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What began as an educational experience gradually became the foundation for a new professional identity. Through RISD Continuing Education’s online Graphic Design Certificate Program, Katie Bennet rediscovered her creative spark, built confidence in her design practice, and turned her passion for branding into an emerging freelance career and independent business. For Katie Bennet, [...]
Students in grades 10-12 can explore illustration, build a creative practice, and discover where their ideas can take them. What happens when an idea moves from the pages of a sketchbook into the world? In Visual Arts: From Sketchbook to Studio, teens explore illustration as a tool for storytelling, communication, and creative problem-solving. Over [...]
For young artists considering art school, building a portfolio is an opportunity to understand who they are as artists, where they want to go, and how to communicate that through their work. This fall, RISD’s new course Portfolio Prep for Teens gives students the time, guidance, and structure to begin that process with intention. [...]
For many working professionals, creative passions often take a back seat to career and family responsibilities. For Dave Power, however, watercolor painting became an important way to slow down, recharge, and express his experience with golf through art. As a full-time business professional, Dave spent his free time painting memorable golf courses. While [...]
Registration Is Now Open for Fall 2026 RISD Continuing Education Courses Whether you're looking to develop your creative practice, explore a new medium, or take the next step toward a certificate, registration is now open for Fall 2026 RISD Continuing Education courses. This semester features a robust lineup of in-person and online classes [...]
Meet Timothy Banks, instructor for RISD CE course Illustrating Book Covers "My journey to RISD Continuing Education began with a career that has always balanced professional illustration and education. For more than two decades, I've created books and illustrations for publishers and clients while helping others grow creatively through teaching. When the [...]
Advance your skills in a specific discipline with our new microcredentials. RISD CE's new microcredentials allow you to make a sustained commitment to your creative learning—in a shorter time frame than a certificate or degree program. Through a series of non-credit online courses developed by subject matter experts, you’ll develop and enhance your [...]
Compare Adult Programs Find a program that works for you. RISD CE programs for adults offer flexible paths to further your creative journey and professional goals. Certificates Number of required courses: 18–21, depending on certificate Time commitment: Two to three years (part time) [...]
Microcredentials Level up your creative skills Facilitate personal and professional development while advancing your skills in a specific discipline. RISD CE microcredentials allow you to make a sustained commitment to your creative learning—in a shorter time frame than a certificate or degree program. Through a series of non-credit courses developed [...]
Custom Programs for Adults Bring the power of art and design to your organization RISD Continuing Education offers off-site programs that provide an opportunity to bring your team together for a shared experience. At RISD CE, every individual has the opportunity to engage with the tools of artists and designers—whether they consider [...]
