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RISD Summer Studies

RISd | ce offers programs geared toward college students

(including graduating high school seniors) and professionals

who wish to pursue a variety of art and design topics. for more

information, request a Summer Studies catalog at 401 454-6200

or visit www.risd.edu/summerstudies.

2010

pre-college program

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2010

pre-college program

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The RISD Pre-College Program is designed to give

16- to 18-year-old high school students an introduction

to the college art school experience. For six weeks,

you follow a college-like studio curriculum, live in RISD

residence halls and have fun on weekend outings to

museums, beaches and area cultural attractions, while

maintaining a high level of initiative and responsibility

regarding your work and behavior. The course of study

is focused, serious and challenging.

exPeRIenCe art + design in a college setting

exPloRe one of 21 different artistic disciplines

maSTeR a variety of tools, materials + techniques

DeveloP a strong foundation of art + design skills

buIlD confidence in yourself as an artist + as an individual

leaRn from expert + highly specialized arts faculty

CReaTe additional pieces for your college admission portfolio

FoRge strong bonds with diverse, multicultural classmates

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PhilosoPhically, the RISD Pre-College

Program focuses on broadening your artistic horizons

by helping you to articulate your own responses to

the world through the visual language of art and

design. In the process, you not only master crafts-

manship and technique, but also begin the process

of defining who you are. The program is essentially

about giving you the skills and confidence to grow

as an artist and an individual.

Artistically, you are exposed to a wide range of new

techniques and media. The curriculum is chosen

from many different visual art and design disciplines,

and is relevant to both a future career and personal

enrichment in the arts. Pre-College faculty members

constantly challenge you to strengthen not only

artistic technique, but also critical thinking skills.

To do this, you respond to many diverse influences –

from exposure to the work of first-rate, professional

artists and the critiques of your peers, to accessibility

to RISD’s own distinguished art museum and the life

of the surrounding city, itself a work of art.

Socially, you have the opportunity to meet students

from across the country and around the world, form-

ing strong bonds by working together and taking on

the program’s many challenges. You also develop

social responsibility by sharing living space, par-

ticipating in organized activities outside the studio

and classroom, and helping each other learn how

to manage time and workloads. It is no surprise

that many long-term friendships begin during the

Pre-College Program.

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PhilosoPhically, the RISD Pre-College

Program focuses on broadening your artistic horizons

by helping you to articulate your own responses to

the world through the visual language of art and

design. In the process, you not only master crafts-

manship and technique, but also begin the process

of defining who you are. The program is essentially

about giving you the skills and confidence to grow

as an artist and an individual.

Artistically, you are exposed to a wide range of new

techniques and media. The curriculum is chosen

from many different visual art and design disciplines,

and is relevant to both a future career and personal

enrichment in the arts. Pre-College faculty members

constantly challenge you to strengthen not only

artistic technique, but also critical thinking skills.

To do this, you respond to many diverse influences –

from exposure to the work of first-rate, professional

artists and the critiques of your peers, to accessibility

to RISD’s own distinguished art museum and the life

of the surrounding city, itself a work of art.

Socially, you have the opportunity to meet students

from across the country and around the world, form-

ing strong bonds by working together and taking on

the program’s many challenges. You also develop

social responsibility by sharing living space, par-

ticipating in organized activities outside the studio

and classroom, and helping each other learn how

to manage time and workloads. It is no surprise

that many long-term friendships begin during the

Pre-College Program.

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majors

The Pre-College Program offers a diverse selection of

“major” concentrations, as well as foundation design,

drawing and art history classes. Skills and projects

developed through intensive exploration into one of these

21 majors provide students with invaluable insight and

experience in preparation for college — and may help

you enhance your art school admissions portfolio.

Architecture

Ceramics

Comic Book Art

Computer Animation

Design for Digital Media

Drawing

Fashion Design

Furniture Design

Game Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Industrial Design

Interior Design

Jewelry

Painting

Photography: Digital

Photography: Traditional

Printmaking

Sculpture

Textile Design

Video

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As many as 600 high school students are expected

to participate in this year’s program. The structured

curriculum gives you a strong foundation of drawing

and design skills that complement your major studies.

The Pre-College community draws on an award-winning

faculty of more than 70 artists, designers and educa-

tors, some of whom teach degree program classes at

RISD as well.

The Pre-College Program places a premium on multi–

cultural activities, exposing students to new and differ-

ent ideas through special lectures and visits by guest

artists. Representing myriad cultures, these artists

speak about their work, background and philosophy,

show slides and artwork, and discuss with students

the influence of culture – their own and others’ – upon

their development as artists. Many visiting artists also

critique students in their areas of expertise.

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The Pre-College experience is made all the more

valuable through access to RISD’s well equipped and

internationally renowned studio facilities housed in

more than 40 buildings, which include computer labs,

darkrooms, kilns, woodworking shops, and textile and

printmaking studios.

The Fleet Library at RISD is one of the oldest indepen-

dent art college libraries in the United States and boasts

a collection of unusual richness and depth. This award-

winning library is housed in a stunningly renovated

Italian Renaissance-style banking hall in the Mandle

Building (the RISD Living + Learning Center), and now

contains more than 130,000 books and bound periodi-

cals, 19,000 mounted art reproductions and 685,000

image holdings focused on art, architecture and design.

The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, a repository of more

than 90,000 natural specimens, is also an indispensable

resource, especially for the Foundation Drawing course

and for many other projects related to your major.

The RISD Museum of Art, nationally recognized as

one of the finest museums of its size in the country,

is another exceptional resource. It houses more than

80,000 works in its collections of fine and decorative

arts ranging from antiquity to the present. Students

are encouraged to incorporate information from the

collections into their research for the comprehensive

Foundation course in art history.

At the heart of the campus is The Chace Center

(pictured on back cover), a five-story expansion of the

RISD Museum that opened in the fall of 2008. Designed

by Pritzker Prize-winning architect José Rafael Moneo,

this LEED certified building has added dramatic and

dynamic exhibition, studio, classroom and public space

to the RISD campus, and is now the home of the popular

retail design showroom, risd | works.

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pieces produced in the studios of all 21

majors; the Fashion Majors Show highlights

wearable art created by fashion design

students; and the Design and Drawing

Exhibition presents work from Foundation

Drawing and Basic Design classes.

show your stuff

An essential element of the learning process at RISD

is the studio critique. As you learn to present and

discuss your work in front of faculty, guests and

fellow students, you grow more comfortable with

talking about and articulating your goals. Critiques,

or “crits” as they’re more commonly known, take

place from time to time throughout the course of

each class, and serve as important guideposts as

you refine your work and prepare final projects.

The summer culminates with the annual Pre-College

Exhibitions – three concurrent events for students,

their parents, families and friends, held in three

separate exhibition spaces on the RISD campus.

The Majors Exhibition showcases hundreds of

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the scene

There’s no shortage of great things to do after class,

like foreign film nights, artist talks, gallery openings,

dances, baseball games and workshops. Or, you can

take advantage of open studios to spend more time

working on your projects. Weekend trips often include

visits to Newport’s mansions, Narragansett’s beaches,

Block Island, Tillinghast Farm (RISD’s waterfront

campus), and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

College Hill, on Providence’s historic East Side, is one

of the most picturesque sections of the city, home to

the expansive campuses of RISD and neighboring Brown

University. The main RISD campus, situated at the

center of the historic district, is famous for its narrow

streets lined with restored Colonial homes and fine

examples of early Federal and 19th-century architecture.

RISD’s extensive facilities span Providence’s central

rivers — home to Waterplace Park and WaterFire, a

recurring after-dark festival of light and music — and

include several notably restored historic buildings in

the city’s vibrant downtown.

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RISD’s neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants,

cafés, shops, bookstores and art cinemas. If you like

music and theater, you can enjoy great performances at

popular local venues, including the nationally acclaimed

Trinity Repertory Company and the Providence Perform-

ing Arts Center. Local restaurants range from ethnically

rich neighborhood eateries to world-renowned, five-star

dining establishments. All of these options are within

walking distance of the college.

While Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles

wide, it’s blessed with almost 500 miles of enchanting

coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett

Bay. Rhode Island is also convenient to such popular

summer destinations as Block Island, Cape Cod,

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which makes it an

ideal jumping-off point for family vacations, or a perfect

vacation destination in itself. Traversable in little more

than an hour, the state offers both a welcome retreat

from the bustle of Boston and New York, and easy

access to these cities by road, rail, bus and airplane. In

short, it’s a great place to be — especially in the summer.

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check it out

Visit the RISD Pre-College Program

website – www.risd.edu/precollege –

to see an online gallery of Pre-College

student work, hear from some former

students about their experiences in

the program, take a virtual tour of the

campus and get a glimpse of what life

is like at RISD.

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find your way16 curriculum

how it works

make it yours

21 applying

who may apply?

application information + procedures

program expenses + fees

scholarships

international students

application + payment timeline

submitting your application

application checklist

letters of receipt + confirmation

27 policies student conduct

withdrawal + refund policy

28 student life

campus housing

dining services

art supply stores

automobiles

30 directions

finding the riSd campus

campus map

application form

center of the catalog

calendarpre-college pre-View

Saturday, March 6 (see back cover for details)

Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who

have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.

check-in day

Saturday, June 26

classes Begin

Monday, June 28

summer faculty exhibition opening

Thursday, July 8, 6-8pm

pre-college exhibitions open

wednesday, august 4, 6-8pm

check-out day

Saturday, august 7

“ You’re surrounded by people who share your passion; no matter where you are skill-wise, the experience is incredible because you learn so much about art and even more about yourself.”

– alessa Peters (woodinville, wa), Graphic design

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overview

The Pre-College Program strengthens your ability to observe,

conceptualize, analyze and create. Whether courses are

selected for personal exploration or as a fast track to college-

level study in art and design, a balanced schedule and all-day

studio classes allow for creative problem solving as well as

artistic experimentation. In addition, studio critiques encour-

age you to talk about both your own work and that of your

classmates.

The finest undergraduate art and design programs, including

RISD’s, begin with a year of foundation study. This portion

of the curriculum is considered as important as the chosen

major. All Pre-College students are therefore required to take

Foundation Drawing, Basic Design and Art History. These

courses complement the work done in the major concentra-

tion by exploring crucial concepts and skills – they help you

sharpen your powers of observation, gain experience with

various tools, materials and techniques, and learn to analyze

and discuss works of art.

class schedule

Each week’s schedule is structured as follows:

major

2 six-hour days (12 contact hours per week)

foundation drawing

1 six-hour day (6 contact hours per week)

basic design

1 six-hour day (6 contact hours per week)

art history

partial day (2 contact hours per week)

total

26 contact hours per week

Each course requires work to be developed or completed

outside of class.

Note: Course schedules, syllabi and instructor information are

not available prior to Check-In.

CuRRICulum

“ The exposure to different takes on the artistic process, through my friends and professors, has been really astounding. It has influenced my art in a really profound way.” – Chris Fernald (marietta, GA), Painting

how it works

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make it yours

majors

You should apply as early as possible in order to obtain your

first choice of the 21 possible majors. Major classes are sched-

uled for two full days each week, allowing you to explore a

particular discipline in depth. NOTE: Any given instructor’s

educational approach to a major may differ from that of other

instructors, even those in the same discipline. Therefore, you

should consider the following descriptions as general overviews,

rather than as definitive syllabi.

architecture

Students profit from the dynamic relationship between learn-

ing basic architectural concepts and physically employing

them in the construction of prototypes. Important architec-

tural principles are introduced through studio exercises, slide

lectures and demonstrations. Students develop an under-

standing of scale, form and spatial relationships by sketching,

drawing, drafting and model-building. The course is often en-

riched by walking tours that provide exposure to Providence’s

unique amalgam of historical and contemporary architecture.

ceramics

Clay has long been respected as the medium of choice for

relief and sculptural portraiture, and has been used through-

out history in many varieties of functional ware. Its plasticity

and versatility are increasingly appreciated in works that

transcend traditional boundaries, so that today, ceramic

media are also associated with contemporary sculptural

possibilities. Accordingly, students learn basic construction

and finishing techniques, including hand-building, wheel-

throwing, methods of surface design, glazing and kiln firing,

and are also encouraged to experiment with both functional

and sculptural ideas.

comic book art

Comic books are pure pop-culture adrenaline influencing

novels, movies, fashion and even the web — and have

become an essential element of our popular media con-

sciousness. This major provides students with the expertise

needed to combine words and pictures into compelling visual

narratives for strips, comic books, or graphic novels. Students

learn the creative and technical aspects of this idiosyncratic

art form, including its unique characteristics and limitations.

Classes include a survey of selected comics, in-class demon-

strations of scriptwriting and drawing techniques, and studio

assignments that encourage participants to develop original

comic stories of their own. Beyond comic books themselves,

the skills acquired also apply to children’s books, film and

television production and video games.

computer animation

Animation – the study of art in motion – is a constantly evolv-

ing art form. This studio major introduces students to the rich

traditions of frame-by-frame movie construction as well as

the most recent developments in the field. Using AutoDesk’s

Maya software, students learn 3D polygon modeling to create

virtual objects and characters that can populate an original

animated work. Lighting and surface treatment are among

the many techniques used to transform a stack of polygons

into characters typical of those seen in games and movies.

Additionally, students view and discuss noteworthy animated

films for ideas to incorporate into their finished projects.

design for digital media

In a world permeated by Facebook, the iPhone and video

games, the ability to create interactive environments designed

for the screen is essential. This major explores the integration

of graphics, text, audio, animation and video elements into

unified web-based design. A solid foundation is provided,

introducing students to industry-standard web authoring

tools and protocols. Students gain design fluency with

layouts, images, editing and linking content, while incorporat-

ing design elements that clarify meaning and enhance the

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user experience, and consider navigation systems, Web 2.0

technology, and best practices for usability, accessibility, and

content management. Ultimately, students exit with an

accelerated understanding of both the art and science of

screen design for the rapidly growing digital world.

drawing

This major allows students who wish to immerse themselves

in drawing to expand significantly upon skills and techniques

introduced in Foundation Drawing. Students confront demand­

ing technical exercises and explore imaginative, descriptive

and conceptual imagery on paper. All the critical technical

elements of drawing – line, tone, composition and color – are

employed as tools that facilitate extensive experimentation,

discipline, and an environment of intense inquiry.

fashion design

Students in this major examine the fashion design process

from sketchbook to consumer. Initial exercises focus on devel­

oping the visual communication skills necessary to illustrate

a fashion concept. Merchandising and construction methods

come to the forefront as students gain an understanding

of color interaction, form and proportion. In the process,

students begin to appreciate how fashion tastes and styles

both reflect and contribute to contemporary culture.

Ultimately, students design and construct fashion pieces out

of alternative materials to be shown as part of the Pre­College

Exhibitions at the end of the program.

furniture design

You use it every day. You live with it and you can’t get along

without it. But have you ever really examined furniture? Have

you ever admired the form of a table or scrutinized the func­

tion of a chair? Midway between sculpture and industrial

design, the vital discipline of furniture design directly impacts

human interaction and well­being. Through drawings and

modeling, furniture design students explore key aspects of

three­dimensional design, incorporating the aesthetics of

form and function to articulate their design ideas. They learn

to use traditional furniture­making skills, including joinery

and the time­honored techniques of hand and power tools,

ultimately building one of their own designs.

game design

For their virtual worlds to be compelling, game artists are

obliged to develop design skills in an array of areas, from

character design and animation to texturing and lighting to

level building and scripting. Using two industry­standard

tools – Autodesk’s Maya wrapped around the Unreal game

engine – students are introduced to the mechanics of game

design, creating fully animated characters and embedding

them in detailed, multi­level environments. All of the elements

of daily life – the vehicles, buildings, terrain and all variety of

props – are designed as game assets in these virtual worlds.

Students’ game creations are tested and ultimately take form

as console and online gaming prototypes. NOTE: While not

required, students may wish to bring a high-capacity storage

device such as an iPod or external hard drive to take their work

home at the end of the program.

graphic design

Graphic Design majors explore various combinations of tra­

ditional and digital design tools through a series of intensive

classroom exercises. This regimen enables them to integrate

diverse techniques with the design elements of color, form,

typography and composition. Projects allow students to com­

bine these tools and techniques in such creative applications

as corporate identification, publications, posters, packaging

and/or signage. Students also learn to recognize the principles

of good graphic design as they integrate text and imagery

(drawn from various media) into seamless, finished

communications.

illustration

This major is an ideal choice for students with a strong draw­

ing background who desire the added discipline of working

with both text and visual imagery. Indeed, the critical compo­

nent of this major involves learning the best ways to combine

words, images and ideas. Students explore books, magazines

and short stories, seeking models for manipulating content,

design elements, materials and techniques in order to express

ideas effectively. These exercises allow students to explore a

variety of styles as they develop a personal visual vocabulary.

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industrial design

From the creation of a cell phone to the configuration of a

space satellite, industrial design is a steadily growing field

that affects every aspect of our daily lives. The Industrial

Design major is dedicated to instilling the conviction that fine

aesthetics and mechanics reinforce one another in producing

exemplary products for industry. Students work on design so-

lutions for social, physical and ecological needs, and develop

a working vocabulary in the language of two- and three-

dimensional design. Three-dimensional drawing and model-

making skills are therefore emphasized throughout

the course.

interior design

Students in this major gain a strong foundation in the process

of designing interior spaces. They develop a visual vocabulary

in order to explore the relationships between interior compo-

nents and movement within the space. Color, texture, fabric,

lighting and other elements are investigated in a creative

environment that encourages participants to express their

own sense of design. Discussions and critiques help students

understand the elements and principles of interior design as

they develop project solutions.

jewelry

Designing and constructing jewelry is an ideal discipline for

developing an understanding of the structural underpinnings

of all kinds of sculpture. Many skills learned in this major, if

expanded in scale, are readily transferable to other modes of

metalwork because they familiarize students with the proper-

ties of various metals and related materials, as well as with

commonly used methods of joining. Techniques are learned

through numerous demonstrations and structured exercises

in the studio, enabling students to complete jewelry objects of

their own choosing by the end of the course.

painting

Painting majors are introduced to both traditional and con-

temporary concepts and techniques in painting. They learn to

create and organize forms, colors, textures and tones while

experimenting with various methods of application. Initially,

students work from the figure, still-life setups and diverse

landscapes. They then seek to create more personalized

imagery by adapting lessons from the studio. Lectures,

demonstrations and critiques reveal how others have tackled

similar painting issues in the past, so that students can

discover their own style.

photography: digital

The world, and photography right along with it, has become

increasingly digital. Therefore, students in this major develop

technical and aesthetic skills in photography, with an empha-

sis on digital imaging and its potential applications in print

and electronic form. Coursework focuses on camera tech-

niques, lighting methods, and the use of computer software

(Adobe Photoshop) for enhancing and refining images and

for printing digital files. RISD cameras are used during class

time, but students are encouraged to bring their own digital

cameras for flexibility in capturing images outside of class.

photography: traditional

Traditional Photography students learn how to see and

compose images through the camera’s eye, and are encour-

aged to develop personal concepts by solving fundamental

visual problems specific to the photographic image. They

explore black-and-white photographic tools and techniques,

including operation of the single-lens reflex camera, how to

determine proper exposures, and the chemical process for

developing 35mm negatives and prints. Presentation methods

and archival preservation are also demonstrated and

discussed throughout the course. Both the experienced and

the inexperienced photographer are welcome, but each

student must have access to a 35mm camera with manual

exposure capability.

printmaking

This major is an excellent choice for students who want to

expand upon previous drawing experience by exploring a

tactile, process-oriented medium that offers many options

for rich visual effects. Lessons in plate and paper preparation,

registration and preservation enable students to explore

diverse intaglio techniques such as pochoir, dry point, and

hard- and soft-ground etching in both large and small for-

mats. Surface printing techniques are also explored, including

monoprinting, chine collé and xerographic transfer. As stu-

dents begin to master these techniques, they are given the

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opportunity to demonstrate their developing skills and ex-

pressive abilities by producing a series of related small-format

prints for final portfolio presentation.

sculpture

Sculpture students explore a number of three-dimensional

concepts, skills and processes. Typical projects use a selected

array of materials and techniques based on individual student

choices. In past years these have included building with

paper or wire, modular constructions, installations, group

performance pieces, and structures based on human, animal

and plant anatomy. In-depth projects allow students to work

on a larger scale, with more conceptual autonomy, and with

a wider range of materials than most have encountered

previously.

textile design This ancient and rich form of artistic and practical exploration stimulates students to express individual color and design preferences while they learn basic concepts and methods for designing textile surfaces. By mastering the basic elements of silkscreen printing and assorted dyeing methods, students learn to create and repeat intricate design elements that make a continuous surface. In conjunction with their work in the studio, students are introduced to valuable information about the practice of designing textiles for apparel, upholstery, wall coverings and other commercial products.

video

Using video as a means of expression and storytelling, stu-

dents are introduced to the fundamental techniques, language

and processes of motion pictures, from concept to final edit.

Students learn basic digital video filming techniques and non-

linear editing with Final Cut Pro software as they shoot and

edit a series of short individual and team projects. Experimen-

tal, documentary and narrative genres are all explored, and

select student work is viewed and analyzed in class. (Previ-

ous experience with video editing software, such as iMovie

or Adobe Premiere, is recommended.) NOTE: Video cameras

are provided for use during class hours only. Students may bring

their own video cameras, provided they record to a digital format

(MiniDV, D8 or flash memory) and are equipped with FireWire

(IEEE 1394) ports.

foundation courses

All Pre-College students are required to balance the weekly

schedule of work in a major with classes in Foundation Draw-

ing, Basic Design and Art History. The faculty work in teams

so that the major, drawing and design curricula are consistent.

Students also study with the same classmates and teachers

throughout the session. Art History courses, on the other

hand, bring students of differing majors together to add a

more varied perspective to class discussions.

foundation drawing

The ability to observe and the skill of translating these obser-

vations into visual expression are fundamental to an artist’s

education. Thus, students in this course first develop their

power of observation and strengthen their ability to think and

express themselves visually on paper. They learn techniques

for working from the human figure, forms in nature, land-

scapes, interior spaces and still-life setups. Traditional and

nontraditional materials are used throughout to investigate

line, value, form and composition.

basic design

Design is critical to all visual expression. Accordingly, this

course introduces students to formal elements of design –

line, shape, color, texture and space. Through challenging

exercises, students are encouraged to explore traditional

methods of visual organization and to discover new solutions

on their own. Projects may include both two- and three-

dimensional design concepts.

art history

The premise of the Pre-College Program’s dynamic art history

curriculum is the interconnectedness of visual concepts,

technical choices and aesthetic vocabularies used by indi-

vidual artists within any given culture. Art History classes

meet once per week to observe slide lectures and hold group

discussions. Students also have the privilege of visiting the

RISD Museum, where they can explore the collections, often

behind the scenes, and examine original pieces close at hand.

As good writing is crucial to effective thinking and communi-

cation, all students complete research assignments and make

presentations on a wide spectrum of topics.

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> United States high school students who have finished

their sophomore year and who are 16 to 18 years old (born

between August 7, 1991 and June 26, 1994).

> International students in the same age range with appro-

priate visas and a demonstrated proficiency in the English

language, as indicated by a score of 580 or better on the

TOEFL written test, at least 237 on the TOEFL computer-

based (CBT) test, or a minimum score of 93 on the TOEFL

Internet-based (iBT) test. Should a student be unable to

obtain a TOEFL test score in time for application, please

refer to International Students, page 23, for further details.

All applicants who meet the age requirements and demon-

strate the ability and desire to benefit from the program, as

evidenced by their application materials, are accepted. There

are no admission tests or portfolio requirements.

application information + procedures

apply early

Applications are processed beginning on Monday, January 11.

Since space in each major is limited, early application is

advised. Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come,

first-served basis. Incomplete applications are not processed

until all missing parts are supplied, so be sure to include all

attachments and required payments and signatures. If a

student is ineligible for the program, the parent or guardian is

contacted as soon as possible after the application

is received.

choosing majors

Please make your major selection carefully, as changes cannot

be accommodated once the application has been received.

Majors are assigned in the order of preference indicated by

the student on the application form, on a first-come, first-

served basis. Because space in majors is limited, first choice

selection cannot be guaranteed. Early application increases an

applicant’s chance of placement in the preferred major.

Applicants are asked to indicate three choices of major. All

should be selected with equal care, because an applicant is

automatically waitlisted for the first (or subsequent) choice

if it is full, and placed in the next available choice. If all three

choices are full, the student is notified as quickly as possible

and given an opportunity to select another major. The student

is also notified if space becomes available in a major for which

he or she is waitlisted. If a student forfeits a place in any major

when it is offered, whether a first, second or third choice, that

decision is final.

VERY IMPORTANT: There can be no changes of major selection

once the application has been received.

APPLYING

WHo maY applY?

“I was scared at first... but my teacher

challenged me to do something different and not be afraid. It boosted

my self-confidence and helped me improve.” – Carol Lee (McLean, VA), Graphic Design

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tuition

$4,450 includes basic tuition, but not housing and dining, art

supplies or lab, linen, telephone and other special fees. (NOTE:

Returning students see below right for special tuition discount.)

housing + dining fee

$2,290 includes residential and dining fees for boarding

students.

meal options for commuters

Commuters are invited to purchase meals individually or in

blocks. See Dining Services, page 29, for details.

program deposit

In order to reserve a seat in the program, all applications

postmarked by Friday, April 9 must be accompanied by a non-

refundable deposit of $500 for boarding students or $350 for

commuting students. Applications received after April 9 must

be accompanied by payment in full. (This amount includes

the nonrefundable deposit.)

lab fees

Traditional Photography and Video majors require specific lab fees,

to be paid at the time of registration:

Traditional Photography: $180, includes a $100 deposit for the

rental of a darkroom kit, which is refundable upon return of

undamaged supplies.

Video: $200, includes an A/V-rated external FireWire hard

drive (that becomes the property of the student).

I-20 certificate fee

Non-US citizens requiring an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility,

which is needed to secure an F-1 student visa, must include

a $150 administration fee. (See next page for details.)

art supplies

Students should be prepared to purchase art supplies for

their courses, sometimes in excess of $800, depending on

the approaches taken in their particular courses of study.

Instructors provide a supply list to be picked up at Check-In

or distributed at the first class. Supply lists are not available

before the program begins, as individual instructors approach

their specific classes differently. However, students should

use common sense in selecting basic supplies to bring with

them. Parents may find it useful to establish a charge account

at the RISD Store. Information on charge accounts is included

in the confirmation materials.

other expenses

All costs and fees associated with planned Pre-College

Program activities (e.g., museum/venue admissions fees,

buses, ferries, etc.) are included with the tuition for the

program. However, students are responsible for any sundry

purchases during these activities. As with art supplies, all

other miscellaneous expenses, such as travel to and from the

RISD campus at the start and end of the program (and during

excused absences), are the responsibility of the student and

their parents or guardians.

returning student tuition

Students who have successfully completed the Pre-College

Program in a previous year and meet all requirements for the

2010 program are eligible to participate at last year’s tuition

rate of $4,250. Please check the “Returning Pre-College Stu-

dent” box on the application form and note the 2009 tuition

where indicated on the back of the form. NOTE: All other rates

and fees in effect for 2010 (e.g., housing, dining, etc.) remain as

listed. Tuition is the ONLY fee eligible for this special offer.

program expenses + fees

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A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are made

possible by generous contributions from the L.G. Balfour

Foundation, the Eliza Radeke Fund, and by RISD itself. These

scholarships are awarded to applicants who can demonstrate

significant financial need, artistic and academic ability, poten-

tial to contribute to the cultural, intellectual, artistic and other

diversity of the program, and interest in and commitment to

the program. A portion of these scholarship funds is reserved

for Rhode Island residents.

For scholarship information and application forms, go to

www.risd.edu/pcscholarship, call 401 454-6200 or write:

Pre-College Scholarship Program

RISD | CE

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787

DEADLINE: All scholarship applications (along with all of the

appropriate support materials) must be in the mail to the

RISD/CE offices, postmarked no later than Friday, April 2. Only

applications with all required documentation (see scholarship

applicants on the Application Checklist, page 25) will be

accepted for review. There are no exceptions.

These scholarships are extremely competitive and funds are

limited. While we welcome applications for scholarships without

a deposit, scholarship applicants must understand that if they

would like to reserve a space in the program in the event that

a scholarship is not awarded, a deposit must be submitted.

(See previous page for program deposit amounts.)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

RISD welcomes students from around the world to partici-

pate in the Pre-College Program. A working knowledge of

the English language is required of all students. Therefore,

international students whose native language is not English

must supply written proof of English proficiency to attend the

program – a minimum TOEFL written test score of 580, or 237

on the computer-based TOEFL test, or 93 on the TOEFL iBT

test. If (and only if) a student is unable to obtain a TOEFL test

score in time for application, the student must submit a letter,

written by one of the student’s current teachers or a guidance

counselor, on the school’s official letterhead, stating that the

student’s proficiency in English will be sufficient for the Pre-

College Program.

All non-US citizens are required to obtain an F-1 student

Visa in order to participate in the Pre-College Program.

To obtain an F-1 student Visa, all non-US citizens must fill

out a Student Visa Information (SVI) form, and must read

and sign the International Student Responsibilities (ISR)

document (both documents may be downloaded from

www.risd.edu/summerinternational). Given this frequently

changing area of law, check with the US Consul in your home

country to determine the current visa requirements. The SVI

form is the first step in applying for the required I-20 certifi-

cate and F-1 student visa. The form provides RISD|CE with the

information needed to submit an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility

which, in turn, is needed for the F-1 student visa. Originals of

the completed SVI form and ISR document must accompany

complete program application materials and payment in full

(including all tuition, fees and housing and dining expenses),

and must be received at RISD by April 20. Fill out the forms

completely in order to avoid delays in processing. Students

requiring an I-20 certificate must also pay a $150 administra-

tive fee. Please see www.risd.edu/summerinternational for

FAQs, forms and application details.

DEADLINE: Given the lengthy processing time within govern-

mental agencies responsible for visas, we strongly encourage

you to submit your forms and all required fees as early as

possible, before the April 20 deadline. Applicants who miss

the deadline risk being denied entry into the United States.

Please contact your local U.S. Consulate or Embassy with

any questions regarding visas. You may also visit the SEVP

website, at www.ice.gov/sevis.

SChOLARShIPS

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non-scholarship applicants (only) must submit the following:

a completed Pre-College Program application form,

signed by student and parent or guardian

a 250-word statement written by the student

expressing personal reasons for wanting to

participate in the program

one letter of recommendation from a high school

art teacher or guidance counselor

a nonrefundable deposit, due with application:

$500 is due from all boarding students

�$350 is due from all commuting students

entire tuition of $4,450 must accompany all

applications received after Friday, April 9��

(this amount includes the nonrefundable deposit)

entire housing and dining fee of $2,290 must

accompany all boarding student applications

received after Friday, April�9

Monday, January 11: Registration opens, application process-

ing begins

Friday, April 2: Scholarship application deadline (in the mail

and postmarked by this date)

Friday, April 9: Deposit deadline (in the mail and postmarked

by this date; after this date, all fees must be paid in full upon

application)

Tuesday, April 20: Student Visa Information form and

International Student Responsibilities document deadline

(for non-US citizens requiring an I-20�certificate and F-1�

student visa)

Friday, May 7: Payment deadline: all balances are due

Applicants who send tuition and housing deposits before

Friday, April 9�are billed for the balance. Full payment is due

by Friday, May 7. If no statement has arrived as the due date

approaches, do not wait for a statement; simply pay the

balance due. Applications received after Friday, April 9 must

include all tuition and fees in full.

late applications

Late applications are accepted on occasion. Please contact

the Pre-College Registration Assistant at 401�454-6204 after

May 7 to find out if late applications in particular majors are

still being accepted.

The student and his or her parent or guardian must sign the

application form. Applications missing one or both signatures

are considered incomplete. Please remember: There can

be no changes of major selection once the application has

been received.

applying by mail

Mail completed application materials and fees to:

Pre-College Applications

RISD | CE

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787

Payment may be made by check, money order, MasterCard

or VISA credit cards. We cannot accept debit cards. Checks

should be made payable to RISD | CE. Checks returned for

insufficient funds incur a charge of $25.

applying by fax

Fax completed application materials to 401 454-6218

(payment by MasterCard or VISA credit cards only).

APPlICATIon + PAyMEnT TIMElInE SubMITTIng youR APPlICATIon

“ You have as much time as you need to invest in your artwork, and you really get what you put into it. And, I found this huge world of art that I hadn’t explored yet, from fashion to game design... It’s a whole group of people you normally wouldn’t get to meet.”

– Julian Marshall (Washington, DC), Drawing 24 APPLYING

all non-uS citizens must also submit:

NOTE: Forms for non-US citizens and guidelines for submitting materials may be found at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.

a completed Student Visa Information form

a signed International Student Responsibilities document

VERY IMPORTANT: Signed originals of these forms are due in our office by April 20, along with all relevant payments

and materials.

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non-scholarship applicants (only) must submit the following:

a completed Pre-College Program application form,

signed by student and parent or guardian

a 250-word statement written by the student

expressing personal reasons for wanting to

participate in the program

one letter of recommendation from a high school

art teacher or guidance counselor

a nonrefundable deposit, due with application:

$500 is due from all boarding students

�$350 is due from all commuting students

entire tuition of $4,450 must accompany all

applications received after Friday, April 9��

(this amount includes the nonrefundable deposit)

entire housing and dining fee of $2,290 must

accompany all boarding student applications

received after Friday, April�9

scholarship applicants (only) must submit the following:

NOTE: Scholarship application form and guidelines for submitting

materials may be found at www.risd.edu/pcscholarship.

a completed Pre-College Program scholarship application

form, including all required financial documentation

a 250-word statement written by the student express-

ing the ways in which s/he will contribute to the cultural,

intellectual, artistic and other diversity of the program

one letter of recommendation from a high school art

teacher or guidance counselor

a disc of five (5) artwork samples that best represent the

student’s artistic abilities (see www.risd.edu/pcscholarship

for specific file and disc formatting requirements)

your high school transcript

a nonrefundable deposit, only if you plan to attend the

program even if a scholarship is not awarded:

$500 is due from all boarding students

�$350 is due from all commuting students

application checklist

APPLYING 25

all non-Us citizens must also submit:

NOTE: Forms for non-US citizens and guidelines for submitting materials may be found at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.

a completed Student Visa Information form

a signed International Student Responsibilities document

VERY IMPORTANT: Signed originals of these forms are due in our office by April 20, along with all relevant payments

and materials.

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Confirmations – including confirmation of major and instruc-

tions for locating and downloading all confirmation materials

from the Internet – are sent out as applications are deter-

mined to be complete and the student has been accepted

into the program, usually within several weeks of the receipt

of your application. Confirmation materials to be downloaded

contain check-in details and all necessary forms, policy

statements and other information that is needed prior to the

student’s arrival on campus, including:

> Student Handbook, containing detailed information about

arrival and departure; housing, dining and safety; academic

and disciplinary policies and procedures

> Residence halls and food service contracts

> Health Services and Public Safety forms

> Laundry and linen service information

> Checklist of items to bring to campus

> Art supply information and purchase permission form

VERY IMPORTANT: All confirmation materials must be read and

responded to prior to the student’s arrival on campus for the

program. Detailed instructions will be provided with each form.

Students cannot attend classes until all forms have been signed

and submitted. Course syllabi and supply lists, as well as infor‑

mation on specific housing and roommate assignments are not

available prior to Check‑In.

confirmation

“ We were thrilled when our daughter’s work was chosen for the final gallery showing and were so proud and pleased to see that others value her work as much as we do. Thank you for providing such an enriching and self‑affirming experience for her.”

– Kathleen & Scott Plath (Groton, MA)

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The Pre-College Program encourages artistic and intellectual

freedom, but also makes it a point to safeguard students’

safety by creating a structured campus environment. Most

students live in RISD residence halls, which are accessible

only by authorized ID cards. Residents are supervised by full-

time staff and trained resident assistants, and special rules

apply to Pre-College students, including evening curfew and

the need for parental permission to leave campus overnight.

All social, artistic and educational activities are planned by

the Continuing Education Department and the Residence

Life Office.

The above notwithstanding, RISD’s Pre-College Program

is oriented toward relatively independent young people.

Students need to take initiative both in and outside of the

classroom, and attendance in all classes is expected and is

critical to successful completion of the program. If parents

and their children are seeking a somewhat sheltered environ-

ment, they should consider the nature of this program very

carefully before applying.

Further details of conduct expectations, attendance and

curfew policies are included in the Student Handbook, which

is provided to students upon acceptance into the program.

Please note: Violations of college policies and regulations may

result in such sanctions as a warning, probation and even dis-

missal. All policy materials must be read and acknowledged

prior to the start of the program.

facilities use for commuters

Students who attend Pre-College classes as commuters are

entitled to work in studios, as well as in workrooms in the

residence halls, whenever residential students have access.

For additional details about RISD policies and services, please refer

to the Pre-College Student Handbook included in the confirmation

materials.

To officially withdraw from the Pre-College Program, submit

written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student

Support Services in the RISD | CE office, in person or by mail or

fax. Failure to properly withdraw from the program results in a

permanent grade of ‘F’ on the student’s record.

RISD refunds tuition and fee payments in full for applications

that are not accepted, or if registration is closed. Refunds for

voluntary withdrawal after the student has been accepted

into the program are granted – minus $350 deposit for

tuition and $150 deposit for housing and dining, if applicable –

according to the following schedule:

Written withdrawal Percentage of fees

received in the CE refunded, minus

office by: applicable deposit(s)

June 4 100%

June 5 – 25 80%

June 26 – July 2 60%

July 3 – 9 40%

after July 9 no refund

IMPORTANT: No tuition or other fees are refunded to a student

who is asked to leave the program for a violation of school policies

or regulations. The Pre-College Student Handbook, included in the

confirmation materials, more fully describes these regulations. At

Check-In, students and their parents or guardians are required to

sign a statement affirming that this information has been read.

Please note: Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for pay-

ments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account.

studEnt ConduCt

POLICIES

WithdraWal + rEfund PoliCy

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participating in other summer programs at RISD. Information

on specific housing and roommate assignments is not avail-

able prior to Check-In. For housing costs, please see page 22.

VERY IMPORTANT: Smoking is not permitted in any RISD housing

or, indeed, in any building on the RISD campus.

Applications for campus housing are included with the con-

firmation materials. If you have questions regarding summer

housing that are not covered in this catalog, please contact

RISD’s Residence Life office at rlo@risd.edu or 401 454-6650

between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Living and dining together in campus facilities provides an

important aspect of the complete Pre-College experience.

Much learning and socialization occur outside the classroom,

in the less formal atmosphere of the residence halls, and

Pre-College staff members work to make this an equally

valuable part of each student’s summer experience.

Residence halls, situated on Providence’s historic East Side,

are equipped with lounges, work areas, and shared kitchens.

Rooms in some of the residence halls are not air-conditioned.

Card or coin-operated washing machines are available in

the residence halls. A professional linen and laundry service

is available at additional cost; information is included in the

confirmation materials.

All residence halls are supervised by resident assistants

assigned to each floor, as well as by RISD’s year-round profes-

sional Residence Life staff.

Students apply for single or double rooms. Single rooms are

limited and are assigned as applications are received. Specific

roommate requests must come from both parties, with par-

ent/guardian approval. Room requests based on medical/

psychological needs must be accompanied by a letter from

the attending physician that details the specific room-related

need. Students who are eligible may select the Housing Op-

tion for 18 year-olds, which places them with older students

campus housing

StuDEnt LIFE

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The RISD Dining Services staff is sensitive to the dietary

needs and preferences of a student body representing

cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The

Metcalf Dining Center, known as The Met, is centrally located

in the Residence Life Quad. The Met features a build-your-

own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian, vegan

and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven. The

Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of the Mandle Building,

serves continental breakfast Monday through Friday.

The full dining contract is required for all Pre-College boarding

students, who may dine at either The Met or the Portfolio

Café. Payment for the dining plan is nonrefundable.

Commuting students may elect to purchase blocks of 5 meals

at a time by contacting Dining Services at 401 454-6642, or

are welcome to purchase individual meals on a cash basis.

If you have further questions about dining plans or special

dietary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.

The RISD Store, located on the main floor of the Design

Center, in the heart of the campus, carries a wide range of

art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and

photographic items. The RISD Store 3D is in the Bank Build-

ing, across the street from the Design Center. Supplies include

stained glass, lumber, ceramics supplies, sculpting tools and

other materials primarily aimed toward meeting the needs of

3D courses.

Parents may choose to establish a charge account with the

RISD Store and/or the RISD Store 3D. Information and a sign-

up form are included in the confirmation materials.

automobiles

Pre-College students living in RISD residence halls may not

operate motor vehicles (including scooters and motorcycles)

while in residence on campus. Commuters are advised that

parking is severely limited in the campus area. They may park

in garages or municipal lots nearby, or on the street. RISD

parking stickers are not available to Pre-College students.

dining services art supply stores

“I had a phenomenal time at RISD Pre-College. I made

some of the best friends I’ve ever had and I expanded as a person and as an artist.”

– Becca Goldman (Mill Valley, CA), Graphic Design

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Access to RISD is easy to arrange by car, bus, air or train. The

Amtrak train station is within walking distance, though taxi

service is recommended for students with heavy luggage.

T.F. Green Airport is 12 miles south of Providence in Warwick,

providing direct flights to most major cities. T.F. Green Airport

vans are available to downtown Providence and the RISD

campus for a nominal fee. The main Peter Pan bus terminal is

located about a mile north of RISD, with shuttle buses running

to Kennedy Plaza, three blocks from campus. Buses run every

two hours to and from Boston’s Logan International Airport.

From Interstate 95 North or South

Take Exit 22A to Memorial Boulevard. At the fourth light,

turn left onto Washington Place (which becomes Waterman

Street). Consult the campus map on the next page to locate

the appropriate building.

From Interstate 195 Westbound

Take Exit 2 to South Main Street. Follow South Main Street

for five blocks to its intersection with College Street. Consult

the campus map on the next page to locate the appropriate

building.

DIRECTIonS

FINdINg the rISd campuS

“ RISD Pre-College was not only one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, it opened my eyes to what I really wanted to do... to pursue a career in art.”

– Quinton Kappel (Weston, MA), Game Design

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30

WASHINGTON PLACE

Canal Walk

Market Sq.

MAP KEY

1 20 Washington Place Continuing Education, 1st floor

2 Illustration Studies Building (ISB)

3 Design Center

RISD Store, Watermark Café

4 Auditorium

5 The Mandle Building (15 West)

Fleet Library at RISD, Portfolio Café

6 Center for Integrative Technologies (CIT)

7 [risd] prints

8 Bayard Ewing Building (BEB)

9 161 South Main Street

10 Market House

11 College Building

12 Bank Building

RISD Store 3D

13 The Chace Center (RISD Museum)

Metcalf Auditorium

14 Metcalf Building

15 Waterman Building Edna Lawrence Nature Lab

16 Carr House

17 The RISD Museum of Art

18 Memorial Hall

19 Benson Hall

20 Ewing House

21 Public Safety

22 Refectory

The Met Dining Hall

23 48 Waterman

24 Alumni House

25 Woods-Gerry House

26 187 Benefit Street

27 What Cheer Studio

28 41 Meeting Street

29 The RISD Beach

30 The Quad Residence Halls

South Hall

East Hall

Nickerson Hall

Homer Hall

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risd administration

John maeda, President

Jessie shefrin, Provost

risd continuing education

Brian K. smith

Dean, Continuing Education

marc torick

Assistant Director, Special Programs

Pre-College Program Manager

rebecca King

Associate Director for Programs

susan Bellaire

Associate Director for Student Support Services

Paul d’Ercole

Disciplinary + Social Coordinator

Beth mitchell

Logistics Coordinator

Judi sheldon

Registration Assistant

to rEach us

Answers to most frequently asked questions may be found

on the Pre-College website at www.risd.edu/precollege.

However, please feel free to contact RISD’s Continuing Educa-

tion Office for more information and/or for advising about the

Pre-College Program.

rhode island school of design

continuing Education

office �20 Washington Place

Providence, RI

mail Pre-College Program

RISD Continuing Education

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787

phone �401�454-6200�

Outside the local calling area:

800�364-7473, ext. 2

fax 401�454-6218

e-mail cemail@risd.edu

internet www.risd.edu/precollege

RISD

USPS 021-909

Volume 7, Number 1, December 2009

Published four times a year, once each in January, August, September, and December, by RISD Media + Partners, Two College Street, Providence RI 02903-2787.

Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI

Postmaster: Send address changes to RISD, Attn: Continuing Education Office, Two College Street, Providence, RI 02903-2787.

DESIGN Creative Direction: David H. Coulter ‘84, for RISD Media + Partners Design: Liz Gemignani, Morris De Luzio Design, Providence Photography: David O’Connor, Karen Philippi, unless otherwise noted Printing: Meridian Printing, 12/09,�30,000

please note

RISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Program details are subject to change without notice.

notice to People with disabilities Rhode Island School of Design attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible. Accommodations will be made for people with special needs who request assistance. These accommodations may include relocation of the class, program, event or service if necessary; duplication in an accessible location, provision of a comparable substitute at a fully accessible institution; and/or interim measures authorized by federal law that allow for participation in a temporary accessible location until a permanent accessible location can be found. If you need assistance to participate in any class, program, event or service offered at RISD, please call the CE Logistics Coordinator at 401�454-6213.

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for teens and children

RISD Young Artist Program

Every summer, RISD | CE’s Young Artist Program offers a variety

of non-residential morning and afternoon classes for children

ages 5-12, as well as daytime and evening workshops for teens

ages 12-17. More information on all of our 2010 summer Young

Artist offerings will be available at www.risd.edu/ce, beginning

in mid-April.

Periodicals

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Rhode Island School of Design

Two College Street

Providence, RI 02903-2787 USA

www.risd.edu/precollege

800 364-7473, ext. 2

PRE-CollEgE PRE-vIEwJoin us at this special event to see what the RISD Pre-College Program has to offer.

SAtuRDAY, MARCh 6 | 8:30AM–1:30PM

RISD Auditorium, 26 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island

registration 8:30am | program begins 9:30am

> SEE Pre-College student artwork from past years

> hEAR relevant information from the Program Manager,

faculty, Residence life and Public Safety personnel

> tAKE a campus tour led by RISD undergraduate students

> ASK questions of instructors at an optional lunch at RISD’s

main dining facility, The Met

Reservations are needed by February 26 to ensure space for students, family and

friends. Call 800 262-4237 and press 1. Please give the number of people in your party,

and let us know if you plan to stay for lunch.

NOTE: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.

AlSo goINg oN AT RhoDE ISlAND SChool oF DESIgN DURINg ThE SUMMER:

for college students and adults

RISD Summer Studies

RISD | CE offers programs geared toward college students

(including graduating high school seniors) and professionals

who wish to pursue a variety of art and design topics. For more

information, request a Summer Studies catalog at 401 454-6200

or visit www.risd.edu/summerstudies.

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