“My journey to RISD CE began in 2020 when I was a rising sophomore in high school. I am now going into grade 12 and have taken Advanced Program Online courses for three summers. The thing that surprised me the most while taking courses at RISD was how unique each class was. Each one [...]
New series helps students and practicing artists develop their business ideas, studio practice, and freelancing. Whether you're an emerging or established studio artist, a freelancer, or looking to start your own company, online courses in the Entrepreneurship in Art and Design series will give you the skills you need to succeed. For emerging artists [...]
Enroll by Aug 23 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE * Join us this fall to stay on track with a certificate program, explore a new subject, or take your very first course in art and design. We are open admission—we welcome everyone, and our online courses can be taken from anywhere in the [...]
Enroll by Aug 23 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE* From drawing and illustration to animation and screenplay writing, your teen will stretch their imagination, discover new ideas, experiment with a variety of materials and techniques, and more. Our online youth classes are asynchronous, meaning that discussions, course materials and assignments can be taken [...]
Enroll by Aug 23 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE* Join us this fall to stay on track with a certificate program, explore a new subject, or take your very first course in art and design. We are open admission—we welcome everyone, and our online courses can be taken from anywhere in the world [...]
"My journey at RISD CE began after I completed my degree at RISD. I was looking for a way to connect with the immense talent of RISD, and to work in a place that encourages fearlessness and creative thought. I started teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was quite a challenge translating [...]
"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 [...]
RISD’s Continuing Education division partners with multiple nonprofits to support BIPOC youth interested in pursuing careers in art and design. The mission of RISD’s Continuing Education (CE) division is “to provide an immersive and innovative art and design education for everyone, at all stages of life and all levels of experience.” That commitment to [...]
Continuing Education partners with Rhode Island Department of Education to offer free online art and design classes to underserved youth. As Rhode Island public school students prepare to return to the classroom, many of them are looking back with pride on the work they created this summer in virtual Continuing Education classes at RISD. [...]
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 [...]
