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Every semester, children and young adults attend RISD | CE to grow creatively as they develop their artistic abilities. Led by outstanding visual artists, designers and educators, these courses journey into the artistic process where the emphasis is on thinking, designing, communicating and creating. Young children build self-confidence as they develop a strong foundation of creative and technical skills. Young adults attend daytime or evening workshops where they use art as a means for creative selfexpression, increasing their skill level as well as their maturity. For both age groups, the program exposes students to notable artists and their work, and helps to foster each student’s creative, social and intellectual development. To find the right class for your child, or for more information about the Young Artist Program, please call 401 454-6200.
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ISD Continuing Education R Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787
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Very important! To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, children must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class. No exceptions.
Administration John Maeda, President Rhode Island School of Design
RISD Continuing Education
Jessie Shefrin, Provost Rhode Island School of Design
Catherine Davis-Hayes, Coordinator Young Artist Program
Brian K. Smith, Dean Continuing Education
>> youth ages 5-12 RISD | CE’s Young Artist Program
The Play’s the Thing!
provides a strong grounding in the visual arts and plenty of opportunity for self-expression. Each course creates a dynamic environment where students build self-confidence along with a foundation of creative and technical skills.
All the world’s a stage as this class explores the creativity of drama in all its facets. From acting out originally conceived stories and plays, to inventing costumes, constructing puppets, drawing and painting scenery, and designing fantastical masks, young artists/thespians have the opportunity to be active practitioners of the art of pretend and imagination. While engaging in cooperative experiences, children learn how to work together to develop characters and a story and, ultimately, in staging their own final play.
ages 5-6
CHILD-2699 :: Mary Geisser
Please note: Parents are asked to provide a snack for break time and a smock to protect clothing.
July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
Artstart
Playing with Imagination
ages 5-6 CHILD-2248 :: Barbara Voccola, Mary Geisser, Melissa Cardillo
ages 5-6
This early art experience introduces young children to a variety of materials and basic art concepts, such as color, line, shape and texture. Storytelling is integrated with drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. A nurturing environment stresses experimentation and fun, rather than end product, as the course aims to heighten sensory awareness and build confidence in basic artmaking skills. Most especially, the course serves as an exciting introduction to the world of art and all its possibilities.
In this exciting, multi-sensory experience, children playfully interact with and explore a variety of art media and materials, poetry, stories and drama to bring their imaginations to life. The class encourages interest in the written word through a variety of sources, and then integrates the development of literacy skills in fun and imaginative ways. Exploring two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms, young artists soon develop ways to connect the imaginative process to all aspects of learning, empowering them by developing their confidence in their own voices, abilities and imaginations.
section 01 :: Barbara Voccola June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $5
section 02 :: Mary Geisser July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
section 03 :: Melissa Cardillo July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
Paintbox ages 7-8
ReART! ages 5-6
CHILD-3705 :: Mary Geisser
CHILD-3807 :: Mary Geisser
If you can redo, remix and refry, why can’t you re-art? It’s just a matter of whether you have the willingness to experience the sheer joy of making art. In this exciting multi-sensory class, children create fantastic images, sculptures and constructions limited only by their imagination! Using common objects – even found materials like cardboard tubes and shapes, foam scraps, plastic bottles, buttons, beads and more – in uncommon ways, the most amazing things can happen. But first you’ve got to mix in such traditional materials as paint and clay in a process that provides children with opportunities for play and exploration. From building three-dimensional cities and creatures to printmaking, painting, collage and sculpting, young artists quickly discover innovative ways to rethink, recreate and revive the world around them. June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $10 2 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
CHILD-2101 :: Jana DeSimone, Jennifer Ashley Singleton
Paintbox is all about possibilities. Children have the opportunity to share the joy of learning while exploring the intricacies of a variety of media. Drawing, painting, printmaking, working with clay, building constructions and making sculptures all combine to heighten the children’s imagination and sensory awareness, introducing them to a panoply of visual art concepts and skills. In the process, instructors acquaint children with great works of art and stress a greater degree of technical proficiency than was required in Artstart. section 01 :: Jana DeSimone June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $5
section 02 :: Jennifer Ashley Singleton July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
section 03 :: Jennifer Ashley Singleton July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
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>> youth ages 5-12 Sculpted Fantastical Faces ages 7-8
CHILD-3731 :: Michael DiMucci
What would it be like to transform yourself into something or somebody else? Well, with masks, you can do just that. In this course, children explore various techniques involved in mask-making and theatrical sculpture to create a variety of multimedia masks. First we view art examples from a variety of cultures and artistic periods to understand the nature of handcrafted disguises throughout history. Then we build our very own assortment of mask creations. Emphasis is placed on casting, molding, shaping and covering the students’ three-dimensional designs. Young artists explore this type of “wearable art” through a multitude of exciting art materials, learning how to properly apply papier-mâché and plaster of Paris, use modeling clay, paint, make handmade papers, and even recycle objects to create a number of original masks. July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $15
Art Odyssey: A Journey into the World of Art ages 7-8
Kids Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing ages 7-8
CHILD-3766 :: Michael DiMucci
“Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk,” said artist Paul Klee. This workshop teaches young artists the fundamentals of drawing and sketching as they learn to interpret “line” in their own way. Drawing assignments include still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, all of which serve to expose students to work in pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, felt-tip marker and charcoal. This course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to discover the sheer fun and satisfaction of drawing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student. June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $5
July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $15
Claymania! ages 7-8
Re-Creation: Uncommon Possibilities for Common Objects ages 7-8
CHILD-1255 :: Jennifer Ashley Singleton
It’s a big world out there – a big ART world that is! Join us for this creative journey around the globe where students explore each of the seven continents and the art, culture and creatures that these fabulous places have to offer. While on their journey, students view art and hear stories from many cultures to inspire their own creations. From the Great Barrier Reef of Australia to the glaciers of Antarctica, students explore their world through painting, collage, drawing, mixed media and sculpture. Our planet is one of tremendous diversity that can serve to inspire our own creativity as we learn about faraway people and places. Get your passports ready as we get set to take off on a wonderful and artful adventure!
CHILD-1259 :: Mary Geisser
Imagine building a city out of cardboard or a robot from clothes hangers... the possibilities are endless with a dash of imagination and ingenuity. This course challenges students to reimagine the use of materials and media to create sculptures, paintings, prints, installations and anything else they can imagine. Working both cooperatively and independently, the class explores how artmaking can transcend the classroom walls, to utilize the outdoors and materials from nature. Students reexamine found objects such as tubes, boxes, fabric and buttons, and combine them with more traditional materials to create original works of art. See how far your imagination will take you! June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $15 4 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
CHILD-1996 :: Ellen Blomgren
In this introduction to building with clay, the focus is on fun as younger students explore many ways of constructing basic ceramic art works. Children discover how easy it is to make inventive forms using the pinch, slab and coil methods to create oodles of inventive objects, and enjoy squishing their hands into this fabulously tactile medium! Students finish their projects by adding surface patterns and colored glazes and then, through the magic of fire (safely contained in the kiln), their raw materials are transformed into cherished works of ceramic art. Children’s creativity explodes through this rich approach to making sculptural and even functional art. section 01 June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $25
section 02 July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
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>> youth ages 5-12 Art Explorers
Cool Contraptions: Toy of the Century
ages 9-12 CHILD-2154 :: Ruth Shouval, Michael DiMucci, Melissa Cardillo
ages 9-12
To young artists, the opportunity to explore a variety of media, including pen and ink, paints, pastels, printmaking and Paris Craft is, to put it simply, eye-opening. The most ambitious students seek to explore the very limits of their imaginations and memories. In this class, we stimulate the children’s innate creativity by visiting the RISD Museum and Nature Lab, as well as by providing other thought-provoking resources to help them find inspiration for their artwork. We emphasize personal expression, problem solving and efficient, inventive use of media as children participate in group discussions about their artmaking.
Based on the fundamentals of design and engineering, this exciting workshop focuses on the playful but well-considered use of materials. With unique opportunities for brainstorming and problem solving, each week brings a new design challenge (i.e., build a two-wheeled race car that travels down an inclined string, or use air compression to power a plane). Participants use real hand tools and work with a variety of materials like wood, recycled items, Legos, paper, cardboard, metal, rubber bands, wire and fabric. As they have fun drawing, experimenting, testing and building, students increase their scientific awareness, gain knowledge of the design process and build upon both two- and three-dimensional design skills.
section 01 :: Ruth Shouval June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $5
section 02 :: Michael DiMucci July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
section 03 :: Melissa Cardillo July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
ages 9-12
CHILD-2921 :: Brandon Strathmann
Don’t believe everything you see! Nearly every photograph that appears in print has been changed or manipulated in some way via the computer. The results of this computer-manipulated art can be found in magazines, newspapers, posters and comics – in just about all printed matter. In this course, learn the secrets of digital magic that professional artists use to alter the truth and create fantastic works of art. Here young artists get to create original work from photographic or other printed resources after learning the tools that Adobe Photoshop provides to create comics, CD covers, posters and more. You won’t believe the techno-wizardry that magically springs forth from your printer! June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $440
CHILD-2926 :: Ellen Blomgren
Here is a welcome opportunity for children to design and create pots, cups or boxes to contain their favorite snack or keepsake, or perhaps form and decorate clay tiles or sculptures that tell a story. In this course, students continue to develop their clay building skills and explore the fundamentals of sculptural and functional ceramic art. They also pose a few new questions: Can a sculpture have a useful function, or can a ceramic mug or bowl be a sculpture? As they refine their skills in using the pinch, slab and coil methods of clay construction, students dig deeper into the function of their clay works and finish their pieces with surface decorations, embellishments and glazes. section 01 June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $25
CHILD-2007 :: Bethany Hines, Jill Palumbo
This class exposes children to the many creative possibilities that photography provides, zooming in on ways to have fun with various aspects of this strange and wonderful visual art. Making pinhole cameras is just one of the exciting and fun class projects we have in store. Students also learn to make photograms, cyanotypes, collage, photomontage, and their own photodocumentary journals, as well as feel the alchemist’s thrill of seeing their photos spring to life in a chemical bath. The ultimate goal is to experience the magic of photography both inside and outside the darkroom. So focus, say “cheese” and join us for what is bound to be an eye-opening journey. section 01 :: Bethany Hines June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $40
section 02 :: Jill Palumbo July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $40
Ages 5 – 12 Lunch Care
Clayworks ages 9-12
June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $15
Photo Magic
Digital Wizardry: An Introduction to Computer Graphics ages 9-12
CHILD-2135 :: Michael DiMucci
section 02 July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
6 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
RISD | CE offers a lunch care option for young artists, ages 5 through 12, who are enrolled in morning and/or afternoon classes. From noon to 1pm, RISD staff are on hand to monitor children while they enjoy their lunch break, either inside the air-conditioned Design Center or outside along the adjacent river walk. Parents must provide children with a bag lunch and a beverage each day. This option is available for $35 on a weekly basis only. Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to download a Lunch Care registration form. Forms must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program. The Lunch Care program is contingent upon enrollment. RISD young artist program :: youth ages 5-12 7
>> youth ages 5-12 VideoLab: Experimenting With the Camera ages 9-12
CHILD-0153 :: Emma Tripp
In this class, anything-goes young artists learn to use the video camera as a fun and versatile tool for personal expression. Rather than focusing on the technical side of video production, students use sketch cameras to shoot in new and unusual ways: as a TV interviewer, a YouTube diary or even a bird! Each week, we learn about an experimental video technique, participate in a creative shooting exercise, and take home our results on provided USB drives. At the end of our six-week experiment, we hold a screening of all our work and students leave with a DVD of their individual exercises and a class reel. If you’re ready to shoot outside the box and teach your camera to see in new and exciting ways, come experiment in the VideoLab! June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $35
‘Tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop ages 9-12
CHILD-2180 :: Christopher McInerney
This course invites young ‘toonists to get funny, silly or scary as they get serious about learning to create their own cartoon characters. Using basic pencil and penand-ink drawing techniques, students illustrate a sequential or transformational cartoon strip. A review of the history of cartooning and basic animation methods also helps young artists bring even their most whimsical ideas to life. So, when it’s time to return to reality, students have increased their confidence and skill levels and had some rollicking good fun in the process. June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $5
Adventures in Drawing! ages 9-12
CHILD-1997 :: Jennifer Ashley Singleton
Artist Keith Haring once said, “Drawing is still basically the same as it has been since prehistoric times. It brings together man and the world. It lives through magic.” Young artists in this workshop discover the nature of that magic, as they take command of the marks they make, and are provided with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of drawing and sketching. Assignments utilize a rich array of drawing materials, while expanding on traditional subject matter: still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, as well as both observational and abstract applications of making marks. The course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to explore the magic of drawing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student. July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $5
Experiments in Animation ages 9-12
CHILD-3712 :: Brandon Strathmann
Let’s animate! This course exposes students to the many faces of animation, which, at its core, is the art of creating the illusion of moving pictures. But whether it’s one of the Totoros of Miyazaki, Disney’s winter fairies creating poetry on ice, or the wacky instructional animations of Sesame Street, animation is an art form that wears many masks. Each week, students in this course explore a different style of animation, functioning as animator, actor, camera operator and editor. Using a variety of drawn and two-dimensional media, they go on to create several exclusive short animations. Ultimately, students are introduced to a variety of techniques, including drawing, cut-outs, and pixilation, and learn to combine images with sound, producing a DVD of their work to share with family and friends. July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $480
Dramarama ages 9-12
CHILD-2006 :: Amy Lynn Budd
Enter the world of Dramarama, where all the world’s a play. Using basic visual, performing and literary arts concepts, students collaborate to create original short pieces of theatre. From creative brainstorming to acting, and from improvising to planning and revising scenes, Dramarama is a one-of-a-kind experience. Everyone acts, writes and makes design decisions to express action and character. With a little imagination, everyday objects and clothing pieces transform into witty props and costumes. In the end, students all work together to create a totally unique final performance. Join us to explore the territory where multiple art forms collide, a place limited only by the imagination. July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
8 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
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>> youth ages 5-12
young artist camps, youth ages 7-12 <<
Architecture: Fantasy Play Space ages 9-12
CHILD-2268 :: Lindsay Beebe
If kids could design their very own playhouses or forts, what would they look like? Would they perch in a tree or stand on the ground? And what kind of games could kids play both in and around such a structure? In this class, students develop ideas, plans, drawings and models of their fantasy buildings with the city of Providence itself providing inspiration though its varied historical and contemporary examples of architecture and landscape. And while they’re laying the foundations, kids simultaneously learn how to manipulate space, materials and style through exercises that focus on drawing and thinking, and through demonstrations of the properties of assorted materials. To top it off, students finish up by constructing models of their very own dream structures.
Claymation CHILD-3767 :: Brandon Strathmann
Punch it, pull it, make it move. Clay has a lot of character – wouldn’t Gumby or Wallace and Gromit agree? Their talented animators certainly would. Join us to learn the secrets of frame-by-frame moviemaking, using clay as a medium to make moveable creatures, people and objects for an animated video. While relying upon traditional animation techniques at first to develop the idea, style the characters and put them through their paces on a miniature set, soon enough we find ourselves employing digital still cameras to shoot our Plasticine players and capture them for computerized moviemaking. In the process, all aspects of pre-production, storyboarding, using the camera, lighting, basic editing and post-production techniques come together, resulting in a stop-motion animated film to take home on a DVD for home viewing. July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $480 :: lab fee: $20
CAMP-2700 :: Steven Hayes, Lindsay Beebe
When Leonardo DaVinci painted the landscapes behind such great works as the Mona Lisa and Annunciation, he wasn’t simply creating a backdrop; he was using his knowledge of the mathematics of perspective, as well as his 15th Century scientific understanding of plants and trees. By the time Matisse and his fellow Fauvists created their wild and colorful landscapes with bright red trees and yellow skies in the early and mid-20th Century, things had certainly changed. The land around us has changed drastically over time, as has the way in which artists depict their landscapes. Join us at Tillinghast Farm, where we learn the basic skills it takes to create a landscape drawing and painting, and then draw the abundant nature that surrounds us. Painting in the studio and en plein air, we explore the varied approaches and styles of artists such as DaVinci, Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse, to name a few. Tillinghast Location: June 21 – 25 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 5 sessions tuition: $425
Art Explorers: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta ages 7-12 CAMP-1257 :: Donald Chabot, Patricia Huntington, A.J. Morse
Imagination Takes Flight ages 9-12
This Land is Your Landscape ages 7-12
July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $20
ages 9-12
Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join us for one or several of these one- or two-week full-day programs for youth and young adults, held at RISD’s Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington, RI, or on the RISD campus in Providence.
CHILD-3732 :: Philip Bell
The sky’s the limit as students fold, cut and paste their hearts out while exploring a variety of paper airplanes, soaring kites, fluttering windsocks and cool moving kinetic art. In this two-week course, students explore their way through basic to advanced techniques to create innovative and whimsical creations that can only be properly tested outdoors! Students learn how they can construct all sorts of “flying art” for distance, stunts, speed or just for play. The young aviators work with a wide array of construction materials such as fabric, plastic, foam board and more. They’re then able to personalize and decorate their airborne inventions with paints and protective varnishes for use outdoors. The class takes wing with each student bringing their prototypes for several test flights around the RISD campus! July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
10 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
This vacation camp draws its inspiration from the travels of 14th-century scholar and explorer Ibn Battuta, as we follow the route of his thirty-year, 75,000-mile journey through Africa and Asia. Curiosity leads us to take on the roles of artist, nomad, explorer, scientist and reporter, as we document our travels through sketchbook journals, drawings, paintings, printmaking and sculpture. We explore such wonders as the elaborate visual storytelling that appears on Indian architecture, the patterns and colors of miniature paintings that illustrate court life of the Middle East, Chinese papermaking and North African weaving. Join us at Tillinghast Farm as we create a nomad environment that withstands sand and water, use the beach environment to recreate the sub-Saharan Africa that Battuta explored, and recreate some of the botanical wonders that we find there. Tillinghast Location: June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $570 :: lab fee: $10
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>> young artist camps, youth ages 7-12
Living Comics: Out of this World! ages 7-12 CAMP-1258 :: Donald Chabot, Patricia Huntington, A.J. Morse Graphic novels – or comic books, as they were once called – are a visual explosion of action, adventure and pure imagination, like filmmaking on paper! Artists of this genre have the freedom to create environments that incorporate crazy characters, fantastical creatures and colorful creative writing. In this action-packed camp, students create short stories and bring them to life, learning the creative tricks of the comics trade. We experiment with creating characters, developing a plot and designing a setting for a supernatural adventure, with the Tillinghast campus and beach playing an important background role. Students explore techniques including figure drawing, animation, storyboarding, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Each young artist goes on to create a detailed sculpture of one of their characters, and also to select one scene from their story to recreate as a 3D small-scale set design. Tillinghast Location: July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $580 :: lab fee: $10
Where the Wild Things Are ages 7-12 CAMP-3003 :: Donald Chabot, Patricia Huntington, A.J. Morse Join us as we explore different ecosystems, from the hidden treasures of Narragansett Bay to the harsher, more forbidding environment of a typical desert. Using these “mini universes” as a starting point, young artists investigate a variety of art forms – including painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media – and find endless opportunities for exploration, inspiration and discovery. First, students uncover how water and wetlands, fish and birds, seaweed and beach grass interact to support the living, breathing universe of Narragansett Bay. Next, attention is turned to a harsher climate. With the beach of Tillinghast Farm acting as desert, students learn about adaptive life forms and other mysteries, and then use this information to develop art projects that explore how people, animals and vegetation can survive such a seemingly harsh environment. Projects encourage artistic growth along with an increasing sensitivity to the world around us. Tillinghast Location: July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $580 :: lab fee: $10
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Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. Please provide a snack, a bag lunch and a beverage each day. Also, please send a towel or small blanket, a hat and sunscreen when children work outdoors or at the beach area.
12 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
Early Care + After Care (for Tillinghast Camps only) Early Care (8 – 9am) and After Care (4 – 5pm) are available for children attending Tillinghast Camp programs. Enrollment in either Early or After Care is $30 per 1-week session or $60 per 2-week session. Enrollment in both programs is $60 per 1-week session or $120 per 2-week session. Please note that there is an additional $10 fee for each 10 minutes after the 5pm pickup time. Visit www.risd.edu/apply_ce.cfm to download an Early Care and After Care registration form. Forms must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program. The Early Care and After Care programs are contingent upon enrollment.
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>> young artist camps, youth ages 9-13 Stop Motion Animation ages 9-13
Carving Soapstone CAMP-2008 :: Brandon Strathmann
From King Kong’s wrestling match with an obnoxious T-Rex to Gromit’s frenzied chase on a model railroad, the process of building a movie frame by frame has generated incredible cinematic images – despite the fact that the resulting dynamic activity is simply an illusion. Each individual movement is recorded and then projected at a speed that fools the eye into seeing uninterrupted movement. Students in this course form production teams in which they assume the role of camera operator, set designer and storyteller. Using a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, they go on to create a believable reality as seen in several unique short digital video experiments. By the end of the camp, students will have learned to combine the images with sound and produced a DVD to share with family and friends. Applies to the following certificate program: YM Providence Location: June 21 – 25 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 5 sessions tuition: $510 :: lab fee: $25
ages 12-17
CAMP-3704 :: Laura Travis
This workshop in soapstone carving is designed to augment students’ sculpting experience and expand their carving technique. Soapstone is the easiest of all stones to carve and offers the satisfying challenge of working in the round on an intimate scale. It is one of the best ways to learn reductive sculpture techniques and is suitable for beginners, yet the beauty of the stone and the finishes that can be achieved make it interesting for the more advanced student as well. Looking at the artwork of Native American carvers and some monumental modernist sculptors provides inspiration and focus for the wonderful, flowing forms students can achieve. Using saws, files, rasps and chisels, participants should be able to complete one small carving in three days. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who have never carved, and even for those who have. Please come with several ideas, sketches, or visual references if possible so that we can begin carving immediately. Note: Students must supply their own sandbag, gloves, goggles and dust mask. For further information or advice, contact the teacher at laura@as220.org. Applies to the following certificate program: AT
Lights, Camera, Action ages 9-13
young artist camps, teens ages 12-17 <<
CAMP-3812 :: Stephen Souza, Jr.
Express yourself through moving images. In this fast-paced course, students learn to make their own independent short films from top to bottom and side to side. Starting from the initial preproduction stage, they work toward the focus of the class – postproduction – learning nonlinear video-editing techniques with iMovie. Utilizing fundamental filmmaking applications, participants are challenged to create unique cinematic works in a class involving hands-on video equipment training, open discussions, and screenings of the medium’s best examples. After putting together all the pieces students showcase their works for family and friends during the premiere presentation. Note: RISD|CE provides video cameras that can be shared during class time, but if you have a video camera, an existing video and/or CD with video, bring them to class. Applies to the following certificate program: YM Providence Location: June 21 – 25 Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm 5 sessions tuition: $480
Providence Location: June 28 – July 2 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 5 sessions tuition: $425 :: lab fee: $40
Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas are Born, Then Built ages 12-17
CAMP-2558 :: Adrienne Benz, Shadi Khadivi
Inspiration for design is everywhere – from the natural world around us to elements in our daily lives such as the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, and the sights and sounds we often take for granted. Optimal architectural design is sensitive to the immediate surroundings, and architects use observation as a generative tool to fuel the design process. In this course, students work both individually and collaboratively, experimenting with a variety of 3D design techniques. This design-build process begins in RISD’s Nature Lab, where students investigate various natural structures. Then, in the studio, they explore transforming these organic forms into functional architectural designs. With the help of readings and demonstrations, students engage in idea generation, model making, sketching and fabrication. This hands-on experimentation ultimately fosters the skills necessary for students to design and implement a final project, showcasing this design-build process, from the genesis of ideas to the realization of the built form. Applies to the following certificate program: AT Providence Location: July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $580
14 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
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>> young artist camps, teens ages 12-17
young adults ages 12-17 << From figure drawing to sculpture and computer animation, some teens attend RISD | CE courses for sheer fun, while others have a more academic goal in mind. Courses for young adults may be taken on an individual basis, or as part of a focused certificate program. (Certificate programs are listed on pages 31-34).
Art Studio ages 12-17 TEEN-2106 :: William McKenna, Steven Hayes, Jana DeSimone
Creative Portraiture ages 12-17
CAMP-3752 :: Amy Lovera
How does the professional photographer inspire awe, dread or an air of sophistication with only the human face as subject? How do we alert the viewer to the subject’s character? In this intensive digital photography course, students gain hands-on experience with the studio lighting techniques that professional photographers use to capture the portrait image. Along with an introduction to strobe photography, students learn to add special effects with hot lights, light painting and natural light, along with diffusion and a subtle touch of Photoshop. Props and fashion are also considered as students look for ways to capture the viewer’s attention. By the end of the course, expect to have an incredible array of images to add to your portfolio. Applies to the following certificate program: PH Providence Location: August 9 – 13 Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm 5 sessions tuition: $480
In this class, students receive a strong, broad-based foundation in the visual arts through instruction in drawing, painting, design, printmaking and sculpture, all in a studio setting. We emphasize concepts and principles of art and design, originality, communication of ideas, and skill development in new and familiar media. Students visit the RISD Museum to connect art history to their work, and they use the natural treasures of the RISD Nature Lab as inspiration for their projects. In a surprisingly short time, students find new confidence in their ability to express themselves through art. Applies to the following certificate program: AT section 01 :: William McKenna June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $10
section 02 :: William McKenna July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
section 03 :: Steven Hayes July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
section 04 :: Jana DeSimone July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
3D Modeling with Maya ages 12-17
CAMP-3710 :: Matthew E. Paquin
If you are a movie lover, you’ve seen Maya in action. This award-winning 3D animation software package has advanced features that allow an imaginative artist to create the impossible, or at least the never considered. Maya has been used to create eye-popping movie effects like the armored heroes in the Iron Man sequel or the bioluminescent creatures and terrain of Pandora from Avatar. In this course, students are introduced to the basics of the Maya interface and the concepts of 3D modeling. During class, students complete a Maya model that, while only the first step to creating a whole new universe, highlights the possibilities of this unique tool. Given the career possibilities emanating from the study of 3D animation, why not start here?
Pre-College Program There may still be some spaces available in the 2010 RISD Pre-College Program, an intensive six-week summer program providing high school students (ages 16 to 18 who have completed their sophomore, junior or senior year by June 2010) with the opportunity to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge in the visual arts. Students create eye-catching pieces for college admission portfolios and broaden their experience in the fine and applied arts. For more information, call 401 454-6215 to speak to the Summer Program Manager, or e-mail cemail@risd.edu.
Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YG Providence Location: August 9 – 13 Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm 5 sessions tuition: $510 16 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Fundamentals of Drawing ages 12-17
TEEN-2181 :: Frank Piccirillo, Steven Hayes
Have you ever looked at a great drawing and thought, “How was that done? It looks so real!” This class uses an easy, step-by-step approach that unravels the mysteries of successful drawing. Emphasizing observation and exercises based on both traditional and innovative techniques, we focus on the concepts that are vital to any artist’s education: composition, line, value and perspective. Using a variety of media, including pencils, pens and charcoal, students strengthen their skills through a series of projects from small to large: from beetles and butterflies in the RISD Nature Lab to the architectural panorama of Providence. See how going back to the drawing board prepares you for a future in the world of art and design. Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YG section 01 :: Frank Piccirillo July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
section 02 :: Steven Hayes July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
Introduction to Figure Drawing ages 13-17
TEEN-2916 :: Ruth Shouval
Drawing and observation are essential skills for all visual artists. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about composition and proportion as they study the techniques necessary to interpret the human form. Working with live models, students experiment with a broad range of drawing materials in a variety of creative exercises, including quick gesture drawings and larger studies. Weekly discussions and critiques introduce students to various aesthetic issues and to the work of important figurative artists. Budding cartoonists can also use this course to better their understanding of the human form. Note: This class uses nude models. Students must be 13-17 ONLY. Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YF section 01 June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: model fee: $30
Design Fundamentals from A to Z ages 12-17
section 03 :: Steven Hayes June 22 – July 27 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310 :: lab fee: $10
section 02 July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: model fee: $30
section 03 June 24 – July 29 Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310 :: model fee: $30
TEEN-2183 :: Louis Jannetta, Angela Ackerman
From complex architecture to the simple zipper, design is basic to both visual expression and functional problem solving. This course introduces students to the “grammar” of art: line, shape, color, texture and space. Working on a series of projects to explore each principle, students become fluent in the language of design by using a variety of art media and applying them to the real world of design. The skills developed in class provide a valuable foundation for a career in the arts and are directly applicable to just about any visual arts pursuit. Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC section 01 :: Louis Jannetta June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $10
section 02 :: Angela Ackerman July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
Design Challenge! ages 12-17
TEEN-3808 :: Lauren Conti
From the clothes we wear to the MP3 devices we play our music on, the cars we drive and even the soda we drink, our decision to buy something is often determined by both how cool it looks and its functionality. Students in this course are challenged to create such business prototypes as a skateboard company, a beauty salon, a snack food or a clothing boutique, and then design the components that will sell the product. The course bridges multiple aspects of 2D and 3D design including, but not limited to, graphics, product models, package design and interior architecture. In the process, students gain a solid foundation in applying design principles to real world design challenges as they create a portfolio of the next “must-have” trend! Applies to the following certificate program: AT July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Original Duplicity: The Art of the Print! ages 12-17
TEEN-2471 :: Ruth Shouval
Shepard Fairey is an innovator of manipulating found images to create his dynamic posters, following in the tradition of Andy Warhol’s graphic icons. Through printmaking – a process used to duplicate an image – both original and found imagery can be layered to create original collages in multiple editions of identical or altered variations. In this course, we learn several non-press printing techniques that can be replicated at home, such as relief prints, silkscreen and pronto plates. We also learn how to make handmade paper, which we can then use to create three-dimensional prints called paper casts. A special visit to the Print Room at the RISD Museum allows students a unique opportunity to see unframed prints in their original state. Throughout the course, students enhance their creativity and problem solving skills, while using printmaking to create special visual effects that can be achieved in no other way. Applies to the following certificate program: AT
Designed to Rock ages 12-17
TEEN-0157 :: Nicholas Holcomb
The pop music experience is much more than the tracks on a CD – it’s a billiondollar industry comprised of live events, endorsements, trademarked merchandise and carefully crafted images designed for the artists and their promoters. Bands become brands, which graphic designers craft with innovative logo design, costuming and display imagery. In this course, students are introduced to design through the scope of popular music history. Students work with the latest digital design tools and software to create artwork for CD jewel cases, tour posters and tee-shirt designs for an imaginary pop music idol or to reinterpret the identity for their favorite band. Whether your taste is for the Black Eyed Peas, Miley Cyrus or the Misfits, this course inspires you as you design to rock. Applies to the following certificate programs: AT, YA, YC, YG June 23 – July 28 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $375
Visual Journaling ages 12-17
TEEN-3736 :: Jessica Lee Perry
Visual journaling is a unique way to ignite your creativity. It takes you on a journey through many different media and materials as you document your life experiences therapeutically, metaphorically and artistically. In this course, students experiment with combining drawn imagery, collage, printmaking, montage, the connections between words and images, and altering photos, pages and books. Moreover, students get to explore their inner self while documenting their experiences both visually and poetically. Class time is used to both explore new materials and processes and share discoveries made during the intervening days. As the course progresses, each student’s sketchbook becomes an evolving work of art and each student becomes that much more connected to the wellspring of his/her creativity. Applies to the following certificate program: AT
Brand Yourself ages 13 – 17
July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $40
TEEN-2200 :: Lynda Shoup
Got talent? Who knows it? This course shows you how to market yourself as an artist using tools like blogs, RSS feeds and podcasting to design an online portfolio. Students craft an online identity and develop a platform for promoting their work, while creating content that supports your chosen identity through writing activities, careful choice of applications and a thoughtful journaling process. By the end of the class you will be on your way to creating your own brand; you’ll be familiar with web applications that can set you apart, know the facts about privacy, copyright and ethical considerations, and have ideas for presenting your work in ways that show you are a creative force to be reckoned with. Note: Students must be 13-17 ONLY. Laptops are not required, however, WiFi access will be available to those who choose to bring laptops to class.
June 24 – July 29 Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310 :: lab fee: $15
Fine Arts Proficiency Standards All RISD | CE courses offered for teens this semester are designed to assist students in meeting the Rhode Island Board of Regents fine arts proficiency standards.
Applies to the following certificate program: AT June 22 – July 27 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310 20 Summer Registration begins April 26 :: www.risd.edu/ce
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Color Fever! ages 12-17
Painting Studio TEEN-3944 :: Crystal Paolucci
“The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.” This is how artist Hans Hofmann described color – as being everywhere around us. In this class, students explore the dynamic world of color through self-expression and imagination. First, students investigate the wide range of color concepts and theories, as well as the expressive use of color through various materials including oil pastels, watercolor, chalk pastels, colored pencil, and acrylic paints. Visuals from various artists – Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky, and others – are then discussed in class. Finally, using color concepts and a vast array of materials, students experiment with subject matter such as nature, still life, cityscapes, collage, all in living color. Applies to the following certificate program: AT July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
TEEN-1765 :: Kurt Van Dexter
Applies to the following certificate program: AT June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $15
TEEN-2177 :: Ben Macomber
“There is nothing that obeys the artist’s hand so exquisitely, nothing that records the subtlest pleasures of sight so perfectly.” This is how noted writer John Ruskin described watercolor, a medium of exquisite delicacy and unique translucence. Join us for this rare opportunity to explore and develop drawing and painting skills with a professional watercolorist and member of the Rhode Island Watercolor Society. Instruction highlights the proper use of materials, color theory, composition and several other techniques. Moreover, demonstrations, individual instruction and group critiques help each student find his or her unique approach to watercolor. Photographs, still lifes and striking panoramas of Providence provide inspiration for this painting adventure. June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $50
June 22 – July 29 Tuesdays + Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 12 sessions tuition: $430 :: lab fee: $20
TEEN-0471 :: Rhonda Fargnoli
Seeing Missoni’s knitwear collection – celebrated for its bright, colorful designs and intricate patterns – may have left you wondering how designers get their inspiration. Participants in this course learn that a designer’s inspiration comes from everyday life, as they “build” a collection book to help trigger creativity for their own future knitwear designs. Students study established designers and their collections, learn about the finest fibers the world has to offer, create stitches to form swatches, make sketches and write their own patterns. Also covered are the basic elements of hand knitting (focusing on mastering simple stitches and concentrating on design and color to create beautiful and original pieces), finishing embellishments and hand dyeing wool – all designed to lay a foundation for a career in textiles/design. Applies to the following certificate program: YF June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $40
Dimensional Felting Gone Wild!
Watercolor Studio: Painting with Translucence
Applies to the following certificate program: AT
Applies to the following certificate program: AT
ages 12-17
Sculptural trees, multi-textured greenery, exploding palettes of floral color. Exotic locations? Royal palaces? Not necessarily! Gardens are art and design, using nature as the palette. They can be as formal as a city park, or familiar as your own back yard! Designing a successful garden, whether vegetable, floral or container, involves all the principles of art and design so that the ultimate creation transforms a space in a truly magical way! In this course, students learn basic concepts and processes of garden and landscape design, including an exploration of potential materials, hands-on site exploration, and the use of such architectural or sculptural elements as fences, arbors or garden benches. Students complete the course with a plan for their own hypothetical garden.
ages 12-17
TEEN-2249 :: Frank Piccirillo
Here is a chance to capture the sheer exuberance of painting while developing skills in a supportive environment that stresses process and expression, not just end product. Using imagination and a range of media (watercolor, ink, acrylics), students experiment with painting still lifes, interior spaces, the figure and landscapes – the sky’s the limit! Explore concepts of color, composition, line, form, value and texture in order to create ever more complex and expressive works of art. Note: Basic drawing experience is helpful, but not required.
Young Knitting Designer
Gardens: Art + Design with Nature and the Earth ages 12-17
ages 12-17
ages 12-17
TEEN-2472 :: Anna Kristina Goransson
Create soft, plush and colorful sculpture! Exercise your creative options by learning how to make your own wearable art and sculpture using wool felting techniques. Students in this course create flat felted sheets that can be sewn into a variety of functional or non-functional forms, as well as learn how to felt three-dimensionally. The course focuses on wet felting and some dry needle felting for creating decorative detail. Projects include making a hat, or “sculptural headgear,” as well as sculptural works (objective or abstract), focusing on form, color and texture to create meaning. Applies to the following certificate program: YF July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Young Fashion Designers: A Runway to Success ages 12-17
TEEN-2145 :: Cynthia Ross-Meeks
Fashion tells us much about our lives, our values and ourselves. Why else do we make such stars of Michael Kors and his colleagues? Discover what it takes to be a successful fashion designer in this introductory course. Students learn how fashion designers communicate visually by means of color, fabric, texture and pattern. We discuss design elements, styles, trends and couture as students explore sketching, pattern drafting, fabric and color choices. Creative projects include patternmaking, garment design using the mannequin, and designing from fabric swatches. This is a great chance for students not only to learn the basics of designing their wardrobes, but to make a substantial addition to their portfolios. Note: Previous drawing experience is not required. Applies to the following certificate program: YF section 01 June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $20
section 02 June 22 – July 27 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310 :: lab fee: $15
Fresh Fashion: Exploring Innovative Materials ages 12-17
TEEN-3757 :: Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger
Central to the design of a fashion collection is the investigation of innovative materials and textiles that nowadays define the uniqueness of a style and, more and more often, provide the initial inspiration behind a whole fashion collection. In this course, we explore the world of innovative materials in order to push creativity to its limits. Students create a personal project, beginning with a mood board and fashion sketch and ending with a complete garment made of non-traditional materials, while learning some basic construction techniques. The course culminates with an informal fashion show for parents and friends. Note: Previous sewing or patternmaking experience is not required. Applies to the following certificate program: YF July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
From History to High Fashion ages 12-17
Applies to the following certificate program: YF July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $50
The Fashion Collection: A Designer’s Dream Realized ages 12-17
Take a Step Up In addition to our teen courses, high school students age 17 and higher are permitted to enroll in any of RISD | CE’s adult courses. Visit www.risd.edu/ce to browse adult courses.
TEEN-3981 :: Pat Ubaldi Nurnberger
Did you know that Napoleonic uniforms and gowns were the inspiration for Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall ‘06 collection, that Marie Antoinette influenced Dior in 2006, or that John Galliano’s Spring ‘10 collection for Dior was heavily influenced by Victorian fashion? In this course, students learn how fashion designers look to the past to design some of today’s high fashion! Students come to embrace the relationship between historic costume and contemporary fashion by examining couture collections and the costumes worn in hit movies in light of their historic influences. During lively class sessions, students learn to identify historic time periods, garments, fabrics and construction and fitting methods of the era. Then, with a single time period as a starting point, we produce our own design, construction and presentation drawings of historically accurate garments and contemporary fashions based upon them. Note: Students use both hand and machine sewing to construct a simple garment based on historic design. Some sewing skill needed.
TEEN-3811 :: Cynthia Ross-Meeks
Fashion designers can find inspiration for a collection from almost anything: nature, literature, pop culture, masterpieces of art and architecture, the weather or even geometry. This intensive fashion design “think tank” focuses on the kind of idea development professional designers use in assembling a fashion collection. From concept to critique, illustration, theme boards, fabric selection, sources of inspiration and methods of fabrication, many variables play a role in creating a consistent and memorable line. Students in this course develop concepts for thematic collections while viewing and discussing notable industry trends by designers past and present. By the final session, students should have a solid foundation in critical thinking as well as a portfolio of work that may one day lead to a fabulous fashion collection! Applies to the following certificate program: YF July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $15
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Ceramic Sculpture ages 12-17
Magical Girl Style TEEN-2412 :: Ellen Blomgren, Bruce Lenore
Many, if not most, sculptural pieces cast in bronze begin life as clay on an armature. In this class, students explore the basic three-dimensional aspects of clay as a sculptural medium. In a wide variety of projects, students create individual solutions to problems of form, scale and surface, using slab work, coiling, extrusions and press molds. We also review slips and alternative glazing techniques to expand the students’ design vocabulary and help them create pieces that reflect their inner visions. Finally, the RISD Museum’s collection of ceramic art serves as a valuable resource and inspiration for students as they investigate the design and construction possibilities of the many new techniques they learn in class. Applies to the following certificate program: AT section 01 :: Ellen Blomgren July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
section 02 :: Bruce Lenore July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $25
TEEN-3943 :: Gabrielle Portal
If you are a fan of Japanese comics, you know the female characters who transform themselves, speak to animals and have complex lives complicated by their extraordinary powers. Sailor Moon, Sally the Witch and Pretty Sammy are examples of the mahou shoujo style of manga, and the focus of this cartooning course. As the class explores what makes these magical girls so special, each student works on perfecting original designs with proper attention paid to their graceful anatomy, poses and expressions. Lessons in foreshortening and perspective help to make your creation leap from the page as you complete full color illustrations. And let’s not forget pendants, wands and such as you learn to integrate objects, costume elements and props into a dynamic portrait of these amazing young heroines. Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YG June 23 – July 28 Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $310
Heroes in Space (3D, That Is)
Start Cartooning ages 12-17
ages 12-17
TEEN-2179 :: Phil Oliveira
ages 12-17
TEEN-3941 :: Jesse Farrell
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 create gag cartoons, caricatures and comic strips. The class also reviews the basics of paneling and composition, and studies the widely divergent styles of such classic strips as Boondocks and Calvin and Hobbes. As students gain experience with black-and-white drawing materials, they become more confident draftsmen and become familiar with rendering as a basis for comic exaggeration. Young artists are encouraged to expand upon their drawing and cartooning skills and to develop their own signature styles.
How do you turn your avatar or your sketchbook superhero into a three-dimensional clay figure? A good question, to be sure, but what if you want even more? Is it unreasonable, for example, to ask “How do I turn my clay action figure into a more durable material like plastic?” The answer is finally at hand, as students discover when they enroll in this sculpture and mold-making workshop. The course starts with lessons in sculptural anatomy and exaggeration, both of which play into how you shape a clay hero. Students then participate in the casting process with a new composite model that can be painted to your specifications. How long can it be, we ask, before Hasbro comes knocking on your door?
Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC
Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG
June 21 – August 2 Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $310 :: lab fee: $10
June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $365 :: lab fee: $25
Comic Book Creator
Visualization Revelation
ages 12-17
TEEN-3744 :: Christopher McInerney
ages 12-17
TEEN-0470 :: Matthew E. Paquin
American comics are filled with wild characters like musclemen, monsters, robots, villains and freaks, but you need more than a wild character to make a good comic book. It takes a story that, when combined with convincing pictures, draws the reader into the page and doesn’t let him go. In this course, students learn from a published professional how to pull all the components of great comic book creation – word balloons, captions, panels and personalities – together. Important topics such as character design, perspective drawing and page layout are considered and, in the end, students leave with a finished book to share with friends, family and, with luck, possibly even a big shot comic book publisher.
Speed painting is a technique utilized by video game and movie studios for the rapid-fire visualization of characters, environments, sets and props, most often using Photoshop as the tool. Students in this course explore this technique by unlocking the often overlooked potential of Photoshop’s brush tool, sourcing photographs as a starting point and, working with scanned elements, leading to a stronger skill set with the most indispensable application used by digital artists. Anyone interested in video games, movies, comics or architecture should benefit from this intense classroom experience. Expect to leave with an impressive body of work to take your skills to the next level.
Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YG
Applies to the following certificate programs: PH, YA, YC, YG, YM
Prerequisite: Start Cartooning
June 21 – August 2 Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $375
July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $410 :: lab fee: $10
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>> young adults ages 12-17 Photography Fables ages 12-17
TEEN-2437 :: Amy Lovera
If you have already been introduced to the technology of digital photography, we invite you to move beyond the gadgetry to discover the magic that hides among all the buttons and menus. This course reveals that it is the artist – not the technician – who is able to coax fantastic images from a camera. Images are revealed, layerby-layer, using digital darkroom sleights of hand as students learn to manipulate such traditional subjects as the portrait or still life. The potential of narrative is explored as individual shots are connected to create original photographic storybooks. Students’ books might be scary, silly, outrageous or sad, but as students become fluent in the language, tools and techniques of photography, their tales will certainly be unique. Applies to the following certificate program: PH June 22 – July 27 Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $375
Drawing for Animation ages 12-17
TEEN-2923 :: Brandon Strathmann
In many ways animation has not changed since Gertie the Dinosaur came to life under the expressive pen of Winsor McCay; it is still an art form that instills the illusion of life in fantastic characters simply composed of multiple views put into motion. This course is for students who wish to advance their knowledge of core cartooning skills learned in Start Cartooning, as they enable creations to first walk, and then run, leap and dance. Through an in-depth look at how leading artists in the field create their work, students get an insider’s view of hand-drawn animation in a professional setting. As they develop their own stylized characters, they participate in exercises that include storyboarding, volumetric drawing, perspective studies and foreshortening of the cartoon figure. Animation principles and devices – such as model sheets, motion studies, flip books and cycles – are explained and practiced, and projects are burned to a take-home disc to share with family and friends. Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG, YM Prerequisite: Start Cartooning July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $410
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Computer Animation ages 12-17
TEEN-2129 :: Brandon Strathmann, Mikhail Mansion
Ever since the first deck of drawings was shuffled to create a “moving picture,” animation has thrilled us. But techniques and artistic styles in animation have come a long way since that time. In this exciting course, we open the doors to the vast world of computer animation. Using digital tools found in Flash, Magpie and iMovie, students learn to create an original sound-synch computer animation. From character development and background settings to storyboarding action, the course provides a balance of technique and individual creativity, as well as a foundation of essential design concepts. Ultimately, students copy their final animations to a DVD for use in a portfolio or to entertain friends and family. Note: Previous drawing experience is not required, but some computer experience is helpful. Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG, YM section 01 :: Brandon Strathmann June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 9 sessions :: No class 7/5 tuition: $440
section 02 :: Mikhail Mansion July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $480
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>> young adults ages 12-17
young adult certificate programs <<
Stop Motion Animation ages 12-17
TEEN-2008 :: Brandon Strathmann
From King Kong’s wrestling match with an obnoxious T-Rex to Gromit’s frenzied chase on a model railroad, the process of building a movie frame by frame has generated incredible cinematic images – despite the fact that the resulting dynamic activity is simply an illusion. Each individual movement is recorded and then projected at a speed that fools the eye into seeing uninterrupted movement. Students in this course form production teams in which they assume the role of camera operator, set designer and storyteller. Using a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, they go on to create a believable reality as seen in several unique short digital video experiments. By the end of the session, students will have learned to combine the images with sound and produced a DVD to share with family and friends. Applies to the following certificate program: YM July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 1 – 4pm 10 sessions tuition: $480 :: lab fee: $25
Basic Game Design with Flash ages 12-17
TEEN-3719 :: Bruce Campbell
There’s a world of games out there. You may even be at your Sony PlayStation or Xbox right now. So it is our pleasure to announce to all game design enthusiasts, “Your time has come; the fundamentals of game design are within your grasp.” Join us to build simple interactive games with Flash. Draw, animate and craft interactivity by applying basic programming in ActionScript. No experience in Flash is necessary, though students should be computer literate, preferably with some experience in programs such as Illustrator or Photoshop. Although students do not create complex Flash games, they learn the basics of interactivity for game design, including mouseand keyboard-controlled animation and boundary events. Let the games begin! Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YG Prerequisite: Digital Drawing Board or Computer Animation July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 12pm 10 sessions tuition: $480 :: lab fee: $10
12-17) the chance to focus their studies as they develop their artistic abilities. Whether used purely as a means for creative self-expression or to prepare for further artistic endeavors after high school, these programs broaden horizons and increase skill levels while building confidence and maturity. Registration Information: Students uncertain about committing to an entire certificate program may wait up to one year before declaring their intent and paying the $25 per semester fee retroactively. Courses may also be taken on an individual basis without enrolling in a certificate program. Students who have taken any of the required courses in the past year and whose instructor attests to their satisfactory completion of said course(s) can have those courses applied to their transcripts. Please note that courses applied to a certificate program retroactively are assigned a “P” for passing. Letter grades are only assigned to courses that apply to the program and that are taken after a student has declared candidacy. For more information, please call 401 454-6200.
Programs RISD | CE offers seven certificate programs for young adults. YA Animation YC Comic Art YF Fashion Design YG Game Design YM Movie-Making PH Photography AT Art School Preparation
Certificate Program in Animation (YA)
Movie Masterworks: Cinema’s Vampires ages 12-17
Young adult certificate programs offer teens (ages
TEEN-0469 :: Anthony Penta
The teeth, bats, garlic and wooden stakes...Movie-makers haven’t always treated vampires kindly in the nine decades that they have been feature characters. The vampire – from Murnau’s silent-era Nosferatu to Twilight’s Edward – has been fashionably reinvented as monster, villain, imbecile and romantic hero. Yet the appeal of vampires is everlasting, as their stories are told and retold and their exploits become more fantastic through advances in motion picture technology. This course provides students with more than a lesson in film history, as it creates an opportunity to practice camera skills, lighting techniques and practical special effects – all with the objective of presenting an interesting, perhaps even biting (!) story well told.
For courses applicable to the Animation certificate program, look for “YA” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD | CE’s certificate program in animation gives students a glimpse of the industry and art that surround the study of animation. Participants in this program practice the craft with authentic tools and techniques that are both traditional (pencil and paper) and cutting edge (3D modeling software). Using these methods they create exceptional frame-by-frame movies that result from their study of figure drawing, character design, movement, storytelling, modeling, texturing and lighting. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Animation, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
Applies to the following certificate programs: YA, YC, YM Prerequisite: Lights, Camera, Action: Editing Digital Movies June 24 – July 29 Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm 6 sessions tuition: $375
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>> young adult certificate programs Certificate Program in Game Design (YG) For courses applicable to the Game Design certificate program, look for “YG” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD | CE’s certificate program in game design teaches students the techniques and design principles required to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and modeling of complex imagined virtual realities – including fully animated characters and detailed, multi-level environments – while exploring such topics as character design, animation, texturing, lighting, level building and scripting. As the multibillion dollar video game industry continues to grow, opportunities for game artists and designers are at an all-time high. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Game Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
Certificate Program in Movie-Making (YM) For courses applicable to the Movie-Making certificate program, look for “YM” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. While telling a story using traditional live action movie-making can be complicated, this new certificate program in movie-making makes the process simple and fun. The program offers students hands-on learning as they shoot digital video, write characters, cut scenes and record sound effects and music, with the goal of producing original short films and eye-popping visual effects. These final projects can be shared as a video upload or on a home DVD player, and are the start of a strong show reel. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Movie-Making, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
Certificate Program in Comic Art (YC)
Certificate Program in Photography (PH)
For courses applicable to the Comic Art certificate program, look for “YC” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.
For courses applicable to the Photography certificate program, look for “PH” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.
Comic books blend words and pictures, and it takes skill and practice to create this unique art form. This certificate program begins with foundation courses in drawing and illustration, which facilitate the development of the creative imagination. As they advance, participants learn to develop their own narratives and to render them as unique works of sequential art. Successful students complete the program with fine-tuned artistic literacy and original comic pages for their portfolio. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Comic Art, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
Certificate Program in Fashion Design (YF) For courses applicable to the Fashion Design certificate program, look for “YF” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.
RISD | CE has long offered a number of creative photography courses in our Young Artist Program, and many of our students have been honored with Rhode Island Scholastic Art Awards for their photographs and portfolios. As a next step, we offer this five-course certificate program for students considering pursuing advanced studies and/or a future career in photography. In addition to traditional photography techniques, topics in the areas of digital photography and computer design prepare students for the innovative new frontiers of this exciting art form. Courses also focus on developing skills and techniques that assist young artists in building a comprehensive body of work for professional-looking portfolios. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Photography, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
RISD has a great reputation for producing up-and-coming fashion designers and likewise, RISD | CE strives to make the world of apparel accessible to a younger audience. This certificate program encompasses five courses that include instruction in design and sketching techniques as well as the basics of patternmaking, drafting, construction, sewing techniques and even fashion photography. Taken together, these courses assist students in the development of critical skills and techniques required for future study of any aspect of fashion design, and in the assembly of a strong design portfolio. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Fashion Design, students must complete five applicable courses within three years.
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Certificate Program in Art School Preparation (AT) It is never too early to begin the intensive preparation necessary to create a first-rate high school portfolio. Our Art School Preparation Certificate Program is designed for students interested in a future in visual art or design, and is intended to supplement (not replace) a traditional high school art program by making more advanced courses available. It focuses on developing skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or graphics through challenging projects that prepare students for the highly competitive world of art and design. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Art School Preparation, students must complete one course in each of the following five categories within three years. Note: Students may substitute one requirement with a course from another Young Adult Certificate Program. General Studio + Art History • Art Studio * • Art from Art • Rebel Art: Voice of the People • The Art of Ideas • The Art of Picture Books • Mixed Media • Visual Journaling *
From 95 North Exit 20 to 195W From 95 South Exit 19 to 195E
• Original Duplicity: The Art of Print! *
Drawing Studios • Fundamentals of Drawing * • The Portrait: Inner Essence + Outer Likeness • Introduction to Figure Drawing * • Fashion Illustration • Sculptural Drawing • Figure Drawing II: Explorative Media
2D Design Studios • Architectural Mosaics • Design Fundamentals from A to Z * • Color Fever! * • Design Challenge * • Designed to Rock * • Brand Yourself * Painting Studios • Painting Studio * • Watercolor Studio: Painting with Translucence *
3D Design Studios • Introduction to Sculpture • Ceramic Sculpture * • Carving Soapstone * • Armor: Design + Build • Architectural Genesis: Where Ideas are Born, Then Built * • Gardens: Art + Design with Nature and the Earth * * These courses are offered this semester.
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Directions to the RISD Campus From Interstate 95 North or South to Providence, take Exit 22A to Memorial Boulevard. At the fourth light, turn left onto Washington Place (which becomes Waterman Street). You are now on RISD’s College Hill campus; use the detail map sent with your registration confirmation to locate the appropriate building and nearest parking lot. From Interstate 195 Westbound, take the South Main Street exit. Follow South Main Street for five blocks until it intersects with College Street. Consult the detail map sent with your registration confirmation to locate the appropriate building and parking lot.
Directions to Tillinghast Farm (231 Nayatt Road, Barrington, RI) From Interstate 95 North or South to Providence, follow the signs to I-195 East. From I-195 East take Exit 7 (Seekonk / Barrington) and bear right onto Route 114 South. At the first traffic light (intersection at Barrington High School and white church), take a right onto Federal Street. Continue to the end of the street and turn left onto Middle Highway. At the end of Middle Highway, turn left onto Nayatt Road. The entrance to Tillinghast Farm is the first driveway on the right, past the golf course. From Interstate 195 Westbound, take Exit 1 (Seekonk / Barrington) to Route 114A South. Turn left at the end of the exit onto Route 114A South (Fall River Avenue). Bear left at the second traffic light. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Mink Street. Continue to the end of the street and pass two traffic lights. Turn left onto Route 114 South and follow the directions above.
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