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Registration deadline: October 24, 11:59 pm ET You still have time to take a fall course, including seven new courses in printmaking, book and paper arts, drawing and illustration, and more. Courses start October 28, and the registration deadline is October 24. When you enroll now, you can be among the first students to [...]
Enroll by August 20 to save 10% This fall, RISD Continuing Education offers online courses in subjects that will expand your perspective and renew your creativity. Whether you’re looking to explore new interests or fine-tune your skills with a specific medium, you’ll find a class that will help you learn and grow. To help [...]
Early bird discount: Enroll by August 20 to save 10% with code EARLYBIRDCE* The Fall semester is around the corner, and RISD Continuing Education announces the release of 10 new courses. When you enroll by August 20, you can save 10% on a new course or a returning favorite. Environmental Portrait Photography SEPT [...]
No matter where you are in your art and design pursuits, there’s always an area where you’re starting at the beginning. If you’re considering taking an online course with RISD Continuing Education, here are eight recommendations for getting back to basics. Drawing Fundamentals, Design and Applied Color Foundation courses in art and design [...]
“My journey to RISD CE began when I taught an acrylic painting course in late 2022. I'm currently building a course on alla prima painting using acrylic paints (Alla Prima Acrylic Figure Painting). The content focuses on the human figure and portrait, painted in a loose and immediate style. Students will explore an age-old [...]
“My journey to becoming a RISD CE instructor began when I was asked if I could adapt my abstract painting class into an online format. Setting up asynchronous courses was a challenge because I had never filmed myself doing demonstrations before. In the classroom it’s easy to see if an exercise is getting across [...]
Summer Intensives Online and studio courses (transfer credit) Tailored to college students and adult working professionals, RISD Continuing Education offers a selection of summer courses that are eligible for three (3) transfer credits. Summer 2026: June 22 - July 26 This summer, we will offer 5-week, three-credit courses in a [...]
Rhode Island School of Design Advanced Program for High School Students RISD’s Advanced Program for High School Students is a series of intensive, collegiate-level courses for students in grades 10–12* (or the equivalent) who are 15–18 years old. This immersive online experience is designed for those interested in pursuing art and design [...]
Adult Programs Ready to take the next step in your career, explore a new medium, or solidify your creative passions? Online Courses In-Person Courses Summer Intensives (Transfer Credits) Request Info WINTER REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 18 ENROLL BY JANUARY 8 FOR JANUARY 12 SEMESTER START [...]
