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.
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