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.
Study in Shanghai this summer! Summer Teen Art Institute applications now open
Compare Teen Programs
Teen Courses
Ages 13–17
Online or in-person (no residential option)
Fall, Winter (online only), Spring,
Summer
Enrichment program; best for getting started in art and design or gaining proficiency in a chosen area.
Duration: varies based on course format & session
Online: 1-hour live Zoom classes
In-person: 3-hour classes
Lowest time commitment; work time varies based on course format
Teen Work Readiness
Ages 14–18
Online
Fall, Spring
High school program;
best for career exploration and developing essential workplace skills.
Duration: 9-week courses
2-hour live Zoom classes
Minimum work time:
6–7 hours/week, including class time
Pre-College Programs
Ages 16–18 (on campus),
Ages 14–18 (online)
On campus (residential and commuter) or online
Summer
Pre-college program;
best for students who want to prepare for college.
Duration: 5-week program (plus orientation)
6 hours of class per week (online) or 26 hours of class per week (on campus)
Minimum work time:
14 hours per week (outside of class)
Summer Teen Art Institute
Ages 14–18
In-person at the HD Shanghai School in Shanghai, China
Summer
Academic intensive; best for students interested in developing their portfolios.
Duration: 3-week, 2-week, and 5-week options
18 hours of hybrid class time per course with daily in-person studio time
Minimum work time: 27–36 hours per week, depending on program option, including class time