RISD Continuing Education Fall 2019 by Rhode Island School of Design

Creative experiences for adults, teens and kids.

Continuing Education Fall 2019

RISD for Passions Side Hustles Careers Confidence Creativity Growth Everyone

This is your invitation to join other thinkers, tinkerers & makers this fall at Rhode Island School of Design, where Continuing Education offerings make art and design education available to everyone.

Perfect timing

FALL 2019 CALENDAR

July 22

Registration opens

August 9

Scholarship application deadline

Whether you have three hours, a weekend, or six or twelve weeks, explore your interest in fine art, craft and design with a fall course that fits your schedule. Our offerings are designed especially for people with busy schedules and active lives.

September 9 Fall term begins

November 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 Thanksgiving holiday; no classes held; office closed November 28â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30

December 8 Fall term ends

1-day Workshops

Weekday Courses

Weeknight Courses

Weekend Courses

FIND YOUR COURSES

Tillinghast Place, Barrington Adult Classes Drawing I p.9 Pastels: Introduction p.14 Watercolor: Introduction p.25 Painting: Oils + Acrylics p.26 Landscape Photography: Autumn Woodlands p.30

Westerly Education Center Adult Classes

Wherever you are Most CE courses are hosted at the RISD Campus in Providence. We now offer additional courses at the Westerly Education Center, an easy commute for students in southern Rhode Island or eastern Connecticut. Select daytime classes are available at RISDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waterfront satellite campus Tillinghast Place, a picturesque natural environment for artmaking.

Drawing I p.9 Applied Color p.9 Portrait Drawing Workshop p.14 Woodworking p.15 Graphic Design: Introduction p.16 Illustration: Introduction p.19 Comic Book Illustration: Introduction p.19 Jewelry Design: Introduction p.23 Watercolor: Technique Intensive p.25 Acrylic Painting: Technique Intensive p.25 Oil Painting: Technique Intensive p.26 Photography: Introduction p.29 Gaining Control of Your Digital Camera p.30 iPhone Photography Workshop p.30 Teen Classes Art School Prep: Concept Development p.38 Fashion Illustration p.40 Armor Design: Helmets + Crowns â&#x20AC;&#x192;

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View full course descriptions, prerequisites and lab fees, and register online at ce.risd.edu/fall19

Ready for a life-changing experience?

ADULTS

YOUNG ARTISTS

Certificate Program Overview

Foundation Studies

Animation

Apparel, Fashion, and Textile Design

Book and Paper Arts

Digital Design Tools

Drawing

Furniture and Woodworking

Graphic, Product, and Web Design

Illustration

Interior Design

Jewelry and Metal Arts

Painting and Printmaking

Photography

Professional Development

Art History and Appreciation

Teen Certificate Program Overview

Ages 13–17

Ages 9–12

Ages 6–8

Certificate Programs With no entry requirements, RISD CE certificate programs allow you to learn with motivated peers to develop your portfolio, broaden existing skills, explore a new career path or life pursuit, or start your own businessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and build the network that will help you do it.

61%

of graduates found a job related to their certificate within 6 months of completion*

Although courses in this brochure may be taken for personal or professional enrichment, many may also be taken as part of a certificate program. Non-credit certificates have flexible schedules and provide studio-based learning that is current, relevant and integrally connected to creative sector development. Complete program information, certificate program guides, sample schedules and policies: ce.risd.edu/adult-certificate-programs.ris

30%

of graduates changed careers because of classes taken in a certificate program*

Animation

Graphic Design

Interactive Design

Interior Design

Jewelry + Light Metals

Natural Science Illustration

Painting Studies

Photography

Product Development + Manufacturing

Required Course Elective * Survey of RISD Continuing Education certificate graduates, 2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2018

-R -E

Advance your creative practice* *even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just getting started

Foundation Studies Foundational skills developed in observational drawing, design and color develop the ability to understand and practice ideation and creative problem solving, and to absorb fundamental design principles such as composition and the use of color, line, shape, form, value, texture and spatial relationships.

Applied Color Karen Triedman, Elizabeth Gourlay, Suzette Cozzens Bridging the divide between color theory and color practice, this course distills the essentials of color mechanics into workable studies and projects. Students explore color through exercises using collage and paint to understand color and how to use it effectively. Applies to certificates: AN-R, GR-R, ID-R, IT-R, NS-R, PG-R, PM-R, PS-R

Drawing I

Design

RISD Campus:

Robin Wiseman, Taleen Batalian, Michael Peery

John Gonzalez, TBA

Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 7–10 pm Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 1–4 pm Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 7–10 pm

Drawing is an essential means of communicating, and central to every artist’s and designer’s practice. Demonstrations, guided exercises and sustained drawing of varied subject matter including still life, landscape, architecture and the human form illustrate lessons in line, value, spatial systems including perspective, and composition. Applies to certificates: AN-R, GR-R, ID-R, IT-R,

This course introduces students to the elements of design: line, shape, pattern, value, texture, color and space. Working through a variety of exercises, students use these elements to engage with problems of visual organization. Skills acquired in class have applications to anyone working in art and design, from painters and artists to art directors, illustrators and interior designers. Applies to certificates:

JM-R, NS-R, PG-R, PM-R, PS-R

AN-R, GR-R, ID-R, IT-R, JM-R, NS-R,

Westerly Education Center:

This digital media course is ideal for the novice or even the intermediate user desiring a better understanding of computer-based workflow. A web design project, built over 12 sessions, is broken down into lessons that include bitmap editing, vector graphics, page layout, image capture, preservation and manipulation. Applies to certificates: AN-R,

Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm

GR-R, ID-R, IT-R, JM-R, NS-R, PG-R,

PG-R, PM-R, PS-R

RISD Campus: Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm

Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 7–10 pm

Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 7–10 pm Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 7–10 pm

Tillinghast Place:

12 sessions, $525

Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Westerly Education Center: Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 1–4 pm 6 sessions, $365

Digital Design Techniques Bryan Rodrigues

PM-R, PS-R

12 sessions, $525 Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 9 am–noon Fri, Sep 13–Dec 6, 6:30–9:30 pm

MORE COURSES FOR BEGINNERS

Not an Artist? p.13

Design: Introduction p.13

Graphic Design: Introduction p.16

Drawing: Introduction p.13

Sat, Sep 14–Dec 7, 9 am–noon 12 sessions, $625

Animation

Animation: Introduction

Adobe After Effects II

Animation II: Narrative

Kosta Gregory

Carissa Abitabilo

This course introduces students to the core principles of cycles, levels, and squash and stretch as they start to turn their inanimate drawings into moving animations. The use of analog and digital tools will be covered, as well as workflow implementation, including the mechanics of sequencing distinct drawings so that they flow together. Applies to certificates: AN-R, IT-E, PG-E

This course will continue the exploration of Adobe After Effects with a focus on compositing, green screen techniques, camera tools, introductory 3D animation, and character rigging. Students will learn how to set up and animate advanced camera moves as well as how to properly light 3D-generated content. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, IT-E, PG-E Prerequisite: Adobe After Effects. Students must be well versed in the layout of After Effects to benefit from this course.

Storytelling is at the heart of the animator’s art form and the focus of this course, which gives students an opportunity to build narrative, frame by frame. The instructor provides story and character prompts that students use to build storyboards, then animatics and, finally, a short sequence in the medium most appropriate for their tale. Applies to certificates: AN-R, IT-E, PG-E Prerequisite: Animation I: Ideas into Motion

Sun, Sep 15–Oct 20, 9 am–noon 6 sessions, $425

Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

Creating Worlds Zoe Mathewson Setting is crucial to the mood and pulse of any story; this course introduces design and spatial concepts to apply to the environment that surrounds all characters. Students are encouraged to explore different mediums (pencil and paper, paint, collage, and three-dimensional approaches) as a way to create unique environments and moods. Applies to certificates: AN-E Sat, Sep 14–Oct 19, 9 am–noon 6 sessions, $365

Students explore storyboarding and animation in RISD’s film, animation and video studios.

12 sessions, $625

Apparel, Fashion, and Textile Design

Fashion Illustration: Introduction

Sewing 102

Surface Design Workshop

Anne Finelli

Katy Dika

Building on skills acquired in Sewing 101, students in this course use basic sewing skills to create more detailed garments, while learning new techniques. Students begin with smaller items (winter hat, mittens, zippered pouch), and then progress to medium-level garment projects (zippered pants/skirt, top/shirt, dress/jacket/ vest). Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or equivalent

Surface Design is the making, both manually and digitally, of repeating patterns and designs that can be used on a variety of products including home decor, apparel and textiles, stationery and fabrics. Here is a chance to gain hands-on experience with development of individual designs, including essentials of pattern and repeat, and digital manipulation of patterns.

Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 7–10 pm

Sat + Sun, Sep 28 + 29, 10 am–4 pm

12 sessions, $525

2 sessions, $275

Surface Design: Introduction

Handloom Weaving: The Scarf

Christina Savas Realizing fashion ideas usually starts with strong fashion drawing skills. In this course students are introduced to the croquis (the nine head fashion figure), learn to capture movement with gesture drawings, and are introduced to flat sketching techniques. Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 7–10 pm 6 sessions, $365

Sewing 101 Anne Finelli

Katy Dika

Susan Sklarek

This course familiarizes students with their sewing machine while providing instruction in basic sewing skills. The class reviews sewing kit equipment, needle position, stitch types, and the impact of fabric types and qualities. Examples of projects created include a pillow, apron or tote bag; and a pair of pull-on pants/short/skirt, a shirt or blouse, or garment with zipper.

Surface design is the illustration and design of shapes organized into patterns that can be applied to textiles and fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, glass, tile, metal, fiberglass, resin and more. Students create patterns, simulate textures and craft colorways, and learn to use digital tools to make the surface design process easier.

The work of contemporary Japanese textile designers serves as inspiration for exploring an array of materials and finishing techniques in this course as we develop luxurious fabrics suitable for scarves and wraps. We explore innovative variations of simple weave structures such as plain weave, twill, spaced warp and doubleweave to create patterned and sculptural fabrics.

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm

Tues, Oct 22–Dec 03, 7–10 pm

12 sessions, $525

6 sessions, $365

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 7–10 pm 12 sessions, $525

Book and Paper Arts Collage

Collage: Technique Intensive

Suzette Cozzens

Experimental Papermaking Suzette Cozzens

Suzette Cozzens Students explore the expressive potential of collage using found objects, recycled and everyday materials, along with techniques such as mosaic, cut paper, textured surfaces and photomontage. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Mon, Sep 9–Oct 14, 9 am–noon 6 sessions, $365

Collage is undergoing a resurgence in contemporary art and, with applications to painting, illustration and digital design, is a valuable skill to add to one’s artistic arsenal. This workshop introduces some fundamental techniques to consider when making a collage, and addresses issues of compositional structure— including color relationships, direction and movement. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Papermaking involves a variety of techniques—preparing pulps, processing fiber, pulling and drying sheets, layering, and making 3D structures. Once students master the essentials, they are encouraged to experiment with integrating materials such as flowers, wire, string, reeds, sticks, buttons, baubles and photographs into the paper. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Mon, Oct 21–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Sat + Sun, Nov 2 + 3, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Digital Design Tools Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

3D Modeling with Rhino

Michael Ryan

Anne-Marie Byrd

Gail Dodge

Course topics include layer masks and effects, smart objects, adjustment layers, clipping masks and reverse editing methods to create subtle and professional edits to files—a necessity in photography, graphic design, illustration and web design. Applies to certificates: GR-E,

The most popular vector graphics editor, Adobe Illustrator is essential when creating images and graphics that require precision and scalability. In this course you’ll create illustrations and freeform sketches as you explore how this program makes it possible to acquire, trace and alter scanned images. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, ID-E, IT-E,

Rhino’s files can be exported into any program that supports surfaces or solids, or prototyping applications used by product designers, as well as those used for architectural and jewelry design and rendering, computer animation, filmmaking and web design. Learning Rhino allows students to fully realize their designs, as they produce three dimensions in digital form. Applies to certificates: AN-E, IT-E, JM-R, PM-R Prerequisite: Digital Design Techniques or equivalent experience

IT-E, NS-R, PG-R, PM-E, PS-R

Prerequisite: Digital Design Techniques

NS-E, PM-E

Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm

Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm

6 sessions, $425

12 sessions, $625

Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

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Digital Fabrication: Introduction p.15

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Drawing Not an Artist?

Drawing: Introduction

Design: Introduction

Suzette Cozzens

Robin Wiseman, Holly Popielarz

John Gonzalez

You don’t need to know how to draw or be an artist to take this course—in fact, the less you know, the better! In this workshop students’ eyes are trained to look, observe and record. Exercises in drawing, color studies and collage encourage students to experiment, with an open mind the only prerequisite.

Drawing is the simplest, most efficient and most accessible way to communicate visual ideas. This course, designed for the absolute beginner, focuses on development of hand-eye coordination to understand how to look and how to transcribe what is seen onto a surface. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Inherent to all art making is the essential aspect of design. Design is also the cornerstone of making the visual make sense for artists and designers. This course will introduce the principles of design with projects that build upon concepts such as line, shape, figure/ground relationships, scale, proportion, pattern and balance. Applies to certificates:

Sat + Sun, Oct 26 + 27, 10 am–4 pm

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm

NS-E, PS-E

2 sessions, $275

Tues, Oct 22–Dec 3, 1–4 pm 6 sessions, $365

Creativity Workshop Taleen Batalian This workshop helps you tap into your creative energy, generate new ideas and develop new ways of working. A series of hands-on exercises work with unconventional mark-making tools and prompts that focus on speed, attention and reaction. You’ll be challenged to let go of preconceptions and encouraged to experiment, play and make. Sat + Sun, Sep 28 + 29, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Botanicals: Colored Pencil on Film Alison Schroeer

Portrait Drawing Workshop Michael Peery In this workshop students study the anatomy associated with the human head, and learn to measure and assess proportional relationships. They then gain skills in observing the relationship of facial features to each other, as well as to surface fluctuations created by muscle, skin folds and age. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Imagine drawing botanicals in brilliant color, with a technique that has the intuitive ease of drawing and the intensity of wet media (oils/acrylics), without the mess and complexity. You’ll learn to plan drawings in stages, from highlights and contours, to shadows and developing the form’s volume, resulting in high-detail illustrations that seem to pop off the page. Applies to certificates: NS-E

Westerly Education Center: Sat + Sun, Oct 19 + 20, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Sat + Sun, Nov 2 + 3, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Drawing Workshop: Intermediate to Advanced

Figure Drawing: Introduction

Pastels: Introduction

Amy Bartlett Wright

Michele Poirier-Mozzone

Students learn how to block out and establish the major structural masses of the figure and the 7 1/2 head proportional system; how to capture the gesture of a pose; and how to use line, light and shadow to convey form and suggest volume. This course is helpful for building drawing skills regardless of subject matter. Applies to certificates:

Explore the vibrancy, expressiveness and immediacy of the pastel medium in this course. You’ll find out about materials, techniques and framing practices, as well as current notable artists working in pastel. Topics include using reference photos to their best advantage, building layers of color, planning for a successful composition, and achieving luminous tones. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Mara Metcalf This class is for students who are interested in advancing their drawing to a professional level. The first day is spent drawing from a still-life setup, and the second day working from a model in an extended pose. Topics include value structure, mark-making, expressive contour lines, pentimento, linear vs. shape-oriented thinking, and technical vs. conceptual narrative. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Prerequisite: Drawing I or drawing experience

NS-E, PS-E

Mon, Oct 21–Dec 2, 7–10 pm 6 sessions, $365

Tillinghast Place: Tues, Oct 22–Dec 3, 1–4 pm 6 sessions, $365

Sat + Sun, Nov 2 + 3, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Furniture and Woodworking

Woodworking

Woodworking at Westerly

Furniture Design

Nicholas Ventola

Wilson Lawrence

TBA

This course is for beginning woodworkers to those with some limited experience. Students are introduced to the fundamentals such as measuring, marking, joining, carving and gluing. The use of hand tools is demonstrated and then we advance to the safe operation of power tools including table saws, band saws, joiners, planers, drill presses and sanders. Applies to certificates: PM-E

This course is an introduction to working with wood using power and hand tools. You will learn the safe and effective use of machinery, and how to develop and execute a realistic plan/design for a simple piece. You’ll work with table saws and sanders, and learn which machines are most effective in achieving a chosen project.

In this furniture design and construction course we investigate traditional techniques for joinery, including mortise and tenon, dovetails, and frame and panel construction; discuss design theories, including the ‘Golden Rectangle’; and strive to blend the four objectives in furniture design: function, durability, comfort and aesthetics. Note: Previous woodworking experience is helpful.

Westerly Education Center: Sat, Sep 14–Nov 2, 9 am–noon

Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 6–9pm

8 sessions, $425

6 sessions, $365

Tues, Sep 10–Nov 19, 6:30–9:30 pm 10 sessions, $510

Digital Fabrication: Introduction Shane Richards Digital fabrication is changing the way the world makes and thinks about making. As digital technologies and techniques become more accessible, they don’t need to feel out of reach. Students in this design/build course will be introduced to a variety of modern fabrication techniques. Focusing on the use of the laser cutter and 3D printer, they will become familiar with digital fabrication workflows through a series of experiments and simple constructions. No prior experience in fabrication or digital expertise is necessary to begin to understand how the future will be built. Applies to: AN-E, GR-E, ID-E, IT-E, JM-E, NS-E, PG-E, PM-E, PS-E

Saturdays, Sep 14–Dec 7, 9 am–noon 12 sessions, $525

Graphic, Product, and Web Design GRAPHIC DESIGN

Graphic Design: Introduction

Typographics I: Elements + Process

Graphic Structures + Systems

Dina Zaccagnini Vincent

Anya Lownie

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of working in the field of graphic design by examining the meaning of graphic design, the design process and the role the graphic designer plays in society. You’ll also get a glimpse into the RISD CE Graphic Design certificate program. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-R,

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of typography—including theory, practice, technology and history. Topics include conceptual development, reinforcement of meaning, analysis of letterforms, typographic measurement, typeface classification, typesetting, using grid systems, establishing hierarchies for organizational clarity, and assessing document legibility. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-R, IT-E, PG-E Prerequisite: Graphic Form

In this graphic design course grids and modules are discussed as the primary device for developing design solutions that acknowledge the core rules of proportion, rhythm, pacing and sequence. Among the digital tools used in class to define these unifying structures are Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Applies to certificates: GR-R, IT-E Prerequisite: Typographics I: Elements + Process

IT-E, PG-E, PM-E

RISD Campus: Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm

Mon, Oct 21–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm

Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

Westerly Education Center: Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625 6 sessions, $365

Typographics II: Studio Practice Dina Zaccagnini Vincent Designed to expand students’ understanding of basic typographic principles, this project-based course leads to greater confidence in graphic design practice. Students are encouraged to think beyond traditional design methods, and assignments focus on issues of hierarchy, conceptual development, image/type relationships, and structural systems. Applies to certificates: GR-R, IT-E Prerequisites: Graphic Structures + Systems and Type + Image Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

Graphic, Product, and Web Design

PRODUCT DESIGN

Product Development II: Manufacture to Market

Designing for Change: SDGs + Re-Thinking the Status Quo

Jorge Paricio

Janel Twogood

Your ambitions for your product design idea must go beyond the prototype. This course is the laboratory where you can consider the steps between you and the end user, including supply chains, resource management, updates, and innovation cycles. Vendor, publisher and distribution relationships are also discussed. Applies to certificates: PM-R Prerequisite: Product Development l: Human Factor

The plastic and mixed material in landfills, waterways and oceans poses an unprecedented threat to life. In this course we will learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and apply new concepts to re-frame the goals of design, trace resource chains, and evaluate the true costs of raw materials. Note: Students meet on campus Sept. 9, Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, providing time to make substantive progress on projects between meetings. Applies to certificates: PM-E

Handbag Collection Product Development: From Idea to Market Linda Pritcher

Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $525

What goes into making a great handbag design? Even better, what turns a set of bags into a compelling, marketable collection with a refreshing point of view and the potential to make a profitable and sustainable business? In this course we’ll cover each aspect in the product-to-market cycle of handbag development. Applies to certificates: PM-E Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Mon, Sep 9–Oct 14, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

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Graphic, Product, and Web Design

WEB + INTERACTIVE DESIGN

Building a Website Without Coding

Mobile App Design + Prototyping

Eric Dubois

Bryan Rodrigues

In this course you’ll learn to build a website with WordPress, a leading content management system (CMS). The course will cover registering a domain name, selecting a web host and other service providers, identifying the desired features, finding low-cost options for e-commerce, planning the website architecture, and then actually building the site. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E,

This course explores the design of visual user interface solutions for mobile devices from concept to screen, resulting in prototypes to help designers better communicate with developers. Building on their existing knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, students use industry-standard prototyping tools for collaboration and workflow, as they generate content in the layout editor of their choice. Applies to certificates: GR-E, IT-R Prerequisite: Digital Design Techniques

ID-E, IT-E, JM-E, NS-E, PG-E, PM-E, PS-E

Cascading Style Sheets Bruce Campbell CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) allows designers to separate form and content, while reinforcing their control over a site’s appearance. In this course students become familiar with CSS behavior through lectures and exercises that encourage their resulting webpages to be more structurally sound. Applies to certificates: GR-E, IT-R Prerequisite: Interactive Design: Introduction Tues, Oct 22–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $425

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $425

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

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Interactive Design II: User Experience (UX) Eric Paul Meier This advanced course moves the web designer’s skill set forward to consider the end user experience and learn interactive wireframing for large interactive sites. Students create functional specification documentation and data workflow maps for developers, and use productivity software like Omnigraffle. Applies to certificates: GR-E, IT-R Prerequisite: Interactive Design I: User Interface (UI) Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

Illustration

Illustration: Introduction Casey Roonan This course introduces the relationship between image and text, and investigates the process of interpreting and translating words into pictures. Projects are designed to ignite the imagination, and to help students gain skills and gather the information they need to begin illustrating. Students are able to tailor projects to their specific interests. Applies to certificates: NS-R Prerequisite: Some drawing experience is recommended Westerly Education Center: Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Drawing from Nature Amy Bartlett Wright Focusing on form and structure, students in this course observe birds, shells, insects, bones, plants, flowers and more with the objective of translating proportion and depth onto the twodimensional page and creating realistic renderings. Although the course is specialized in subject matter, skills attained here are applicable to a range of drawing subjects, media and styles. Applies to certificates: NS-R Prerequisite: Drawing II Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $525

Comic Book Illustration: Introduction

Children’s Book Illustration: Image + Text

Illustration Portfolio Essentials

Casey Roonan

Cheryl Kirk Noll

Liz Goulet Dubois

Students in this introductory course create narratives from simple autobiographical prompts, beginning with the basic design principles of a four-panel comic strip, then move on to a more long-form and complex final piece. Building blocks of comics—panel shape, page layout, dialogue and sound effects—are explored in class exercises. Applies to certificates: AN-E

Combining dynamic images with evocative words is at the heart of the process of illustrating and writing for children’s books; this course provides a comprehensive introduction to both. Essential elements are covered, including design, pagination, character creation and concept development, material and medium exploration, color palette, storyboarding and the book dummy.

Westerly Education Center:

Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 7–10 pm

In this course you’ll work to polish and perfect your portfolio, to integrate social media and marketing materials, and to generally prepare for promoting yourself as an illustrator. Your work will be assessed, and individualized game plans for showing and submitting your best work to publishers and art buyers will be devised. Note: Class meets every other week. Applies to certificates: NS-E Prerequisite: Some illustration and drawing experience

Thurs, Oct 24–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm

12 sessions, $525

6 sessions, $365

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 7–10 pm 6 sessions, $365

Interior Design

Interior Design: Introduction Rina Naik

Drafting + Rendering for Interiors

Hybrid Rendering Jorge Paricio

Jorge Paricio This introductory course focuses on the process of design as it applies to interior spaces. Students build an acute awareness of core principles— scale, proportion, light, circulation and progression—as a means to create visual harmony. Applies to certificates: ID-R, PM-E Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm Tues, Oct 22–Dec 3, 9 am–noon Thurs, Oct 24–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

This course introduces students to architectural drawing, drafting and rendering, as well as their tools and standards. Topics and techniques covered include construction drawings, layouts with dimensions and notations, and presentation renderings, as well as orthographic drawing, bubble diagrams, layout sketches, elevations, and 3D and perspective drawing. Applies to certificates: ID-R Prerequisite: Interior Design: Introduction

In this course we will compare freehand and digital (Photoshop, SketchBook Pro) rendering techniques used in architecture and interior design, and explore how blending the best of both can produce engaging images. We will analyze floor plans, elevations and perspective views, and review how to add textural notes, landscape features, entourage, reflections and light sources. Applies to certificates: ID-E Prerequisite: Drawing I or equivalent

Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm

12 sessions, $525

6 sessions, $425

Interior Design

AutoCAD: Interior Design I

Chief Architect

David Paolino

Interior Design Studio II: Public Spaces

In this course students learn to use visualization and productivity software tools—Autodesk’s AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture, along with other CAD programs like Google’s SketchUp—to take a project from initial design to a finished two-dimensional plot. Dimensioning, standard drafting and commonly used detailing procedures are followed. Applies to certificates: ID-R Prerequisites: Digital Design Techniques and Drafting + Rendering for Interiors.

Get an introduction to the popular Building Information Modeling application Chief Architect, to help you design, build and modify higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings, and to help you become a more productive designer. Applies to certificates: ID-E

Interior Design Studio: Kitchen

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm

Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 6:30–9:30 pm

Kellie Suplicki

12 sessions, $525

David Paolino

Mon, Sep 9–Oct 14, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

In this course students take on the challenges of designing for public spaces. Project sites might include offices, retail outlets, hotels or healthcare facilities, each with technical criteria, traffic patterns and budgets that inform the design brief and create opportunities for the designer to reimagine shared spaces. Applies to certificates: ID-R Prerequisite: Revit for Interior Design

6 sessions, $425

Revit for Interior Design David Paolino This course introduces you to Autodesk’s Building Information Modeling application Revit Architecture, to help you design, build and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings. You’ll import, scale and trace a basic floor plan into a finished design and render it as interior and exterior model. Applies to certificates: ID-R Prerequisite: Drafting + Rendering for Interiors

Students in this course focus on the kitchen as they build a design brief that examines traffic and usage patterns, lighting requirements and solutions for ventilation and storage needs. Considerations include fixtures and appliances, wall and floor coverings, budget, responsible use and manufacture, and installation timelines. Applies to certificates: ID-E Prerequisite: Drafting + Rendering for Interiors

Materials for Interior Design Nathan Reynolds This survey course explores a variety of materials used in both commercial and residential interior design, including fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, stone, metal, glass, laminates, solid surfacing, tile, carpet and resilient flooring. Applies to certificates: ID-E

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm

6 sessions, $365

Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Interior Design Studio: Bathrooms

6 sessions, $425

Kellie Suplicki

Concept Boards for Interior Designers: Communicating Your Vision Through Collage Cathy Wilkerson

This course focuses on the bathroom as students form a design brief that considers mechanical, venting, plumbing and electrical systems, along with material and fixture selections, budget, responsible use and manufacture, and demolition and installation timelines. Applies to certificates: ID-E Prerequisite: Drafting + Rendering for Interiors

Interior designers use concept boards or “moodboards” as a means to communicate their vision through a collage of visual references. In this course students explore the process of creating their own concept boards through considering the various aspects of composition, hierarchy, color, scale and tactility.

Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm

Wed, Oct 23–Nov 6, 6:30–9:30 pm

6 sessions, $365

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Interior Design

Color Palette + Materials: The Harmony of Interiors Rina Naik Color, pattern and texture are integral to almost all objects within an interior space: furniture, furnishings, accessories and interior architectural elements like walls, floors, ceilings and doors. With topics including color theories, color psychology and color perception, and pattern, scale and repetition, this course helps students to blend materials and color palette for their design projects. Applies to certificates: ID-E Sat, Sep 14–Oct 5, 9 am–noon 4 sessions, $275

Textiles 101 for Interiors

Textile Trends Forecast

Cathy Wilkerson

From cotton jacquards to silk striés, this course covers various constructions, designs, fibers, dyeing and printing processes, and loom types used to produce many of today’s home furnishing textiles. Students learn how to select the proper designs, fiber contents, qualities and suitable applications, as well as how to properly measure windows and furniture to calculate yardages. Applies to certificates: ID-E

In this course we discuss the color and style trends that are forecast to be prominent for the home furnishings industry over the next 18 months. We look at how trends start and their sources of inspiration, and examine how social, economic and ecological factors impact textile design and evolve into an aesthetic.

Textile Sourcing for Interior Designers Cathy Wilkerson

Tues, Oct 1, 6:30–9:30 pm 1 session, $85

An in-depth look at working with textile companies, this course covers the basics of working directly with vendors, including how to open an account to receive wholesale pricing, and what the trade lingo is. The resources and information presented provide students with the confidence and knowledge to walk into the showrooms of the Boston Design Center. Applies to certificates: ID-E

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Tues, Oct 22, 6:30–9:30 pm 1 session, $85

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Jewelry and Metal Arts Jewelry Design: Introduction

Jewelry + Light Metals I: Materials and Techniques

Jewelry Workshop: Beading

Tzu-Ju Chen

Taylor Heide

Tzu-Ju Chen

Students explore how to translate jewelry designs through sketches and models and observe how natural forms are ideal catalysts in the development of unique pieces. Projects are created using readily available tools and materials such as paper, wire and everyday materials. Applies to certificates: JM-R

In this jewelry design and fabrication course we focus on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. We cover sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more. In addition, discussion of design, materials, jewelry history and alternative techniques is part of every class. Applies to certificates: JM-R, PM-E

This course offers step-by-step instruction in beading, using predominantly seed beads, while employing off-loom stringing methods. Students make their own finished pieces, and leave with information on bead sources so that they may continue making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more on their own. Applies to certificates: JM-E

Westerly Education Center: Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Sat + Sun, Sep 14 + 15, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Sat, Sep 14–Dec 7, 9 am–noon 12 sessions, $525

Jewelry + Light Metals II: Process + Practices Tzu-Ju Chen This course moves beyond the foundation learned in Jewelry + Light Metals I: Materials + Techniques to refine and combine a variety of construction methods. Students are encouraged to pursue projects that incorporate more complicated soldering techniques such as wire construction and chain making, plus advanced techniques such as hinge making, complicated scoring and bending. Applies to certificates: JM-R, PM-E Prerequisite: Jewelry + Light Metals I: Materials + Techniques Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $525

“ The RISD CE program helped me turn a hobby I love into a career I enjoy. A solid portfolio and dedication will get you the job, but having RISD on your resume will get you in the door.” —HEATHER AUCLAIR, Jewelry + Light Metals

Painting and Printmaking PAINTING

Watercolor: Introduction Michael Lyons Both compelling and at times mystifying, the medium of watercolor is broken down in this step-by-step introductory course. Students explore value, composition, and color theory as they cover wet and dry techniques, washes, color lifting and glazing. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

RISD Campus:

Watercolor: Technique Intensive

Acrylic Painting: Technique Intensive

Michael Lyons

Amy Bartlett Wright

Using a more controlled approach to painting with watercolors, students in this workshop gain confidence and skill through comprehensive demonstrations and hands-on exercises. The instructor provides subject material, and students are encouraged to work from their own sources. Applies to certificates: NS-E,

Experience with acrylic paint lays a foundation for learning to work with other paint, such as oil or gouache. Students gain proficiency in color mixing, composition and paint application—essential skills for any painter, illustrator or designer. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

PS-E

Westerly Education Center:

Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 9 am–noon

Sat + Sun, Nov 16 + 17, 10 am–4 pm Westerly Education Center:

Tillinghast Place:

Sat + Sun, Nov 9 + 10, 10 am–4 pm

Thurs, Oct 24–Dec 5, 9 am–noon

2 sessions, $275

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Watercolor I Michael Lyons Developed for students who have a foundation in watercolor painting and want to delve deeper into the medium and improve their skills, this course introduces more technique along with more complex subject matter. Instruction focuses on issues of composition, color awareness, and capturing light. Critiques provide students with feedback for improving their paintings. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Prerequisite: Watercolor: Introduction is recommended, but not required Tues, Sep 10–Dec 3, 7–10 pm 12 sessions, $525

Painting and Printmaking

Oil Painting: Technique Intensive Michael Peery Without the right first steps, oil painting can be a challenging medium. This workshop emphasizes technique and strategy, while encouraging experimentation. Students are introduced to paint, medium and palette set-up; lessons in mixing, direct paint application, value, color and composition help them gain familiarity with the medium. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Westerly Education Center: Sat + Sun, Sep 21 + 22, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Painting: Oils + Acrylics

Oil Painting: Introduction

Susan Fossati

Michael Peery

Students in this course develop a range of techniques for using oil and acrylic paints. They investigate the properties of oils and acrylics; the expressive qualities of compositional elements; how to work with brushes, palette knives, paints and media; and techniques for paint application, from underpainting and glazing to impasto. Applies to certificates: PS-E

How to begin and sustain an oil painting is the focus of this course. Starting with an introduction to materials—brushes, palettes, supports and mediums—and a review of value, color theory and color practice, students build confidence and skills. Also introduced are issues of placement, scale, construction of space, composition and lighting. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Tillinghast Place:

Mon, Sep 9–Oct 14, 6:30–9:30 pm

Fri, Sep 13–Dec 6, 9 am–noon

6 sessions, $365

Painting I: Elements + Processes Marian Smith Building on skills and concepts of drawing, design, composition, applied color, and materials and techniques acquired in the core level, students develop effective painting strategies. Exercises and projects give students confidence with the process of paint handling and color mixing as they move from a monochromatic to limited to a full, spectral palette. Applies to certificates: PS-R Prerequisite: Drawing II

12 sessions, $525 Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 7–10 pm 12 sessions, $525

“ I established a solid foundation through the well-structured curriculum, taught by inspiring artists who are eager to share their knowledge and experiences. Open critique sessions further propelled me to take on the role as an artist instead of an art student.” —FRANNY LEE, Drawing + Painting Studies

Painting and Printmaking

Encaustic: Painting with Hot Wax

Painting + Abstraction Elizabeth Gourlay

Taleen Batalian In encaustic, also called hot wax painting, molten beeswax that is colored with pigments is applied to a surface. The wax cools in minutes, enabling the application of many layers. Students in this course are encouraged to experiment and allow their paintings to evolve as they reheat and rework surfaces until the desired effect is achieved. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E

Advanced Painting Concepts TBA

This course—through a series of exercises involving abstracting from nature, collage and moving from macro to micro—offers a variety of solutions, experiments and strategies to trigger ideas as students discover new means of depiction and expression. Previous painting experience is helpful, but not required. Applies to certificates: PS-E Wed, Oct 23–Dec 4, 1–4 pm 6 sessions, $365

In this course, concepts of style, technique, content and abstraction are investigated. Students begin to work in series and move on to experiment with the format and size of work and choice of surface to paint on, setting a groundwork for the Final Projects studio in the Painting Studies certificate program. Applies to certificates: PS-R Prerequisite: Painting II: Context + Composition

Sat + Sun, Oct 19 + 20, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 7–10 pm 12 sessions, $525

PRINTMAKING

Printmaking Workshop: Relief + Transfer Techniques Kate Aitchison This workshop introduces students to relief-based processes including linoleum cutting, Speedy-Cut blocks, direct impression foam core printing, and several solvent and acrylic medium-based transfer techniques that enable one to transfer digitally printed images onto various surfaces. This versatile and portable approach to the printmaking medium lends itself to multiple contemporary art practices. Applies to certificates: NS-E, PS-E Sat + Sun, Nov 9 + 10, 10 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $275

Photography

Photography: Introduction John Hames, Dawn Temple

Photography I: Making Images

Documentary Photography John Hames

David Fleurant This course introduces new and amateur photographers to the art of composing and shooting great pictures. Lesson topics include technical operations like focus, shutter speed and aperture, and how they influence artistic choices. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, IT-E, NS-E, PG-R, PS-E

RISD Campus: Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Learn to make better and more thoughtful photographs using the DSLR camera. Topics include camera RAW workflow, histograms in-camera and in Adobe Photoshop, lenses, light control and metering. Studio lighting equipment and printing options are also previewed so that you gain familiarity with associated gear and output. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, IT-E, JM-E, NS-E, PG-R, PS-E Prerequisite: Photography: Introduction

Westerly Education Center: Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Much of what we know about the world has come to us through the work of documentary photographers. Students in this course learn how to explore the world with their camera, developing projects of their choice, in either color or black-andwhite. Discussions of student work and a historical overview combine to create a lively and supportive classroom. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, IT-E, PG-E Prerequisite: Photography: Introduction Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 6:30–9:30 pm

Wed, Sep 11–Dec 4, 6:30–9:30 pm

6 sessions, $425

12 sessions, $625 6 sessions, $365

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Photography

Photography Critique Intensive Lindsay Elgin

Landscape Photography: Autumn Woodlands

Studio Lighting Erik Gould

John Hames Autumn in New England is a studio without walls for the photographer looking to better understand color and the diversity of light. Add depth to your portfolio with visits to four scenic locations—all within 30 minutes of Providence. At each site you’ll capture images that you’ll then edit and post for peer review. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, PG-E Prerequisite: Photography: Introduction

This is a concentrated, critiquebased course for students who wish to explore their work in greater depth and receive guidance in developing their photographic eye. Students may choose to begin a new project for the course, or use this opportunity to focus on a project already in progress. Note: Students meet on campus every other week. Applies to certificates: PG-E Tues, Sep 10–Oct 15, 6:30–9:30 pm

This studio lighting course provides instruction in the use of continuous, strobe and flash light sources, modification tools (grids, flags, soft boxes), and supports, grips and stands. Students build confidence with the gear as they participate in group exercises, as well as individual assignments. Applies to certificates: AN-E, PG-R Prerequisite: Photography I: Making Images Thurs, Sep 12–Dec 5, 6:30–9:30 pm 12 sessions, $625

Tillinghast Place and Off-Campus:

6 sessions, $365

Gaining Control of Your Digital Camera Dawn Temple Do you have a DSLR camera but feel unsure about how to use it effectively? This workshop is for you if you have little or no experience using a DSLR and want to gain a basic understanding of how to use it to maximum advantage. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, IT-E

Sun, Oct 13–Nov 3, 1–4 pm 4 sessions, $275

Photography II: Advanced Critique

Westerly Education Center:

John Hames

1 session, $85

Thurs, Oct 24, 6:30–9:30 pm

Architectural Photography John Tschirch Providence, a city rich in diverse architectural styles, from colorful and elegant residences to timeworn mills and merchant buildings, serves as a miles-wide classroom for students who learn best practices that lead to better photographs of the urban landscape. Applies to certificates: ID-E, PG-E Sun, Oct 13–Nov 3, 9 am–noon 4 sessions, $275

This course continues the exploration of the creative potential of the digital camera, begun in Photography I: Making Images. Students learn about different types of cameras, lenses and lighting controls, as well as alternative image processing techniques and programs. A final project encourages students to experiment with new approaches to image-making and presentation formats. Applies to certificates: AN-E, IT-E, PG-R Prerequisite: Photography I: Making Images

iPhone Photography Workshop Dawn Temple In this workshop you’ll learn how to take professional-looking photos with your iPhone. The instructor will share tricks, tips and insights into a few favorite (free) photo editing applications; how to take product/food shots; and how to make use of natural light. Westerly Education Center:

Mon, Sep 9–Dec 2, 6:30–9:30 pm

Sat, Oct 5, 10 am–1 pm

12 sessions, $625

1 session, $85

The Business of Art Professional Development

Design Thinking

How to Digitize Artwork

Jorge Paricio

Eric Dubois

What is design thinking and how can it be incorporated in our day-to-day situations? The brainstorming techniques, simulations and role-play exercises in this course challenge us to arrive at innovative solutions. Applies to certificates: PM-E

This course will teach how to digitize artwork, whether 2D or 3D. Students will learn how to scan and retouch photos to avoid common issues like moire patterns and show-through, how to process large artwork, how to identify elements likely to cause an issue, and how to optimize files for print and web use. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E,

Online Marketing + Analytics Michael Ryan

Wed, Oct 23–Nov 6, 6:30–9:30 pm 3 sessions, $215

ID-E, IT-E, JM-E, NS-E, PG-E, PM-E,

This course examines the types of online marketing available to entrepreneurs and web professionals: search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and social media marketing. Together we cover how to plan, research and execute each step, and then discuss metrics and analytics for measuring success. Applies to certificates:

PS-E

AN-E, GR-E, IT-E, PG-E, PM-E

Mon, Sep 30, 6:30–9:30 pm

Prerequisite: Digital Design Techniques or equivalent experience

Search Engine Optimization Michael Ryan

1 session, $85

Having an effective web presence requires strategies to make your website stand out among the millions of other dot-coms. Once you understand how search engines work, you can develop a sound search engine strategy based on tested optimization techniques, making design and copywriting decisions that much easier. Sun, Oct 06, 1–4 pm 1 session, $85

Wed, Sep 11–Oct 16, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $425

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Building a Website Without Coding p.18 Illustration Portfolio Essentials p.19 Designing for Change: SDGs + Re-Thinking the Status Quo p.17 Digital Fabrication: Introduction p.15

Art History and Appreciation Artist, Patron, Muse Suzanne Scanlan

Art History: Medieval to Modern

Pigments: History + Making Karen Triedman

Philip Qian Artist, patron, muse: The relationship of these art world entities and the money and power exerted in multiple directions is the focus of this course. These relationships allowed for the creation of some of the world’s most important art and are both a glimpse into history and the history of art. The class discusses the various constructs of power and how they have shifted over time.

From Michelangelo to Duchamp, this course offers an introduction to the history of Western art. Slide lectures, readings and discussions focus on changes in artistic practices, shifts in the function of art and the impact of patronage on art and architecture. Applies to certificates: PS-E

Discover the secrets behind color in this class that begins at the Forbes Pigment Collection at the Strauss Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at Harvard University. You’ll join a curator for a viewing of the collection’s 2,500 rare pigments/ specimens, and visit the Art Study Center to explore several works from the Museum collection. Applies to certificates: PS-E

Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm 6 sessions, $365

Off-Campus:

Thurs, Sep 12–Oct 17, 6:30–9:30 pm

Fri, Oct 4, 1–4 pm

6 sessions, $365

1 session, $85

Gods and Girls: Tales of Art, Seduction and Obsession John Tschirch Inspired by his journeys around the world, award-winning architectural historian John Tschirch shares the art and historic sites that have inspired his collection of short stories, “Gods and Girls: Tales of Art, Seduction and Obsession.” In each tale, a heroine is transformed by her encounter with a painting, sculpture or building and the heroes and villains she meets along the way. A fusion of art and cultural history with literature, John’s illustrated lectures will feature the work of great masters and mythic places. This four-part lecture series includes: “Legendary Paintings: From Dürer and Velazquez to Vermeer and Pollock,” “Mystical Places: Holy Island, The Sanctuary of Isis and the Oracle of Delphi,” “Landmark Buildings from Ancient to Modern: Hagia Sophia, San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane and the Secession House” and “Enchanted Objects both Sacred and Profane: The Venus de Milo and the Lindisfarne Gospels.” Applies to certificates: AN-E, PS-E Sun, Sep 15–Oct 6, 1–4 pm 4 sessions, $275 Gods and Titans at the Hofburg. Vienna. Photo: John Tschirch 32

Modern Masters Lecture Series Emily Shapiro This series uncovers the careers and processes of some of the masters of modern architecture. Students come away with an understanding of how their legacy lives on in buildings and in design today.

Cities: Exploring Providence

Textiles: A Retrospective

Le Corbusier

John Tschirch

This course explores the process of urban design in Providence from colonial settlement to industrial powerhouse and creative capital. The historical, social, cultural and artistic forces that shaped Providence will be examined in lectures complemented by walking tours of Benefit Street, Downcity and Broadway.

With an emphasis on the luxury trades catering to the royal courts of Europe to the importation of Indian print cottons, we take a journey from silk to linen while learning about the construction, style and economy of textiles for use on furniture, as ornament and on windows and walls from the Renaissance to the present. Applies to certificates:

What name is more synonymous with what is now known as modern architecture than Le Corbusier? This lecture explores Le Corbusier’s oeuvre, with special attention paid to his process and the development of his style over his fivedecade-long career. Wed, Sep 18, 7–8:30 pm 1 session, $60

ID-E, PM-E

Tues, Sep 10–Oct 1, 6:30–9:30 pm 4 sessions, $275

Design History: From Modernism to Postmodernism

Sat + Sun, Oct 12–20, 9 am–noon

Mies van der Rohe

4 sessions, $275

This lecture begins to uncover the career and process of Mies van der Rohe, exploring his influence on the German avant-garde in the 1920s and 1930s and following him to Chicago at the outbreak of WWII.

Silver: A Brief History John Tschirch

Emily Shapiro This course introduces significant developments in the history of design in Europe and America from 1900 to 2000 within their social, cultural, political and economic contexts. Movements considered include Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, the German Avant-Garde, American Streamlining, Post-War Machine Art and the International Style, Organic Design, Pop, and Postmodernism. Applies to certificates: AN-E, GR-E, ID-E, IT-E, JM-E, NS-E, PG-E, PM-E, PS-E

This course examines masterworks of silversmiths, including tableware, tea and coffee services, light fixtures and other decorative objects. Beginning with productions of 17th-century French and German Baroque silver and continuing to work of Paul Revere and creations of the Art Nouveau, the course explores the style and function of this remarkable precious metal. Applies to certificates: ID-E, JM-E Sun, Dec 1 + 8, 1–4 pm 2 sessions, $145

Tues, Oct 22–Dec 3, 7–10 pm

Wed, Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm 1 session, $60

Alvar Aalto This lecture surveys the career of Alvar Aalto, focusing on his interest in the concept of a Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art), wherein the architect would design not only a building, but also the interior surfaces, furniture and decor, making for a unified design.

6 sessions, $365 Wed, Nov 6, 7–8:30 pm 1 session, $60 Register online at ce.risd.edu/fall19

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Maker p.40; Mask Making p.43; Interpretive

2D Animation for Teens p.40; Claymation p.41;

Artworks: Scary Characters p.44

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Teen Certificate Programs Teens ages 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 can enroll in courses individually or focus their studies in one of four certificate programs to broaden their skills, explore a new medium or prepare for a future in art and design. Find out more and apply: ce.risd.edu/teen-certificate-programs

Art School Preparation

For students interested in a future in visual art and design. The program focuses on developing skills and techniques in foundational processes such as drawing, painting and sculpture, as well as other areas of 2D, 3D and digital design.

2D Design

For students interested in drawing, painting, printmaking, illustration and traditional photography.

3D Design

For students who want to explore the built environment, including sculpture, architecture, fashion and industrial design.

Digital Design

For students interested in gaining skills in digital art processes in areas such as animation, digital photography, graphic design, movie making and game design.

“ I think the biggest impact on these young artists is the ability to get a glimpse ahead into what a real art school is like, the way real artists work, the challenges that they face, to give them the chance for free expression.” —BRUCE LENORE, teen ceramics instructor

Ages 13–17

Portfolio Prep Get ready with portfolio prep! These courses offer teen artists a studio-based environment in which to plan and prepare a professional-level portfolio for art school applications. Art School Prep: Concept Development Dina Zaccagnini Vincent, Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger The “assignment” is an art school’s test of an applicant’s ability to turn a written prompt into a visual solution. This course allows you to stretch your conceptual muscles and receive valuable criticism about your solution. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2, Y3

RISD Campus: Sun, Sep 15 + 22, 9 am–4 pm

Art School Prep: Photographing Your Artwork

Art School Prep: Drawing

Cheryl Johnson

This course provides an opportunity to develop a drawing portfolio with guidance from an instructor who has successfully navigated the art school admissions process. Class exercises focus on observational drawing, and then move on to advanced techniques and the requirements of an admissions portfolio. Applies to certificates:

If you’re an aspiring art school student, you’ll need to represent your paintings, drawings and sculptures in a portfolio. In this hands-on course you’ll discover essential techniques for photographing your artwork, including lighting, composition and post-processing. You’ll also get an introduction to digital photography equipment, exposure, focus and framing. Applies to certificates: AT, YD

Westerly Education Center: Sat + Sun, Dec 7 + 8, 9 am–4 pm

Sun, Sep 29 + Oct 6, 9 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $265

2 sessions, $265

Steven Hayes

AT, Y2

Sun, Oct 13 + 20, 9 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $265

Ages 13–17

Fundamentals of Drawing

The Painted Portrait

Architecture Think Tank

Steven Hayes

Monique Rolle-Johnson

Steven Hayes

Learning how to draw is really “learning how to see.” This course serves as a first step for students looking to develop foundational skills in drawing. Students learn to use materials (pencil, pen and marker) effectively as they complete in-class exercises that focus on composition, figurative anatomy and perspective drawing. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2

Drawing inspiration from old masters such as Vermeer and Rembrandt to contemporary artists such as Chuck Close and Ann Gale, students learn techniques for interpreting the face in paint. This is an excellent course for developing both painting skills and an understanding of basic color theory and facial anatomy. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2

When building designs that are responsive to nearby surroundings and human inhabitants, architects channel inspiration from the natural world and everyday objects. This concept-to-design-to-build course begins in RISD’s Nature Lab, where students investigate various natural structures, and later transform these ideas into drawings and handmade architectural models. Applies to certificates: AT, Y3

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon

5 sessions, $285

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm 5 sessions, $285

Drawing: Focus on Faces Steven Hayes

Exploring Digital Photography Rachel Villari

Chair Design: Form + Fabrication Rachel Duchesne

In this drawing workshop you’ll study the anatomy of the face, and strengthen your observational and rendering skills so that you can accurately draw heads and faces. Whether you’d like to become a portrait or comic book artist or just improve your skills at drawing faces, this course will provide valuable and readily applicable skills. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2

Discover the basics of shooting, manipulating and printing your digital photographs in the RISD CE digital photo studio. Topics include exposure, shutter, aperture and sensor plane, and composition for the frame. Also included are exercises in light painting, flash photography, studio lighting, Photoshop and printing. Applies to certificates: AT, YD

Sun, Dec 8, 9 am–4 pm

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm

1 session, $140

5 sessions, $285

The chair is the perfect form to consider for a young artist wishing to understand design fundamentals and how they apply to furniture design. Inspired by examples from Chippendale to Le Corbusier, students practice a design workflow that takes them from ideation to sketches to drawn plan to scale model prototype. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2, Y3 Sat + Sun, Dec 7 + 8, 9 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $265

Shoe Design Jonathan Smith You are the maker in this course that incorporates elements of both product design and apparel design. You will choose a shoe form (sneaker, pump, boot, sandal) to deconstruct and redesign, from concept sketch to prototype shoe design. Applies to certificates: AT, Y3 Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm 5 sessions, $285 Register online at ce.risd.edu/fall19

School Holiday Workshops

Ages 13–17

Fashion Illustration

2D Animation for Teens

Cathy Wilkerson

Nick Marcoux

All fashion designers start their planning on paper, well before they see their garments worn and walking the runway. Students in this course explore the fashion drawing techniques used in the industry, such as basic fashion figures (or ‘croquis’) and mood boards—the process tools for translating a creative idea into a sophisticated design. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2

Build a foundation for digital two-dimensional animation techniques and begin to develop your personal animation style. You’ll discover the technology that makes it all possible, as you’re introduced to the concept of the frame, how it turns into a cycle, then a sequence and finally, a story. Applies to certificates: AT, YD

Digital Drawings: Logos + Mascots Bryan Rodrigues Students in this course learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to design the graphic identity of an imaginary sports team. The instructor guides them through technology and branding decisions that lead to two pieces of original art: a logo and a mascot graphic. The skills gained are easily adapted for nonsports logo design projects. Applies to certificates: AT, YD

Sun, Oct 27–Nov 24, 1–4 pm Westerly Education Center:

5 sessions, $285

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm

Mon, Oct 7, 9 am–4 pm

5 sessions, $285

1 session, $140

Game Design Bruce Campbell

Character Development for Illustrators Jesse Smolover Illustrators and concept designers create characters that are the heart of stories told in comic books, movies, video games and toys. In this course students acquire the hand drawing and digital skills necessary to develop memorable characters. Lessons topics include backstory development, anatomy, proportion, foreshortening and Photoshop workflow. Applies to certificates:

Fashion Forward: Kimono Design

Join us to build simple interactive games using the latest web technologies as you draw, animate and craft action using JavaScript. The instructor introduces you to the basics of interactivity using preprogrammed game modules, which illustrate behaviors like mouse- and keyboard-controlled animation and boundary events. Applies to certificates: AT, YD

Candace French In this course we explore the Japanese kimono and combine it with an inexpensive and versatile prototyping medium (paper). Working first from drawings and style boards, we finish the session constructing kimono models on quarter-scale dress forms. Applies to certificates: AT, Y3

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon 5 sessions, $285

Mon, Nov 11, 9 am–4 pm 1 session, $140

AT, Y2, YD

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon 5 sessions, $285

Movie Masterworks: Special Effects Mask Maker Stefania Medeiros

Essentials of Cartooning

Armor Design: Helmets + Crowns

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of drawing human and animal characters in cartoon style. Students learn to give expression, action and motion to their characters as they show words and pictures coming together. Applies to certificates: AT, Y2

Hollywood’s use of special effects make up and prosthetics for science fiction and horror films began in the silent era with Nosferatu and continues with SyFy’s reality series Face Off. Students in this course will be introduced to character design and creature-making techniques as they create an original half-face mask from start to finish. Applies to certificates: AT, Y3

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm

Sun, Sep 22–Oct 20, 1–4 pm

Westerly Education Center:

5 sessions, $285

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm

Michael Pekala

TBA Students in this course design their own helmet, crown or headpiece for a fictional character, first as a drawing and then as a full-scale model. One unique and custom piece is created, and finished with faux painting techniques. Applies to certificates: AT, Y3

5 sessions, $285 40

Ages 9–12

Adventures in Drawing

Claymation

Paint Masters

Chloe Wessner

Simon Allen

Chloe Wessner

Young artists discover the excitement of drawing in this introductory course that provides grounding in the fundamentals of drawing, sketching and rendering. Hands-on exercises use an array of drawing tools, while expanding upon traditional subject matter including still life, landscape, cityscape and portrait.

Students in this course learn the secrets of frame-by-frame movie making, using clay as a medium to animate under the camera. Once the basics are understood, they’ll develop a narrative idea, style the characters and put them through their paces, working cooperatively to tell original claymation stories for family and friends to appreciate.

Young artists explore a variety of materials such as acrylic, tempera and watercolor while learning the fundamentals of the painting process. Each week, they’re introduced to famous painters and painting styles for inspiration, along with trips to the RISD Museum for an up-close and in-person glimpse of famous works of art.

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon

5 sessions, $285

Art Explorers

Designing for the Red Carpet

Clayworks: Ages 9-12

Barbara Voccola

Sean Garrett

Candace French In the spirit of Magellan, Buzz Aldrin and Amelia Earhart, this course inspires students to make artistic journeys by encountering new materials, styles and ideas. Uncharted destinations include the RISD Museum and Nature Lab as they document their findings in handmade sketchbooks. Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon

In this course students mix and match design possibilities with different celebrity personalities to design a specific piece for a special occasion (like the Oscars), or conceive of a wardrobe collection for that person. Students generate a collection of concept designs and then create their favorite piece on a miniature mannequin.

Here is a chance for kids to refine their skills in using the pinch, slab and coil methods of clay construction, as they dig deeper into the function of their clay works and finish their pieces with surface decorations, embellishments and glazes. Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon 5 sessions, $285

5 sessions, $285 Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm 5 sessions, $285 Register online at ce.risd.edu/fall19

Ages 9–12

Design It, Build It: Kinetic Sculpture

Digital Photo Adventure

Digital Clay Using Sculptris

Cheryl Johnson

Kristen Shea

Students in this course learn how to make creative choices for capturing people, places and even optical illusions while making decisions about point of view, depth of field, cropping and other photography essentials. Note: Students must bring their own digital camera. A simple pointand-shoot model is appropriate.

Take the first step into computerbased design with the 3D modeling tool Sculptris. Activities will ignite your imagination and connect to your existing interests like video games and animation. Get excited to learn more about artistic creation, computer science and 3D visualization!

Cheryl Johnson Based on the fundamentals of design and engineering, each lesson brings a challenge to create art with a purpose for play or prototypes for futuristic contraptions. Participants build upon 2D and 3D design skills, and work with materials like wood, recyclables, paper, cardboard, metal, rubber bands, wire and fabric.

Sun, Dec 8, 9 am–4 pm 1 session, $140

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm

Sat + Sun, Dec 7 + 8, 9 am–4 pm

5 sessions, $285

2 sessions, $265

Cartooning for Kids

Magical Menagerie: Illustrating Animals

School Holiday Workshops

James Frio

Beginning Animation

Rick Shiers Here’s a chance for young cartoonists to get funny, silly or scary as they discover how to create their own characters. Using basic pencil and pen-and-ink drawing techniques, students play with line and learn to experiment with personality on paper. Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm 5 sessions, $285

Simon Allen In this illustration course you’ll learn the fundamentals of sketching and character design using animal specimens in RISD’s Nature Lab to better understand fur and feathers, scales and teeth. You’ll then move on to a computer lab to learn how Photoshop can make your magical animal kingdom even more fantastic.

This animation course is an ideal first experience with frame-by-frame moviemaking. Exercises introduce digital tools, along with handmade elements that connect students to traditional animation. Working in small teams that mimic a studio experience, students become more confident with technology, storytelling and cooperative learning.

Sat + Sun, Dec 7 + 8, 9 am–4 pm 2 sessions, $265

Mon, Oct 7, 9 am–4 pm 1 session, $140

Day of Drawing Chloe Wessner Day of Drawing is a full day devoted to the celebration of drawing as an art form. Young artists explore a variety of pencil, pen, crayon and ink-on-paper techniques, all essential for developing observational and expressive drawing skills. The course includes a visit to RISD’s Edna Lawrence Nature Lab. Mon, Nov 11, 9 am–4 pm 1 session, $140

Ages 6–8

Clayworks: Ages 6–8

Kids Sketch

Art Safari

Sean Garrett

Barry Morang

Young artists explore the expressive potential of clay while using the pinch, slab and coil methods, and enjoy squishing their hands into this fabulously tactile medium. They add surface patterns and colored glazes and then, after kiln firing, their raw materials are transformed into works of ceramic art.

This course is a fun (and fundamental) introduction to drawing and sketching. Students develop confidence with materials including pencils, pen and ink, felt-tip marker and charcoal as they become exposed to the “stuff” of the art world with a visit to the RISD Museum and learn to discuss, critique and play on paper.

Here is a chance for young artists to emulate the art that exists in nature as they define for themselves the nature of art. They visit the RISD Nature Lab and RISD Museum in search of animals, birds and more. They then use the visual forms and artworks they discover as inspiration for a variety of creative projects.

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon

5 sessions, $285

Drawing the Animal Kingdom

Mask Making

Casey Weibust

Cheryl Johnson

Art Atomic: Point, Line, Shape, Plane

Students set out to find the animals of myth and legend living around the RISD campus, from taxidermy and entomology at the Nature Lab to ancient art and artifacts at the RISD Museum. They create a variety of projects, building basic art and design skills as they visually document their travels and create the myths and legends of tomorrow.

In this course, kids explore techniques involved in mask making and theatrical sculpture to create a variety of multimedia masks. Emphasis is placed on casting, molding and painting as students use modeling clay, paint, handmade papers and recycled objects to create wearable art for Halloween or any costumed play.

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 1–4 pm

5 sessions, $285

Sat, Sep 14–Oct 12, 9 am–noon 5 sessions, $285

Carlos Cruz Where does a young artist begin to understand the vocabulary and structure of the visual arts? This interdisciplinary (drawing, painting, sculpture) experience introduces the “atomic units” of art and design. Students learn how points become lines, then shapes, then planes, before artworks with greater meaning are created. Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 9 am–noon 5 sessions, $285 Register online at ce.risd.edu/fall19

Ages 6–8

School Holiday Workshops

Interpretive Artworks: Scary Characters Casey Weibust Everyone is scared at one time or another. In this course young artists will be encouraged to draw, paint and design around the theme of “being scary” as a way to understand the fears that everyone (big or small) has and the courage that is needed to overcome fears. Mon, Oct 7, 9 am–4 pm

Mixed Media Medley Sean Garrett

Young Fashion Designers: Ages 6-8

1 session, $140

Cathy Wilkerson Sometimes one art material isn’t enough to express big, bold ideas. Join us to explore mixed media and discover how to combine, layer and experiment with both traditional and nontraditional materials to create one-of-a-kind compositions, three-dimensional formations and magnificent manipulations.

Kids love fashion too! Lessons include illustrating a line, age-appropriate marketing concepts, a tutorial on fabric and cloth, and the basic sewing and patternmaking techniques that serve as a foundation for future exploration of garment construction and fashion design.

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm

Sat + Sun, Dec 7 + 8, 9 am–4 pm

5 sessions, $285

2 sessions, $265

Experiments in Animation

Interpretive Artworks: Curious Characters

Simon Allen

Alexandria Hornstein

The magic of frame-by-frame storytelling is the subject of this first experience with animation, which includes an introduction to the computer-based technology that makes animated art possible. Students cooperate on a project with classmates, in a digital technology classroom where their experiments in animation can be viewed and discussed.

Curious George is, but so are Sherlock Holmes, Sally Ride, Lara Croft and Pandora. Students become familiar with stories of curious characters (including detectives and explorers), leading to their own interpretive artworks in the form of drawings, sculptures and stories, as well as original characters who ask questions and search for answers.

Sat, Oct 26–Nov 23, 1–4 pm

Sun, Dec 8, 9 am–4 pm

5 sessions, $285

1 session, $140

Interpretive Artworks: Brave Characters Cheryl Johnson Our favorite stories are filled with characters exhibiting grit, backbone and perseverance. Peter Parker, Malala, Princess Merida and Ramona the Brave are some of the heroes in this course that uses bravery as a theme to inspire creative acts in drawing, painting and sculpting. Mon, Nov 11, 9 am–4 pm 1 session, $140

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