasting and web-deliv-ered entertainment.

Drawing + Painting Studies (DS)Michael Peery, Advisor

Within the context of a structured stu-dio environment, students develop critical skills in drawing and painting while exploring the intimate relation-ship between the two. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in depicting the subject and its setting, while pro-viding tools for experimentation and self-expression. Participants develop confidence and competency with diverse techniques, and learn how to link them to conceptual concerns. The result is the ability to successfully represent any sub-ject, to develop one’s own personal visual language and to become self-directed to work independently as an artist.

Historic Preservation (HP)Temporarily not accepting new certificate candidates.

Interior Design (ID) David Paolino, Advisor

The Interior Design Certificate Pro-gram equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to create and imple-ment all phases of an interior design. Courses address the creative aspects of the field as students develop the disci-pline and organizational skills that are the foundation of a successful business. Color, texture, light and the inherent characteristics of materials interact to convey the language of design together with such functional concerns as struc-tural and space planning. Upon comple-tion, students will be prepared to pursue a variety of careers in interior design. Please note: this non-credit program does not satisfy NCIDQ or ASID eligibility requirements.

Natural Science Illustration (NS)Amy Bartlett Wright, Advisor

From Lady’s Slipper Orchids to Eastern Painted Turtles to Ruby-throated Hum-mingbirds, scientific illustrators must communicate accurate natural science information while applying artistic skills of design, drawing and painting. In this program, students develop the obser-vational skills necessary for realistic depiction while they hone their artistic abilities to create visually powerful illus-trations. Students work from nature at all times and render in a variety of media and techniques to find their chosen medium. The program uses unique RISD facilities, such as the Edna Lawrence Nature Labo-ratory, and local resources, including the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natu-ral History, Zoo and Greenhouse, to aid students in the process of observing and depicting the natural world. Students create portfolios of their strongest work, demonstrating competency in traditional and digital rendering of Natural Science subjects for the purpose of professional marketing and potential publication.

Print Design Process + Production (PD) Dina Zaccagnini Vincent, Advisor

To effectively develop a printed piece from concept to fruition, one must understand the principles and conven-tions of the visual language of graphic design, the design process, and the tech-nology used to produce a finished prod-uct. This certificate program focuses on pragmatic problem-solving through an emphasis on the conceptual design pro-cess. Students explore structures and systems in relationship to typography and image, as well as semiotics, in a proj-ect based learning environment through the creation of posters, brochures, books, publications and identity sys-tems. Throughout the program, students continually develop and refine their portfolios in preparation for careers as professional graphic designers, project managers and art directors.

Web Design + Development (WE)Eric Paul Meier, Advisor

This certificate program prepares stu-dents to enter, or stay current with, a complex and continually evolving field. Its programmatic objectives address technical functionality and design top-ics while acknowledging the electronic media professional’s responsibilities to organize information, communicate clearly and consider and incorporate the user’s needs. From the initial creative concept through website development and management, students assemble a web portfolio while practicing the strat-egies for meeting a client’s expectations for timely project delivery.

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Computer-Based DesignHarnessing Technology The computer has changed the very nature of art and

design, and has spawned new, more complex jobs much

faster than ever before in history. The following courses

and programs enable students to combine artmaking with

technology as they utilize an assortment of cutting-edge

software both in class and during open hours in our up-

to-date computer labs. Whether to learn basic computer

skills or enter highly specialized fields, students are

invited to take courses for personal or professional

enrichment, or as part of any of our diverse certificate

programs (see pages 28 – 29). Individuals on the go

can boost their skills, while business and community

organizations can take advantage of various customized

training options (call the RISD|CE Associate Director

for Programs, Rebecca King, at 401 454-6214 or e-mail

[email protected] for details).

Important! It is critical for the success of each student and for the proper running of each class that all applicable prerequisites are met. If you have any questions about prerequisites, contact the Program Manager, Ty Varszegi, at 401 454-6212 or [email protected].

!PC to Mac? Mac to PC?Cross-platform computing is a reality in today’s flex-ible work environment. That is why CE’s technology-based classes use computers that run both the Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Your course may use one or the other. While some students have concerns about mak-ing the transition from one computing platform to another, the differences are truly minimal. Nevertheless, to provide the best experience possible, CE offers its students a free, short (30 – 40 minutes) and painless tutoring session in PC to Mac or Mac to PC computing.

Tutorials can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 9am – 5:30pm. Contact Dean Abanilla at 401 454-6727, or [email protected] to make an appointment.

Digital Foundations

mDigital Tools for Print Design

DFOU-3543 | Bryan Rodrigues, Bryson Dean

This course helps novice users become more confident – and intermediate students more competent – with com-puter-based design. We introduce the Apple computer and its operating system along with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and discuss the capture, transfer, manipulation and delivery of images. Proper digital workflow is revealed through class exercises and lec-ture, as students learn to output content for the printed page. Completion of this course provides you with valuable skill sets relied upon by all productive graphic designers, illustrators and draftsmen.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AD-R, CB-R, DI-R, NS-R, PD-R, SA-R

section 01 | Bryan RodriguesTuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 10am – 1pm

section 02 | Bryson DeanMondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mDigital Design for the Screen

DFOU-3542 | Andrew Goodman

The screen is the entryway through which we view our digital world. This introduc-tory but fast-paced course begins with the real hardware assets (processors, monitors, memory) needed for digital design work, and from there moves on to the software tools and protocols that impact what can be viewed on the screen – QuickTime, HTML and the components of Adobe’s Creative Suite of software tools. All the elements can be daunting, but once explained, we’re well on the way to digital fluency which, in turn, leads to original and unexpected visual solutions. This course enables students to better understand computer aided design and digital workflow, as we gather, preserve, modify and combine images, text and information until they comprise exam-ples of well considered design.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-R, AN-R, CB-E, VE-R, WE-R



mAdobe Photoshop I

DFOU-2533 | David Fleurant, Bryan Rodrigues

Whether images are scanned, photo-graphed or digitally drawn, Adobe Pho-toshop is the industry-standard program for manipulating them. This introduc-tion to Photoshop focuses on combin-ing, retouching and modifying images through class exercises and projects in which students work with Photoshop tools like the airbrush, paintbrush, clon-ing and pattern stamps, eraser and crop tool. By the end of the course, students understand Photoshop’s capabilities and are able to handle basic file formats and layers, combine images, and create effects using grayscale, color and filters.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-R, CB-R, DI-R, DS-E, NS-R, PD-R, SA-R, VE-R, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen, Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

section 01 | David FleurantMondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5

section 02 | Bryan RodriguesTuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 2 – 5pm


mAdobe Illustrator I

DFOU-2532 | Bryson Dean

Adobe Illustrator, a popular computer application used by designers and illus-trators to produce print or web designs, is particularly helpful in creating unique images and graphics that require a high degree of precision and can be resized without loss of quality. Because the program is vector based, curves do not pixelate as they do in other graphics applications. In this course, students learn to create illustrations and free-form sketches, explore how this program of choice for professional artists and designers makes it possible to trace and alter scanned images in order to create a variety of special effects, and learn to save their files in PostScript format.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-E, NS-E, PD-R, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

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DFOU-2533 | David Fleurant, Bryan Rodrigues

Whether images are scanned, photo-graphed or digitally drawn, Adobe Pho-toshop is the industry-standard program for manipulating them. This introduc-tion to Photoshop focuses on combin-ing, retouching and modifying images through class exercises and projects in which students work with Photoshop tools like the airbrush, paintbrush, clon-ing and pattern stamps, eraser and crop tool. By the end of the course, students understand Photoshop’s capabilities and are able to handle basic file formats and layers, combine images, and create effects using grayscale, color and filters.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-R, CB-R, DI-R, DS-E, NS-R, PD-R, SA-R, VE-R, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen, Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

section 01 | David FleurantMondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5

section 02 | Bryan RodriguesTuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 2 – 5pm


mAdobe Illustrator I

DFOU-2532 | Bryson Dean

Adobe Illustrator, a popular computer application used by designers and illus-trators to produce print or web designs, is particularly helpful in creating unique images and graphics that require a high degree of precision and can be resized without loss of quality. Because the program is vector based, curves do not pixelate as they do in other graphics applications. In this course, students learn to create illustrations and free-form sketches, explore how this program of choice for professional artists and designers makes it possible to trace and alter scanned images in order to create a variety of special effects, and learn to save their files in PostScript format.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-E, NS-E, PD-R, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or Digital Design for the Screen



mAdobe InDesign

DFOU-3536 | Fred Spencer

As the new industry standard for graphic design, Adobe InDesign integrates effortlessly with the Adobe software suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) to give graphic artists superior control over every ele-ment of their page layouts. Designers can use it to combine text and illustrations for single- or multi-page documents and to prepare them digitally for output to press, printer or PDF (portable docu-ment format). Students in this course gain technical know-how of the applica-tion’s basic tool layout, image manipula-tion, and vector integration tools. All the while, concepts of visual communica-tion and design are reinforced through hands-on exercises and practical assign-ments. By the end of the course, students should exhibit great confidence with the type and compositional commands that are the foundation of this exceptional graphic design application.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, CB-E, PD-R, SA-E, WE-E

Prerequisites: Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience



Print Design

mPrint Design Overview

PRNT-0791 | Dina Zaccagnini Vincent

A graphic designer is a creative problem solver who conceptualizes, plans and executes a design that communicates a message. This course introduces stu-dents to the fundamentals of working in the field of graphic design by examining the meaning of graphic design, the design process and the role the graphic designer plays in society. Informal discussions, various hands-on assignments, and presentations made to the class provide a forecast to the print design certificate program and the field at large.

Applies to the following certificate program: PD-R



mVibrant Vector Design

COMC-0899 | Mary Beth Cryan

Vector drawing is the often-misunder-stood digital design process used by graphic artists and web developers to create nearly infinitely scalable icons, type and logos of delirious complex-ity. Fluency in vector design and Adobe Illustrator, the product most closely associated with it, is bound to add depth to your portfolio and broaden your mar-ketability in today’s competitive econ-omy. Students in this course are assigned three graphic illustration projects in a structured step-by-step format, starting with an illustration project that covers blends, effects and skillful pen tool tech-niques. Following this are a wallpaper project that introduces the repeat con-cept and, finally, a project employing die lines that can take the form of a pop-up card or a package design. Registration, layers and file types are consistent topics throughout.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, CB-E, PD-E, SA-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design, Digital Design for the Screen or Adobe Illustrator I



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PRNT-3002 | Joe Marianek

As early as primary school, we became familiar with the pie chart. But this most basic form of information graphics is visually uninteresting, and too rudi-mentary to illustrate anything but the most simple sets of data. Professional graphic designers are challenged with uncovering the hidden visual potential in varied and complex sets of data and, ultimately, to deliver them with distinct clarity. This advanced studio focuses on the information graphics family of tables and charts to develop design solutions that are both visually compelling and intellectually enlightening. Together we look at the history of the information graphic, as interpreted by pivotal figures like Charles and Ray Eames, and Edward Tufte. By the end of the course, students have several accomplished information graphics projects to enhance the profes-sional portfolio.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, PD-R, WE-E



Advertising Design

mThe Ad Agency: New Realities

ADV-2233 | Kayla Horvitz

If your vision of the advertising agency is limited to the antique view of AMC’s Mad Men, then prepare for an update. Prompted by the push of technological advancements and economic changes, the agency today bears little resemblance to your father’s Madison Avenue. This presentation provides you with an insid-er’s perspective on the issues relevant to the business with topics including proj-ect organization, audience trends, traffic management and personnel hierarchy. The differences between shops – from size, to focus, to objectives – are also addressed. This conversational lecture is an ideal experience for those looking to reposition themselves in the undeniable new reality of the ad agency today.

Applies to the following certificate programs (2 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Thursday, July 29 7 – 9pm


mCopywriting: Using Words to Persuade

ADV-0713 | Gale Litchfield

Make no mistake about it; consumers are compelled to take action by the siren call of powerful words. Students in this course develop their writing skills for print, radio, television and the web as they learn how ideas become ads and how ads become persuasive selling tools. Working with actual advertising scenarios, stu-dents start with small-scale assignments and eventually create complete cam-paigns. Weekly assignments provide the experience required to develop effective, creative copywriting skills.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, PD-E, WE-E



mSocial Media: Collective Action in the Electronic Hive

WEB-1244 | Stephanie Gerson

Social media is an ever-present buzz-word, and for good reason: MySpace, Facebook and Twitter (among others) have become integral to marketing, communications and community orga-nizing. This course acknowledges the exhilarating freedom of online com-munity building, but also warns of the possibility of uninvited consequences. It is a peek under the social media hood, focusing on the informed practice of how to use these sites effectively in promo-tion of your product or organization. The presentations introduce the social media toolbox, which includes wikis, blogs, forums, surveys and the umbrella sites themselves. Participants also gain a better understanding of the web archi-tecture that lies behind the millions of exchanges that comprise this novel 21st-century experience.

Applies to the following certificate programs (2 contact hours): AD-E, WE-E

Wednesday, July 28 7 – 9pm


Computer Animation + Video

mThe Art of Making Movies

DVID-2836 | Anthony Penta

Movie-making is often seen as a mys-terious, smoke-and-mirrors operation, but behind the scenes lies a collabora-tive form of communication that links art, science and commerce. This course unravels the details of that intertwined structure, peeling back the layers of a fin-ished product to provide students with a deconstructed view of the movie-making process. Such important movie-making concepts as storytelling, mis-en-scene and non-linear editing are discussed, as students learn to connect vocabulary and theory with applied techniques. By the end of the course, students will have examined the complete pre- through post-production process – and even touched upon distribution – of this tech-nologically rich art form.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, SA-E, VE-R, WE-E



mExperimental Narrative for the Moving Image


By their very nature, film and video nar-ratives are tightly sequential projects that demand a director to think in a very lin-ear, A – Z, 1-2-3 fashion. However, orga-nizing a project’s workflow in this manner often runs counter to a creator’s aim for a more poetic screen presence. This course discusses the non-linear approach to storytelling, which results in a project that is as powerful – and potentially more meaningful through its subtlety and authenticity – than the traditional narra-tive. The class examines the work of film pioneers – including Luis Buñuel and Stan Brackhage – who cut a path for later directors, such as David Lynch, Michel Gondry and Wes Anderson, to achieve wider audience acceptance. We engage in a series of exercises that look at film/video form while establishing mood and tone, and ultimately complete an original experimental digital video project.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: The Art of Making Movies



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mThe Art of Making Movies


Movie-making is often seen as a mys-terious, smoke-and-mirrors operation, but behind the scenes lies a collabora-tive form of communication that links art, science and commerce. This course unravels the details of that intertwined structure, peeling back the layers of a fin-ished product to provide students with a deconstructed view of the movie-making process. Such important movie-making concepts as storytelling, mis-en-scene and non-linear editing are discussed, as students learn to connect vocabulary and theory with applied techniques. By the end of the course, students will have examined the complete pre- through post-production process – and even touched upon distribution – of this tech-nologically rich art form.




mExperimental Narrative for the Moving Image


By their very nature, film and video nar-ratives are tightly sequential projects that demand a director to think in a very lin-ear, A – Z, 1-2-3 fashion. However, orga-nizing a project’s workflow in this manner often runs counter to a creator’s aim for a more poetic screen presence. This course discusses the non-linear approach to storytelling, which results in a project that is as powerful – and potentially more meaningful through its subtlety and authenticity – than the traditional narra-tive. The class examines the work of film pioneers – including Luis Buñuel and Stan Brackhage – who cut a path for later directors, such as David Lynch, Michel Gondry and Wes Anderson, to achieve wider audience acceptance. We engage in a series of exercises that look at film/video form while establishing mood and tone, and ultimately complete an original experimental digital video project.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: The Art of Making Movies



mScreenwriting II: The Sequel

DVID-3549 | Jenn Dlugos

This advanced screenwriting course is a deeper exploration of the topics intro-duced in the basic course (also known as the prequel), as well as a vehicle for students to accelerate the development of their own creative voices. Through analysis of existing scripts, examination of their translation to the screen, and rigorous writing exercises, each student produces a production-ready short script by the end of the course. In the process, students learn both to define and refine a working approach to screenwriting, but always with an eye on the next step of the production process. Please note that while the focus of this class is on the art and craft of screenwriting, we also briefly address the business side of writing for the moving image.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, VE-E

Prerequisite: Screenwriting or equivalent experience



mPage to Post: Producing the Indie Short

DVID-3561 | Adam Short

You probably don’t think about the pro-duction details of a film as it flashes before your eyes, but chances are the filmmakers spent a lot of time making sure their film flowed seamlessly. In short, movies aren’t made by accident; they are the result of effective produc-tion planning, which takes a lot of orga-nization, patience and determination. Such deliberate planning can be over-whelming to someone who’s never done it before. In this course, independent filmmakers learn to plan their movie from pre-production through post. Les-sons include script breakdown, fund-raising, budgeting, scheduling, casting, location scouting, hiring crews, direct-ing actors, dealing with contracts, rent-ing equipment, securing insurance, and post-production. Each class introduces one or more aspects of the production process through lecture and discussion, hands-on activities and, whenever pos-sible, guest speakers. Note: This course satisfies the Professional Practices for the Visual Arts requirement for Digital Video Production certificate candidates.




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mAutoCAD I

INDES-2513 | Seth Wiseman

Autodesk’s AutoCAD, a powerful com-puter-aided drafting (CAD) program, is the industry standard for architecture and design professionals. Through lec-tures, demonstrations and hands-on experience, students learn to use this visualization and productivity software to take a project from the initial design stages to a finished two-dimensional plot. Students create templates with layer, color, linetype, line weight and layouts that aid productivity as they familiarize themselves with drawing, editing, text, dimensioning, modifying, solid modeling, 3D design, and perspec-tive and rendering tools. Additionally, students use blocks with AutoCAD’s design centers, built-in and online, and generate scale plots in model and paper space using native templates for borders and title blocks.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AN-E, HP-E, ID-R



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mWeb Design Studio with Dreamweaver

WEB-2511 | Fred Spencer

Dreamweaver is one of the most widely used programs for web page creation. This powerful application allows design-ers to assemble graphics, text and other media in a visually friendly environ-ment, while retaining the ability to work directly with the HTML code. Par-ticipants in this course create a web site using Dreamweaver to organize files, import elements, create layouts and edit and link pages in a number of ways. In the process, they explore methods for incorporating interactivity, animation and sound. Students discover time-saving features for reusing elements or styles and learn to integrate Dream-weaver with other web applications. The class also reviews methods for upload-ing and managing a site from within one easy-to-use environment.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, DI-E, PD-E, WE-R

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience

section 01 | Fred SpencerTuesdays + Thursdays June 15 – July 22 6:30 – 9:30pm

section 02 | TBAMondays + Wednesdays June 14 – July 26 2 – 5pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mFlash I: Web Animation + Interactivity

WEB-2582 | Mikhail Mansion

Flash injects excitement and dynamism into a website by moving beyond the ordinary. It incorporates interactivity and sound into web pages, whether using scanned images or its extensive palette of vector drawing tools. Its animation capabilities, features for minimizing and monitoring file size, and use of stream-ing technology have revolutionized web design. In this course, students learn to develop an animated, interactive web-site with objects or text, including com-plex buttons, menus and special effects. Participants also become familiar with control buttons and movie clips, and are introduced to the basic elements of ActionScripting. The course concludes with discussion of distribution options for the web and CD.

Applies to the following certificate programs (36 contact hours): AD-E, AN-R, CB-E, DI-E, NS-E, PD-E, SA-E, VE-E, WE-R

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience



mJavaScript for Non-Programmers

WEB-2512 | Bruce Campbell

JavaScript is a platform-independent, event-driven, interpreted programming language that enables a web designer to add exciting features to what might oth-erwise be a static web page. The course starts with an introduction to the docu-ment object model and a review of basic programming concepts and builds momentum as students learn to use and customize freely available scripts and to avoid common pitfalls. Browser inte-gration with a JavaScript enhanced page is also a lesson topic that pays heed to the primary objective of all web authors as they create an attractive site with full data retrievability. Class exercises give students the experience of setting up a small set of web pages using examples of JavaScript, such as status bar messages, event handlers and image rollovers.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, WE-R

Prerequisite: HTML I: The Language of the Web



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PROD-0777 | Walter Zesk

The new Rhino plug-in Grasshopper is a graphical algorithm editor that allows the user to build parametric models, without the prefabricated data sets and design assumptions of previous software prod-ucts. Grasshopper requires no program-ming or scripting knowledge, and has an intuitive interface, allowing designers the freedom to roam in a full-featured modeling environment. Students in this course begin with Grasshopper basics, including paneling and patterning tools, and progress to the construction of gen-erative models based on classic recur-sion formulas. Exercises develop into projects, as students become proficient in the use of this groundbreaking 3D tool, joining a rapidly growing commu-nity of visualization professionals.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Beginning 3D Modeling with Rhino or equivalent experience



mDynamic Type

COM-3548 | Andrew Goodman

While virtually all typography attempts to be dynamic, students in this class invest their type with actual motion. Emphasizing pace, sequence and place-ment, students use the features found in Adobe AfterEffects to expand their computer graphics toolkit so that what formerly was limited to the printed page now soars. The results are clearly rec-ognizable as the swirling, sparkling and smoldering letterforms characteristic of broadcast graphics and feature film title design. Just close your eyes and think of the opening credits of just about any film to picture what we mean. By utilizing such choices, graphic design students add value to their portfolios even as video directors and animators add virtuoso titles to their show reels. In all cases, the outcome is not so much attention get-ting, as attention demanding.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, PD-E, VE-E, WE-E



mCascading Style Sheets


It has become all too easy to drown in the alphabet soup of new web authoring tools and protocols that seem to appear almost out of nowhere. Luckily, cascading style sheets (CSS) are there to save the day. As a stylistic language, CSS currently serves as an enhancement to the structural code inherent to HTML (hypertext mark-up language). But CSS is poised to become increasingly more important as HTML is replaced by the newest web option, extensible markup language (XML). This course prepares students for the forthcoming reality of working within a web environment built on an XML foun-dation. Participants can expect their resulting web pages to be more structur-ally sound even as they demonstrate the qualities that have long been associated with inspired design.

Applies to the following certificate program: WE-R

Prerequisite: Web Design Studio with Dreamweaver



mBanner Ad Builder


They flash and beckon, load quickly and linger longer than we’d like, but banner ads are a mainstay of the web experience. A smart web design strategy understands their purpose and design, so as to become their master. This course gives students the reins as they combine a WYSIWYG philosophy with Photoshop and Flash skills to create and introduce an effective banner ad into a web page. As students deliver their banner ads, they reinforce a host of skills in areas such as composi-tion, art direction and typography for the screen, with an awareness of the techni-cal limitations imposed by file size and construction. Throughout the course, your instructor shares his experience with the most current topics, including permission marketing, beta testing and search engine optimization practices.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen

Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 2 – 5pm


*Related Course: Mastercam + the CNC Router; non-credit Summer Studies offering. See www.risd.edu/summer.

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mCascading Style Sheets


It has become all too easy to drown in the alphabet soup of new web authoring tools and protocols that seem to appear almost out of nowhere. Luckily, cascading style sheets (CSS) are there to save the day. As a stylistic language, CSS currently serves as an enhancement to the structural code inherent to HTML (hypertext mark-up language). But CSS is poised to become increasingly more important as HTML is replaced by the newest web option, extensible markup language (XML). This course prepares students for the forthcoming reality of working within a web environment built on an XML foun-dation. Participants can expect their resulting web pages to be more structur-ally sound even as they demonstrate the qualities that have long been associated with inspired design.

Applies to the following certificate program: WE-R

Prerequisite: Web Design Studio with Dreamweaver



mBanner Ad Builder


They flash and beckon, load quickly and linger longer than we’d like, but banner ads are a mainstay of the web experience. A smart web design strategy understands their purpose and design, so as to become their master. This course gives students the reins as they combine a WYSIWYG philosophy with Photoshop and Flash skills to create and introduce an effective banner ad into a web page. As students deliver their banner ads, they reinforce a host of skills in areas such as composi-tion, art direction and typography for the screen, with an awareness of the techni-cal limitations imposed by file size and construction. Throughout the course, your instructor shares his experience with the most current topics, including permission marketing, beta testing and search engine optimization practices.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, AN-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen

Wednesdays, June 16 – July 21 2 – 5pm


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mWeb Architecture

WEB-2675 | Bruce Campbell

Although your computer may physically sit on your desk, it is virtually connected to a wide array of devices on an emergent global network. Web architecture is, in broadest terms, everything that allows traffic to speed along this electronic superhighway of interconnectivity. In this course, we examine the origins, design, and implementation of com-puter networks, and classify them by scale, protocol and connection method. Network topology, both physical and logical, is introduced, as well as the hardware (hubs, switches and routers) and protocols that allow for smooth com-munication and flow of data. An under-standing of web architecture is critical to web designers, digital media artists, and anyone needing to learn the rules of the virtual road. Note: Students should have Internet access and understand basic web browsing. Course material is posted weekly throughout the term, and students are expected to participate in online discus-sions. Students are contacted via e-mail by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AN-E, AD-E, VE-E, WE-E

June 14 – July 26 tuition: $360 Online Course

mFull-Feature Flash Video


With billions of views each month, video has become essential web content. Tak-ing advantage of the Adobe Flash Player, available on nearly every desktop com-puter, Flash Video now accounts for more than 80 percent of all online video formats. This course gives students a complete view of the best options for web video workflow and the full features of the Adobe Flash Video format. A proper understanding of the technology’s video functionality requires a look at video itself as a design tool, beginning with video codecs and other attributes that define and differentiate. Instruction quickly moves toward application-spe-cific topics, including playback controls and custom players. Advanced topics cover video-focused ActionScripting, supported compositing tools and applied keying (green screen) techniques.

Applies to the following certificate programs (18 contact hours): AD-E, VE-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or Flash I: Web Animation + Interactivity

Fridays, June 18 – July 23 1 – 4pm

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Young Artist ProgramGrowing Creatively Every semester, children and young adults attend

RISD|CE to grow creatively as they develop their artistic

abilities. Led by outstanding visual artists, designers and

educators, these courses journey into the artistic process

where the emphasis is on thinking, designing, communi-

cating and creating. Young children build self-confidence

as they develop a strong foundation of creative and

technical skills. Young adults attend daytime or evening

workshops where they use art as a means for creative

self-expression, increasing their skill level as well as

their maturity. For both age groups, the program exposes

students to notable artists and their work, and helps to

foster each student’s creative, social and intellectual

development. To find the right class for your child,

or for more information about the Young Artist Program,

please call 401 454-6200.

Very Important! To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, children must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class. No exceptions.

Youth, Ages 5 – 12

RISD’s Young Artist Program provides a strong grounding in the visual arts and plenty of opportunity for self-expression. Each course creates a dynamic environment where stu-dents build self-confidence along with a foundation of creative and technical skills.

Please note: Parents are asked to provide a snack for break time and a smock to protect clothing.

mArtstart

ages 5-6 CHILD-2248 | Barbara Voccola, Mary Geisser, Melissa Cardillo

This early art experience introduces young children to a variety of materials and basic art concepts, such as color, line, shape and texture. Storytelling is integrated with drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. A nurturing environment stresses experimentation and fun, rather than end product, as the course aims to heighten sensory aware-ness and build confidence in basic art-making skills. Most especially, the course serves as an exciting introduction to the world of art and all its possibilities.

section 01 | Barbara Voccola Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Mary GeisserMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 12pm


section 03 | Melissa CardilloMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mReART!

ages 5-6 CHILD-3807 | Mary Geisser

If you can redo, remix and refry, why can’t you re-art? It’s just a matter of whether you have the willingness to experience the sheer joy of making art. In this excit-ing multi-sensory class, children create fantastic images, sculptures and con-structions limited only by their imagi-nation! Using common objects – even found materials like cardboard tubes and shapes, foam scraps, plastic bottles, buttons, beads and more – in uncommon ways, the most amazing things can hap-pen. But first you’ve got to mix in such traditional materials as paint and clay in a process that provides children with opportunities for play and exploration. From building three-dimensional cities and creatures to printmaking, paint-ing, collage and sculpting, young art-ists quickly discover innovative ways to rethink, recreate and revive the world around them.

Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mThe Play’s the Thing!


All the world’s a stage as this class explores the creativity of drama in all its facets. From acting out originally con-ceived stories and plays, to inventing costumes, constructing puppets, draw-ing and painting scenery, and designing fantastical masks, young artists/thes-pians have the opportunity to be active practitioners of the art of pretend and imagination. While engaging in cooper-ative experiences, children learn how to work together to develop characters and a story and, ultimately, in staging their own final play.

Monday – Friday, July 12 – 23 1 – 4pm


!Ages 5 – 12 Lunch CareRISD|CE offers a lunch care option for young artists, ages 5 through 12, who are enrolled in morning and/or afternoon classes. From noon to 1pm, RISD staff are on hand to moni-tor children while they enjoy their lunch break, either inside the air-conditioned Design Center or outside along the adjacent river walk. Parents must provide children with a bag lunch and a beverage each day. This option is available for $35 on a weekly basis only. Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to download a Lunch Care registration form. Forms must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program. The Lunch Care program is contin-gent upon enrollment.

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If you can redo, remix and refry, why can’t you re-art? It’s just a matter of whether you have the willingness to experience the sheer joy of making art. In this excit-ing multi-sensory class, children create fantastic images, sculptures and con-structions limited only by their imagi-nation! Using common objects – even found materials like cardboard tubes and shapes, foam scraps, plastic bottles, buttons, beads and more – in uncommon ways, the most amazing things can hap-pen. But first you’ve got to mix in such traditional materials as paint and clay in a process that provides children with opportunities for play and exploration. From building three-dimensional cities and creatures to printmaking, paint-ing, collage and sculpting, young art-ists quickly discover innovative ways to rethink, recreate and revive the world around them.



mThe Play’s the Thing!


All the world’s a stage as this class explores the creativity of drama in all its facets. From acting out originally con-ceived stories and plays, to inventing costumes, constructing puppets, draw-ing and painting scenery, and designing fantastical masks, young artists/thes-pians have the opportunity to be active practitioners of the art of pretend and imagination. While engaging in cooper-ative experiences, children learn how to work together to develop characters and a story and, ultimately, in staging their own final play.



mPlaying with Imagination


In this exciting, multi-sensory experi-ence, children playfully interact with and explore a variety of art media and materials, poetry, stories and drama to bring their imaginations to life. The class encourages interest in the written word through a variety of sources, and then integrates the development of lit-eracy skills in fun and imaginative ways. Exploring two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms, young artists soon develop ways to connect the imagi-native process to all aspects of learning, empowering them by developing their confidence in their own voices, abilities and imaginations.

Monday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mPaintbox

ages 7-8 CHILD-2101 | Jana DeSimone, Jennifer Ashley Singleton

Paintbox is all about possibilities. Chil-dren have the opportunity to share the joy of learning while exploring the intri-cacies of a variety of media. Drawing, painting, printmaking, working with clay, building constructions and mak-ing sculptures all combine to heighten the children’s imagination and sensory awareness, introducing them to a pano-ply of visual art concepts and skills. In the process, instructors acquaint chil-dren with great works of art and stress a greater degree of technical proficiency than was required in Artstart.

section 01 | Jana DeSimoneMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Jennifer Ashley SingletonMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 12pm


section 03 | Jennifer Ashley SingletonMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mKids Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing

ages 7-8 CHILD-3766 | Michael DiMucci

“Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk,” said artist Paul Klee. This work-shop teaches young artists the funda-mentals of drawing and sketching as they learn to interpret “line” in their own way. Drawing assignments include still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, all of which serve to expose students to work in pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, felt-tip marker and charcoal. This course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to discover the sheer fun and satisfaction of draw-ing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student.



mRe-Creation: Uncommon Possibilities for Common Objects


Imagine building a city out of cardboard or a robot from clothes hangers . . . the possi-bilities are endless with a dash of imagina-tion and ingenuity. This course challenges students to reimagine the use of materials and media to create sculptures, paintings, prints, installations and anything else they can imagine. Working both cooperatively and independently, the class explores how artmaking can transcend the classroom walls, to utilize the outdoors and materials from nature. Students reexamine found objects such as tubes, boxes, fabric and buttons, and combine them with more traditional materials to create original works of art. See how far your imagination will take you!

Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


!Ages 5 – 12 Lunch CareRISD|CE offers a lunch care option for young artists, ages 5 through 12, who are enrolled in morning and/or afternoon classes. From noon to 1pm, RISD staff are on hand to moni-tor children while they enjoy their lunch break, either inside the air-conditioned Design Center or outside along the adjacent river walk. Parents must provide children with a bag lunch and a beverage each day. This option is available for $35 on a weekly basis only. Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to download a Lunch Care registration form. Forms must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program. The Lunch Care program is contin-gent upon enrollment.

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mSculpted Fantastical Faces


What would it be like to transform your-self into something or somebody else? Well, with masks, you can do just that. In this course, children explore various techniques involved in mask-making and theatrical sculpture to create a variety of multimedia masks. First we view art examples from a variety of cultures and artistic periods to understand the nature of handcrafted disguises throughout history. Then we build our very own assortment of mask creations. Emphasis is placed on casting, molding, shaping and covering the students’ three-dimensional designs. Young artists explore this type of “wear-able art” through a multitude of exciting art materials, learning how to properly apply papier-mâché and plaster of Paris, use modeling clay, paint, make handmade papers, and even recycle objects to create a number of original masks.

Monday - Friday, July 12 – 23 1 – 4pm


mArt Odyssey: A Journey into the World of Art

ages 7-8 CHILD-1255 | Jennifer Ashley Singleton

It’s a big world out there – a big ART world that is! Join us for this creative journey around the globe where students explore each of the seven continents and the art, culture and creatures that these fabulous places have to offer. While on their journey, students view art and hear stories from many cultures to inspire their own creations. From the Great Barrier Reef of Australia to the glaciers of Antarctica, students explore their world through painting, collage, draw-ing, mixed media and sculpture. Our planet is one of tremendous diversity that can serve to inspire our own creativ-ity as we learn about faraway people and places. Get your passports ready as we get set to take off on a wonderful and artful adventure!

Monday - Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mClaymania!

ages 7-8 CHILD-1996 | Ellen Blomgren

In this introduction to building with clay, the focus is on fun as younger students explore many ways of constructing basic ceramic art works. Children discover how easy it is to make inventive forms using the pinch, slab and coil methods to cre-ate oodles of inventive objects, and enjoy squishing their hands into this fabu-lously tactile medium! Students finish their projects by adding surface patterns and colored glazes and then, through the magic of fire (safely contained in the kiln), their raw materials are transformed into cherished works of ceramic art. Children’s creativity explodes through this rich approach to making sculptural and even functional art.

section 01Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02Monday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mArt Explorers

ages 9-12 CHILD-2154 | Ruth Shouval, Michael DiMucci, Melissa Cardillo

To young artists, the opportunity to explore a variety of media, including pen and ink, paints, pastels, printmaking and Paris Craft is, to put it simply, eye-opening. The most ambitious students seek to explore the very limits of their imaginations and memories. In this class, we stimulate the children’s innate creativity by visiting the RISD Museum and Nature Lab, as well as by provid-ing other thought-provoking resources to help them find inspiration for their artwork. We emphasize personal expres-sion, problem solving and efficient, inventive use of media as children par-ticipate in group discussions about their artmaking.

section 01 | Ruth ShouvalMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Michael DiMucciMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 12pm


section 03 | Melissa CardilloMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mDigital Wizardry: An Introduction to Computer Graphics

ages 9-12 CHILD-2921 | Brandon Strathmann

Don’t believe everything you see! Nearly every photograph that appears in print has been changed or manipulated in some way via the computer. The results of this computer-manipulated art can be found in magazines, newspapers, post-ers and comics – in just about all printed matter. In this course, learn the secrets of digital magic that professional artists use to alter the truth and create fantas-tic works of art. Here young artists get to create original work from photographic or other printed resources after learning the tools that Adobe Photoshop provides to create comics, CD covers, posters and more. You won’t believe the techno-wiz-ardry that magically springs forth from your printer!

Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am –12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mClayworks

ages 9-12 CHILD-2926 | Ellen Blomgren

Here is a welcome opportunity for chil-dren to design and create pots, cups or boxes to contain their favorite snack or keepsake, or perhaps form and decorate clay tiles or sculptures that tell a story. In this course, students continue to develop their clay building skills and explore the fundamentals of sculptural and func-tional ceramic art. They also pose a few new questions: Can a sculpture have a useful function, or can a ceramic mug or bowl be a sculpture? As they refine their skills in using the pinch, slab and coil methods of clay construction, students dig deeper into the function of their clay works and finish their pieces with surface decorations, embellishments and glazes.

section 01Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


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Based on the fundamentals of design and engineering, this exciting workshop focuses on the playful but well-consid-ered use of materials. With unique oppor-tunities for brainstorming and problem solving, each week brings a new design challenge (i.e., build a two-wheeled race car that travels down an inclined string, or use air compression to power a plane). Participants use real hand tools and work with a variety of materials like wood, recycled items, Legos, paper, cardboard, metal, rubber bands, wire and fabric. As they have fun drawing, experimenting, testing and building, students increase their scientific awareness, gain knowl-edge of the design process and build upon both two- and three-dimensional design skills.



mPhoto Magic

ages 9-12 CHILD-2007 | Bethany Hines, Jill Palumbo

This class exposes children to the many creative possibilities that photography provides, zooming in on ways to have fun with various aspects of this strange and wonderful visual art. Making pin-hole cameras is just one of the exciting and fun class projects we have in store. Students also learn to make photograms, cyanotypes, collage, photomontage, and their own photodocumentary journals, as well as feel the alchemist’s thrill of seeing their photos spring to life in a chemical bath. The ultimate goal is to experience the magic of photography both inside and outside the darkroom. So focus, say “cheese” and join us for what is bound to be an eye-opening journey.

section 01 | Bethany HinesMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


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mCool Contraptions: Toy of the Century


Based on the fundamentals of design and engineering, this exciting workshop focuses on the playful but well-consid-ered use of materials. With unique oppor-tunities for brainstorming and problem solving, each week brings a new design challenge (i.e., build a two-wheeled race car that travels down an inclined string, or use air compression to power a plane). Participants use real hand tools and work with a variety of materials like wood, recycled items, Legos, paper, cardboard, metal, rubber bands, wire and fabric. As they have fun drawing, experimenting, testing and building, students increase their scientific awareness, gain knowl-edge of the design process and build upon both two- and three-dimensional design skills.



mPhoto Magic

ages 9-12 CHILD-2007 | Bethany Hines, Jill Palumbo

This class exposes children to the many creative possibilities that photography provides, zooming in on ways to have fun with various aspects of this strange and wonderful visual art. Making pin-hole cameras is just one of the exciting and fun class projects we have in store. Students also learn to make photograms, cyanotypes, collage, photomontage, and their own photodocumentary journals, as well as feel the alchemist’s thrill of seeing their photos spring to life in a chemical bath. The ultimate goal is to experience the magic of photography both inside and outside the darkroom. So focus, say “cheese” and join us for what is bound to be an eye-opening journey.

section 01 | Bethany HinesMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Jill PalumboMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mVideoLab: Experimenting With the Camera

ages 9-12 CHILD-0153 | Emma Tripp

In this class, anything-goes young art-ists learn to use the video camera as a fun and versatile tool for personal expres-sion. Rather than focusing on the tech-nical side of video production, students use sketch cameras to shoot in new and unusual ways: as a TV interviewer, a You-Tube diary or even a bird! Each week, we learn about an experimental video tech-nique, participate in a creative shooting exercise, and take home our results on provided USB drives. At the end of our six-week experiment, we hold a screen-ing of all our work and students leave with a DVD of their individual exercises and a class reel. If you’re ready to shoot outside the box and teach your camera to see in new and exciting ways, come experiment in the VideoLab!



m‘Tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop

ages 9-12 CHILD-2180 | Christopher McInerney

This course invites young ‘toonists to get funny, silly or scary as they get seri-ous about learning to create their own cartoon characters. Using basic pencil and pen-and-ink drawing techniques, students illustrate a sequential or trans-formational cartoon strip. A review of the history of cartooning and basic ani-mation methods also helps young artists bring even their most whimsical ideas to life. So, when it’s time to return to reality, students have increased their confidence and skill levels and had some rollicking good fun in the process.

Monday - Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mAdventures in Drawing!

ages 9-12 CHILD-1997 | Jennifer Ashley Singleton

Artist Keith Haring once said, “Drawing is still basically the same as it has been since prehistoric times. It brings together man and the world. It lives through magic.” Young artists in this workshop discover the nature of that magic, as they take command of the marks they make, and are provided with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of draw-ing and sketching. Assignments utilize a rich array of drawing materials, while expanding on traditional subject mat-ter: still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, as well as both observational and abstract applications of making marks. The course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to explore the magic of drawing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student.



mExperiments in Animation


Let’s animate! This course exposes stu-dents to the many faces of animation, which, at its core, is the art of creating the illusion of moving pictures. But whether it’s one of the Totoros of Miyazaki, Dis-ney’s winter fairies creating poetry on ice, or the wacky instructional anima-tions of Sesame Street, animation is an art form that wears many masks. Each week, students in this course explore a different style of animation, functioning as animator, actor, camera operator and editor. Using a variety of drawn and two-dimensional media, they go on to cre-ate several exclusive short animations. Ultimately, students are introduced to a variety of techniques, including draw-ing, cut-outs, and pixilation, and learn to combine images with sound, producing a DVD of their work to share with family and friends.



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mDramarama

ages 9-12 CHILD-2006 | Amy Lynn Budd

Enter the world of Dramarama, where all the world’s a play. Using basic visual, performing and literary arts concepts, students collaborate to create origi-nal short pieces of theatre. From cre-ative brainstorming to acting, and from improvising to planning and revising scenes, Dramarama is a one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone acts, writes and makes design decisions to express action and character. With a little imagina-tion, everyday objects and clothing pieces transform into witty props and costumes. In the end, students all work together to create a totally unique final performance. Join us to explore the ter-ritory where multiple art forms collide, a place limited only by the imagination.

Monday - Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mArchitecture: Fantasy Play Space

ages 9-12 CHILD-2268 | Lindsay Beebe

If kids could design their very own play-houses or forts, what would they look like? Would they perch in a tree or stand on the ground? And what kind of games could kids play both in and around such a structure? In this class, students develop ideas, plans, drawings and models of their fantasy buildings with the city of Providence itself providing inspiration though its varied historical and con-temporary examples of architecture and landscape. And while they’re laying the foundations, kids simultaneously learn how to manipulate space, materials and style through exercises that focus on drawing and thinking, and through dem-onstrations of the properties of assorted materials. To top it off, students finish up by constructing models of their very own dream structures.

Monday - Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mClaymation


Punch it, pull it, make it move. Clay has a lot of character – wouldn’t Gumby or Wallace and Gromit agree? Their tal-ented animators certainly would. Join us to learn the secrets of frame-by-frame moviemaking, using clay as a medium to make moveable creatures, people and objects for an animated video. While relying upon traditional anima-tion techniques at first to develop the idea, style the characters and put them through their paces on a miniature set, soon enough we find ourselves employ-ing digital still cameras to shoot our Plasticine players and capture them for computerized moviemaking. In the process, all aspects of pre-production, storyboarding, using the camera, light-ing, basic editing and post-production techniques come together, resulting in a stop-motion animated film to take home on a DVD for home viewing.

Monday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mImagination Takes Flight

ages 9-12 CHILD-3732 | TBA

The sky’s the limit as students fold, cut and paste their hearts out while exploring a variety of paper airplanes, soaring kites, fluttering windsocks and cool moving kinetic art. In this two-week course, stu-dents explore their way through basic to advanced techniques to create innovative and whimsical creations that can only be properly tested outdoors! Students learn how they can construct all sorts of “fly-ing art” for distance, stunts, speed or just for play. The young aviators work with a wide array of construction materials such as fabric, plastic, foam board and more. They’re then able to personalize and decorate their airborne inventions with paints and protective varnishes for use outdoors. The class takes wing with each student bringing their prototypes for several test flights around the RISD campus!

Monday - Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


Special Summer Vacation Programs

Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join us for one or several of these one- or two-week full-day programs for youth and young adults, held at RISD’s Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington, RI, or on the RISD campus in Providence.

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Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join us for one or several of these one- or two-week full-day programs for youth and young adults, held at RISD’s Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington, RI, or on the RISD campus in Providence.

Young Artist Camps: Youth, Ages 7-13

mThis Land is Your Landscape

ages 7-12 CAMP-2700 | Steven Hayes, Lindsay Beebe

When Leonardo DaVinci painted the landscapes behind such great works as the Mona Lisa and Annunciation, he wasn’t simply creating a backdrop; he was using his knowledge of the mathematics of perspective, as well as his 15th Century scientific understanding of plants and trees. By the time Matisse and his fellow Fauvists created their wild and color-ful landscapes with bright red trees and yellow skies in the early and mid-20th Century, things had certainly changed. The land around us has changed drasti-cally over time, as has the way in which artists depict their landscapes. Join us at Tillinghast Farm, where we learn the basic skills it takes to create a landscape drawing and painting, and then draw the abundant nature that surrounds us. Painting in the studio and en plein air, we explore the varied approaches and styles of artists such as DaVinci, Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse, to name a few. Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. Please provide a snack, a bag lunch and a beverage each day. Also, please send a towel or small blanket, a hat and sunscreen when children work outdoors or at the beach area.

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Monday – Friday, June 21 – 25 9am – 4pm


mArt Explorers: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta

ages 7-12 CAMP-1257 | Donald Chabot, Patricia Huntington, A.J. Morse

This vacation camp draws its inspiration from the travels of 14th-century scholar and explorer Ibn Battuta, as we follow the route of his thirty-year, 75,000-mile journey through Africa and Asia. Curios-ity leads us to take on the roles of artist, nomad, explorer, scientist and reporter, as we document our travels through sketchbook journals, drawings, paint-ings, printmaking and sculpture. We explore such wonders as the elaborate visual storytelling that appears on Indian architecture, the patterns and colors of miniature paintings that illustrate court life of the Middle East, Chinese paper-making and North African weaving. Join us at Tillinghast Farm as we create a nomad environment that withstands sand and water, use the beach environ-ment to recreate the sub-Saharan Africa that Battuta explored, and recreate some of the botanical wonders that we find there. Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. Please provide a snack, a bag lunch and a beverage each day. Also, please send a towel or small blanket, a hat and sunscreen when children work out-doors or at the beach area.

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


!Early Care + After Care (for Tillinghast Camps only)Early Care (8 – 9am) and After Care (4 – 5pm) are available for children attending Tillinghast Camp programs. Enrollment in either Early or After Care is $30 per 1-week session or $60 per 2-week session. Enrollment in both programs is $60 per 1-week session or $120 per 2-week session. Please note that there is an additional $10 fee for each 10 minutes after the 5pm pickup time. Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to download an Early Care and After Care registration form. Forms must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program. The Early Care and After Care programs are contingent upon enrollment.

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mLiving Comics: Out of this World!


Graphic novels – or comic books, as they were once called – are a visual explosion of action, adventure and pure imagina-tion, like filmmaking on paper! Artists of this genre have the freedom to cre-ate environments that incorporate crazy characters, fantastical creatures and colorful creative writing. In this action-packed camp, students create short stories and bring them to life, learning the creative tricks of the comics trade. We experiment with creating charac-ters, developing a plot and designing a setting for a supernatural adventure, with the Tillinghast campus and beach playing an important background role. Students explore techniques including figure drawing, animation, storyboard-ing, painting, printmaking and sculp-ture. Each young artist goes on to create a detailed sculpture of one of their char-acters, and also to select one scene from their story to recreate as a 3D small-scale set design. Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. Please pro-vide a snack, a bag lunch and a beverage each day. Also, please send a towel or small blanket, a hat and sunscreen when children work outdoors or at the beach area.

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Monday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 4pm


mWhere the Wild Things Are


Join us as we explore different eco-systems, from the hidden treasures of Narragansett Bay to the harsher, more forbidding environment of a typical des-ert. Using these “mini universes” as a starting point, young artists investigate a variety of art forms – including paint-ing, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media – and find endless opportunities for exploration, inspiration and discov-ery. First, students uncover how water and wetlands, fish and birds, seaweed and beach grass interact to support the living, breathing universe of Narragan-sett Bay. Next, attention is turned to a harsher climate. With the beach of Till-inghast Farm acting as desert, students learn about adaptive life forms and other mysteries, and then use this informa-tion to develop art projects that explore how people, animals and vegetation can survive such a seemingly harsh environ-ment. Projects encourage artistic growth along with an increasing sensitivity to the world around us. Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. Please provide a snack, a bag lunch and a beverage each day. Also, please send a towel or small blanket, a hat and sunscreen when children work outdoors or at the beach area.

TILLINGHAST LOCATION:Monday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 4pm


mStop Motion Animation

ages 9-13 CAMP-2008 | Brandon Strathmann

From King Kong’s wrestling match with an obnoxious T-Rex to Gromit’s frenzied chase on a model railroad, the process of building a movie frame by frame has generated incredible cinematic images – despite the fact that the resulting dynamic activity is simply an illusion. Each individual movement is recorded and then projected at a speed that fools the eye into seeing uninterrupted move-ment. Students in this course form pro-duction teams in which they assume the role of camera operator, set designer and storyteller. Using a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, they go on to create a believable reality as seen in sev-eral unique short digital video experi-ments. By the end of the camp, students will have learned to combine the images with sound and produced a DVD to share with family and friends.

Applies to the following certificate program: YM

PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday - Friday, June 21 – 25 9am – 4pm


mLights, Camera, Action

ages 9-13 CAMP-3812 | Stephen Souza, Jr.

Express yourself through moving images. In this fast-paced course, students learn to make their own independent short films from top to bottom and side to side. Starting from the initial prepro-duction stage, they work toward the focus of the class – postproduction – learning nonlinear video-editing techniques with iMovie. Utilizing fundamental filmmak-ing applications, participants are chal-lenged to create unique cinematic works in a class involving hands-on video equipment training, open discussions, and screenings of the medium’s best examples. After putting together all the pieces students showcase their works for family and friends during the premiere presentation. Note: RISD|CE provides video cameras that can be shared during class time, but if you have a video camera, an existing video and/or CD with video, bring them to class.


PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, June 21 – 25 10am – 4pm


Young Artist Camps: Teens, Ages 12-17

mCarving Soapstone

ages 12-17 CAMP-3704 | Laura Travis

This workshop in soapstone carving is designed to augment students’ sculpt-ing experience and expand their carving technique. Soapstone is the easiest of all stones to carve and offers the satisfying challenge of working in the round on an intimate scale. It is one of the best ways to learn reductive sculpture techniques and is suitable for beginners, yet the beauty of the stone and the finishes that can be achieved make it interesting for the more advanced student as well. Looking at the artwork of Native American carvers and some monumental modernist sculp-tors provides inspiration and focus for the wonderful, flowing forms students can achieve. Using saws, files, rasps and chisels, participants should be able to complete one small carving in three days. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who have never carved, and even for those who have. Please come with sev-eral ideas, sketches, or visual references if possible so that we can begin carving immediately. Note: Students must supply their own sandbag, gloves, goggles and dust mask. For further information or advice, contact the teacher at [email protected].

Applies to the following certificate program: AT

PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 2 9am – 4pm


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mCarving Soapstone

ages 12-17 CAMP-3704 | Laura Travis

This workshop in soapstone carving is designed to augment students’ sculpt-ing experience and expand their carving technique. Soapstone is the easiest of all stones to carve and offers the satisfying challenge of working in the round on an intimate scale. It is one of the best ways to learn reductive sculpture techniques and is suitable for beginners, yet the beauty of the stone and the finishes that can be achieved make it interesting for the more advanced student as well. Looking at the artwork of Native American carvers and some monumental modernist sculp-tors provides inspiration and focus for the wonderful, flowing forms students can achieve. Using saws, files, rasps and chisels, participants should be able to complete one small carving in three days. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who have never carved, and even for those who have. Please come with sev-eral ideas, sketches, or visual references if possible so that we can begin carving immediately. Note: Students must supply their own sandbag, gloves, goggles and dust mask. For further information or advice, contact the teacher at [email protected].


PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 2 9am – 4pm


mArchitectural Genesis: Where Ideas are Born, Then Built

ages 12-17 CAMP-2558 | Adrienne Benz, Shadi Khadivi

Inspiration for design is everywhere – from the natural world around us to ele-ments in our daily lives such as the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, and the sights and sounds we often take for granted. Optimal architectural design is sensi-tive to the immediate surroundings, and architects use observation as a generative tool to fuel the design process. In this course, students work both individually and collaboratively, experimenting with a variety of 3D design techniques. This design-build process begins in RISD’s Nature Lab, where students investigate various natural structures. Then, in the studio, they explore transforming these organic forms into functional architec-tural designs. With the help of readings and demonstrations, students engage in idea generation, model making, sketch-ing and fabrication. This hands-on experimentation ultimately fosters the skills necessary for students to design and implement a final project, showcas-ing this design-build process, from the genesis of ideas to the realization of the built form.


PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 4pm


mCreative Portraiture

ages 12-17 CAMP-3752 | Amy Lovera

How does the professional photographer inspire awe, dread or an air of sophistica-tion with only the human face as subject? How do we alert the viewer to the subject’s character? In this intensive digital pho-tography course, students gain hands-on experience with the studio lighting tech-niques that professional photographers use to capture the portrait image. Along with an introduction to strobe photogra-phy, students learn to add special effects with hot lights, light painting and natural light, along with diffusion and a subtle touch of Photoshop. Props and fashion are also considered as students look for ways to capture the viewer’s attention. By the end of the course, expect to have an incredible array of images to add to your portfolio.

Applies to the following certificate program: PH

PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, August 9 – 13 10am – 4pm


m3D Modeling with Maya

ages 12-17 CAMP-3710 | Matthew E. Paquin

If you are a movie lover, you’ve seen Maya in action. This award-winning 3D ani-mation software package has advanced features that allow an imaginative artist to create the impossible, or at least the never considered. Maya has been used to create eye-popping movie effects like the armored heroes in the Iron Man sequel or the bioluminescent creatures and terrain of Pandora from Avatar. In this course, students are introduced to the basics of the Maya interface and the con-cepts of 3D modeling. During class, stu-dents complete a Maya model that, while only the first step to creating a whole new universe, highlights the possibilities of this unique tool. Given the career pos-sibilities emanating from the study of 3D animation, why not start here?

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YG

PROVIDENCE LOCATION:Monday – Friday, August 9 – 13 10am – 5pm


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From figure drawing to sculpture and computer animation, some teens attend RISD|CE courses for sheer fun, while oth-ers have a more academic goal in mind. Courses for young adults may be taken on an individual basis, or as part of a focused certificate program. (Certificate programs are listed on pages 48-49).

mArt Studio

ages 12-17 TEEN-2106 | William McKenna, Steven Hayes, Jana DeSimone

In this class, students receive a strong, broad-based foundation in the visual arts through instruction in drawing, painting, design, printmaking and sculpture, all in a studio setting. We emphasize concepts and principles of art and design, origi-nality, communication of ideas, and skill development in new and familiar media. Students visit the RISD Museum to con-nect art history to their work, and they use the natural treasures of the RISD Nature Lab as inspiration for their projects. In a surprisingly short time, students find new confidence in their ability to express themselves through art.


section 01 | William McKennaMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am – 12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | William McKennaMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 12pm


section 03 | Steven HayesMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 1 – 4pm


section 04 | Jana DeSimoneMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mFundamentals of Drawing

ages 12-17 TEEN-2181 | Frank Piccirillo, Steven Hayes

Have you ever looked at a great draw-ing and thought, “How was that done? It looks so real!” This class uses an easy, step-by-step approach that unravels the mysteries of successful drawing. Empha-sizing observation and exercises based on both traditional and innovative tech-niques, we focus on the concepts that are vital to any artist’s education: composi-tion, line, value and perspective. Using a variety of media, including pencils, pens and charcoal, students strengthen their skills through a series of projects from small to large: from beetles and butterflies in the RISD Nature Lab to the architectural panorama of Providence. See how going back to the drawing board prepares you for a future in the world of art and design.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YG

section 01 | Frank PiccirilloMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 1 – 4pm


section 02 | Steven HayesMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


section 03 | Steven HayesTuesdays, June 22 – July 27 6:30 – 9:30pm


mIntroduction to Figure Drawing

ages 13-17 TEEN-2916 | Ruth Shouval

Drawing and observation are essential skills for all visual artists. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about composition and proportion as they study the techniques necessary to interpret the human form. Working with live models, students experiment with a broad range of drawing materials in a variety of creative exercises, including quick gesture drawings and larger stud-ies. Weekly discussions and critiques introduce students to various aesthetic issues and to the work of important figurative artists. Budding cartoonists can also use this course to better their understanding of the human form. Note: This class uses nude models. Students must be 13-17 ONLY.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YF



section 02Monday – Friday, July 12 – 23 9am – 12pm


section 03Thursdays, June 24 – July 29 6:30 – 9:30pm


mDesign Fundamentals from A to Z

ages 12-17 TEEN-2183 | Louis Jannetta, Angela Ackerman

From complex architecture to the simple zipper, design is basic to both visual expression and functional problem solv-ing. This course introduces students to the “grammar” of art: line, shape, color, texture and space. Working on a series of projects to explore each principle, stu-dents become fluent in the language of design by using a variety of art media and applying them to the real world of design. The skills developed in class provide a valuable foundation for a career in the arts and are directly applicable to just about any visual arts pursuit.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC

section 01 | Louis JannettaMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Angela AckermanMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mDesign Challenge!

ages 12-17 TEEN-3808 | Lauren Conti

From the clothes we wear to the MP3 devices we play our music on, the cars we drive and even the soda we drink, our decision to buy something is often determined by both how cool it looks and its functionality. Students in this course are challenged to create such business prototypes as a skateboard company, a beauty salon, a snack food or a cloth-ing boutique, and then design the com-ponents that will sell the product. The course bridges multiple aspects of 2D and 3D design including, but not limited to, graphics, product models, package design and interior architecture. In the process, students gain a solid founda-tion in applying design principles to real world design challenges as they create a portfolio of the next “must-have” trend!


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ages 12-17 TEEN-2183 | Louis Jannetta, Angela Ackerman

From complex architecture to the simple zipper, design is basic to both visual expression and functional problem solv-ing. This course introduces students to the “grammar” of art: line, shape, color, texture and space. Working on a series of projects to explore each principle, stu-dents become fluent in the language of design by using a variety of art media and applying them to the real world of design. The skills developed in class provide a valuable foundation for a career in the arts and are directly applicable to just about any visual arts pursuit.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC

section 01 | Louis JannettaMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Angela AckermanMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 9am – 12pm


mDesign Challenge!

ages 12-17 TEEN-3808 | Lauren Conti

From the clothes we wear to the MP3 devices we play our music on, the cars we drive and even the soda we drink, our decision to buy something is often determined by both how cool it looks and its functionality. Students in this course are challenged to create such business prototypes as a skateboard company, a beauty salon, a snack food or a cloth-ing boutique, and then design the com-ponents that will sell the product. The course bridges multiple aspects of 2D and 3D design including, but not limited to, graphics, product models, package design and interior architecture. In the process, students gain a solid founda-tion in applying design principles to real world design challenges as they create a portfolio of the next “must-have” trend!




mDesigned to Rock

ages 12-17 TEEN-0157 | Nicholas Holcomb

The pop music experience is much more than the tracks on a CD – it’s a billion-dollar industry comprised of live events, endorsements, trademarked merchan-dise and carefully crafted images designed for the artists and their promoters. Bands become brands, which graphic design-ers craft with innovative logo design, costuming and display imagery. In this course, students are introduced to design through the scope of popular music his-tory. Students work with the latest digital design tools and software to create art-work for CD jewel cases, tour posters and tee-shirt designs for an imaginary pop music idol or to reinterpret the identity for their favorite band. Whether your taste is for the Black Eyed Peas, Miley Cyrus or the Misfits, this course inspires you as you design to rock.

Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YG



mBrand Yourself

ages 13 – 17 TEEN-2200 | Lynda Shoup

Got talent? Who knows it? This course shows you how to market yourself as an artist using tools like blogs, RSS feeds and podcasting to design an online port-folio. Students craft an online identity and develop a platform for promoting their work, while creating content that supports your chosen identity through writing activities, careful choice of applications and a thoughtful journal-ing process. By the end of the class you will be on your way to creating your own brand; you’ll be familiar with web appli-cations that can set you apart, know the facts about privacy, copyright and ethical considerations, and have ideas for pre-senting your work in ways that show you are a creative force to be reckoned with. Note: Students must be 13-17 ONLY. Laptops are not required, however, WiFi access will be available to those who choose to bring laptops to class.




mOriginal Duplicity: The Art of the Print!

ages 12-17 TEEN-2471 | Ruth Shouval

Shepard Fairey is an innovator of manipulating found images to create his dynamic posters, following in the tra-dition of Andy Warhol’s graphic icons. Through printmaking – a process used to duplicate an image – both original and found imagery can be layered to create original collages in multiple editions of identical or altered variations. In this course, we learn several non-press printing techniques that can be repli-cated at home, such as relief prints, silk-screen and pronto plates. We also learn how to make handmade paper, which we can then use to create three-dimensional prints called paper casts. A special visit to the Print Room at the RISD Museum allows students a unique opportunity to see unframed prints in their original state. Throughout the course, students enhance their creativity and problem solving skills, while using printmaking to create special visual effects that can be achieved in no other way.




mVisual Journaling

ages 12-17 TEEN-3736 | Jessica Lee Perry

Visual journaling is a unique way to ignite your creativity. It takes you on a journey through many different media and materials as you document your life experiences therapeutically, metaphori-cally and artistically. In this course, stu-dents experiment with combining drawn imagery, collage, printmaking, montage, the connections between words and images, and altering photos, pages and books. Moreover, students get to explore their inner self while documenting their experiences both visually and poeti-cally. Class time is used to both explore new materials and processes and share discoveries made during the interven-ing days. As the course progresses, each student’s sketchbook becomes an evolv-ing work of art and each student becomes that much more connected to the well-spring of his/her creativity.




*Related Courses: See Young Artist Camps: Teens, Ages 12-17, page 43.

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mColor Fever!

ages 12-17 TEEN-3944 | Crystal Paolucci

“The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.” This is how artist Hans Hofmann described color – as being everywhere around us. In this class, stu-dents explore the dynamic world of color through self-expression and imagina-tion. First, students investigate the wide range of color concepts and theories, as well as the expressive use of color through various materials including oil pastels, watercolor, chalk pastels, colored pencil, and acrylic paints. Visuals from various artists – Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky, and oth-ers – are then discussed in class. Finally, using color concepts and a vast array of materials, students experiment with subject matter such as nature, still life, cityscapes, collage, all in living color.




mGardens: Art + Design with Nature and the Earth

ages 12-17 TEEN-1765 | Kurt Van Dexter

Sculptural trees, multi-textured green-ery, exploding palettes of floral color. Exotic locations? Royal palaces? Not necessarily! Gardens are art and design, using nature as the palette. They can be as formal as a city park, or familiar as your own back yard! Designing a suc-cessful garden, whether vegetable, floral or container, involves all the principles of art and design so that the ultimate creation transforms a space in a truly magical way! In this course, students learn basic concepts and processes of garden and landscape design, including an exploration of potential materials, hands-on site exploration, and the use of such architectural or sculptural elements as fences, arbors or garden benches. Stu-dents complete the course with a plan for their own hypothetical garden.




mWatercolor Studio: Painting with Translucence

ages 12-17 TEEN-2177 | Ben Macomber

“There is nothing that obeys the art-ist’s hand so exquisitely, nothing that records the subtlest pleasures of sight so perfectly.” This is how noted writer John Ruskin described watercolor, a medium of exquisite delicacy and unique translu-cence. Join us for this rare opportunity to explore and develop drawing and paint-ing skills with a professional watercol-orist and member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. Instruction high-lights the proper use of materials, color theory, composition and several other techniques. Moreover, demonstrations, individual instruction and group cri-tiques help each student find his or her unique approach to watercolor. Photo-graphs, still lifes and striking panoramas of Providence provide inspiration for this painting adventure.




mPainting Studio

ages 12-17 TEEN-2249 | Frank Piccirillo

Here is a chance to capture the sheer exuberance of painting while develop-ing skills in a supportive environment that stresses process and expression, not just end product. Using imagination and a range of media (watercolor, ink, acryl-ics), students experiment with painting still lifes, interior spaces, the figure and landscapes – the sky’s the limit! Explore concepts of color, composition, line, form, value and texture in order to create ever more complex and expressive works of art. Note: Basic drawing experience is helpful, but not required.




mYoung Knitting Designer

ages 12-17 TEEN-0471 | Rhonda Fargnoli

Seeing Missoni’s knitwear collection – celebrated for its bright, colorful designs and intricate patterns – may have left you wondering how designers get their inspi-ration. Participants in this course learn that a designer’s inspiration comes from everyday life, as they “build” a collection book to help trigger creativity for their own future knitwear designs. Students study established designers and their collections, learn about the finest fibers the world has to offer, create stitches to form swatches, make sketches and write their own patterns. Also covered are the basic elements of hand knitting (focusing on mastering simple stitches and concentrating on design and color to create beautiful and original pieces), finishing embellishments and hand dye-ing wool – all designed to lay a founda-tion for a career in textiles/design.

Applies to the following certificate program: YF

Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 9am –12pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mDimensional Felting Gone Wild!

ages 12-17 TEEN-2472 | Anna Kristina Goransson

Create soft, plush and colorful sculpture! Exercise your creative options by learn-ing how to make your own wearable art and sculpture using wool felting tech-niques. Students in this course create flat felted sheets that can be sewn into a variety of functional or non-functional forms, as well as learn how to felt three-dimensionally. The course focuses on wet felting and some dry needle felting for creating decorative detail. Projects include making a hat, or “sculptural headgear”, as well as sculptural works (objective or abstract), focusing on form, color and texture to create meaning.




mYoung Fashion Designers: A Runway to Success

ages 12-17 TEEN-2145 | Cynthia Ross-Meeks

Fashion tells us much about our lives, our values and ourselves. Why else do we make such stars of Michael Kors and his colleagues? Discover what it takes to be a successful fashion designer in this introductory course. Students learn how fashion designers communicate visually by means of color, fabric, texture and pattern. We discuss design elements, styles, trends and couture as students explore sketching, pattern drafting, fab-ric and color choices. Creative projects include patternmaking, garment design using the mannequin, and designing from fabric swatches. This is a great chance for students not only to learn the basics of designing their wardrobes, but to make a substantial addition to their portfolios. Note: Previous drawing experi-ence is not required.






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Fashion designers can find inspiration for a collection from almost anything: nature, literature, pop culture, master-pieces of art and architecture, the weather or even geometry. This intensive fash-ion design “think tank” focuses on the kind of idea development professional designers use in assembling a fashion collection. From concept to critique, illustration, theme boards, fabric selec-tion, sources of inspiration and methods of fabrication, many variables play a role in creating a consistent and memorable line. Students in this course develop concepts for thematic collections while viewing and discussing notable industry trends by designers past and present. By the final session, students should have a solid foundation in critical thinking as well as a portfolio of work that may one day lead to a fabulous fashion collection!




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mFresh Fashion: Exploring Innovative Materials

ages 12-17 TEEN-3757 | Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger

Central to the design of a fashion col-lection is the investigation of innova-tive materials and textiles that nowadays define the uniqueness of a style and, more and more often, provide the initial inspiration behind a whole fashion col-lection. In this course, we explore the world of innovative materials in order to push creativity to its limits. Students create a personal project, beginning with a mood board and fashion sketch and ending with a complete garment made of non-traditional materials, while learn-ing some basic construction techniques. The course culminates with an informal fashion show for parents and friends. Note: Previous sewing or patternmaking experience is not required.




mFrom History to High Fashion

ages 12-17 TEEN-3981 | Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger

Did you know that Napoleonic uni-forms and gowns were the inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall ‘06 collec-tion, that Marie Antoinette influenced Dior in 2006, or that John Galliano’s Spring ‘10 collection for Dior was heav-ily influenced by Victorian fashion? In this course, students learn how fashion designers look to the past to design some of today’s high fashion! Students come to embrace the relationship between his-toric costume and contemporary fashion by examining couture collections and the costumes worn in hit movies in light of their historic influences. During lively class sessions, students learn to identify historic time periods, garments, fabrics and construction and fitting methods of the era. Then, with a single time period as a starting point, we produce our own design, construction and presentation drawings of historically accurate gar-ments and contemporary fashions based upon them. Note: Students use both hand and machine sewing to construct a simple garment based on historic design. Some sewing skill needed.




mDimensional Felting Gone Wild!

ages 12-17 TEEN-2472 | Anna Kristina Goransson

Create soft, plush and colorful sculpture! Exercise your creative options by learn-ing how to make your own wearable art and sculpture using wool felting tech-niques. Students in this course create flat felted sheets that can be sewn into a variety of functional or non-functional forms, as well as learn how to felt three-dimensionally. The course focuses on wet felting and some dry needle felting for creating decorative detail. Projects include making a hat, or “sculptural headgear”, as well as sculptural works (objective or abstract), focusing on form, color and texture to create meaning.




mYoung Fashion Designers: A Runway to Success


Fashion tells us much about our lives, our values and ourselves. Why else do we make such stars of Michael Kors and his colleagues? Discover what it takes to be a successful fashion designer in this introductory course. Students learn how fashion designers communicate visually by means of color, fabric, texture and pattern. We discuss design elements, styles, trends and couture as students explore sketching, pattern drafting, fab-ric and color choices. Creative projects include patternmaking, garment design using the mannequin, and designing from fabric swatches. This is a great chance for students not only to learn the basics of designing their wardrobes, but to make a substantial addition to their portfolios. Note: Previous drawing experi-ence is not required.






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Young Adult Certificate ProgramsYoung adult certificate programs offer teens (ages 12-17)

the chance to focus their studies as they develop their

artistic abilities. Whether used purely as a means for

creative self-expression or to prepare for further artistic

endeavors after high school, these programs broaden

horizons and increase skill levels while building

confidence and maturity.

Registration Information: Students uncertain about committing to an entire certificate program may wait up to one year before declaring their intent and paying the $25 per semester fee retroactively. Courses may also be taken on an individual basis without enrolling in a certificate program. Students who have taken any of the required courses in the past year and whose instructor attests to their satisfactory completion of said course(s) can have those courses applied to their transcripts. Please note that courses applied to a certificate program retroactively are assigned a “P” for passing. Letter grades are only assigned to courses that apply to the program and that are taken after a student has declared candidacy. For more information, please call 401 454-6200.

Programs RISD|CE offers seven certificate pro-grams for young adults.

YA Animation

YC Comic Art

YF Fashion Design

YG Game Design

YM Movie-Making

PH Photography

AT Art School Preparation

Certificate Program in Animation (YA)

For courses applicable to the Animation certificate program, look for “YA” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD|CE’s certificate program in ani-mation gives students a glimpse of the industry and art that surround the study of animation. Participants in this pro-gram practice the craft with authentic tools and techniques that are both tra-ditional (pencil and paper) and cutting edge (3D modeling software). Using these methods they create exceptional frame-by-frame movies that result from their study of figure drawing, character design, movement, storytelling, model-ing, texturing and lighting. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Anima-tion, students must complete five appli-cable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Comic Art (YC)

For courses applicable to the Comic Art certificate program, look for “YC” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

Comic books blend words and pictures, and it takes skill and practice to create this unique art form. This certificate pro-gram begins with foundation courses in drawing and illustration, which facilitate the development of the creative imagina-tion. As they advance, participants learn to develop their own narratives and to render them as unique works of sequen-tial art. Successful students complete the program with fine-tuned artistic lit-eracy and original comic pages for their portfolio. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Comic Art, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Fashion Design (YF)

For courses applicable to the Fashion Design certificate program, look for “YF” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD has a great reputation for producing up-and-coming fashion designers and likewise, RISD|CE strives to make the world of apparel accessible to a younger audience. This certificate program encompasses five courses that include instruction in design and sketching tech-niques as well as the basics of pattern-making, drafting, construction, sewing techniques and even fashion photogra-phy. Taken together, these courses assist students in the development of critical skills and techniques required for future study of any aspect of fashion design, and in the assembly of a strong design port-folio. In order to earn the RISD|CE Cer-tificate in Fashion Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Game Design (YG)

For courses applicable to the Game Design certificate program, look for “YG” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD|CE’s certificate program in game design teaches students the techniques and design principles required to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and model-ing of complex imagined virtual realities – including fully animated characters and detailed, multi-level environments – while exploring such topics as charac-ter design, animation, texturing, light-ing, level building and scripting. As the multi-billion dollar video game indus-try continues to grow, opportunities for game artists and designers are at an all-time high. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Game Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

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For more information, call 401 454-6215 to speak to the Summer Program Manager, or e-mail [email protected].

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YA Animation

YC Comic Art

YF Fashion Design

YG Game Design

YM Movie-Making

PH Photography

AT Art School Preparation

Certificate Program in Animation (YA)

For courses applicable to the Animation certificate program, look for “YA” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD|CE’s certificate program in ani-mation gives students a glimpse of the industry and art that surround the study of animation. Participants in this pro-gram practice the craft with authentic tools and techniques that are both tra-ditional (pencil and paper) and cutting edge (3D modeling software). Using these methods they create exceptional frame-by-frame movies that result from their study of figure drawing, character design, movement, storytelling, model-ing, texturing and lighting. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Anima-tion, students must complete five appli-cable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Comic Art (YC)

For courses applicable to the Comic Art certificate program, look for “YC” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

Comic books blend words and pictures, and it takes skill and practice to create this unique art form. This certificate pro-gram begins with foundation courses in drawing and illustration, which facilitate the development of the creative imagina-tion. As they advance, participants learn to develop their own narratives and to render them as unique works of sequen-tial art. Successful students complete the program with fine-tuned artistic lit-eracy and original comic pages for their portfolio. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Comic Art, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

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Certificate Program in Fashion Design (YF)

For courses applicable to the Fashion Design certificate program, look for “YF” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD has a great reputation for producing up-and-coming fashion designers and likewise, RISD|CE strives to make the world of apparel accessible to a younger audience. This certificate program encompasses five courses that include instruction in design and sketching tech-niques as well as the basics of pattern-making, drafting, construction, sewing techniques and even fashion photogra-phy. Taken together, these courses assist students in the development of critical skills and techniques required for future study of any aspect of fashion design, and in the assembly of a strong design port-folio. In order to earn the RISD|CE Cer-tificate in Fashion Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Game Design (YG)

For courses applicable to the Game Design certificate program, look for “YG” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD|CE’s certificate program in game design teaches students the techniques and design principles required to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and model-ing of complex imagined virtual realities – including fully animated characters and detailed, multi-level environments – while exploring such topics as charac-ter design, animation, texturing, light-ing, level building and scripting. As the multi-billion dollar video game indus-try continues to grow, opportunities for game artists and designers are at an all-time high. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Game Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Movie-Making (YM)

For courses applicable to the Movie-Making certificate program, look for “YM” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

While telling a story using traditional live action movie-making can be com-plicated, this new certificate program in movie-making makes the process simple and fun. The program offers stu-dents hands-on learning as they shoot digital video, write characters, cut scenes and record sound effects and music, with the goal of producing original short films and eye-popping visual effects. These final projects can be shared as a video upload or on a home DVD player, and are the start of a strong show reel. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Movie-Making, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Photography (PH)

For courses applicable to the Photography certificate program, look for “PH” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD|CE has long offered a number of creative photography courses in our Young Artist Program, and many of our students have been honored with Rhode Island Scholastic Art Awards for their photographs and portfolios. As a next step, we offer this five-course certificate program for students considering pur-suing advanced studies and/or a future career in photography. In addition to traditional photography techniques, topics in the areas of digital photography and computer design prepare students for the innovative new frontiers of this exciting art form. Courses also focus on developing skills and techniques that assist young artists in building a compre-hensive body of work for professional-looking portfolios. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Photography, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.

Certificate Program in Art School Preparation (AT)

It is never too early to begin the inten-sive preparation necessary to create a first-rate high school portfolio. Our Art School Preparation Certificate Program is designed for students interested in a future in visual art or design, and is intended to supplement (not replace) a traditional high school art program by making more advanced courses avail-able. It focuses on developing skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or graphics through challenging projects that pre-pare students for the highly competitive world of art and design. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Art School Preparation, students must complete one course in each of the following five categories within three years. Note: Stu-dents may substitute one requirement with a course from another Young Adult Certifi-cate Program.

GENERAL STUDIO + ART HISTORY• Art Studio *• Art from Art • Rebel Art: Voice of the People• The Art of Ideas• The Art of Picture Books• Mixed Media• Visual Journaling *• Original Duplicity: The Art of Print! *

DRAWING STUDIOS• Fundamentals of Drawing *• The Portrait: Inner Essence +

Outer Likeness • Introduction to Figure Drawing *• Fashion Illustration • Sculptural Drawing• Figure Drawing II: Explorative Media

2D DESIGN STUDIOS• Architectural Mosaics• Design Fundamentals from A to Z *• Color Fever! *• Design Challenge *• Designed to Rock *• Brand Yourself *

PAINTING STUDIOS• Painting Studio *• Watercolor Studio: Painting with

Translucence *

3D DESIGN STUDIOS• Introduction to Sculpture• Ceramic Sculpture *• Carving Soapstone *• Armor: Design + Build• Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas

are Born, Then Built *• Gardens: Art + Design with Nature

and the Earth *

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!INFO SESSIONfor all RISD/CE courses and certificate programs

Friday, July 30 | 5:30 – 7pmRISD Continuing Education offices 20 Washington Place, Providence

Learn about RISD|CE’s courses, programs, camps and family workshops for children and youg adults ages 5-17. (Adult programs, too!) RSVP at 401 454-6200 or e-mail [email protected].

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mCeramic Sculpture

ages 12-17 TEEN-2412 | Ellen Blomgren, Bruce Lenore

Many, if not most, sculptural pieces cast in bronze begin life as clay on an arma-ture. In this class, students explore the basic three-dimensional aspects of clay as a sculptural medium. In a wide variety of projects, students create individual solu-tions to problems of form, scale and sur-face, using slab work, coiling, extrusions and press molds. We also review slips and alternative glazing techniques to expand the students’ design vocabulary and help them create pieces that reflect their inner visions. Finally, the RISD Museum’s col-lection of ceramic art serves as a valuable resource and inspiration for students as they investigate the design and construc-tion possibilities of the many new tech-niques they learn in class.


section 01 | Ellen BlomgrenMonday – Friday, July 12 – 23 1 – 4pm

section 02 | Bruce LenoreMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mStart Cartooning

ages 12-17 TEEN-2179 | Phil Oliveira

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of drawing human and animal characters in cartoon style. Stu-dents learn to give expression, action and motion to their characters as they cre-ate gag cartoons, caricatures and comic strips. The class also reviews the basics of paneling and composition, and stud-ies the widely divergent styles of such classic strips as Boondocks and Calvin and Hobbes. As students gain experience with black-and-white drawing materials, they become more confident draftsmen and become familiar with rendering as a basis for comic exaggeration. Young art-ists are encouraged to expand upon their drawing and cartooning skills and to develop their own signature styles.

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC

Mondays, June 21 – August 2 6:30 – 9:30pm | NO CLASS 7/5


mComic Book Creator

ages 12-17 TEEN-3744 | Christopher McInerney

American comics are filled with wild characters like musclemen, monsters, robots, villains and freaks, but you need more than a wild character to make a good comic book. It takes a story that, when combined with convincing pic-tures, draws the reader into the page and doesn’t let him go. In this course, students learn from a published profes-sional how to pull all the components of great comic book creation – word bal-loons, captions, panels and personali-ties – together. Important topics such as character design, perspective drawing and page layout are considered and, in the end, students leave with a finished book to share with friends, family and, with luck, possibly even a big shot comic book publisher.


Prerequisite: Start Cartooning



mMagical Girl Style

ages 12-17 TEEN-3943 | Gabrielle Portal

If you are a fan of Japanese comics, you know the female characters who trans-form themselves, speak to animals and have complex lives complicated by their extraordinary powers. Sailor Moon, Sally the Witch and Pretty Sammy are exam-ples of the mahou shoujo style of manga, and the focus of this cartooning course. As the class explores what makes these magical girls so special, each student works on perfecting original designs with proper attention paid to their grace-ful anatomy, poses and expressions. Les-sons in foreshortening and perspective help to make your creation leap from the page as you complete full color illustra-tions. And let’s not forget pendants, wands and such as you learn to integrate objects, costume elements and props into a dynamic portrait of these amazing young heroines.




mHeroes in Space (3D, That Is)

ages 12-17 TEEN-3941 | Jesse Farrell

How do you turn your avatar or your sketchbook superhero into a three-dimensional clay figure? A good ques-tion, to be sure, but what if you want even more? Is it unreasonable, for example, to ask “How do I turn my clay action figure into a more durable material like plas-tic?” The answer is finally at hand, as stu-dents discover when they enroll in this sculpture and mold-making workshop. The course starts with lessons in sculp-tural anatomy and exaggeration, both of which play into how you shape a clay hero. Students then participate in the cast-ing process with a new composite model that can be painted to your specifications. How long can it be, we ask, before Hasbro comes knocking on your door?

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG



mVisualization Revelation

ages 12-17 TEEN-0470 | Matthew E. Paquin

Speed painting is a technique utilized by video game and movie studios for the rapid-fire visualization of char-acters, environments, sets and props, most often using Photoshop as the tool. Students in this course explore this technique by unlocking the often over-looked potential of Photoshop’s brush tool, sourcing photographs as a starting point and, working with scanned ele-ments, leading to a stronger skill set with the most indispensable application used by digital artists. Anyone interested in video games, movies, comics or archi-tecture should benefit from this intense classroom experience. Expect to leave with an impressive body of work to take your skills to the next level.

Applies to the following certificate programs: PH, YA, YC, YG, YM



!Fine Arts Proficiency StandardsAll RISD|CE courses offered for teens this semester are designed to assist students in meeting the Rhode Island Board of Regents fine arts proficiency standards.

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ages 12-17 TEEN-3941 | Jesse Farrell

How do you turn your avatar or your sketchbook superhero into a three-dimensional clay figure? A good ques-tion, to be sure, but what if you want even more? Is it unreasonable, for example, to ask “How do I turn my clay action figure into a more durable material like plas-tic?” The answer is finally at hand, as stu-dents discover when they enroll in this sculpture and mold-making workshop. The course starts with lessons in sculp-tural anatomy and exaggeration, both of which play into how you shape a clay hero. Students then participate in the cast-ing process with a new composite model that can be painted to your specifications. How long can it be, we ask, before Hasbro comes knocking on your door?




mVisualization Revelation

ages 12-17 TEEN-0470 | Matthew E. Paquin

Speed painting is a technique utilized by video game and movie studios for the rapid-fire visualization of char-acters, environments, sets and props, most often using Photoshop as the tool. Students in this course explore this technique by unlocking the often over-looked potential of Photoshop’s brush tool, sourcing photographs as a starting point and, working with scanned ele-ments, leading to a stronger skill set with the most indispensable application used by digital artists. Anyone interested in video games, movies, comics or archi-tecture should benefit from this intense classroom experience. Expect to leave with an impressive body of work to take your skills to the next level.

Applies to the following certificate programs: PH, YA, YC, YG, YM



mPhotography Fables

ages 12-17 TEEN-2437 | Amy Lovera

If you have already been introduced to the technology of digital photography, we invite you to move beyond the gad-getry to discover the magic that hides among all the buttons and menus. This course reveals that it is the artist – not the technician – who is able to coax fan-tastic images from a camera. Images are revealed, layer-by-layer, using digital darkroom sleights of hand as students learn to manipulate such traditional subjects as the portrait or still life. The potential of narrative is explored as indi-vidual shots are connected to create orig-inal photographic storybooks. Students’ books might be scary, silly, outrageous or sad, but as students become fluent in the language, tools and techniques of photography, their tales will certainly be unique.

Applies to the following certificate program: PH



mDrawing for Animation

ages 12-17 TEEN-2923 | Brandon Strathmann

In many ways animation has not changed since Gertie the Dinosaur came to life under the expressive pen of Winsor McCay; it is still an art form that instills the illusion of life in fantastic characters simply composed of multiple views put into motion. This course is for students who wish to advance their knowledge of core cartooning skills learned in Start Cartooning, as they enable creations to first walk, and then run, leap and dance. Through an in-depth look at how lead-ing artists in the field create their work, students get an insider’s view of hand-drawn animation in a professional set-ting. As they develop their own stylized characters, they participate in exercises that include storyboarding, volumetric drawing, perspective studies and fore-shortening of the cartoon figure. Ani-mation principles and devices – such as model sheets, motion studies, flip books and cycles – are explained and practiced, and projects are burned to a take-home disc to share with family and friends.

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG, YM

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1 Washington Place (20WP) Continuing Education Office, 1st floor

2 Illustration Studies Building (ISB)3 Design Center (DC)

RISD Store, Watermark Café 4 Auditorium (AUD)5 The Mandle Building (15 West)

Fleet Library at RISD, Portfolio Café 6 Center for Integrative Technologies

(CIT) Mason Bldg./Fletcher Bldg. (FLET)

7 [risd]prints8 Bayard Ewing Building (BEB)9 161 South Main (161S)10 Market House (MKT)11 College Building (CB)12 Bank Building (BANK)

RISD Store 3D13 The Chace Center (RISD Museum)

Metcalf Auditorium14 Metcalf Building (METC)15 Waterman Building (WATM)16 Carr House (CARR)17 The RISD Museum of Art (MUS)18 Memorial Building (MEM)19 Benson Hall (BENS)20 Ewing House (EWING)21 Public Safety22 Refectory (REF) The Met Dining Hall23 48 Waterman (48WA)24 Alumni House25 Woods-Gerry House26 187 Benefit Street (187G)27 What Cheer Studio (WCS)

mComputer Animation

ages 12-17 TEEN-2129 | Brandon Strathmann, Mikhail Mansion

Ever since the first deck of drawings was shuffled to create a “moving picture,” animation has thrilled us. But tech-niques and artistic styles in animation have come a long way since that time. In this exciting course, we open the doors to the vast world of computer animation. Using digital tools found in Flash, Mag-pie and iMovie, students learn to create an original sound-synch computer ani-mation. From character development and background settings to storyboard-ing action, the course provides a balance of technique and individual creativity, as well as a foundation of essential design concepts. Ultimately, students copy their final animations to a DVD for use in a portfolio or to entertain friends and family. Note: Previous drawing experience is not required, but some computer experience is helpful.

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG, YM

section 01 | Brandon StrathmannMonday – Friday, June 28 – July 9 1 – 4pm | NO CLASS 7/5


section 02 | Mikhail MansionMonday – Friday, July 26 – August 6 1 – 4pm


mStop Motion Animation

ages 12-17 TEEN-2008 | Brandon Strathmann

From King Kong’s wrestling match with an obnoxious T-Rex to Gromit’s frenzied chase on a model railroad, the process of building a movie frame by frame has generated incredible cinematic images – despite the fact that the resulting dynamic activity is simply an illusion. Each individual movement is recorded and then projected at a speed that fools the eye into seeing uninterrupted move-ment. Students in this course form pro-duction teams in which they assume the role of camera operator, set designer and storyteller. Using a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, they go on to create a believable reality as seen in several unique short digital video exper-iments. By the end of the session, stu-dents will have learned to combine the images with sound and produced a DVD to share with family and friends.




mBasic Game Design with Flash

ages 12-17 TEEN-3719 | Bruce Campbell

There’s a world of games out there. You may even be at your Sony PlayStation or Xbox right now. So it is our pleasure to announce to all game design enthusiasts, “Your time has come; the fundamentals of game design are within your grasp.” Join us to build simple interactive games with Flash. Draw, animate and craft interactivity by applying basic program-ming in ActionScript. No experience in Flash is necessary, though students should be computer literate, preferably with some experience in programs such as Illustrator or Photoshop. Although students do not create complex Flash games, they learn the basics of interac-tivity for game design, including mouse- and keyboard-controlled animation and boundary events. Let the games begin!


Prerequisite: Digital Drawing Board or Computer Animation



mMovie Masterworks: Cinema’s Vampires

ages 12-17 TEEN-0469 | Anthony Penta

The teeth, bats, garlic and wooden stakes . . . Movie-makers haven’t always treated vampires kindly in the nine decades that they have been feature characters. The vampire – from Murnau’s silent-era Nosferatu to Twilight’s Edward – has been fashionably reinvented as monster, vil-lain, imbecile and romantic hero. Yet the appeal of vampires is everlasting, as their stories are told and retold and their exploits become more fantastic through advances in motion picture technology. This course provides students with more than a lesson in film history, as it cre-ates an opportunity to practice camera skills, lighting techniques and practical special effects – all with the objective of presenting an interesting, perhaps even biting (!) story well told.

Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YM

Prerequisite: Lights, Camera, Action: Edit-ing Digital Movies



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1 Washington Place (20WP) Continuing Education Office, 1st floor

2 Illustration Studies Building (ISB)3 Design Center (DC)

RISD Store, Watermark Café 4 Auditorium (AUD)5 The Mandle Building (15 West)

Fleet Library at RISD, Portfolio Café 6 Center for Integrative Technologies

(CIT) Mason Bldg./Fletcher Bldg. (FLET)

7 [risd]prints8 Bayard Ewing Building (BEB)9 161 South Main (161S)10 Market House (MKT)11 College Building (CB)12 Bank Building (BANK)

RISD Store 3D13 The Chace Center (RISD Museum)

Metcalf Auditorium14 Metcalf Building (METC)15 Waterman Building (WATM)16 Carr House (CARR)17 The RISD Museum of Art (MUS)18 Memorial Building (MEM)19 Benson Hall (BENS)20 Ewing House (EWING)21 Public Safety22 Refectory (REF) The Met Dining Hall23 48 Waterman (48WA)24 Alumni House25 Woods-Gerry House26 187 Benefit Street (187G)27 What Cheer Studio (WCS)

Campus Information

Continuing Education Office 20 Washington Place, Providence, RI 401 454-6200, fax: 401 454-6218

The CE office is located on the first floor of 20 Washington Place (#1 on map). Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 7:30pm (when classes are in session), 8:30am – 4:30pm (between semesters); Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am – 12:30pm (when classes are in session).

Campus Services

Building permit cards are distributed in class and serve to identify RISD|CE students for a variety of services and dis-counts. Upon presentation of the card, RISD|CE students may visit The RISD Museum free of charge, apply for a dis-counted Library membership, make tax-exempt purchases at the RISD Store and RISD Store 3D and use the RISD Rides shuttle bus.

RISD Store 401 454-6464

The RISD Store is located on the main floor of the Design Center (#3 on map). Special orders, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Call for hours.

RISD Store 3D 401 454-6354

The RISD Store 3D (formerly The Met-calf Supply Store) is located in the Bank Building (#12 on map). Special orders, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Call for hours.

Directions to the RISD Campus

From Interstate 95 North or South to Providence, take Exit 22A to Memorial Boulevard. At the fourth light, turn left onto Washington Place (which becomes Waterman Street).

From Interstate 195 westbound, take the South Main Street exit. Follow South Main Street for five blocks until it inter-sects with College Street.

You are now entering the RISD campus. Use the detail map to locate the appro-priate building and nearest parking lot.

Parking

For parking procedures, please consult your course confirmation statement.

Tillinghast Farm 231 Nayatt Road, Barrington, RI

Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students.

WASHINGTON PLACE

Canal Walk

Market Sq.

CAMPUS MAP LEGEND

G garage for downtown evening parking (and daytime discounts)

M MetroPark lots (rates vary)

P RISD lots (free weekend and evening parking only)

• entrance

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Academic AdvisingRISD|CE staff are available to assist you with registration. For informa-tion about CE programs and espe-cially for advice about placement in an appropriate class, please call 401 454-6200, during business hours.

Confirmation + Class Location

A confirmation statement, including class location, pin number (required for some building and classroom access) and a list of special materials needed for the first class (if any), is sent by e-mail prior to the first class. If you do not receive a confirmation or you register late or within two weeks of the first day of class, you must call the CE office during busi-ness hours for verbal confirmation of location and other relevant information.

Course Changes, Cancellations + Class Postponements

RISD|CE reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or alter fees for any course, or to change the instructor, when circum-stances warrant. We make every effort to notify students of cancelled classes in a timely fashion. However, in rare cases, courses are cancelled as late as the day of the first class meeting. If you enroll in a course that is cancelled, you are notified and given the option of substi-tuting another course or receiving a full refund. For this reason, it is extremely important that we have your correct tele-phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Additionally, in the case of these circum-stances, please note that RISD|CE is not responsible for supplies purchased prior to the start of classes or other expenses (such as travel or lodging) that may be incurred in advance. Refunds of fees take up to six weeks to process and take the form of the original payment method for the cancelled course.

Inclement Weather

Check for RISD|CE class cancellation messages on local media outlets. Cancel-lation notices will also be posted online at www.risd.edu or call the RISD|CE office at 401 454-6200. We make every reasonable effort to reschedule classes cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergencies.

Requirements + Prerequisites

Many RISD|CE programs do not have formal entrance requirements, but some advanced courses require certain course-work or equivalent experience. See spe-cific course descriptions for details. Certificate candidates must follow the prerequisites outlined in the Certificate Program Guides, found in the Certificate Programs section of www.risd.edu/ce. Call the RISD|CE office at 401 454-6200 for a copy.

Student Conduct

Members of the RISD community, including participants in the Young Artist Program, are expected to exhibit considerate and appropriate behavior. Examples of prohibited behavior are:• disruption of learning• threats to the safety of self or others• foul or obscene gestures or language• disrespect to others• destruction of property or theft

Student status is a privilege subject to certain expectations. RISD reserves the right to suspend or dismiss students at any time for conduct that RISD deems to be detrimental to the RISD community or that violates laws of the State of Rhode Island or the United States.

Students with Learning or Physical Disabilities

Please call the Associate Director for Student Support Services at 401 454-6203 whenever special assistance or services may be necessary for your full participation. Reasonable and appropri-ate accommodations will be provided to meet your needs.

RISD Library

CE students may use the Library facili-ties, but do not have borrowing privi-leges. If they would like borrowing privileges, they must become a Library member, which they can do for the dis-counted rate of $25 a year.

Student Project Pickup

Student work is held for three weeks; thereafter, projects are discarded, including projects left in the office and those remaining from student exhib-its. RISD|CE is not responsible for unclaimed projects.

Grades + Transcripts

A 4.0 D+ 1.3

A- 3.7 D 1.0

B+ 3.3 F 0.0

B 3.0 WD Withdrawal

B- 2.7 WV Waived

C+ 2.3 N No Pass

C 2.0 P Pass

C- 1.7 I Incomplete

Incomplete (I): A grade of “I” is assigned only when coursework is not completed due to extenuating circumstances, and it is given only at the request of the student and the discretion of the instructor. The time allowed for completion of work may not exceed four weeks after the end of the semester in which the course was taken. Work not completed within this period receives a final grade of “F.”

Student grades are recorded for courses meeting 18 hours or more, but grades are mailed only to certificate candidates (six weeks after classes end). Other students

may get their grades in person at the RISD|CE office or by requesting a tran-script in writing (also after six weeks). Grades and transcripts are not available by phone.

To order transcripts, send a check or money order for $5 per transcript (we do not accept cash or credit card payments for this service), payable to RISD|CE, along with the following information:

• Name at the time of enrollment• Year and semester you were enrolled• Phone number where you can be

reached• Contact name and address where

you want the transcript sent

Mail to

Transcripts RISD|CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903 – 2787

Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for processing.

RI Department of Education Profes-sional Development credits may be available for some courses. Teachers seeking such credits should contact the RI Department of Education’s Office of Teacher Certification at 401 222-4600, ext. 2251.

Grade Review + Change

For guidelines regarding requests for an academic grade review, please contact RISD|CE at 401 454-6200. Please note that after one semester following the completion of the course in question, grades become part of the permanent academic record and cannot be changed.

Changing Your Registration Status

Adding a CourseYou may add a course before the second class meeting. This may be done in per-son using a drop/add form or by fax or phone with a credit card. Tuition is not prorated for any missed classes.

Withdrawing from a CourseFailure to withdraw properly from a course results in a permanent grade of “F” on your record and the loss of any potential refund. Withdrawals from courses must be received in writing at the CE office by the stated deadline. Withdrawals should be addressed to

Associate Director for Student Support Services

RISD|CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903 – 2787

The refund policy is detailed on page 55.

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Students who require a letter from RISD|CE confirming completion of a course or courses in order to receive reimbursement from their employers should mail or fax to the CE office their written request for an Employee Reim-bursement Letter, indicating their employer’s full address, or they should come to the CE office and fill out a request in person. RISD|CE sends Employee Reimbursement Letters directly to employers; they cannot be issued to students.

Supplies + Books

Students must purchase materials or books for some courses. Supply lists are usually distributed during the first class; when necessary, a supply list for the first class is printed on course confirmations. See “Campus Information” (page 53) for locations of supply stores on campus.

Financial Information

Tuition

Tuition costs are listed with each course description. To determine if you qual-ify for a discount, see the information below.

Fees

Special FeesAny lab (laboratory), model, studio, materials or bus fees appear with the course description and must be paid with tuition at registration. They are nonre-fundable after the first class and are not subject to discount.

Phone Registration FeeStudents registering by phone are assessed a phone registration fee, as follows:

• If any course meets for 18 hours or more, this fee is $15.

• If all courses meet for less than 18 hours each, this fee is $5.

This fee is assessed once per student per semester. There is no registration fee for students registering by any other method (i.e., online, in person, by mail or fax).

Certificate FeeCertificate candidates pay an additional $25 certificate fee per semester (not per course).

Veterans

Veterans should apply directly to the Vet-erans Administration Regional Office to verify that their programs of study are eligible for VA benefits. A letter from the VA confirming that benefits have been approved for the student’s chosen course(s) must accompany the student’s registration form.

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Tuition Reimbursement

Students who require a letter from RISD|CE confirming completion of a course or courses in order to receive reimbursement from their employers should mail or fax to the CE office their written request for an Employee Reim-bursement Letter, indicating their employer’s full address, or they should come to the CE office and fill out a request in person. RISD|CE sends Employee Reimbursement Letters directly to employers; they cannot be issued to students.

Supplies + Books

Students must purchase materials or books for some courses. Supply lists are usually distributed during the first class; when necessary, a supply list for the first class is printed on course confirmations. See “Campus Information” (page 53) for locations of supply stores on campus.

Financial Information

Tuition

Tuition costs are listed with each course description. To determine if you qual-ify for a discount, see the information below.

Fees

Special FeesAny lab (laboratory), model, studio, materials or bus fees appear with the course description and must be paid with tuition at registration. They are nonre-fundable after the first class and are not subject to discount.

Phone Registration FeeStudents registering by phone are assessed a phone registration fee, as follows:

• If any course meets for 18 hours or more, this fee is $15.

• If all courses meet for less than 18 hours each, this fee is $5.

This fee is assessed once per student per semester. There is no registration fee for students registering by any other method (i.e., online, in person, by mail or fax).

Certificate FeeCertificate candidates pay an additional $25 certificate fee per semester (not per course).

Veterans

Veterans should apply directly to the Vet-erans Administration Regional Office to verify that their programs of study are eligible for VA benefits. A letter from the VA confirming that benefits have been approved for the student’s chosen course(s) must accompany the student’s registration form.

Discounts

Senior Citizens (Ages 65+) RISD Alumni RISD Matriculated Students RISD Museum Members

Registrants in RISD|CE classes from any of the four categories above may apply a 10% discount to their tuition (rounded to the nearest dollar) for courses that meet 18 hours or more, except those involv-ing special costs such as transportation, admittance fees, and so forth. Discounts are not transferable to family members. Also, these discounts apply only once; that is, if a senior is also an alumnus, the discount is still 10%. These discounts apply to the current semester only and are not retroactive. The discount does not apply to registration or special fees.

Refunds

To obtain a refund, submit written noti-fication of withdrawal to the Associate Director for Student Support Services in the RISD|CE office in person or by mail or fax. Refunds are based on tuition only and are calculated according to the date the notification is received in the RISD|CE office or, if mailed, according to the date of the postmark. There is a $15 processing fee for all withdrawals. Special fees are not refundable after the first class.

Failure to complete a course does not constitute official withdrawal; nor does notification of withdrawal to the instructor.

In some cases, an instructor may deter-mine that a student has not successfully met prerequisites and recommend an alternative course of study. If notice of this recommended withdrawal is pro-vided to the student in writing on the date of the first class session, the student should immediately bring that notice to the CE office to receive a full refund.

Processing refunds requires at least six weeks. Refunds of MasterCard or VISA charges are credited to the account that was charged.

Tuition refunds are calculated accord-ing to the following scale, minus a $15 withdrawal processing fee.

Courses Meeting 36 Hours: Tuition Refunds

Withdrawal notification received in the RISD| CE office or postmarked as follows:

Before the first class session 100% refund

Before the second class 80% refund

Before the third class 60% refund

Before the fourth class 40% refund

Before the fifth class 20% refund

After the fifth class No refund

Courses Meeting 18 – 35 Hours: Tuition Refunds


Before the first class session 100% refund

Before the second class 80% refund

Before the third class 30% refund

After the third class No refund

Courses Meeting 17 Hours or Less: Tuition Refunds

1. Courses Including Travel


10 business days before the event 100% refund

9 or fewer business days before the event No refund

2. Courses Not Including Travel


5 business days before the event 100% refund

4 or fewer business days before the event No refund

Gift Certificates

RISD|CE gift certificates are available in any denomination. Please allow two business days for processing.

General Inform

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*All software excluded.

In addition, risd|ce students, taking courses lasting 18 hrs. or more, do not pay RI sales tax on supply purchases at the risd:store. (Present your risd|ce building permit upon purchase.)

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15% off*

EXPIRES AUGUST 6, 2010 see reverse for details

30 north main st. providence, ri 02903

Registration

Registration opens Monday, April 26, 2010

In Person

Register at the RISD|CE office in the Washington Place Build-ing, 20 Washington Place, Providence, during office hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am to 7:30pm (when classes are in session), 8:30am – 4:30pm (between semesters); Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am – 12:30pm (when classes are in session).

Online

Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to register online with MasterCard or VISA.

By Mail

Mail your completed registration form with check (payable to RISD|CE) or MasterCard/VISA number to

RISD|CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903 –2787

If you receive more than one publication, please give extras to friends and neighbors. If you didn’t receive this publica-tion through the mail, call 401 454-6200 to be placed on the RISD|CE mailing list.

By Fax

Fax your completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA number to 401 454-6218 (payment by MasterCard/VISA only).

By Phone

Registration phone lines are limited. You may have to wait or redial before getting through, so we encourage you to register by the methods listed above. If you do choose to register by phone, please fill out the registration form in advance and have your MasterCard/VISA number ready. Note: A registration fee is assessed for registrations made by phone. Call 401 454-6200 during office hours (see “In Person,” above).

Register Promptly! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, so prompt registration is encouraged.

Notice to People with Disabilities

Rhode Island School of Design attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible. Accommodations are made for people with special needs who request assistance. If you need assistance to participate in any class, program, event or service offered at RISD, please call 401 454-6203 and speak with the Associate Director for Student Support Services.

Course details are subject to change without notice.

Computer software may be upgraded after this publica-tion goes to press; for more up-to-date information about which version is used in a given course, please e-mail [email protected] or call 401 454-6727.

RISD Continuing Education

USPS 019-622

Volume 11, Number 1, April 2010

Issues of RISD Continuing Education are published four times a year, in April, July,

October and December, by the Continuing Education Office, Rhode Island School

of Design, Two College Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903 – 2784.

Periodicals postage paid at Providence, Rhode Island.

Postmaster: Please send address changes to the Continuing Education Office, Rhode Island

School of Design, Two College Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 – 2784.

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

calendar

SUMMer 2010

April 26 Registration opens

June 8 Certificate Programs Graduation

June 14 RISD|CE Adult classes begin

June 21 Young Artist classes begin

July 5 No RISD|CE classes held; offices closed

July 26 RISD|CE Adult classes end

July 30 RISD|CE Info Session

August 6 Young Artist classes end

Fall 2010

July 26 Registration opens

July 30 RISD|CE Info Session

August 13 Fall financial aid application deadline

September 13 Classes begin

October 11 Columbus Day; no classes held

November 23 – 28 Thanksgiving Break; no classes held

November 25 – 28 Thanksgiving Break; offices closed

December 12 Classes end

Late registration is permitted on a space-available basis.

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Discounts

senior citizen RisD Matriculated student

RisD Alumna/us: Year Graduated Major

RisD Museum Member: Membership # Exp. Date

Rhode Island School of Design telephone 401 454-6200 Department of Continuing Education outside local area 800 364-7473, ext. 2summer 2010 www.risd.edu/ce

PLEASE PRINT FULL NAME (REGISTER ONLY ONE STUDENT PER FORM. COPY THIS FORM OR REQUEST ADDITIONAL FORMS IF NECESSARY.)

STUDENT’S LAST NAME FIRST MIDDLE

HOME ADDRESS

CITY STATE zIP CODE

HOME PHONE wORk PHONE

E-MAIL ADDRESS I PREFER NOT TO RECEIvE PROMOTIONAL E-MAILS

PLEASE TELL US HOw YOU LEARNED AbOUT RISD CONTINUING EDUCATION

FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY, PLEASE CHECk ONE (OPTIONAL):

DATE OF bIRTH PLEASE CIRCLE MALE/FEMALE

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMbER

OCCUPATION

NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN IF STUDENT IS A MINOR

NAME OF EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR MINORS

TELEPHONE + E-MAIL OF EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR MINORS

PLEASE wRITE YOUR REGISTRATION CODE (LOCATED AbOvE YOUR

NAME ON THE bACk COvER) HERE

official use only

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COURSE NUMbER | SECTION NUMbER COURSE TITLE (FIRST FIvE wORDS)



courses

$ +$ =$

$ +$ =$

$ +$ =$

tuition special fees subtotal

tuition Discount (see page 55 for details)

Phone Registration fee $15 for courses meeting 18 hours or more

$5 for courses meeting less than 18 hours

certificate fee $25 for declared certificate candidates only

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certificate student status if applicablePLEASE CHECk ALL THAT APPLY CHECk THE APPROPRIATE PROGRAM

I am enrolling as a certificate candidate for the first time this semester, and my certificate application is attached.

I am currently enrolled as a certificate candidate.

Advertising Design

Appraisal Studies in Art + Antiques

Children’s book Illustration

Comic + Sequential Art

Computer Animation

Digital Photography

Digital video Production

Drawing + Painting Studies

Historic Preservation (temporarily not accepting new certificate candidates)

Interior Design

Natural Science Illustration

Print Design Process + Production

web Design + Development

paymentPAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED TO REGISTER. PLEASE INDICATE FORM OF PAYMENT.

Check made payable to RISD | CE

written evidence that tuition is paid by employer, scholarship or agency

By registering, I agree to abide by RISD | CE’s academic, financial, disciplinary, and other policies referenced in this catalog and on the RISD | CE website.

CHARGE TO vISA MASTERCARD

ACCOUNT NUMbER 3-DIGIT SECURITY CODE (ON bACk OF CARD)

NAME ON CARD ExPIRATION DATE

STUDENT SIGNATURE (IF STUDENT IS A MINOR, PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN) DATE

Please cut above + fax to RISD | CE 401 454-6218, or call 401 454-6200 (option #0; fees apply)

or mail to: RISD | CE, Two College Street, Providence, RI 02903 summer 2010

summer 2010REgISTRaTIon FoRm

AFRICAN AMERICAN ASIAN CAUCASIAN LATINO NATIvE AMERICAN MULTI-ETHNIC (PLEASE SPECIFY)

policy agreement

Floral artistry Institute if applicable

I am currently enrolled in the Floral Artistry Institute.

Animation (young adults)

Art School Preparation

(young adults)

Comic Art (young adults)

Fashion Design (young adults)

Game Design (young adults)

Movie-Making (young adults)

Photography (young adults)

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S U M M E R R E G I S T R AT I O N B E G I N S April 26

USPS 019-622

Rhode Island School of Design

Two College Street

Providence RI 02903 - 2787 USA

www.risd.edu/ce

Periodicals

US Postage

PAID

Providence RI

continuing education

Info Session for all RISD | CE courses and certificate programs

Friday, July 30 | 5:30–7pm

RISD Continuing Education offices

20 Washington Place | Providence

You’re invited to attend our semi-annual

info session, where you can:

n Meet our program planners and certificate advisors.

n See examples of student work.

n Have your questions answered about all of our diverse

programs for adults, teens and children.

Registration and Academic Advisory staff will be on hand to

help you prepare for upcoming classes. RSVP at 401 454-6200

(option #5) or e-mail [email protected].

ALSO GOING ON AT

risd this summerCareer re:Design

Design Currents

Pre-College Program

Summer Studies

See page 8 for more details,

or visit www.risd.edu/ce

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RISD Continuing Education Summer 2010 Catalog

Documents

Transcript of RISD Continuing Education Summer 2010 Catalog