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.
Compare Teen Programs
Teen Online Courses
Ages 13–17
Online
Fall, Winter, Spring,
Summer
Virtual enrichment program; best for getting started in art and design or gaining proficiency in a chosen area.
Duration: 5-week courses
1-hour live
Zoom classes
Minimum work time: 3–4 hours/week, including class time
Teen In-Person Courses
Ages 13–17
In-person; no residential
option
Summer
Studio-based enrichment program; best for getting started in art and design or gaining proficiency in a chosen area.
Duration: 1-week courses
Daily 3-hour classes
Minimum work time:
in-class work; no homework
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)