pre-college
experiencE
art and design in a college setting
develop
a strong foundation of art and design skills
mast er
a variety of tools, materials and techniques
build
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
create
additional pieces for your college admission portfolio
Forge
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
pre-college program
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
June 23 - August 4
is focused, serious and challenging.
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 Pre-College.
co u rses Gabrielle McSherry (Syracuse, NY) Digital Photography
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
Isabella Cuglievan (Lima, Peru) Textile Design
enhance your art school admissions portfolio.
foundation studies design foundations
critical studies in art history
Animation
Furniture Design
Jewelry
Printmaking
Architecture
Game Design
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
Graphic Design
Photography: Digital
Textile Design
Comic Book Art
Illustration
Photography: Traditional
Drawing
Industrial Design
curriculum gives you a strong foundation of drawing
Fashion Design
Interior Design
and design skills in addition to your major studies.
majors
More than 400 high school students are expected to participate in this year’s program. The structured
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.
Witt Fetter (Dallas, TX) Painting
Film/Video
t h e g o o ds
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 cultures, these artists speak about their work, background 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.
Cornelius Arnett (Somerville, NJ) Furniture Design
drawing foundations
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.
Ian Patrick (Fairbanks, AK) Architecture Anneka Bjorkeson (Berkeley Heights, NJ) Industrial Design
Exhibition showcases hundreds of pieces produced
is the studio critique. As you learn to present and
in the studios of all 20 majors; the Fashion Majors
discuss your work in front of faculty, guests and
Show highlights wearable art created by fashion
fellow students, you grow more comfortable with
design students; and the Design and Drawing
talking about and articulating your goals. Critiques,
Exhibition presents work from Drawing Foundations
or “crits” as they’re more commonly known, take
and Design Foundations classes.
place from time to time throughout the course of each class, and serve as important guideposts as you refine your work and prepare final projects.
families and friends, held in three separate exhibition spaces on the RISD campus. The Majors
Fashion Design
Exhibitions – three events for students, their parents,
Danielle Molina (Elizabeth, NJ)
The summer culminates with the annual Pre-College
Drawing
An essential element of the learning process at RISD
Jessica Lin (Singapore)
s how you r stuff
t he scene 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
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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curriculum
how it works
make it yours
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applying
who may apply?
calendar
application information + procedures program expenses + fees
Pre-College Pre-View
scholarships
Saturday, March 3 (see back cover for details)
international students
Note: The Pre-View is not mandatory.
application + payment timeline how to apply
Check-In Day
application checklist
Saturday, June 23
submitting your application
c h ec k it o u t Visit the RISD Pre-College website –
confirmation
Classes Begin
program forms + documentation
Monday, June 25
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policies
Summer Faculty Exhibition Opening
student conduct
Thursday, July 5, 6-8pm
facilities use for commuters
withdrawal + refund policy
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student life
campus housing
Check-Out Day
dining services
Saturday, August 4
art supply stores
application form
center of the catalog
Pre-College Exhibitions Open
www.risd.edu/precollege – to see video overviews of the program and an online gallery of Pre-College student work, hear from some former students about their experiences in the program, and get a glimpse of what life is like at RISD.
Friday, August 3, 6-8pm
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.
”
– Alessa Peters (Woodinville, WA), Graphic Design
curriculum how it works
make it yours
overview
class schedule
foundation courses
majors
The Pre-College Program strengthens your ability to observe,
Each week’s schedule is structured as follows:
drawing foundations
animation
The ability to observe and the skill of translating these obser-
Animation – the study of art in motion – is a constantly evolving
vations into visual expression are fundamental to an artist’s
art form. This major introduces students to the rich traditions
education. Students in this course first develop their power of
of frame–by–frame nonlinear movie construction, and to
observation and strengthen their ability to think and express
recent developments in the field. Using a variety of rendering
themselves visually on paper. They learn techniques for
techniques, students focus on the development of unique
working from the human figure, forms in nature, landscapes,
characters and compelling narratives. In order to produce im-
interior spaces and still-life setups. Traditional and nontradi-
pactful visual elements, emphasis is placed on studio projects
tional materials are used throughout to investigate line, value,
– such as flipbooks, storyboard, cutouts and stop-motion film
form and composition.
– that develop strong perception and drawing skills. Students
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; major classes are scheduled for two full days each week,
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.
are introduced to basic technical skills in computer distortion, design foundations
timing, exaggeration, sound and sequencing, and also view
Design is critical to all visual expression. This course intro-
noteworthy animated films and discuss ways in which they
duces students to the formal elements of design – line, shape,
relate to their own work. NOTE: While not required, students may
color, texture and space. Through challenging exercises,
wish to bring a high-capacity storage device such as an external
students are encouraged to explore traditional methods of
hard drive or flash memory device.
visual organization and to discover new solutions on their own. Projects may include both two- and three-dimensional
architecture
design concepts.
Students profit from the dynamic relationship between learning basic architectural concepts and physically employing
critical studies in art history
them in the construction of prototypes. As an introductory
Critical analysis – the ability to thoroughly examine, analyze
architectural design studio, important architectural principles
and respond to creative concepts and ideas, both verbally and
are presented through studio exercises, slide lectures and
in writing – is an essential tool in an art and design education.
demonstrations. Students implement these principles through
In this foundation course, historical and contemporary art
both drawing and model-building to develop an understand-
(both two- and three-dimensional) is presented in relation-
ing of scale, form and spatial relationships. This intense
ship to a specific theme. Students develop an approach
study provides the framework for the process of analysis and
to critical analysis by delving into the historical context of
synthesis that is critical to further architectural pursuits.
allowing you to explore one of the 20 available disciplines
the artwork. Course work is enhanced by visits to the RISD
in depth. RISD stresses that foundation studies are as impor-
Museum of Art, where students explore the collections and
tant as major work, so equal emphasis is placed in both areas
examine original artwork in an intimate setting.
and effort is balanced between the two during the week.
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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 CURRICULUM
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ceramics
fashion design
new!
Clay has long been respected as the medium of choice for
Students in this major examine the fashion design process
For games to be compelling, game artists are obliged to
game design
From the creation of a handheld electronic device to the con-
relief and sculptural portraiture, and has been used through-
from sketchbook to consumer. Initial exercises focus on
not only develop aesthetic and technical skills, but to also
figuration of a satellite, industrial design is a steadily growing
out history in many varieties of functional ware. Its plasticity
developing the visual communication skills necessary to
consider psychology, sociology and storytelling. This course
field that affects every aspect of our daily lives. This major
and versatility are increasingly appreciated in works that tran-
illustrate a fashion concept. Merchandising and construction
focuses on creating games through a fundamental, critical
is dedicated to instilling the conviction that fine aesthetics
scend traditional boundaries, so that today, ceramic media
methods come to the forefront as students gain an under-
thinking approach, and studio projects are primarily created
and mechanics reinforce one another in producing exemplary
are also associated with contemporary sculptural possibilities.
standing of color interaction, form and proportion. In the
in traditional media — such as board games, cards, dice,
products for industry. Students work on design solutions for
Accordingly, students learn basic construction and finishing
process, students begin to appreciate how fashion tastes and
puzzles and role-playing. Peer reviews and play testing help
social, physical and ecological needs, and develop a working
techniques, including hand-building, wheel-throwing,
styles both reflect and contribute to contemporary culture.
guide students to design fun, stimulating and enriching
vocabulary in the language of two- and three-dimensional
methods of surface design, glazing and kiln firing, and are
Ultimately, students design and construct fashion pieces out
games. Game industry designers and developers serve as guest
design. Three-dimensional drawing and model-making skills
also encouraged to experiment with both functional and
of alternative materials to be shown as part of the Pre-College
critics. Aspects of computer-based video games including
are therefore emphasized throughout the course.
sculptural ideas.
Exhibitions at the end of the program.
modularity, depth and level design are covered; however final projects are analog, physical games. NOTE: While not required,
interior design
comic book art
film/video
students may wish to bring a high-capacity storage device to save
Students in this major gain a strong foundation in the process
Comic books are pure pop-culture adrenaline – influencing
Using video as a means for studying basic techniques of film-
any computer-based work.
of designing interior spaces. They develop a visual vocabulary
novels, movies, fashion and even the web – and have become
making, students develop universal skills of expression and
an essential element of our popular media consciousness.
storytelling, and the fundamental language and processes of
graphic design
nents and movement within the space. Color, texture, fabric,
This major provides students with the expertise needed to
motion pictures, from concept to final edit. Students learn ba-
Graphic Design majors explore various combinations of
lighting and other elements are investigated in a creative
combine words and pictures into compelling visual narratives
sic digital video filming techniques and nonlinear editing with
traditional and digital design tools through a series of intensive
environment that encourages participants to express their
for strips, comic books, or graphic novels. Students learn the
Final Cut Pro software as they shoot and edit a series of short
classroom exercises. This regimen enables them to integrate
own sense of design. Discussions and critiques help students
creative and technical aspects of this idiosyncratic art form,
individual and team projects. Experimental, documentary and
diverse techniques with the design elements of color, form,
understand the elements and principles of interior design as
including its unique characteristics and limitations. Classes
narrative genres are all explored, and select student work is
typography and composition. Projects allow students to com-
they develop project solutions.
include a survey of selected comics, in-class demonstrations
viewed and analyzed in class. (Previous experience with video
bine these tools and techniques in such creative applications
of scriptwriting and drawing techniques, and studio assign-
editing software, such as iMovie or Adobe Premiere, is helpful
as corporate identification, publications, posters, packaging
jewelry
ments that encourage participants to develop original comic
but not required.) NOTE: Video cameras are provided for use dur-
and/or signage. Students also learn to recognize the principles
Designing and constructing jewelry is an ideal discipline for
stories of their own. Beyond comic books themselves, the
ing class hours only. Students may bring their own video cameras,
of good graphic design as they integrate text and imagery
developing an understanding of the structural underpinnings
skills acquired also apply to children’s books, film and televi-
provided they have manual controls and record to a digital format,
(drawn from various media) into seamless, finished
of all kinds of sculpture. Many skills learned in this major, if
sion production and video games.
and should be equipped with FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB ports.
communications.
expanded in scale, are readily transferable to other modes of
drawing
furniture design
illustration
ties of various metals and related materials, as well as with
This major allows students who wish to immerse themselves
You use it every day. You live with it and you can’t get along
This major is an ideal choice for students with a strong draw-
commonly used methods of joining. Techniques are learned
in drawing to expand significantly upon skills and techniques
without it. But have you ever really examined furniture? Have
ing background who desire the added discipline of working
through numerous demonstrations and structured exercises
introduced in Drawing Foundations. Students confront de-
you ever admired the form of a table or scrutinized the func-
with both text and visual imagery. Indeed, the critical compo-
in the studio, enabling students to complete jewelry objects
manding technical exercises and explore imaginative, descrip-
tion of a chair? Midway between sculpture and industrial
nent of this major involves learning the best ways to combine
of their own choosing by the end of the course.
tive and conceptual imagery on paper. All the critical technical
design, the vital discipline of furniture design directly impacts
words, images and ideas. Students explore books, magazines
elements of drawing – line, tone, composition and color – are
human interaction and well-being. Through drawings and
and short stories, seeking models for manipulating content,
employed as tools that facilitate extensive experimentation,
modeling, furniture design students explore key aspects of
design elements, materials and techniques in order to express
discipline, and an environment of intense inquiry.
three-dimensional design, incorporating the aesthetics of
ideas effectively. These exercises allow students to explore a
form and function to articulate their design ideas. They learn
variety of styles and to use various techniques and materials
to use traditional furniture-making skills, including joinery
as they develop a personal visual vocabulary.
industrial design
in order to explore the relationships between interior compo-
metalwork because they familiarize students with the proper-
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painting
printmaking
Painting majors are introduced to both traditional and con-
This major is an excellent choice for students who want to ex-
temporary concepts and techniques in painting. They learn
pand upon previous drawing experience by exploring a tactile,
to create and organize forms, colors, textures and tones
process-oriented medium that offers many options for rich
while experimenting with various methods of application.
visual effects. Lessons in plate and paper preparation, regis-
Initially, students work from the figure, still-life setups and
tration and preservation enable students to explore diverse
diverse landscapes. They then seek to create more personalized
intaglio techniques such as pochoir, dry point, and hard- and
imagery by adapting lessons from the studio. Lectures,
soft-ground etching in both large and small formats. Surface
demonstrations and critiques reveal how others have tackled
printing techniques are also explored, including monoprint-
similar painting issues in the past, so that students can
ing, chine collé and xerographic transfer. As students begin to
discover their own style.
master these techniques, they are given the opportunity to demonstrate both their facility and their developing personal
photography: digital
imagery by producing a series of related small-format prints
Professional photography is fully immersed in digital work-
for final portfolio presentation.
flow, and anyone using a camera these days must have an understanding of digital tools. Students in this major develop
sculpture
technical and aesthetic skills in photography, with an empha-
In this major, students engage in a traditional approach to
sis on digital imaging and its potential applications in print
sculpture by exploring a range of three-dimensional concepts,
APPLYING who may apply?
choosing majors Please make your major selection carefully, as changes cannot
> United States high school students who have finished
be accommodated once the application has been received.
their sophomore year and who are 16 to 18 years old
Majors are assigned in the order of preference indicated by
(born between August 4, 1993 and June 23, 1996).
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 TOEFL or IELTS minimum test
an applicant’s chance of placement in the preferred major.
score of:
Applicants are asked to indicate three choices of major. All
• 93 on the TOEFL Internet-Based (IBT) test,
should be selected with equal care, because an applicant is
• 580 on the TOEFL paper-based (PBT) test,
automatically waitlisted for the first (or subsequent) choice
• 237 on the TOEFL computer-based (CBT) test, or
if it is full, and placed in the next available choice. If all three
• 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic format) examination. Note: Should a student be unable to obtain either a TOEFL or IELTS test score in time for application, please refer to
choices are full, the student is notified as quickly as possible and given an opportunity to select another major. The student is also notified if space becomes available in a major for which
and electronic form. Coursework focuses on camera tech-
skills and processes. Emphasis is placed on producing realistic
niques, lighting methods, and the use of computer software
structures based on human, animal and plant anatomy.
(Adobe Photoshop) for enhancing and refining images, and
Students select materials and methods that allow them to
All applicants who meet the age requirements and demon-
when it is offered, whether a first, second or third choice, that
for presentation. RISD cameras are used during class time, but
best address issues of form, space, expression, context and
strate the ability and desire to benefit from the program, as
decision is final.
students are encouraged to bring their own digital cameras
scale; in past years, projects have included constructing with
evidenced by their application materials, are accepted. There
for flexibility in capturing images outside of class.
wire, paper, fabric and found objects. Assignments encour-
are no admission tests or portfolio requirements.
International Students, page 23, for further details.
he or she is waitlisted. If a student forfeits a place in any major
once the application has been received.
age students to create well-crafted, conceptually sound and photography: traditional
structurally durable sculptures. Information is provided and
Traditional Photography students learn how to see and com-
discussed regarding the expansive field of contemporary
pose images through the camera’s eye, and are encouraged
sculpture, including conceptual art, public art, installations,
to develop personal concepts by solving fundamental visual
memorials and site-specific work.
VERY IMPORTANT: There can be no changes of major or section
application information + procedures
problems specific to the photographic image. They explore black-and-white photographic tools and techniques, including
textile design
apply early
operation of the single-lens reflex camera, how to determine
Students working with textiles have the opportunity to explore
Applications are processed beginning on Monday, January 9.
proper exposures, and the chemical process for developing
how fabric and fibers can be manipulated to produce a wide
Since space in each major is limited, early application is
35mm negatives and prints. Presentation methods and
variety of surface designs and expressive ideas. By mastering
advised. Applications are dated and reviewed on a first-come,
archival preservation are also demonstrated and discussed
the basic elements of silkscreen printing and assorted dyeing
first-served basis. Incomplete applications are not processed
throughout the course. Both the experienced and the inex-
methods, students learn to experiment with elements of
until all missing parts are supplied, so be sure to include all
perienced photographer are welcome, but each student
layering, transparency and repeating patterns. Emphasis is
attachments and required payments and signatures. If a
must have access to a 35mm camera with full manual
placed on the creative use of color, and on drawing unique
student is ineligible for the program, the parent or guardian
exposure control capability.
narratives and motifs, resulting in finished designs on fabric
is contacted as soon as possible after the application
yardage. Discussions regarding the myriad ways contemporary
is received.
textiles are created for fashion, home décor, architectural materials and original fine art augment studio work.
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I was scared “ at first... but my teacher
challenged me to do something different and not be afraid. It boosted my self-confidence and helped me improve. – Carol Lee (McLean, VA), Graphic Design APPLYING
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scholarships
application + payment timeline
art supplies + presentation materials
A limited number of scholarships (full and partial) are
Monday, January 9: Registration opens, application process-
$4,875 includes basic tuition, but not housing and dining, art
Students will need a variety of art supplies and presentation
awarded to applicants who can demonstrate significant finan-
ing begins
supplies or lab, linen, telephone and other special fees.
materials (along with appropriate carrying cases) for their
program expenses + fees tuition
courses. Depending on the student’s major and approaches health services fee A $150 fee is required for all Pre-College students for access to RISD Health Services. This fee is separate from and unrelated to health insurance. Additional information is available on the Health Services page of the RISD website, or by calling RISD Health Services at 401 454-6625.
taken by different instructors, supplies can sometimes be in 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 program forms and documentation. Specific supply lists for classes in the student’s major will be sent as soon as they become available. Inevitably, students will need to purchase
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 23.
supply stores to accommodate these needs. Parents may find
$2,452 includes residential and dining fees for boarding
it useful to establish a charge account at the RISD Store, which
students. dining plan for commuters Commuters are invited to purchase meals individually or in blocks. See Dining Services, page 28, for details. program deposit
is located in the heart of campus. Information on charge accounts is included in the program forms and documentation.
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
In order to reserve a seat in the program, all applications
purchases during these activities. As with art supplies, all
postmarked by Monday, April 9 must be accompanied by a
other miscellaneous expenses, such as travel to and from the
nonrefundable deposit of $500 for boarding students or $350
RISD campus at the start and end of the program (and during
for commuting students. Applications received after April 9
excused absences), are the responsibility of the student and
must be accompanied by payment in full.
their parents or guardians.
lab fees
international students RISD welcomes students from around the world to participate
in the Pre-College Program. Some additional requirements other expenses
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
marked by this date; after this date, all fees must be paid in full upon application) Friday, April 20: Student Visa Information form and International Student Responsibilities document deadline
Monday, May 14: Payment deadline: all balances are due Applicants who send tuition and housing deposits before Monday, April 9 are billed for the balance. Full payment is due by Monday, May 14. If no statement has arrived as the due date approaches, do not wait for a statement; simply pay the balance due. Applications received after Monday, April 9 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 14 to find out if late applications in particular majors are still being accepted.
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
lab fees, to be paid at the time of registration:
regarding visas. You may also want to visit the U.S. Govern-
hard drive (that becomes the property of the student).
Monday, April 9: Deposit deadline (in the mail and post-
the RISD website – www.risd.edu/summerinternational – for
Film/Video and Traditional Photography majors require specific
Film/Video: $200, includes an A / V-rated external FireWire
mail and postmarked by this date)
(for non-US citizens)
supplies during the program, and there are several local art housing + dining fee
Friday, March 23: Scholarship application deadline (in the
ment’s International Student and Exchange Visitor Program website at www.ice.gov/sevis.
Traditional Photography: $180, includes a $100 deposit for the rental of a darkroom kit, which is refundable upon return of undamaged supplies.
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how to apply
submitting your application
confirmation
To apply to the program without a scholarship, all of the
applicants must use the Scholarship Application Form and
The student and his or her parent or guardian must sign the
Confirmations – including confirmation of major – are sent
materials in the Application Checklist must be submitted. If
follow the Application Checklist provided on the Pre-College
application form. Applications missing one or both signatures
out as applications are determined to be complete and the
you are applying for a scholarship, additional materials are
Scholarship website, www.risd.edu/pcscholarship.
are considered incomplete. Please remember: There can be
student has been accepted into the program, usually within
no changes of major or section once the application has
several weeks of the receipt of your application. Housing
been received.
request forms are sent once your application is processed.
required, as noted in Scholarships, page 23. Scholarship
applying by mail
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
housing and dining fee of $2,452 (this is due for all
residential applications received after Monday, April 9.)
a 250-word statement written by the student
Note: Housing request forms are sent once your application
expressing personal reasons for wanting to
is processed.
art teacher or guidance counselor
entire tuition of $4,875 must accompany all applications received after Monday, April 9 (this amount includes the nonrefundable deposit) health services fee of $150 must accompany all
all non-US citizens must also submit:
Two College Street
on campus will be made available via web download. Students
Providence, RI 02903-2787
will be notified by email when these items are ready for down-
applying by fax Fax completed application materials to 401 454-6218
materials may be found at www.risd.edu/summerinternational.
(payment by MasterCard or VISA credit cards only).
a completed Student Visa Information (SVI) form
other information that is needed prior to the student’s arrival
load. These documents include: > Student Handbook, containing detailed information about arrival and departure; housing, dining and safety; academic and disciplinary policies and procedures > Residence halls and food service contracts > Health Services and Public Safety forms > Laundry and linen service information > Checklist of items to bring to campus
a signed International Student Responsibilities
> Art supply information and purchase permission form
(ISR) document
VERY IMPORTANT: All program forms and documentation must
VERY IMPORTANT: Signed originals of these forms are due
be read and responded to prior to the student’s arrival on campus
in our office by April 20, along with all required payments
for the program. Detailed instructions will be provided with each
and materials.
applications
All necessary forms, policy documents, check-in details, and
insufficient funds incur a charge of $25.
$500 is due from all boarding students $350 is due from all commuting students
Pre-College Applications RISD | CE
or VISA credit cards. We cannot accept debit cards. Checks should be made payable to RISD | CE. Checks returned for
NOTE: Forms for non-US citizens and guidelines for submitting a nonrefundable deposit, due with application:
program forms + documentation
Payment may be made by check, money order, MasterCard
participate in the program one letter of recommendation from a high school
Mail completed application materials and fees to:
form. Students cannot attend classes until all forms have been signed and submitted. Course schedules and syllabi, as well as information on specific housing and roommate assignments are not available prior to Check-In.
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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– Julian Marshall (Washington, DC), Drawing
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policies
student life
student conduct
withdrawal + refund policy
campus housing
The Pre-College Program encourages artistic and intellectual
To officially withdraw from the Pre-College Program, submit
Living and dining together in campus facilities provides an
Housing Option for 18 Year-Olds, which places them with
freedom, but also makes it a point to safeguard students’
written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student
important aspect of the complete Pre-College experience.
older students participating in other summer programs at
safety by creating a structured campus environment. Most
Support Services in the RISD | CE office, in person or by mail
Much learning and socialization occur outside the classroom,
RISD. Information on specific housing and roommate assign-
students live in RISD residence halls, which are accessible
or fax. Failure to properly withdraw from the program results
in the less formal atmosphere of the residence halls, and
ments is not available prior to Check-In. For housing costs,
only by authorized ID cards. Residents are supervised by
in a permanent grade of ‘F’ on the student’s record.
Pre-College staff members work to make this an equally
please see page 22.
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:
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 fessional 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.
Written withdrawal
Percentage of fees
received in the CE
refunded, minus
classroom, and attendance in all classes is required and is
office by:
applicable deposit(s)
critical to successful completion of the program. If parents
June 2 100%
your application is processed. Students apply for single
June 3 – 23
80%
or double rooms; rooms are assigned as applications are
June 24 – 30
60%
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
included in the program forms and documentation. Request forms for campus housing are sent via email once
received. Specific roommate requests must come from both parties, with parent/guardian approval. Room requests based
July 1 – 7 40%
on medical/psychological needs must be accompanied by a
after July 7
letter from the attending physician that details the specific
no refund
room-related need. Students who are eligible may select the
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
prior to the start of the program.
the program forms and documentation, more fully describes these regulations. At Check-In, students and their parents or guardians
facilities use for commuters Students who attend Pre-College classes as commuters are entitled to work in studios, as well as in workrooms in the residence halls, whenever residential students have access.
We were thrilled “ when our daughter’s work was
are required to sign a statement affirming that this information has been read.
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.
Please note: Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for payments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account.
For additional details about RISD policies and services, please refer to the Pre-College Student Handbook included in the program forms and documentation. 26 policies
or in any building on the RISD campus.
assigned to each floor, as well as by RISD’s year-round pro-
”
- Kathleen & Scott Plath (Groton, MA) student life
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risd administration John Maeda, President
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 Center,
needs and preferences of a student body representing
in the heart of the campus, carries a wide range of art supplies
cultures and religious traditions from around the world. The
and materials, books, paints, paper, film and photographic
Metcalf Dining Center, known as The Met, features a build-
items. The RISD Store 3D is in the Bank Building, across the
your-own sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian,
street from the Design Center. Supplies include hardware,
vegan and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven.
sculpting and ceramics supplies, lumber and other materials
Rebecca King
The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of 15 West, features
primarily aimed toward meeting the needs of 3D courses.
Associate Director for Programs
Parents may choose to establish a charge account with the
Susan Bellaire
RISD Store and/or the RISD Store 3D. Information and a sign-up
Associate Director for Student Support Services
a continental breakfast for residents. The full dining contract is required for all Pre-College boarding students, who may dine at either The Met or the Portfolio
Rosanne Somerson, Interim Provost
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.
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
form are included in the program forms and documentation.
Café. Payment for the dining plan is nonrefundable.
to reach us
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 mail Pre-College Program
pre-college staff
RISD Continuing Education
Joy McLaughlin
Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787
Pre-College Coordinator Judi Sheldon
phone 401 454-6200 Outside the local calling area:
Pre-College Registration Assistant
800 364-7473, ext. 2
If you have further questions about dining plans or special dietary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.
fax
401 454-6218
e-mail cemail@risd.edu internet www.risd.edu/precollege facebook
facebook.com/risdprecollege
twitter @risdprecollege
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.
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.
Program details are subject to change without notice.
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DESIGN
Design: Chris Tourtellot, Morris De Luzio Design, Providence Photography: David O’Connor, Karen Philippi, unless otherwise noted Printing: Meridian Printing
Notice to People with Disabilities Rhode Island School of Design attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible. Accommodations are made for people with special needs who request assistance. If you need assistance to participate in any class, program or event offered at RISD, please contact Susan Bellaire, Associate Director for Student Support Services at 401 454-6203. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be provided to meet your needs. If you need access to the RISD Continuing Education offices at 345 South Main Street, Providence, please contact a Registration Assistant at 401 454-6201 or cemail@risd.edu for further assistance.
– Becca Goldman (Mill Valley, CA), Graphic Design
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Rhode Island School of Design Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787 USA www.risd.edu/precollege 800 364-7473, ext. 2
pre-college pre-view Join us at this special event to see what RISD Pre-College has to offer.
Saturday, March 3 | 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 Coordinator, faculty, Residence Life, Health Services 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 24 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.
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 2012 summer Young
information, visit www.risd.edu/summer.
Artist offerings will be available at www.risd.edu/ce, beginning in mid-April.