Youth Programs

Looking to push your creative boundaries or set yourself up for a future in art and design? RISD Continuing Education has a program for you.

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Compare Teen Programs

Teen Online Courses

Ages 13–17

Online

Fall, Winter, Spring,
Summer

Virtual enrichment program; best for getting started in art and design or gaining proficiency in a chosen area.

Duration: 5 weeks (Fall, Winter, Spring); 3 weeks (Summer)

One- to two-hour live
Zoom classes

Minimum work time: Fall/Winter/Spring: 3–4 hours/week, including class time Summer: 3–4 hours/week, plus class time.

Teen In-Person Courses

Ages 13–17

In-person; no residential
option

Summer

Studio-based enrichment program; best for getting started in art and design or gaining proficiency in a chosen area.

Duration: 1-week courses

Daily 3-hour classes

Minimum work time:
in-class work; no homework

Advanced Program Online

Ages 15–17

Online

Fall, Spring, Summer

Pre-collegiate program;
best for students who want a challenging online program.

Duration: 4-week program

3-hour live Zoom classes

Minimum work time:
5 (Fall/Spring) or 10 (Summer) hours/ week for Essential Fundamentals. 20 hours/week
for Concentration

Pre-College Program

Ages 16-18

In-person; residential and commuter

Summer

Pre-collegiate program;
best for students who want to prepare for college.

Duration: 5-week program

6-hour classes

Minimum work time:
4.5 courses/week plus homework