"At the time I started the Graphic Design certificate program, I was working as a corporate graphic designer and felt my job was very repetitive and uninspiring. Then two years later, I learned about graphic design for film and TV from a podcast, and instantly fell in love with the job. I started exploring [...]
Register now for in-person and online courses for adults This summer you can take art and design courses in person on the campus of Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI, or enjoy the flexibility and convenience of learning online from wherever you are. All in-person programs will follow the RISD COVID Plan [...]
“When I moved to Rhode Island I discovered the RISD Continuing Education offerings, and chose to grow as an artist and further my knowledge. A summer credit course, Book Design, challenged me the most. It helped me improve my skills in presentation of my work and expanded my understanding of how I could show [...]
Register now for in-person camps and classes for ages 6–17 In addition to our online courses, youth programming (ages 6–17) will resume this summer with in-person courses on RISD’s campus in Providence and full-day camps in Barrington. All programs will follow the RISD COVID Plan as it evolves. [...]
Rhode Island School of Design Summer Teen Art Institute at HD Shanghai Bilingual School RISD Continuing Education is thrilled to announce we will be offering a three-week immersive teen art program for Chinese students in Shanghai for summer 2022. The RISD Summer Teen Art Institute at HD Shanghai Bilingual School is an exciting opportunity [...]
“I took my first RISD CE class back in 2013 when I was an au pair in Mystic, CT. My visa required me to attend a formal educational setting and my host family recommended RISD (as I have a bachelor's degree in advertising design in Mexico). I Googled RISD to see what they were [...]
“I grew up in Providence and wanted nothing more than to attend RISD as a student, which I did as an undergraduate in the early 2000s. RISD really is a special world. When I was a student, I remember being immersed in this world–being physically located in Providence, but also as a portal into [...]
“I love learning and am always looking for ways to improve my art. I was interested in photography and my husband was the one who encouraged me to take all of these wonderful courses. I’m looking forward to incorporating my two creative passions, henna and photography, once we can safely make personal connections again.” [...]
Get to know Matthew Manning, a RISD Continuing Education instructor for animation and stop-motion courses: Matthew started animating as a child with a Super 8 camera in his parent’s garage. He attended California State University Long Beach, where he studied radio/television/film and minored in speech communications. While working at the Museum of Tolerance as [...]
"I've known about RISD since I was very young from growing up in Providence. I chose the RISD Pre-College program because I've always wanted to be a part of the community. I would say all my classes were challenging, but creatively I would say my RISD Pre-College Illustration major class was the most challenging—my [...]
