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2011
pre-college program
June 25 - August 6
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exP eRIenCe
art and design in a college setting
Dev e loP
a strong foundation of art and design skills
m a STeR
a variety of tools, materials and techniques
b u Il D
conďŹ dence in yourself as an artist and as an individual
leaRn
from expert and highly specialized arts faculty
exPloRe
one of 20 different artistic disciplines
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additional pieces for your college admission portfolio
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strong bonds with diverse, multicultural classmates The RISD Pre-College Program is designed to give 16- to 18-year-old high school students an introduction
to the college art school experience. For six weeks, you follow a college-like studio curriculum, live in RISD residence halls and have fun on weekend outings to museums, beaches and area cultural attractions, while maintaining a high level of initiative and responsibility regarding your work and behavior. The course of study is focused, serious and challenging.
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Ph iloso P h ica lly, the RISD Pre-College Program focuses on broadening your artistic horizons by helping you to articulate your own responses to the world through the visual language of art and design. In the process, you not only master craftsmanship and technique, but also begin the process of defining who you are. The program is essentially about giving you the skills and confidence to grow as an artist and an individual. Artistically, you are exposed to a wide range of new techniques and media. The curriculum is chosen from many different visual art and design disciplines, and is relevant to both a future career and personal enrichment in the arts. Pre-College faculty members constantly challenge you to strengthen not only artistic technique, but also critical thinking skills. To do this, you respond to many diverse influences – from exposure to the work of first-rate, professional artists and the critiques of your peers, to accessibility to RISD’s own distinguished art museum and the life of the surrounding city, itself a work of art. Socially, you have the opportunity to meet students from across the country and around the world, forming strong bonds by working together and taking on the program’s many challenges. You also develop social responsibility by sharing living space, participating in organized activities outside the studio and classroom, and helping each other learn how to manage time and workloads. It is no surprise that many long-term friendships begin during the Pre-College Program.
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cou r ses The Pre-College Program is a full immersion encounter with art and design education at the highest level. Students spend one full day each week in both Foundation-level drawing and design courses, and a half-day each week in a critical examination of creative issues found in the history of art. Two days each week are devoted to a “major” concentration. Skills and projects developed through intensive exploration into one of these 20 majors provide students with invaluable insight and experience in preparation for college — and may help you enhance your art school admissions portfolio.
foundation studies
Drawing
Painting
drawing foundations
Fashion Design
Photography: Digital
design foundations
Furniture Design
Photography: Traditional
critical studies in art history
Game Design
Printmaking
Graphic Design
Sculpture
majors
Illustration
Textile Design
Animation
Industrial Design
Video
Architecture
Interior Design
Ceramics
Jewelry
Comic Book Art
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Kenneth Heyne (New Milford, CT) Printmaking
Gabrielle McSherry (Syracuse, NY) Digital Photography
th e goods More than 500 high school students are expected curriculum gives you a strong foundation of drawing and design skills in addition to your major studies. The Pre-College community draws on an award-winning faculty of more than 70 artists, designers and educators, some of whom teach degree program classes at RISD as well.
Jeankarlos Cruz (Union City, NJ) Painting
to participate in this year’s program. The structured
The Pre-College Program places a premium on multicultural activities, exposing students to new and different ideas through special lectures and visits by guest artists. Representing a broad spectrum of ground and philosophy, present their artwork, and discuss with students the influence of culture – their own and others’ – upon their development as artists. Many visiting artists also critique students in their areas of expertise.
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Cornelius Arnett (Somerville, NJ) Furniture Design
cultures, these artists speak about their work, back-
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The Pre-College experience is made all the more valuable through access to RISD’s well equipped and internationally renowned studio facilities housed in over 40 buildings, which include computer labs, darkrooms, kilns, woodworking shops, and textile
The RISD Museum of Art, nationally recognized as
and printmaking studios.
one of the finest museums of its size in the country, is another exceptional resource. It houses more than
The Fleet Library at RISD is one of the oldest inde-
80,000 works in its collections of fine and decorative
pendent art college libraries in the United States
arts ranging from antiquity to the present. Students
and boasts a collection of unusual richness and
are encouraged to incorporate information from the
depth. This award-winning library is housed in a
collections into their research for the Critical Studies
stunningly renovated Italian Renaissance-style
in Art History course.
banking hall in “15 West” (the Mandle Building), and now contains more than 130,000 books and bound
At the heart of the campus is the Chace Center, a
periodicals, 19,000 mounted art reproductions and
five-story expansion of the RISD Museum that opened
685,000 image holdings focused on art, architecture
in the fall of 2008. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning
and design. The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, a
architect José Rafael Moneo, this LEED certified building
repository of more than 90,000 natural specimens,
has added dramatic and dynamic exhibition, studio,
is also an indispensable resource, especially for the
classroom and public space to the RISD campus, and
Drawing Foundations course and for many other
is now the home of the popular retail design show-
projects related to your major.
room, risd |works.
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sh ow your stuff An essential element of the learning process at RISD
separate exhibition spaces on the RISD campus.
is the studio critique. As you learn to present and
The Majors Exhibition showcases hundreds of pieces
discuss your work in front of faculty, guests and
produced in the studios of all 20 majors; the Fashion
fellow students, you grow more comfortable with
Majors Show highlights wearable art created by
talking about and articulating your goals. Critiques,
fashion design students; and the Design and Drawing
or “crits” as they’re more commonly known, take
Exhibition presents work from Drawing Foundations
place from time to time throughout the course of
and Design Foundations classes.
each class, and serve as important guideposts as you refine your work and prepare final projects. The summer culminates with the annual Pre-College Exhibitions – three concurrent events for students, their parents, families and friends, held in three
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Textile Design
Serena Berry (New York, NY)
Drawing
Jessica Lin (Singapore)
Anneka Bjorkeson (Berkeley Heights, NJ) Industrial Design
Ian Patrick (Fairbanks, AK) Architecture
th e sce n e There’s no shortage of great things to do after class, like
University. The main RISD campus, situated at the
foreign film nights, artist talks, gallery openings, dances,
center of the historic district, is famous for its narrow
baseball games and workshops. Or, you can take
streets lined with restored Colonial homes and fine
advantage of open studios to spend more time working
examples of early Federal and 19th-century architecture.
on your projects. Weekend trips often include visits to
RISD’s extensive facilities span Providence’s central
Newport’s mansions, Narragansett’s beaches, Block
rivers — home to Waterplace Park and WaterFire, a
Island, Tillinghast Farm (RISD’s waterfront campus),
recurring after-dark festival of light and music — and
and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
include several notably restored historic buildings in the city’s vibrant downtown.
College Hill, on Providence’s historic East Side, is one of the most picturesque sections of the city, home to the expansive campuses of RISD and neighboring Brown
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RISD’s neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants,
While Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles
cafés, shops, bookstores and art cinemas. If you like
wide, it’s blessed with almost 500 miles of enchanting
music and theater, you can enjoy great performances at
coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett
popular local venues, including the nationally acclaimed
Bay. Rhode Island is also convenient to such popular
Trinity Repertory Company and the Providence Perform-
summer destinations as Block Island, Cape Cod,
ing Arts Center. Local restaurants range from ethnically
Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which makes it an
rich neighborhood eateries to world-renowned, five-star
ideal jumping-off point for family vacations, or a perfect
dining establishments. All of these options are within
vacation destination in itself. Traversable in little more
walking distance of the college.
than an hour, the state offers both a welcome retreat from the bustle of Boston and New York, and easy access to these cities by road, rail, bus and airplane. In short, it’s a great place to be — especially in the summer.
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c h ec k it o u t Visit the RISD Pre-College Program website — www.risd.edu/precollege — to see a video overview of the program and an online gallery of Pre-College student work, hear from some former students about their experiences in the program, take a virtual tour of the campus and get a glimpse of what life is like at RISD.
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curriculum how it works make it yours
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applying who may apply? application information + procedures program expenses + fees scholarships international students application + payment timeline how to apply
calendar pre-college pre-View Saturday, March 5 (see back cover for details) Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.
application checklist
check-in day
submitting your application
Saturday, June 25
confirmation 26
policies
classes Begin Monday, June 27
student conduct
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facilities use for commuters
summer faculty exhibition opening
withdrawal + refund policy
Thursday, July 7, 6-8pm
student life
pre-college exhibitions open
campus housing
wednesday, august 3, 6-8pm
dining services art supply stores
check-out day Saturday, august 6
application forms center of the catalog
surrounded by people who share your “You’re passion; no matter where you are skill-wise, the experience is incredible because you learn so much about art and even more about yourself.
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– alessa Peters (woodinville, wa), Graphic design
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curriculum how it works overview
class schedule
The Pre-College Program strengthens your ability to observe,
Each week’s schedule is structured as follows:
conceptualize, analyze and create. Whether courses are selected for personal exploration or as a fast track to collegelevel study in art and design, a balanced schedule and all-day studio classes allow for creative problem solving as well as artistic experimentation. In addition, studio critiques encourage you to talk about both your own work and that of your classmates. One of the hallmarks of a RISD undergraduate education is the Foundation Studies program, a year-long immersion in rigorous visual and critical inquiry, designed to encourage experimentation and the challenging of ideas, motivations and assumptions. At RISD, foundation work is as crucial to a student’s overall development as the major. It is no different for the Pre-College Program, where you are introduced to the RISD curricular concept through three foundation courses:
Drawing Foundations, Design Foundations, and Critical Studies in Art History. These courses help you sharpen your powers of observation, gain experience with various tools, materials and techniques, and learn to analyze and discuss works of art. As in a college-level art and design education, choosing a major is also an essential part of one’s experience, and this, too, is an important element of the Pre-College Program. Majors provide the opportunity to immerse yourself in focused effort within one particular design or fine art field;
drawing foundations 1 six-hour day (6 contact hours per week) design foundations 1 six-hour day (6 contact hours per week) critical studies in art history partial day (2 contact hours per week) major 2 six-hour days (12 contact hours per week) total 26 contact hours per week Each course requires work to be developed or completed outside of class. Open studio time is available when students are not scheduled to be in class. Note: Course schedules and syllabi are not available prior to Check-In.
major classes are scheduled for two full days each week, allowing you to explore one of the 20 available disciplines in depth. RISD stresses that foundation studies are as important as major work, so equal emphasis is placed in both areas and effort is balanced between the two during the week.
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make it yours foundation courses
majors
drawing foundations
animation
The ability to observe and the skill of translating these obser-
Animation – the study of art in motion – is a constantly evolv-
vations into visual expression are fundamental to an artist’s
ing art form. This major introduces students to the rich tradi-
education. Students in this course first develop their power of
tions of frame-by-frame nonlinear movie construction as well
observation and strengthen their ability to think and express
as recent developments in the field. Using AutoDesk’s Maya
themselves visually on paper. They learn techniques for
software, students learn 3D modeling to create virtual objects
working from the human figure, forms in nature, landscapes,
and characters that can populate an original animated work.
interior spaces and still-life setups. Traditional and nontradi-
Lighting and surface texturing are among the many tech-
tional materials are used throughout to investigate line, value,
niques used to transform 3D models into characters typical of
form and composition.
those seen in games and movies. Additionally, students view and discuss noteworthy animated films for ideas to incor-
design foundations
porate into their finished projects. NOTE: While not required,
Design is critical to all visual expression. This course intro-
students may wish to bring a high-capacity storage device such as
duces students to the formal elements of design – line, shape,
an iPod™ or external hard drive to take their work home at the end
color, texture and space. Through challenging exercises,
of the program.
students are encouraged to explore traditional methods of visual organization and to discover new solutions on their
architecture
own. Projects may include both two- and three-dimensional
Students profit from the dynamic relationship between learn-
design concepts.
ing basic architectural concepts and physically employing them in the construction of prototypes. As an introductory
critical studies in art history
architectural design studio, important architectural principles
Critical analysis – the ability to thoroughly examine, analyze
are presented through studio exercises, slide lectures and
and respond to creative concepts and ideas, both verbally and
demonstrations. Students implement these principles through
in writing – is an essential tool in an art and design education.
both drawing and model-building to develop an understand-
In this foundation course, historical and contemporary art
ing of scale, form and spatial relationships. This intense
(both two- and three-dimensional) is presented in relation-
study provides the framework for the process of analysis and
ship to a specific theme. Students develop an approach
synthesis that is critical to further architectural pursuits.
to critical analysis by delving into the historical context of the artwork. Course work is enhanced by visits to the RISD Museum of Art, where students explore the collections and examine original artwork in an intimate setting.
The exposure to different takes on the artistic “ process, through my friends and professors, has been really astounding. It has influenced my art in a really profound way. ” – Chris Fernald (Marietta, GA), Painting
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ceramics
fashion design
Clay has long been respected as the medium of choice for
Students in this major examine the fashion design process
relief and sculptural portraiture, and has been used through-
from sketchbook to consumer. Initial exercises focus on
out history in many varieties of functional ware. Its plasticity
developing the visual communication skills necessary to
and versatility are increasingly appreciated in works that tran-
illustrate a fashion concept. Merchandising and construction
scend traditional boundaries, so that today, ceramic media
methods come to the forefront as students gain an under-
are also associated with contemporary sculptural possibilities.
standing of color interaction, form and proportion. In the
Accordingly, students learn basic construction and finishing
process, students begin to appreciate how fashion tastes and
techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,
styles both reflect and contribute to contemporary culture.
methods of surface design, glazing and kiln firing, and are
Ultimately, students design and construct fashion pieces out
also encouraged to experiment with both functional and
of alternative materials to be shown as part of the Pre-College
sculptural ideas.
Exhibitions at the end of the program.
comic book art
furniture design
Comic books are pure pop-culture adrenaline — influencing
You use it every day. You live with it and you can’t get along
novels, movies, fashion and even the web — and have
without it. But have you ever really examined furniture? Have
become an essential element of our popular media con-
you ever admired the form of a table or scrutinized the func-
sciousness. This major provides students with the expertise
tion of a chair? Midway between sculpture and industrial
needed to combine words and pictures into compelling visual
design, the vital discipline of furniture design directly impacts
narratives for strips, comic books, or graphic novels. Students
human interaction and well-being. Through drawings and
learn the creative and technical aspects of this idiosyncratic
modeling, furniture design students explore key aspects of
art form, including its unique characteristics and limitations.
three-dimensional design, incorporating the aesthetics of
Classes include a survey of selected comics, in-class demon-
form and function to articulate their design ideas. They learn
strations of scriptwriting and drawing techniques, and studio
to use traditional furniture-making skills, including joinery
assignments that encourage participants to develop original
and the time-honored techniques of hand and power tools,
comic stories of their own. Beyond comic books themselves,
ultimately building one of their own designs.
the skills acquired also apply to children’s books, film and television production and video games.
game design For games to be compelling, game artists are obliged to de-
drawing
velop design skills in an array of areas, from game assets (e.g.,
This major allows students who wish to immerse themselves
characters, props) and animation to level building and script-
in drawing to expand significantly upon skills and techniques
ing. Using industry-standard tools, students are introduced
introduced in Drawing Foundations. Students confront de-
to the mechanics of game design, creating fully animated
manding technical exercises and explore imaginative, descrip-
characters and embedding them in multi-level environments.
tive and conceptual imagery on paper. All the critical technical
All of the elements of a game are included. Students’ game
elements of drawing – line, tone, composition and color – are
creations are tested for full interactivity, ultimately helping
employed as tools that facilitate extensive experimentation,
prepare students for the professional world of game design.
discipline, and an environment of intense inquiry.
NOTE: While not required, students may wish to bring a highcapacity storage device such as an iPod™ or external hard drive to take their work home at the end of the program.
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graphic design
interior design
Graphic Design majors explore various combinations of
Students in this major gain a strong foundation in the process
traditional and digital design tools through a series of intensive
of designing interior spaces. They develop a visual vocabulary
classroom exercises. This regimen enables them to integrate
in order to explore the relationships between interior compo-
diverse techniques with the design elements of color, form,
nents and movement within the space. Color, texture, fabric,
typography and composition. Projects allow students to com-
lighting and other elements are investigated in a creative
bine these tools and techniques in such creative applications
environment that encourages participants to express their
as corporate identification, publications, posters, packaging
own sense of design. Discussions and critiques help students
and/or signage. Students also learn to recognize the principles
understand the elements and principles of interior design as
of good graphic design as they integrate text and imagery
they develop project solutions.
(drawn from various media) into seamless, finished communications.
jewelry Designing and constructing jewelry is an ideal discipline for
illustration
developing an understanding of the structural underpinnings
This major is an ideal choice for students with a strong draw-
of all kinds of sculpture. Many skills learned in this major, if
ing background who desire the added discipline of working
expanded in scale, are readily transferable to other modes of
with both text and visual imagery. Indeed, the critical compo-
metalwork because they familiarize students with the proper-
nent of this major involves learning the best ways to combine
ties of various metals and related materials, as well as with
words, images and ideas. Students explore books, magazines
commonly used methods of joining. Techniques are learned
and short stories, seeking models for manipulating content,
through numerous demonstrations and structured exercises
design elements, materials and techniques in order to express
in the studio, enabling students to complete jewelry objects
ideas effectively. These exercises allow students to explore a
of their own choosing by the end of the course.
variety of styles and to use various techniques and materials as they develop a personal visual vocabulary.
painting Painting majors are introduced to both traditional and con-
industrial design
temporary concepts and techniques in painting. They learn
From the creation of a handheld electronic device to the con-
to create and organize forms, colors, textures and tones
figuration of a satellite, industrial design is a steadily growing
while experimenting with various methods of application.
field that affects every aspect of our daily lives. This major
Initially, students work from the figure, still-life setups and
is dedicated to instilling the conviction that fine aesthetics
diverse landscapes. They then seek to create more personalized
and mechanics reinforce one another in producing exemplary
imagery by adapting lessons from the studio. Lectures,
products for industry. Students work on design solutions for
demonstrations and critiques reveal how others have tackled
social, physical and ecological needs, and develop a working
similar painting issues in the past, so that students can
vocabulary in the language of two- and three-dimensional
discover their own style.
design. Three-dimensional drawing and model-making skills are therefore emphasized throughout the course.
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photography: digital
sculpture
Professional photography is fully immersed in digital work-
In this major, students engage in a modern approach to sculp-
flow, and anyone using a camera these days must have an
ture by exploring a number of three-dimensional concepts,
understanding of digital tools. Students in this major develop
skills and processes. Typical projects use a selected array of
technical and aesthetic skills in photography, with an empha-
materials and techniques based on individual student choices.
sis on digital imaging and its potential applications in print
In past years these have included building with paper or wire,
and electronic form. Coursework focuses on camera tech-
modular constructions, installations, group performance
niques, lighting methods, and the use of computer software
pieces, and structures based on human, animal and plant
(Adobe Photoshop) for enhancing and refining images, and
anatomy. Assignments focus on encouraging students to
for presentation. RISD cameras are used during class time, but
create well considered, conceptually sound and structurally
students are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras
durable 3D solutions to open-ended problems.
for flexibility in capturing images outside of class. textile design photography: traditional
This ancient and rich form of artistic and practical exploration
Traditional Photography students learn how to see and com-
stimulates students to express individual color and design
pose images through the camera’s eye, and are encouraged
preferences while they learn basic concepts and methods for
to develop personal concepts by solving fundamental visual
designing textile surfaces. By mastering the basic elements
problems specific to the photographic image. They explore
of silkscreen printing and assorted dyeing methods, students
black-and-white photographic tools and techniques, including
learn to create and repeat intricate design elements that make
operation of the single-lens reflex camera, how to determine
a continuous surface. In conjunction with their work in the
proper exposures, and the chemical process for developing
studio, students are introduced to valuable information about
35mm negatives and prints. Presentation methods and
the practice of designing textiles for apparel, upholstery, wall
archival preservation are also demonstrated and discussed
coverings and other commercial products.
throughout the course. Both the experienced and the inexperienced photographer are welcome, but each student
video
must have access to a 35mm camera with full manual
Using video as a means of expression and storytelling,
exposure control capability.
students are introduced to the fundamental techniques, language and processes of motion pictures, from concept to
printmaking
final edit. Students learn basic digital video filming techniques
This major is an excellent choice for students who want to ex-
and nonlinear editing with Final Cut Pro software as they
pand upon previous drawing experience by exploring a tactile,
shoot and edit a series of short individual and team projects.
process-oriented medium that offers many options for rich
Experimental, documentary and narrative genres are all
visual effects. Lessons in plate and paper preparation, regis-
explored, and select student work is viewed and analyzed in
tration and preservation enable students to explore diverse
class. (Previous experience with video editing software, such
intaglio techniques such as pochoir, dry point, and hard- and
as iMovie or Adobe Premiere, is helpful but not required.)
soft-ground etching in both large and small formats. Surface
Note: Video cameras are provided for use during class hours only.
printing techniques are also explored, including monoprint-
Students may bring their own video cameras, provided they have
ing, chine collĂŠ and xerographic transfer. As students begin to
manual controls and record to a digital format, and should be
master these techniques, they are given the opportunity to
equipped with FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB ports.
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APPLYING who may apply?
choosing majors Please make your major selection carefully, as changes cannot
> United States high school students who have finished their sophomore year and who are 16 to 18 years old (born between August 6, 1992 and June 25, 1995).
be accommodated once the application has been received. Majors are assigned in the order of preference indicated by the student on the application form, on a first-come, first-
> International students in the same age range with appro-
served basis. Because space in majors is limited, first choice
priate visas and a demonstrated proficiency in the English
selection cannot be guaranteed. Early application increases
language, as indicated by a score of 580 or better on the
an applicant’s chance of placement in the preferred major.
TOEFL written test, at least 237 on the TOEFL computer-
based (CBT) test, or a minimum score of 93 on the TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) test. Should a student be unable to
Applicants are asked to indicate three choices of major. All should be selected with equal care, because an applicant is automatically waitlisted for the first (or subsequent) choice
obtain a TOEFL test score in time for application, please refer to International Students, page 23, for further details.
if it is full, and placed in the next available choice. If all three choices are full, the student is notified as quickly as possible
All applicants who meet the age requirements and demon-
and given an opportunity to select another major. The student
strate the ability and desire to benefit from the program, as
is also notified if space becomes available in a major for which
evidenced by their application materials, are accepted. There
he or she is waitlisted. If a student forfeits a place in any major
are no admission tests or portfolio requirements.
when it is offered, whether a first, second or third choice, that decision is final. VERY IMPORTANT: There can be no changes of major or section
application information + procedures
once the application has been received.
apply early Applications are processed beginning on Monday, January 10. Since space in each major is limited, early application is advised. Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete applications are not processed until all missing parts are supplied, so be sure to include all attachments and required payments and signatures. If a student is ineligible for the program, the parent or guardian is contacted as soon as possible after the application is received.
I was scared “ at first... but my teacher challenged me to do something different and not be afraid. It boosted my self-confidence and helped me improve.
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– Carol Lee (McLean, VA), Graphic Design
APPLYING
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program expenses + fees tuition
art supplies + presentation materials
$4,650 includes basic tuition, but not housing and dining, art
Students will need a variety of art supplies and presentation
supplies or lab, linen, telephone and other special fees. (Note:
materials (along with appropriate carrying cases) for their
Returning students see below right for special tuition discount.)
courses. Depending on the student’s major and approaches taken by different instructors, supplies can sometimes be in
housing + dining fee $2,370 includes residential and dining fees for boarding students.
excess of $800. Students may wish to bring supplies that they already own to mitigate cost. To this end, a general list of supplies that every student needs will be sent with the student’s confirmation materials. Specific supply lists for classes in the student’s major will be sent as soon as they become
dining plan for commuters
available. Inevitably, students will need to purchase supplies
Commuters are invited to purchase meals individually or in
during the program, and there are several local art supply
blocks. See Dining Services, page 28, for details. program deposit
stores to accommodate these needs. Parents may find it useful to establish a charge account at the RISD Store, which is located in the heart of campus. Information on charge accounts is included in the confirmation materials.
In order to reserve a seat in the program, all applications postmarked by Friday, April 8 must be accompanied by a nonrefundable deposit of $500 for boarding students or $350 for commuting students. Applications received after April 8 must be accompanied by the entire tuition of $4,650. (This amount includes the nonrefundable deposit.) lab fees
other expenses All costs and fees associated with planned Pre-College Program activities (e.g., museum/venue admissions fees, buses, ferries, etc.) are included with the tuition for the program. However, students are responsible for any sundry purchases during these activities. As with art supplies, all other miscellaneous expenses, such as travel to and from the
Traditional Photography and Video majors require specific lab fees,
RISD campus at the start and end of the program (and during
to be paid at the time of registration:
excused absences), are the responsibility of the student and
Traditional Photography: $180, includes a $100 deposit for the rental of a darkroom kit, which is refundable upon return of undamaged supplies. Video: $200, includes an A / V-rated external FireWire hard drive (that becomes the property of the student).
their parents or guardians. returning student tuition Students who have successfully completed the Pre-College Program in a previous year and meet all requirements for the 2011 program are eligible to participate at last year’s tuition rate of $4,450. Please check the “Returning Pre-College Stu-
I-20 certificate fee
dent” box on the application form and note the 2010 tuition
Non-US citizens requiring an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility,
where indicated on the back of the form. Note: All other rates
which is needed to secure an F-1 student visa, must include a $150 administration fee. (See page 23 and www.risd.edu/
and fees in effect for 2011 (e.g., housing, dining, etc.) remain as listed. Tuition is the ONLY fee eligible for this special offer.
summerinternational for details.)
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scholarships
application + payment timeline
A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are
Monday, January 10: Registration opens, application process-
awarded to applicants who can demonstrate significant finan-
ing begins
cial need, artistic and academic ability, potential to contribute to the cultural, intellectual, artistic and other diversity of the program, and interest in and commitment to the program. Scholarship applicants must follow the Scholarship Application requirements and use the Scholarship Application form and checklist found on the Pre-College Scholarship website, www.risd.edu/pcscholarship. Scholarship applications must be in the mail to the RISD|CE offices, postmarked no later than Friday, March 25.
Friday, March 25: Scholarship application deadline (in the mail and postmarked by this date) Friday, April 8: Deposit deadline (in the mail and postmarked by this date; after this date, all fees must be paid in full upon application) Wednesday, April 20: Student Visa Information form and International Student Responsibilities document deadline (for non-US citizens)
international students RISD welcomes students from around the world to participate
in the Pre-College Program. Some additional requirements apply to international students, such as: > Students whose native language is not English will need to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language. > All non-US citizens must obtain an F-1 student visa that is valid for the duration of the Pre-College Program. International students, including all students whose native language is not English, and those who are not citizens of the United States, must go to the Summer International page of
Friday, May 6: Payment deadline: all balances are due Applicants who send tuition and housing deposits before Friday, April 8 are billed for the balance. Full payment is due by Friday, May 6. If no statement has arrived as the due date approaches, do not wait for a statement; simply pay the balance due. Applications received after Friday, April 8 must include all tuition and fees in full. late applications Late applications are accepted on a space-available basis. Please contact the Pre-College Registration Assistant at 401 454-6204 after May 6 to find out if late applications in particular majors are still being accepted.
the RISD website – www.risd.edu/summerinternational – for detailed information, requirements and all forms necessary for application. Please consult this website and/or contact your local U.S. Consulate or Embassy with any questions regarding visas. You may also want to visit the U.S. Government’s International Student and Exchange Visitor Program website at www.ice.gov/sevis.
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how to apply To apply to the program without a scholarship, all of the
applicants must use the Scholarship Application Form and
materials in the Application Checklist must be submitted. If
follow the Application Checklist provided on the Pre-College
you are applying for a scholarship, additional materials are
Scholarship website, www.risd.edu/pcscholarship.
required, as noted in Scholarships, page 23. Scholarship
application checklist all non-scholarship applicants
all residential (non-commuting) students
must submit:
must also submit:
a completed Pre-College Program application form,
signed by student and parent or guardian a 250-word statement written by the student expressing personal reasons for wanting to
housing and dining fee of $2,370 (this is due for all
residential applications received after Friday, April 8.) the Residence Life Questionnaire (in Forms, center of this catalog)
participate in the program one letter of recommendation from a high school art teacher or guidance counselor
all non-US citizens must also submit: NOTE: Forms for non-US citizens and guidelines for submitting
a nonrefundable deposit, due with application:
materials may be found at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.
$500 is due from all boarding students $350 is due from all commuting students entire tuition of $4,650 must accompany all
a completed Student Visa Information (SVI) form a signed International Student Responsibilities (ISR) document
applications received after Friday, April 8 (this amount includes the nonrefundable deposit)
VERY IMPORTANT: Signed originals of these forms are due in our office by April 20, along with all required payments and materials.
have as much time as you “ You need to invest in your artwork, and you really get what you put into it. And, I found this huge world of art that I hadn’t explored yet, from fashion to game design... It’s a whole group of people you normally wouldn’t get to meet. 24
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submitting your application
confirmation
The student and his or her parent or guardian must sign the
Confirmations – including confirmation of major and instruc-
application form. Applications missing one or both signatures
tions for locating and downloading all confirmation materials
are considered incomplete. Please remember: There can be
from the Internet – are sent out as applications are deter-
no changes of major or section once the application has
mined to be complete and the student has been accepted
been received.
into the program, usually within several weeks of the receipt of your application. Confirmation materials to be downloaded
applying by mail
contain check-in details and all necessary forms, policy
Mail completed application materials and fees to:
statements and other information that is needed prior to the student’s arrival on campus, including:
Pre-College Applications RISD | CE
> Student Handbook, containing detailed information about
Two College Street
arrival and departure; housing, dining and safety; academic
Providence, RI 02903-2787
and disciplinary policies and procedures
Payment may be made by check, money order, MasterCard
> Residence halls and food service contracts
or VISA credit cards. We cannot accept debit cards. Checks should be made payable to RISD | CE. Checks returned for
> Health Services and Public Safety forms
insufficient funds incur a charge of $25.
> Laundry and linen service information > Checklist of items to bring to campus
applying by fax
> Art supply information and purchase permission form
Fax completed application materials to 401 454-6218 (payment by MasterCard or VISA credit cards only).
VERY IMPORTANT: All confirmation materials must be read and
responded to prior to the student’s arrival on campus for the program. Detailed instructions will be provided with each form. Students cannot attend classes until all forms have been signed and submitted. Course schedules and syllabi, as well as infor‑ mation on specific housing and roommate assignments are not available prior to Check-In.
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policies student conduct
withdrawal + refund policy
The Pre-College Program encourages artistic and intellectual
To officially withdraw from the Pre-College Program, submit
freedom, but also makes it a point to safeguard students’
written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student
safety by creating a structured campus environment. Most
Support Services in the RISD | CE office, in person or by mail
students live in RISD residence halls, which are accessible
or fax. Failure to properly withdraw from the program results
only by authorized ID cards. Residents are supervised by
in a permanent grade of ‘F’ on the student’s record.
full-time staff and trained resident assistants, and special rules apply to Pre-College students, including evening curfew and the need for parental permission to leave campus overnight. All social, artistic and educational activities are planned by the Continuing Education Department and the Residence Life Office. The above notwithstanding, RISD’s Pre-College Program
RISD refunds tuition and fee payments in full for applications
that are not accepted, or if registration is closed. Refunds for voluntary withdrawal after the student has been accepted into the program are granted – minus $350 deposit for tuition and $150 deposit for housing and dining, if applicable – according to the following schedule: Written withdrawal
Percentage of fees
received in the CE
refunded, minus
classroom, and attendance in all classes is expected and is
office by:
applicable deposit(s)
critical to successful completion of the program. If parents
June 4
100%
June 5 – 25
80%
June 26 – July 2
60%
July 3 – 9
40%
after July 9
no refund
is oriented toward relatively independent young people. Students need to take initiative both in and outside of the
and their children are seeking a somewhat sheltered environment, they should consider the nature of this program very carefully before applying. Further details of conduct expectations, attendance and curfew policies are included in the Student Handbook, which is provided to students upon acceptance into the program. Please note: Violations of college policies and regulations may
IMPORTANT: No tuition or other fees are refunded to a student
result in such sanctions as a warning, probation and even dis-
who is asked to leave the program for a violation of school policies
missal. All policy materials must be read and acknowledged
or regulations. The Pre-College Student Handbook, included in the
prior to the start of the program.
confirmation materials, more fully describes these regulations. At Check-In, students and their parents or guardians are required to
facilities use for commuters Students who attend Pre-College classes as commuters are entitled to work in studios, as well as in workrooms in the
sign a statement affirming that this information has been read. Please note: Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for payments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account.
residence halls, whenever residential students have access. For additional details about RISD policies and services, please refer to the Pre-College Student Handbook included in the confirmation materials. 26 policies
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student life campus housing Living and dining together in campus facilities provides an
the Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds, which places them with
important aspect of the complete Pre-College experience.
older students participating in other summer programs at
Much learning and socialization occur outside the classroom,
RISD. Information on specific housing and roommate assign-
in the less formal atmosphere of the residence halls, and
ments is not available prior to Check-In. For housing costs,
Pre-College staff members work to make this an equally
please see page 22.
valuable part of each student’s summer experience. VERY IMPORTANT: Smoking is not permitted in any RISD housing All residence halls are supervised by resident assistants
or, indeed, in any building on the RISD campus.
assigned to each floor, as well as by RISD’s year-round professional Residence Life staff. The halls are equipped with
If you have questions regarding summer housing that are not
lounges, work areas, and shared kitchens, along with card or
covered in this catalog, please contact RISD’s Residence Life
coin-operated washing machines. A professional linen and
office at rlo@risd.edu or 401 454-6650 between 8:30am and
laundry service is available at additional cost; information is
4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
included in the confirmation materials. Applications for campus housing are made via the Residence Life Questionnaire (center of this catalog). Students apply for single or double rooms; rooms are assigned as applications are received. Specific roommate requests must come from both parties, with parent/guardian approval. Room requests based on medical/psychological needs must be accompanied by a letter from the attending physician that details the specific room-related need. Students who are eligible may select
We were thrilled “ when our daughter’s work was chosen for the final gallery showing and were so proud and pleased to see that others value her work as much as we do. Thank you for providing such an enriching and self-affirming experience for her.
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- Kathleen & Scott Plath (Groton, MA) student life
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dining services
art supply stores
The RISD Dining Services staff is sensitive to the dietary
The RISD Store, located on the main floor of the Design
needs and preferences of a student body representing
Center, in the heart of the campus, carries a wide range of
cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The
art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and
Metcalf Dining Center, known as The Met, features a build-
photographic items. The RISD Store 3D is in the Bank Building,
your-own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian,
across the street from the Design Center. Supplies include
vegan and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven.
stained glass, lumber, ceramics supplies, sculpting tools and
The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of 15 West, features
other materials primarily aimed toward meeting the needs of
entrees and lighter fare, either to enjoy on-site or to
3D courses.
grab-and-go.
Parents may choose to establish a charge account with the
The full dining contract is required for all Pre-College boarding students, who may dine at either The Met or the Portfolio
RISD Store and/or the RISD Store 3D. Information and a sign-
up form are included in the confirmation materials.
Café. Payment for the dining plan is nonrefundable. Commuting students may elect to purchase blocks of 5 meals at a time by contacting Dining Services at 401 454-6642, or are welcome to purchase individual meals on a cash basis. If you have further questions about dining plans or special dietary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.
phenomenal time “atI had aPre-College. I made some RISD
of the best friends I’ve ever had and I expanded as a person and as an artist.
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– Becca Goldman (Mill Valley, CA), Graphic Design
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risd administration John Maeda, President Jessie Shefrin, Provost
to reach us More detailed information and answers to frequently asked questions may be found on the Pre-College website at www.risd.edu/precollege. However, please feel free to contact RISD’s Continuing Education Office for more infor-
risd continuing education Brian K. Smith Dean, Continuing Education Rebecca King Associate Director for Programs Acting Manager, Pre-College Program
mation and/or for advising about the Pre-College Program, should your questions not be answered after reviewing all of the information provided on our website. Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education office 345 South Main Street Providence, RI
Susan Bellaire Associate Director for Student Support Services
mail Pre-College Program RISD Continuing Education
Paul D’Ercole
Two College Street
Disciplinary + Social Coordinator Beth Mitchell Logistics Coordinator
Providence, RI 02903-2787 phone 401 454-6200 Outside the local calling area: 800 364-7473, ext. 2
Judi Sheldon Registration Assistant
RISD USPS 021-909
Volume 8, Number 1, January, 2011 Published four times a year, twice in January, and once each in August and September, by RISD Media + Partners, Two College Street, Providence RI 02903-2787. Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI Postmaster: Send address changes to RISD, Attn: Continuing Education Office, Two College Street, Providence, RI 02903-2787. DESIGN
Design: Chris Tourtellot, Morris De Luzio Design, Providence Photography: David O’Connor, Karen Philippi, unless otherwise noted Printing: Meridian Printing, 1/11, 6,500
fax
401 454-6218
cemail@risd.edu
internet
www.risd.edu/precollege
Please Note RISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Program details are subject to change without notice. Notice to People with Disabilities Rhode Island School of Design attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible. Accommodations will be made for people with special needs who request assistance. These accommodations may include relocation of the class, program, event or service if necessary; duplication in an accessible location, provision of a comparable substitute at a fully accessible institution; and/or interim measures authorized by federal law that allow for participation in a temporary accessible location until a permanent accessible location can be found. If you need assistance to participate in any class, program, event or service offered at RISD, please call the Associate Director for Student Support Services at 401 454-6203.
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Periodicals US Postage PAID
USPS 021-909
Providence, RI
Rhode Island School of Design Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787 USA www.risd.edu/precollege 800 364-7473, ext. 2
pre-college pre-view Join us at this special event to see what the RISD Pre-College Program has to offer.
Saturday, March 5 | 8:30 am –1:30 pm RISD Auditorium, 26 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island
registration 8:30am | program begins 9:30am > SEE Pre-College student artwork from past years > HEAR relevant information from the Program Manager, faculty, Residence Life and Public Safety personnel > TAKE a campus tour led by RISD undergraduate students > ASK questions of instructors at an optional lunch at RISD’s main dining facility, The Met Reservations are needed by February 25 to ensure space for students, family and friends. Call 800 262-4237 and press 1. Please give the number of people in your party, provide a telephone number where you can be reached for confirmation, and let us know if you plan to stay for lunch. NOTE: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program.
Also going on at Rhode Island School of Design during the summer:
for teens and children
for college students and adults
RISD Young Artist Program
RISD Summer Studies
Every summer, RISD | CE’s Young Artist Program offers a variety
RISD | CE offers programs geared toward college students
of non-residential morning and afternoon classes for children
(including graduating high school seniors) and professionals
ages 4-12, as well as daytime and evening workshops for teens
who wish to pursue a variety of art and design topics. For more
ages 12-17. More information on all of our 2011 summer Young
information, visit www.risd.edu/summerstudies.
Artist offerings will be available at www.risd.edu/ce, beginning in mid-April.
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pre-college program 2011 application form
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY DATE RECEIVED
Please complete both sides of this application form and mail with required attachments to: Pre-College Applications, risd | ce, Two College Street, Providence, ri 02903-2787 USA NOTE: Scholarship Applicants, please use the Pre-College Scholarship Application Form – downloadable from www.risd.edu/pcscholarship – instead of this form.
ID#
NOTE: Non-US Citizens, please be sure to complete and include both the SVI form and the ISR document with your application. Forms and FAQs are available at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.
Please type or print clearly in ink:
RETURNING RISD PRE-COLLEGE STUDENT
STUDENT’S LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
BY
INV# FMP#
m f DATE OF BIRTH
MIDDLE
PERMANENT ADDRESS: STREET
PLEASE CIRCLE MALE/FEMALE
AGE (AS OF JUNE 25, 2011)
xxx-xxCITY
STATE
COUNTRY
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE AND COUNTRY CODE IF OUTSIDE THE U.S.
(last 4 digits only)
ZIP CODE OR MAILING CODE (IF ANY)
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FAX NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE)
TODAY’S DATE
E-MAIL ADDRESS
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP (IF NOT A U.S. CITIZEN, PLEASE GO TO WWW.RISD.EDU/SUMMERINTERNATIONAL FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS)
HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT RISD’S PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM?
FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY, PLEASE CHECK ONE (OPTIONAL): AFRICAN AMERICAN
ASIAN
CAUCASIAN
HISPANIC/LATINO
NATIVE AMERICAN
MULTI-ETHNIC (PLEASE SPECIFY):
contact information
Emergency Contact, other than Parent/Guardian:
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME
NAME
PARENT/GUARDIAN WORK PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN CELL PHONE
HOME PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL
WORK PHONE
Parent/guardian address and home phone: same as above? PARENT/GUARDIAN HOME PHONE
CITY
yes
no If no:
PARENT/GUARDIAN ADDRESS: STREET
STATE
COUNTRY
CELL PHONE
E-MAIL ADDRESS
ZIP CODE OR MAILING CODE (IF ANY)
student status Student’s High School Grade Level as of September 2011:
NAME OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
Junior ART TEACHER OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR WHO IS PROVIDING RECOMMENDATION
High School Graduate
Is English your native language?
yes
no
If no, attach written proof of your TOEFL test score.
SCHOOL MAILING ADDRESS: STREET
CITY
Senior
STATE
COUNTRY
ZIP CODE OR MAILING CODE (IF ANY)
TOEFL score written
SCHOOL TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE AND COUNTRY CODE IF OUTSIDE THE U.S.
SCHOOL FAX NUMBER
TOEFL test type: computer-based
Internet-based
no test available; letter from teacher or guidance counselor attached
major area List your first, second and third choices from these 20 majors:
FIRST CHOICE
SECOND CHOICE
THIRD CHOICE
Animation Architecture Ceramics Comic Book Art Drawing Fashion Design Furniture Design
Game Design Graphic Design Illustration Industrial Design Interior Design Jewelry Painting
Photography: Digital Photography: Traditional Printmaking Sculpture Textile Design Video
You must list three choices. Majors are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. RISD|CE cannot guarantee a student’s first choice. If only one or two choices are given, your registration cannot be processed. See the How To Apply page on the Pre-College program website for important details about application procedures.
please continue on reverse
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continued
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ID#
STUDENT’S LAST NAME
FIRST
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S LAST NAME
FIRST
attachments
Boarding Students also enclose: Residence Life Questionnaire
Check and enclose all items listed. (Incomplete applications will not be processed until all information and requisite payments are received.)
Non-US citizens also enclose originals of:
One letter of recommendation from a high school art teacher or guidance counselor
Student Visa Information form
A 250-word statement expressing the student’s reasons for attending the program
International Student Responsibilities document
All applicable fees (see below)
NOTE: These forms may be downloaded from www.risd.edu/summerinternational
fees
Boarding students For applications postmarked on or before April 8: Enclose the $500 nonrefundable deposit (due with application) $
For applications postmarked after April 8: Enclose the entire program fee of $7,020 (eligible returning students enclose $6,820) $
Commuting students For applications postmarked on or before April 8: Enclose the $350 nonrefundable deposit (due with application) $ For applications postmarked after April 8: Enclose the entire tuition of $4,650 (eligible returning students enclose $4,450) $
First choice Traditional Photography majors $180 lab fee (includes $100 darkroom kit deposit) $
First choice Video majors $200 lab fee $
Students requiring I-20 certificates $150 administrative fee $
Total enclosed for tuition, housing, dining and fees $
payment Check all that apply:
Credit Card Information: (Note: Credit Cards only; no Debit Cards)
Check or money order, payable to risd | ce MasterCard
visa
Deposit only
Payment in full
Account Number Expiration Date
3-digit security code
Name on Card
policy agreement This is to certify that we have read the information about the Pre-College Program contained on the RISD website. We accept that all students in the Pre-College Program agree to conform to the academic and financial policies and regulations of this program and Rhode Island School of Design. We understand that all tuition, housing and dining and program fees must be paid in full by the published deadlines for participation in the program.
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE
DATE
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
DATE
Pre-College Pre-View An informational preview and campus tour will be held on Saturday, March 5, from 8:30am to 1:30pm to present the RISD campus and Pre-College Program. Registration starts at 8:30am and the program begins promptly at 9:30am. For more details about the event, visit the Pre-View page on the Pre-College program website. Please remember to RSVP by telephone at 800 262-4237 (then press 1) by Friday, February 25. Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory for students who have already decided to attend the Pre-College Program. We hope to see you there!
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pre-college program 2011 residence life questionnaire This form must be completed by all students who plan to live in on-campus housing facilities. Completion of this form will enable the Residence Life Office to determine compatibility with other residents, so it must be received before any housing assignments can be made. Special requests and preferences (i.e., single rooms) are honored based on the reason for the request, availability, and the date the request is received. Please type or print clearly:
STUDENT’S LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE
PERMANENT ADDRESS: STREET
DATE OF BIRTH
xxx-xxCITY
STATE
COUNTRY
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER INCLUDING AREA CODE AND COUNTRY CODE IF OUTSIDE THE U.S.
(last 4 digits only)
ZIP CODE OR MAILING CODE (IF ANY)
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
FAX NUMBER (IF AVAILABLE)
E-MAIL ADDRESS
room assignment If you would like a particular person as your roommate, indicate your choice below. Please note that both parties must request this arrangement. Parent/guardian must sign to indicate agreement to this request. Are there any physical health conditions that may influence your placement in the residence halls? (If yes, attach an explanation and a statement from your attending physician.)
PREFERRED ROOMMATE NAME
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
no I prefer a single room, if available
Gender:
I prefer a double room, if available
Student’s age as of June 25, 2011:
yes
housing option for 18 year-olds Pre-College students who will be 18 years of age by June 25, 2011 may choose from an alternative housing option which places them with older students participating in our other summer programs. Pre-College students in this situation adhere to the policies and rules in place for the other programs. While many of these policies and rules are the same as those in the Pre-College Program, there are certain exceptions – for example, there are no curfew restrictions for students participating in this option. There is also no monitoring of students’ whereabouts in the evening or on weekends; i.e., students in these residential areas are free to come and go whenever, and wherever, they please. For additional information regarding this option, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 401 454-6650 or rlo@risd.edu.
I confirm that I will be 18 years old as of June 25, 2011, and request the Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE
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