2010
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RISD Summer Studies 2010
courses for credit art + design courses summer institute for graphic design studies summer study abroad program
rhode island school of design
TO R E AC H U S
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Please contact RISD’s Department of Continuing Education for more information or for advising about Summer Studies programs.
Welcome/Program Overview 2
Office location
20 Washington Place Providence, Rhode Island Mailing Address
Summer Studies RISD Continuing Education Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787
Telephone
401 454-6200 From outside the local calling area 800 364-7473 (press 2) Fax
401 454-6218 E-Mail
cemail@risd.edu
Co u r s e D e scr i p t i o n s Summer Studies Art + Design courses 3-10 Summer Studies Liberal Arts courses 11-12 Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies 13-14 Summer Study Abroad Programs 15-16
Website
www.risd.edu/summer
G e n e r a l I n fo + reg i st rat i on Campus Life 17-18 Registration 19
ADMINISTRATION
Arrival + Departure 19
John Maeda
President
Grades + Credit 21
Jessie sheffrin
Provost
Academic + Financial Policies 22-23
CO N T I N U I NG EDU CATIO N DEPARTMENT Brian K. Smith
Beth Mitchell
Dean, Continuing Education
Logistics Coordinator
Marc Torick
Andrea Rathje
Assistant Director, CE Special Programs Summer Studies Program Manager
Marketing / Publications Coordinator
Dean Abanilla
Accounts Assistant
Technology Specialist Justin Bazar
Computer Support Specialist
Rose Marie Rogers Judi Sheldon
Registration Assistant Alyssa Short
Susan Bellaire
Registration Assistant
Associate Director, Student Support Services
Maria Silva
Tiffany Bowman
Programs Assistant Dennis Fiore
Business Manager Kathleen Kelly
Academic Advisor Rebecca King
Associate Director for Programs Cindy Mellor-Neale
Registration Assistant
Senior Secretary
Getting Around 24 Finding RISD 24 Campus Map 25 R eg i st rat i on Forms center of the catalog Registration Form 1; for Summer Studies/SIGDS Registration Form 2; for Study Abroad Programs Residence Life Questionnaire
Karen Smith
Evening Secretary Tracy Voccio
Registration/Accounts Receivable Administrator Wayne Wilkins
Marketing Manager
Note: Faculty biographies may be found in the Faculty section of www.risd.edu/summer
summer studies 2010 calendar
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Friday, April 16
Ernesto Aparicio, James Pelto, Lynne Phipps
Deposit deadline for courses on the RISD campus (in the mail and postmarked by this date; after this date, all fees must be paid in full upon registration.) Note: The deposit deadline for Summer Study Abroad programs is listed within each program description. Tuesday, April 20
Student Visa Information form and International Student Responsibilities document deadline (for non-US citizens requiring an I-20 certificate and F-1 student visa) Saturday, June 26
Summer Studies/SIGDS Check-In* Monday, July 5 RISD Holiday (for administrative staff)
Classes held; Summer Sessions office open. Most other RISD offices closed. Thursday, July 8, 6–8pm
Summer Faculty Exhibition opening Saturday, August 7 (by noon)
Check-Out Day * On-campus courses beginning after June 28 will have different check-in and/or check-out days. For further check-in instructions, see page 19.
Career re:Design Program
NEW! DESIGN CURRENTS Conduits: Constructing a Productive Waterscape
June 7 – 25
Janine Soper, Lara Shihab-Eldin
RISD’s Career re:Design Program explores a wide variety of design professions from multiple points of view – from student to designer to professional. It is an intensive three-week, multi-disciplinary course of study that provides a unique context for students to begin the process of transitioning into a career in design. The full-immersion format ensures that even a student without any background in design can absorb enough of a design sensibility in three weeks to point the way to an entirely new direction in life.
June 14 – 25
Through a series of lectures and field trips, participants experience first-hand the realities of working in a design profession. They examine materials, concepts and working methods of designers, as they bring a sample project from initial idea to market-ready product. The studio component focuses on the comprehensive approach to working in a project-based process used by designers in all areas of the design marketplace. With the guidance of members of RISD’s renowned faculty, each representing a distinct discipline, students develop a concept, research materials and design processes, and then create a working model of their ideas for a final presentation to their peers and teachers. WHO SHOULD APPLY Current or incoming college students, recent college graduates, or career changers of any age can attend the Career re:Design Program. FURTHER INFORMATION The Career re:Design Program is not offered for credit. Go to www.risd.edu/redesign for program details, faculty biographies, and tuition, housing and registration information.
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Note: Career re:Design applicants, please use the Career re:Design registration form – downloadable from www.risd.edu/redesign – do not use the Summer Studies forms in this catalog.
The Woonasquatucket River and connected waterways played a crucial role in establishing Rhode Island as a leader of the American Industrial Revolution. Today, the focus has shifted from exploitation to remediation, and the imagined potential of these waterways has greatly diminished to that of a passive backdrop for urban leisure and recreation. Is it possible to maintain our environmental awareness – while at the same time harness the inherent qualities of transformed waterways – to re-imagine a new active role as a contemporary sustainable water-cycling revolution? In the context of our consumption culture and the current economic crisis, this studio asks students to consider the interplay of water with and into the design of a site-specific structure for the Woonasquatucket River waterfront in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood. This encounter ultimately enables students to re-think and re-examine the role of water as a conduit of culture, consumption and conservation. Note: Students should expect coursework during the weekend of June 19-20. Prerequisite: Previous architecture studio experience is required. WHO SHOULD APPLY Current or incoming college students, as well as college graduates of any age can attend the Design Currents program. This course is ideal for anyone interested in architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and related fields. FURTHER INFORMATION The Design Currents program is not offered for credit. Go to www.risd.edu/designcurrents for program details, faculty biographies, and tuition, housing and registration information. Note: Design Currents applicants, please use the Design Currents registration form – downloadable from www.risd.edu/designcurrents – do not use the Summer Studies forms in this catalog.
welcome to risd summer studies
Summer is the perfect time to come to the
The RISD Museum of Art, one of the finest
The Fleet Library at RISD is one of the
Rhode Island School of Design to explore
of its size in the United States, houses
oldest independent art college libraries in
new avenues of personal and professional
more than 80,000 works in its collections
the United States and boasts a collection
artistic development, and/or reach a new
of fine and decorative arts, representing
of unusual richness and depth. This
level within a current direction. Students
work from antiquity to the present. Each
award-winning library is housed in a
in RISD’s Summer Studies program pursue
year, the museum presents both historical
stunningly renovated Italian Renaissance-
a variety of art and design disciplines and
and contemporary exhibitions. Regular
style banking hall in the Mandle Building
work with distinguished artists, designers
collections range from enticing placements
(the RISD Living + Learning Center), and
and educators from around the globe.
of art and objects from ancient Egypt and
now contains more than 130,000 books
Exceptional facilities, including RISD’s
China to superb presentations of historical
and bound periodicals, 19,000 mounted
world-renowned museum, fascinating
and contemporary glass. Students enrolled
art reproductions and 685,000 image
nature lab and brand-new library, offer
in RISD summer programs may visit the
holdings focused on art, architecture
an ideal environment for exchanging ideas
museum free of charge with proper
and design.
with fellow college students, artists, art
identification.
educators and professionals alike.
The Summer Studies program in the visual
At the heart of the campus is The Chace
and liberal arts encompasses a wide
Drawn to the active artistic community
Center, a five-story expansion of the RISD
spectrum of interests designed to meet
at RISD are students from nearly 100
Museum that opened in the fall of 2008.
the needs of beginning, intermediate and
colleges and universities, as well as
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning
advanced students. Combining art and
working professionals interested in new
architect José Rafael Moneo, this LEED
design concepts with cutting-edge
and/or refreshing creative experiences.
certified building has added dramatic and
technology, these courses enable students
Scores of accomplished, award-winning
dynamic exhibition, studio, classroom and
to build competencies in balanced ways.
artists, designers and educators, including
public space to the RISD campus, and is
A variety of educational formats, lasting
members of the college’s degree program
now the home of the popular retail design
from two to six weeks, accommodate
faculty as well as distinguished visiting
showroom, risd | works.
participants’ diverse needs and prefer-
experts participate in RISD’s summer
ences. Modular scheduling permits
programs. They contribute to Summer
students to enroll in a combination of
Studies as instructors, lecturers and
classes and activities tailored to their
visiting critics, bringing with them a
interests, or to concentrate in a single area.
diverse spectrum of ideas, experiences
Undergraduate CE credit is available for
and insights in the fields of art and design.
most offerings, and a few also offer
RISD’s comprehensive studio facilities and
graduate CE credit.
extensive equipment have an excellent
Please see the General Information
international reputation. Facilities in over
section of this catalog for detailed
40 buildings include highly specialized
information on credit offerings, housing
computer labs, darkrooms, kilns, printmak-
and dining options, and academic and
ing studios, jacquard and computer design
financial policies. And be sure to visit
looms, woodworking shops devoted to
the RISD Summer Studies website at
industrial design, furniture design and
www.risd.edu/summerstudies to take a
sculpture, and the Edna Lawrence Nature
virtual tour of the campus, hear from some
Lab, a repository of more than 90,000
former Summer Studies students and get
natural specimens.
a glimpse of what life is like at RISD. Here you will also find downloadable registration forms, as well as any changes or updates to programs that may have occurred after this catalog went to print.
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art + design courses
For related courses, see also Textiles, pages 9-10.
The Process of Innovation in Apparel Design 0107 Elizabeth Bentley
The hallmark RISD curricular approach involves helping students use technical and material resources to express original ideas. Hands-on studio experience is enriched as participants bring the conceptual aspects of the creative process to bear upon their work. Small in size, classes take place in specialized facilities that accommodate and inspire beginners as well as advanced students in a multiplicity of art and design interests.
Beginning with research in the RISD Museum, this course explores apparel design through experimental draping and sculpting of fabric on the form, as well as a variety of fabric embellishments and manipulation techniques. Students create innovative wearable art in sketch form, based on their museum research and three-dimensional explorations. Fashion drawing skills – needed to express design concepts – are learned, and students present their designs in professional portfolio presentations, which include swatches of their experimentation and photos demonstrating their design process. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $20 Model Fee: $65 3 Credits
Schedule A courses have classes on Mondays + Tuesdays
Basic Apparel Techniques 0101
Schedule B courses have classes on Thursdays + Fridays
This course introduces the student to the fundamental techniques of apparel design, ranging from flat-pattern drafting to draping. Guided by demonstrations, students develop basic garment silhouettes and learn about fit by analyzing muslin garments on dress forms. All garments are pinned together; there is no machine sewing. Design assignments require sketching ideas for different types of garments and creating a mood board. Selected from these and other semester assignments, a final project is developed from flat pattern to finished muslin.
Suzanne Mancini
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $20 Model Fee: $65 3 Credits
A rc hitecture Introduction to Architectural Design 0221 Janine Soper This course enables students to explore both the conceptual and practical realms of architecture in a series of lectures and studio projects. Students learn to establish criteria for architectural design by integrating the principles of three-dimensional form with site response and programmatic needs as well as structural and material requirements. Initially, students examine the urban context, but as the course progresses, they can expect to complete measured drawings and scaled models of a site-specific design project. Discussions focus on how experience, daily use, culture and aesthetics influence the field of architectural design, while studio projects highlight research, drawing and modelmaking. Individuals with or without design experience are welcome, as projects are tailored to each student’s background. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $30 3 Credits
Construction + Building Information Modeling (BIM) 0119 Erik Nelson, Daniel Schinler Architecture and the building industry are rapidly embracing 3D/4D building information modeling (BIM) programs (Revit, Bentley and ArchiCAD). This course introduces students to sophisticated software required for tomorrow’s architect or builder, as well as to the process of creating construction documentation. Students start midway through the design of an already well-defined project, building a 3D BIM model using Autodesk’s leading software, Revit. The focus then turns to the creation of construction drawings – including sections, elevations and details – while discussing what needs to be on the drawings and why. Ultimately, students gain important practical skills that can be used in professional applications after graduation. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
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Apparel
art + design courses
Mastercam + the CNC Router 0118 James Dean A CNC router (computer numerical controlled machine) is used to cut and manipulate different materials accurately and efficiently. Mastercam is a powerful and effective CAD/CAM program used to produce the toolpaths for the CNC router, and has become the standard for CNC programmers. Through lectures and hands-on demonstrations, students are introduced to the basic machining toolpaths in Mastercam, learn to create wireframes and surface models, and then utilize the capabilities of the CNC router to produce 2D and 3D objects. Note: This course is offered on a non-credit basis ONLY. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30pm Non-Credit Tuition: $995
Ceramics Ceramic Studio 0329
D RAW I N G + I LLU ST RAT I ON
Sharon Pollock
Drawing Essentials 2207
Working in clay involves an ongoing balance between exploring techniques and processes, and developing ideas and skills. This multilevel studio is open to beginners through advanced students, with instruction designed to meet both individual and group needs. Working at different levels on the same projects, participants in the course enjoy a unique opportunity to share ideas. Simultaneously, individualized assignments and instruction enable students to develop their own particular interests. Student exploration may include hand-building, wheel-throwing, simple mold making, tile making, finishing and/or glazing. Demonstrations, slide presentations and directed concept development supplement hands-on experience.
Jason Travers
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $100 3 Credits
COMPUT E R-B A S E D D ESIGN CAD Illustration 0940 David Paolino Computer illustration skills are a requirement for designers, architects, illustrators and engineers in today’s marketplace, and the industry-leading tool is AutoCAD, Autodesk’s three-dimensional software package. Students in this course gain familiarity with AutoCAD, with an emphasis on generating both line drawings for hand rendering and image files for printing by outside vendors. Other topics addressed include technical illustration; architectural, interior and industrial design renderings; exploded drawings; color bitmaps; and more. Prerequisite: Basic drawing experience. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm 4 :: risd summer studies
Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $50 3 Credits
The elements of drawing – observation, recording and pictorial organization – are fundamental to an artist’s visual education. This course uses basic drawing tools and materials to introduce students to an intense visual investigation, which is not only a matter of technical proficiency but also demands a thorough understanding of the visual thought process. Line, shape, value, proportion and perspective are all explored in class through studies of landscape, still life and the human figure. In addition, individual guidance is provided to accommodate varying levels of student ability, from beginning to advanced. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Model Fee: $55 3 Credits
Figure Drawing 2115 Robin Wiseman As Degas observed, drawing is not simply about what one sees, but what one can make others see. This course begins with an exploration of descriptive drawing fundamentals, making the experience suitable for beginning as well as advanced students. After gaining a basic understanding of how to see and describe the figure in visual terms, students investigate expressive and experimental directions in their drawing. Supplementing these in-class assignments are critiques, discussions of concept and technique, and many opportunities for one-on-one instruction. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Model Fee: $65 3 Credits
Children’s Book Illustration 0903 Cheryl Kirk Noll Explore the imagery behind the words in children’s book art, from concept to character development, drawing to design, and media application to finished execution. Participants in this course develop drawing and design skills in order to interpret and communicate words and ideas through imagery. Characterization, pacing, text interpretation and format are all emphasized in assignments that include illustrating poetry, picture books, animal stories and folk tales. In the process, students work with a wide range of media, from watercolor, acrylic and gouache to collage and mixed media. Prerequisite: Basic drawing experience. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $25 3 Credits
FI LM, A NIMATION + VIDEO 3D Animation with Maya 2581 Blue Wade Here is an opportunity to build threedimensional computer animation sequences with the unmatched system speed and streamlined workflow of Autodesk’s award-winning software package, Maya. While students learn the basics of the Maya interface and 3D modeling, they are also introduced to photorealistic methods of rendering. The scenes are then lighted and animated for output to video and digital media. Participants soon see how Maya’s versatility facilitates meeting a variety of production requirements.
GRAPH IC D E S I G N For related courses, see also Web Design, page 10, and the Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies, pages 13-14.
Introduction to Graphic Design 0722 Kristen Coogan In this course, students explore their creativity and experiment with the graphic language of form, meaning and expression – using Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and other creative applications – in a state-of-the-art computer lab. They focus on designing an exciting poster series that demonstrates their skills and ideas in color, typography and imaging, and are encouraged to find unique ways to combine word, symbol and the photographic image. Sessions include group discussions, critiques and individual reviews. Each week a new dimension is introduced to challenge your progress and encourage you to customize project concepts to your personal interests. Each work is an experiment in communication as students explore the plasticity and three-dimensionality of graphic design to create innovative solutions and develop new computer skills. Class discussions address actual professional applications. Prerequisite: Familiarity with the software used in the course.
Paper, Print, Book 0716 Suzi Cozzens This is a high-energy course with an emphasis on experimentation, personal exploration and making. The three disciplines of papermaking, letterpress printing and bookbinding unite in a self-driven project, which is open to individual interest. In the papermaking studio, students learn to use recycled materials, plant fibers, pre-processed sheets, natural dyes, pigments, and numerous techniques that open a world of possibilities for utilizing handmade paper. In the print studio, students learn the fundamentals of letterpress printing through quick exercises involving wood and lead type, followed by more in-depth exercises utilizing the computer, polymer and magnesium plates. Traditional binding structures and numerous variations encourage students to think beyond the expectations of what a book can be. In addition to practical exercises and technique-driven classes, students are required to keep a sketchbook of ideas and inspiration. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $150 3 Credits
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $60 3 Credits
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm
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Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $60 3 Credits
art + design courses
INDUSTR IA L D ESIGN
JEWELRY
PA I N T I N G
Introduction to Industrial Design 0815
Introduction to Jewelry 1101
Fundamentals of Oil Painting 1585
Jim Pelto
Johan Van Aswegen
TBA
Have you ever bought a product you thought you could improve, or wondered why a given product looks and functions as it does? In this course, students explore the broadly-based field of industrial design and experience firsthand what it takes to bring an idea to market. Slide presentations, discussions and studio projects help students examine the balance between pragmatic and aesthetic relationships in product design as they gain familiarity with the design process from market research to product roll-out. Research data is integrated into sketches, which then evolve into design intent drawings and are finally communicated via working models. A final presentation of the product concludes the class.
An intriguing piece of jewelry not only attracts the eye, but complements its wearer or tells a story. In this course, we move beyond appreciation to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelrymaking techniques, design and fabrication. A range of hand-tool processes is covered through practical exercises and imaginative concept-based projects. The non-technical side of the class focuses on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. On the technical front, we cover sawing, filing, hard soldering, scoring/bending, linkages, hollow construction, wire construction and more. In addition, discussion of design, materials, jewelry history and alternative techniques is part of every class. Note: Students may purchase tool kits from the RISD Store 3D on the first day of class for $130. Students are expected to purchase metals for their projects, the nature and scope of which determine costs.
This introduction to oil painting provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand this challenging medium. Participants become familiar with oil painting through a variety of assignments that highlight color, surface, space, volume and illusion. Students explore a range of subject matter including still lifes, interiors and landscapes, and conclude the course painting the figure from a live model. Slide-illustrated lectures and frequent discussions of student projects complement studio work and help students master various techniques of paint application, from underpainting and glazing to impasto and direct painting methods.
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $15 3 Credits
Sketching + Rendering for Industrial Design 0824 Amy Leidtke The ability to draw rapidly and effectively is one of the most valuable skills needed in design work; it is critical for expressing design ideas to oneself, one’s colleagues and one’s clients. Accordingly, this course explores a wide range of tools, materials, processes and techniques that help hone drawing and visual communication skills, from very simple working sketches to fullcolor professional presentation renderings. Topics covered include rapid visualization drawing, ideation, basic and advanced perspective, blocking out shapes, appropriate point of view, composition, tonal contrast, light and shadow, textures and details, and presentation. Students receive instruction in the use of assorted media, including pen, pencil, markers, pastels, paint, and a variety of drawing papers. Participants should possess some drawing skills to gain full advantage from the course. 6 :: risd summer studies
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $60 3 Credits
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Model Fee: $45 3 Credits
Understanding Color: Theory, Practice + Psychology 0402 Carlotta Danzante Miller The dynamics of color have significant implications in the work of artists, illustrators, craftspeople and designers. Students explore the issue of color in this studio course by developing creative exercises – studies from nature, the human environment and the like – using collage, paint and other media. Other projects facilitate in-depth explorations of the role of light, the psychological impact of color, and how such factors as hue, value and intensity affect design. Historical background is provided through lectures and slide presentations. Trips to the renowned Roger Williams Park Zoo, the RISD Museum and/ or other resources provide an opportunity for direct observation of color phenomena, deepening students’ understanding of this complex subject. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $15 3 Credits
Painting Personal Abstract Imagery 1526 Valerie Claff Beginning with close observation, students in this course research natural forms and landscape as inspiration for abstract imagery. Research also highlights the styles of various painters, examined within the rubric of 20th-century abstract painting. Supplementing studio work are frequent individual and group critiques that help students build the self-awareness necessary to uncover a personal style. Throughout the course, students focus on the conceptual and technical skills that address their particular painting requirements, and are free to work in a variety of media and in various scales. Prerequisite: Basic drawing and painting skills.
PHOTOG RA P H Y Documentary Photography 0809 Michael Cevoli Documentary artists carry the burden of truth and social responsibility while creating a visual language that conveys information of social construct. In this course, we examine the history, theory and ideological debates in documentary, within the context of social and political landscapes. Through group and individual projects, students make work that explores the documentary process and expands upon the traditional understanding of the discipline. Students working in all mediums are encouraged to explore this image-making course. Note: Students must have their own digital SLR cameras and light meters.
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm
Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $35 3 Credits
Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $50 Photo Kit Deposit: $100 (refundable upon return of undamaged equipment) 3 Credits
The Figure in Oil 2275 Julie Gearan The human figure has been a focal point of great works of art throughout the history of mankind. Though much of the need for traditional figure painting has been superseded by photography, film, and even widespread literacy, the figure in paint continues to captivate many artists and viewers today. In this course, we look at the opportunities and constraints that painting the figure presents, as a mode of visual expression and communication, via painters past and present. The challenges of working from life, seeing and interpreting color, and understanding abstraction serve as the armature of strong painting, upon which each student begins to build his or her own relationship to figure as subject.
The Narrative in Photography 0117 Amy Lovera Looking at photographs instantly conjures up stories in the mind. But what does it mean to set out to convey a story in still images? In this digital photography course, we explore this question by making photographs and discussing the role of storytelling within the context of photographic history. We examine different types of photographic narrative, including the archive, the family photograph and photojournalism, and also explore photography’s relationship to painting and cinema. Through weekly assignments designed to encourage and develop personal language, we focus on pacing, sequencing, linear vs. non-linear narrative, and the ways in which text functions with image. To aid in this process, students are asked to keep a visual journal of images and ideas for use in developing a long-term project. This class is appropriate for students who already have a working knowledge of camera functions and digital techniques, as advanced concepts are addressed. While we hone our technical practice, emphasis is placed on developing personal vision and content. As the class evolves, students are encouraged to bridge media, using photography as part of a broad vocabulary of imagemaking processes. Note: Students must have their own 35mm or 120mm cameras and light meters. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $50 Photo Kit Deposit: $100 (refundable upon return of undamaged equipment) 3 Credits
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm
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Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Model Fee: $65 3 Credits
art + design courses
PRINTMA KING
SCULPTU RE
Painterly Print 0734
Sculpture: An Introduction 2276
Sharon McKain
Johnathan Derry
In this course, students are taught various intaglio techniques that can enhance their personal imagery. Monotype, monoprint, dry point, xerographic transfer, collagraph, etching and chine colle are all demonstrated. Students should plan to work intensively on a final portfolio based on a series of images that explores their developing personal imagery. Early on, the studio experience is enhanced by visits to both the RISD Library’s Picture Collection and the RISD Museum’s Print Room, and is later augmented by demonstrations, slide presentations and group critiques.
What is sculpture? While it can encompass everything from traditional figuration to radical conceptual work, there are fundamental properties of sculpture common to all three-dimensional works of art. Students in this course begin to explore scale, surface, structure and materials, while examining the expressive implications of objects. The class takes a learning-by-doing approach, emphasizing process over product. We use materials that are readily available, inexpensive, and which allow us to work quickly, including cardboard, foam core and found objects. We also look at examples of work, both historical and contemporary, to broaden our understanding of what sculpture is and what it can be. In-class assignments and take-home projects emphasize sculptural fundamentals while allowing for broad interpretation.
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $95 3 Credits
Printmaking: From Light to Ink 1790 Henry Ferreira Explore traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques for transferring images photographically to intaglio, lithograph and screenprint. This course encourages exploration of and technical experimentation in using drawings, photographs and computer-generated visual information as components of a print. Furthermore, students master the darkroom and printmaking skills necessary to bring their ideas from conception to printed edition. As a result, each student completes a final portfolio of prints ranging from blackand-white etchings to four-color separation screenprints. The course is suitable for all – beginning, intermediate and advanced art and design students – and its structure allows repeating students and advancedlevel printmakers to concentrate in a print area of their choice. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $95 3 Credits
Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
Figure Sculpture 1842 Jeff Hesser Great figurative sculpture does not simply copy nature; it takes what it needs from nature and translates those essential qualities into the visual language of threedimensional form. How a sculptor conceives of the figure and interprets anatomy is dependent upon the artist’s visual language. Students in this course learn to think of the body as an interconnected system of layered forms. By combining close perceptual study of posed models with a conceptual understanding of the human body’s shapes and proportions, students learn how to craft their visualizations of the human figure. In the process, students are exposed to the history of three-dimensional composition and the dialogues between form, process, narrative, tradition and meaning. Students are also introduced to the various ways the human figure has been used in art and encouraged to begin thinking critically about what it means to represent the human body in their art. Note: Lab fee includes all armature supplies and some of the tools and clay. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $50 3 Credits
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0113 Jeff Hesser This intensive course in human anatomy for the artist combines careful perceptual study of specific models’ bodies with clear conceptual interpretations of the essential forms of the human body. During class time, students sculpt in plasteline clay from live models. Outside of class, students work on an ecorche, or flayed figure, in which they first sculpt a skeleton and then the muscles. This combination of perception (looking) and conception (analysis) increases one’s ability to visualize the human body as layers of overlapping, bulging surface forms on top of rigid, planar and symmetrical core structures. In order to develop this theoretical construct, the course focuses on the body’s proportions, the types and ranges of joint movement, and the relationships between underlying structures and surface morphology. Ultimately, students are able to look at a model from one point of view and visualize it as a systematic structure that can be simultaneously seen and understood from all views in the mind’s eye. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $50 3 Credits
TEXTILES Textiles: Material, Spirit + Technology Course offerings provide individuals access to the RISD Textile Department’s renowned faculty and outstanding facilities. The classes give fine artists and designers the unique opportunity to develop an idea, through material investigation, using advanced electronic equipment. Students participate in field trips to local mills, visits to the RISD Museum Costume and Textiles Collections, and faculty lectures. Lab fees provide access to the Textile Department’s extensive yarn collection, technical facilities and support, and yardage produced at the loom, as applicable. For related courses, see also Apparel, page 3. Knitted Fabrics
Machine Knitting 1944 Anne Emlein Students learn the basic techniques of machine knitting, and explore the possibilities of developing knitted fabrics through the use of structural effects, color, pattern and materials within those techniques. Other methods of manipulating knitted fabrics, such as felting and printing, are introduced, as are pattern drafting techniques for knits. Students have an opportunity to further explore their most interesting results by creating a final project, be it an apparel, interiors or fine arts application. Special Schedule, June 28 – July 16 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
Complex Knitted Fabrics 0125 Joseph Segal This two-week intensive course provides an introduction to the design and creation of knit fabrics using a digitally driven industrial knitting machine, which provides a myriad of possibilities for pattern and image making. Students learn to prepare artwork in Photoshop or Illustrator, import their files into M1 (the Stoll knitting software system), and convert their designs into double bed jacquard structures – where each pixel becomes a knit stitch, and an integrated or layered knit cloth is produced. Students also develop a color and material palette, using manually operated knitting machines, to drive the sampling process. In exploring their designs, each student has the opportunity to work alongside the Textile Department’s technician at the industrial machine. Note: Sampling and final length amounts to approximately 3 – 5 yards. Prerequisites: Computer skills and previous experience with Photoshop or other CAD software beneficial. Machine knitting experience preferred. Special Schedule, July 19 – 30 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $150 3 Credits
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art + design courses
Woven Fabrics
Weaving Complex Structures 1949 Susan Sklarek Employing computer-interfaced dobby looms, this course covers a wide variety of weave structures, including twills, cords, blocks, double weave, pique and matelasse. Students gain a thorough understanding of AVL WeavePoint software as well as the drafting skills necessary to design and combine weave structures. Exploration of color, texture and finishing techniques are encouraged. Work is directed toward the design of patterned and dimensional fabrics. The emphasis is on developing sources of inspiration and personal direction along with technical skills. Ultimately, each student produces a collection of woven samples in a variety of weave structures and materials. Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic weaving and loom set-up. Special Schedule, June 28 – July 16 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
Jacquard Woven Textiles 0126 Victor De La Rosa This two-week intensive course, designed for beginning and non-weavers alike, proceeds at a quick pace from computer to woven fabrics, emphasizing creative development of woven cloth as part of a technical learning experience. Through exercises woven on the RISD industrial jacquard power loom, students start by learning how weave structure and yarn color are used to develop image and texture in jacquard cloth. Students then apply these concepts in developing their own designs while learning to use specialized Pointcarré computer software. Basic weave drafting and double woven cloth are reviewed, and students explore their designs through color and material experimentation on the jacquard loom with the help of RISD Textiles technicians. Note: Sampling and final length amounts to approximately three yards. Prerequisite: Computer skills and previous experience with Photoshop or other CAD software beneficial. Special Schedule, July 19 – 30 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $150 3 Credits Printed Fabrics
Digitally Printed Fabrics 1911 Victor De La Rosa This two-week intensive course moves from concept to design development and then on to digitally printed fabrics. Using Adobe Photoshop as the primary tool, students integrate the traditional techniques of drawing, painting and collage with new design technology. They then develop their designs further and experiment on the Textile Department’s Mimaki fabric printer. Throughout the two weeks, students are encouraged to go beyond the boundaries of traditional textile design – exploring color, pattern and material – while learning about the exciting possibilities of this technology. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Photoshop. 10 :: risd summer studies
Special Schedule, July 5 – 16 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Graduate Tuition: $2,350 Lab Fee: $150 3 Credits
WEB DESIGN For related courses, see also Graphic Design, page 5, and the Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies, pages 13-14.
Web Design: From Concept to Cyberspace 0770 Elaine Froehlich, Natalia Onufrieva This course is designed to teach students how to take a website from idea to publication. Students gain familiarity with design issues and concepts specific to the web environment, using Dreamweaver as a tool to create pages emphasizing HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Design problems include how to make multipage sites visually pleasing, interactive and navigable while appropriately organizing text information. Simultaneously, assignments focus on various stages of planning, creating and publishing an actual site. Hands-on exercises and projects, supplemented by instructor demonstrations, help students learn how to prepare images and content, and how to use Dreamweaver and Photoshop to optimize content for upload. To get maximum benefit from this curriculum, students should already have a knowledge of the Macintosh platform and an intermediate level of skill with Photoshop. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $60 3 Credits
liberal arts courses
Art + History of Early West African Kingdoms 2743 Bolaji Campbell This course explores the classical artistic traditions of early West African kingdoms and cultures, notably Nok, Igbo Ikwu, Ife, Owo, Esie, Tsoede, Sokoto, Benin, Akan, Djenne, Mande, Nabdam and the Bamileke. We examine images in stone, bronze, terracotta and iron, and also investigate the built environment. Based on archaeological, art historical and ethnographic data, we critically analyze the style elements, iconography, purposes and significance of the objects, both as viable tools and as expressions of the history, philosophy, and religious and cultural ethos of the peoples who created them. Because the visual arts cannot be understood in isolation from the larger society that envelops us, RISD has a proud tradition of encouraging the study of the liberal arts. Our liberal arts offerings are designed to prepare the artist, the architect and the designer (as well as anyone investigating a particular aesthetic, cultural concept or historical epoch) to function as a critically and visually sophisticated citizen of the world. In subjects ranging from art history to popular culture and literature, students come to a deeper and more subtle appreciation of the multilayered context within which great art and design are created. Schedule A courses have classes on Mondays + Tuesdays Schedule B courses have classes on Thursdays + Fridays Please note: Meeting times for Liberal Arts courses vary, and students may be able to register for more than one Liberal Arts course in the same A or B Schedule period.
Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 12pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
EN GLISH Consuming Passions – Identity, Audiences + Contemporary Fandom 0219 Jenn Brandt From tailgating to cosplay and Trekkies, the “face” of fandom is varied and vast in American culture. This course looks at the role of audiences, as we trace the history and development of fan culture; exploring the high/low ideological cultural distinctions that separate “acceptable” forms of fandom, such as Civil War re-enactments, to more “lowbrow” expressions, such as ComiCons. In developing a sense of the capital of fans in today’s cultural economy, we look at how the Internet and other forms of new media have given fans more power than ever before. In addition to critical readings, students study a variety of fan expressions, from fan fiction to video mashups. Assignments include an in-depth study of a particular fan community and the creation of a fanzine. After taking this course, students should be able to locate the connections between culture and human values; develop fluency in verbal and non-verbal communication through reading, writing, and presentations about culture; and examine the social and cultural context of popular culture products. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 1 – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
After Hollywood: US Cinema of the 70s 1939 Gloria-Jean Masciarotte US cinema experienced a renaissance in the 1970s that made it the international film influence for years to come. However, this was not a virgin rebirth, but an aesthetic movement based on the changing organization of film production, the emergent status of documentary and the cross-pollination of foreign, art house and B exploitation films. This renewal was also a direct response to the cultural experimentation of the 1970s that was redefining the national eye/I through everything from Lava lamp decor to transactional analysis, communal living to LSD, anti-war to free love politics, and feminist daughters to anti-Oedipal sons of all races. In this course, we examine the dramas of both film history and cultural history to understand how they refracted and reinvented the Hollywood aesthetic. In addition to lifestyle readings from the period, this course compares films from this renaissance by Scorsese, Kubrick, Coppola, Cassavetes, Altman, etc. to films from the movements and directors that influenced them, i.e., foreign and US horror films, Hollywood auteurs John Huston and Orson Welles; French New Wave directors Godard and Truffaut; Italian Neorealists Fellini and Rossellini and post-War Japanese filmmaker Kurosawa. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 12pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
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liberal arts courses
The Documentaries: From the Merry Pranksters to the Weather Underground: Rock ‘n’ Roll, Drugs, War + Politics 1961-74 2765 Zenon Raabe Through a study of documentary films depicting the music, players (musical, military, social and political) and events of the 1960s and early ‘70s, we investigate key factors that defined the decade that brought us the Civil Rights Movement, the Antiwar Movement, the sexual revolution, and, of course, Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Vietnam War, the Summer of Love, the assassinations of John Kennedy, Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr., the moon landing, and Watergate. Viewings focus on films that take different angles on the forces at work and provide a layering of perception of an era that made perception its ultimate goal, such as The Right Stuff, No Direction Home, A President to Remember, In the Year of the Pig, The Fog of War, The Weather Underground, Woodstock and When We Were Kings. Selected readings from the period, as well as from the present, illuminate the social and political turmoil, and reveal inspiration for the films. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 1 – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
Words and Windows: Creative Nonfiction + Visual Representation 0116 Karen Carr In this course we look at, and create, texts that bring together creative nonfiction writing and the visual arts. As a genre, creative nonfiction encompasses everything from graphic novels to essays to memoirs, and our work here focuses on ways that we can use visual modes of representation in concert with written forms. We work to create projects that go beyond the idea of illustration, and seek to construct fully hybrid texts that offer a symbiotic interdependence between the written and the visual languages.
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Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 9am – 12pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
H ISTORY, P H I LOSOP H Y + SOCIA L SC I E N C E S
LI B E RA L A RTS E LECT I V E S
Sociology of Design 2727
Liberal Arts Electives (LAEL) are courses that do not fit under any of the three departments in the Liberal Arts Division of the undergraduate degree program at Rhode Island School of Design. They are credit-bearing courses, however, and may be used to fulfill the LAEL requirements of the degree program.
Damian White As designers have become increasingly concerned with social, cultural and ecological issues, they have looked to the social sciences, not simply to understand consumer behavior and culture, but to try to understand how design practices might be made more responsible, humane and sustainable. At the same time, a growing number of sociologists have observed that we seem to live in a world in which more and more aspects of ‘society’ and ‘nature’ (from cityscapes and landscapes to leisure spaces and climate systems) are all potentially subject to design and re-design. This has profound social, political and ethical implications. With a focus on critical reading, thinking and writing, this course introduces students to the wide-ranging insights a sociology of design offers for mapping, understanding and evaluating the contours of a “design world.” Engaging with forward-thinking sociological literatures, we explore design as a professional activity, as well as a sociotechnical, cultural, ecological and political practice. We consider what sociology can tell us about why and how we produce, desire, engage with, and discard objects. We reflect on the various ways in which “design talk” functions as a social ideology and we map the past, present and future relations of sustainable or eco-design movements, responsible design movements, and trans/post-humanist currents. Note to current RISD students: This course fulfills the HPSS-S101 graduation requirement for all degree students graduating in 2012 and later. Schedule A, June 28 – August 3 Mondays + Tuesdays, 9am – 12pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
Psychology + Art 0111 Jane Hesser This course explores major contemporary psychological theories through lectures, discussions and artwork. Students are introduced to Drive Theory, Ego Psychology, Self Psychology, Object Relations Theory and Narrative Theory, and assignments are designed to help students gain an introductory understanding of these complex concepts. Lectures, critiques and group discussions analyze historic and contemporary artworks through the lens of these various theories, and a portion of the course is devoted to an exploration of artmaking as a tool for critical investigation. The course provides a forum in which students learn to create meaning in new ways, through a better understanding of both the human mind and their own work. Coursework includes reading assignments, written assignments, an ongoing written and visual journal and various short-term art projects. Schedule B, July 1 – August 6 Thursdays + Fridays, 6:30 – 9:30pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
summer institute for graphic design studies
Web Design* 0742-01
Franz Werner, Coordinator
Schedule 1 courses
The Summer Institute for Graphic Design
Type + Image Design 0739
Studies (SIGDS) at RISD offers an un-
Franz Werner
paralleled opportunity for students and
Typography in conjunction with imagery poses a challenge for designers and this course addresses these issues through a broad mix of assignments that enables students to improve their aesthetic sensibilities and design skills. Various typefaces are investigated as functioning visual systems and design languages, each one possessing its own organization, proportion, spacing, texture and conveyed meaning. The history of writing systems is presented in daily short slide lectures as a supplement to the studio classes. High-end Mac workstations, digital cameras, a hot-metal typeshop, bookbinding facilities, a photo lighting studio and a darkroom are all available to participants. This course is open to professionals and students with introductory, intermediate or advanced levels of experience, with students assigned projects according to their specific skill levels. For additional information, please contact fwerner@risd.edu.
professionals from numerous disciplines to participate in an extensive array of concentrated two-week credit courses. Instruction is provided by professors of RISD’s Graphic Design Department as well as visiting international graphic design professionals. RISD’s renowned, comprehensive design studios and high-tech facilities, among the very best in the country, complement a curriculum that is both technically advanced and conceptually innovative. The SIGDS curriculum is especially attentive to addressing the monumental changes that have occurred as a result of the globalization of visual communications. SIGDS courses seek to aid participants in the challenging undertaking of improving the way we communicate visually. The individual offerings range from those with little emphasis on technology to those much more technology-dependent (for which computer literacy is a prerequisite), but all invite students and other aspiring graphic designers to join with educators
While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. Schedule 1, June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
and working professionals as they create exciting, well-considered graphic design. SIGDS two-week courses are intended for students at all levels of experience, includ-
Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
ing absolute beginners. If you have any questions or concerns about prerequisites, please feel free to contact Franz Werner at
Rafael Attias This course is a project-based introduction to designing an interactive web portfolio using Flash. With an emphasis on visual concepts and graphic design for the screen, the course is intended for both beginners with basic computer knowledge but no experience in interactive design, as well as advanced students who wish to build upon previous knowledge. Accordingly, an introduction to Flash is provided, while advanced students get advice on how to integrate sophisticated interaction technologies into their projects. Topics covered include preparing existing content for online presentation using programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with the goal of learning how to combine these tools with Flash to realize successful visual communication. Also covered are an introduction to Dreamweaver, as well as animation and sound for interactive media, on-screen typography, structuring information within a site’s architecture, user experience design and questions of usability and accessibility. Upon successful completion of the course, students create their own web portfolio online. Students are invited to bring the artwork they want to present on their website in digital formats. While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. section 01 Schedule 1, June 28 – July 9 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
fwerner@risd.edu or 401 277-4843.
sigds modules:
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
6/28 – 7/9
7/12 – 7/23
7/26 – 8/6
Type + Image Design
Poster Design
Identity + Branding
Werner
Wedell
Tarallo
Web Design*
Attias
Magazine Design Graphic Design History
Web Design*
Attias
Scott
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Aparicio
*By popular demand, Web Design is being offered in both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. The course syllabus is the same in each scheduling module; these are not sequential courses. Students should only register for one or the other section, not both.
Schedule 2 courses
Poster Design 0731 Thomas Wedell The poster is an inspiring format for graphic designers. This course builds on a sequence of quick exercises exploring unexpected ways to activate two-dimensional space. The studies are then developed into finished pieces where space and message converge to create powerful posters. This hands-on course is designed to challenge design majors as well as the experienced professional. Prerequisite: Experience in graphic design and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. Schedule 2, July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
Magazine Design 0764 Ernesto Aparicio The magazine, as a highly accessible print medium, has remained extremely effective at communicating information even in the age of digital media and the web. This course looks at what makes the magazine distinct as a tactile reading experience, as well as what design elements contribute to making it a powerful and efficient medium. Through an analysis of both American and European magazine design, the course examines the use of elements such as systems, navigational devices, typography, illustration and photography, and applies them in practical exercises. On scheduled field trips, students also have the opportunity to meet creative directors working in the publishing industry. While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. Schedule 2, July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm 14 :: risd summer studies
Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
Web Design* 0742-02 Rafael Attias This course is offered in both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2. Please see section 01, page 13 for full description. section 02 Schedule 2, July 12 – 23 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
Schedule 3 courses
Identity Design 0796 Donald Tarallo In this course, students design an identity system for an organization or company of their choice. Students begin with creating a visual language and the core graphic elements, such as the logo, color palette, icons and typeface selections. They then design a stationery set, grids, sound, an animation and a website to experience how the identity adapts to different contexts. Students explore what makes an identity successful and cohesive, how an identity translates across media (print, motion and interaction) and aspects of branding. For the final assignment, students create an identity manual. Daily lectures augment the workshop environment. This course is open to students of all levels, as well as professionals. Macintosh labs, digital cameras and video recorders are available to all students. While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. Schedule 3, July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 3 Credits
Graphic Design History: Lectures + Studio Projects 0778 Douglass Scott Following the chronological development of visual communication from the birth of writing systems 5,000 years ago to the 20th Century, this course focuses on developments in typography, book and magazine design, advertising and propaganda, logos and corporate identity, posters and printed ephemera, as well as exhibition and information design. Students work on two studio projects: the first integrates design and its historical context, while the second focuses on the work of an important 20thcentury designer. Slide lectures are given throughout. The course is appropriate for students, design professionals, and teachers of design or design history, even those seeking a general introduction. While computer labs are utilized for each SIGDS course, students are encouraged to augment the studio experience by bringing their own laptops and storage media. Schedule 3, July 26 – August 6 Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm Undergraduate Tuition: $2,150 Lab Fee: $75 3 Credits
summer study abroad
2010 Programs Stir Copenhagen: Design, Culture + Your Senses ((22 weeks) Switzerland + Beyond: The Crossroads of Art, Architecture + Design (2 (2 weeks) Mapping Foundations: An Exploration of Rome + Its Environs (4 (4 weeks)
Stephanie Grey
RISD Study Abroad Programs offer collegelevel students, seasoned artists and arts educators an opportunity to combine their personal exploration of visual arts with a chance to expand their horizons, all within the context of a foreign culture. This cross-cultural atmosphere often enhances participants’ creative work as they learn formally from instruction and informally from fellow students, professional artists, and the rich environment in which they are immersed. Participants have the opportunity to earn college credit, build skills, and broaden their creative resources for a lifetime. NOTE: RISD matriculating students may earn undergraduate transfer credit for these courses, but they are required to check with their individual department heads before registering to determine whether core or elective credit is possible. Graduate credit is not offered. Students attending other educational institutions are also encouraged to check with their institutions ahead of time to determine if these classes are transferable for credit.
See important registration information on page 20.
To stir means to provoke, to evoke strong feelings in, to rouse to activity. Invigorate your design process in Copenhagen this summer and participate in an intensive, ten-day, sensory-based design workshop. Immerse yourself in Danish design, history and culture from an insider’s perspective and discover how a passion for creating exceptional design is woven into the fabric that forms Denmark. Students in this course tour the studios of notable Danish designers and gain insight into their thought processes, visit historic architectural sites, tour museums, bike through the cobbled city streets as the natives do, and take day trips to scenic parts of the country. Your point of view is found through your senses as you focus on taste, texture, smell, sight and sound as a means to connect with your surroundings. You are introduced to the topic of the senses and design through readings, discussions and exercises that yield innovative approaches to design concepts. A sensory-based design process guides you as you record the happenings of the city and the nuances of the culture. This process helps expand personal awareness, and as a visual communicator, helps broaden and strengthen your design skills and gain the tools necessary to invite full sensory participation into your design work. Each student creates a final process notebook, which serves as a tangible method of creating and can be used for a lifetime of generating work.
This course – led by Stephanie Grey (MFA GD’04), a Boston-based graphic designer who has lived, worked and taught design in Denmark – challenges your current methods of creating (and experiencing the world) and helps stir, invigorate and add value to your design communication, products and experiences. The course is for students and professionals with a background in design, art or architecture. Contact steph@sgreydesign.com with any questions. Website: stircenter.com/workshops July 9 – 19 2 weeks 3 Credits Undergraduate Tuition: $3,350 Tuition includes breakfast, lunches and three group dinners. Transportation during the course is also provided. Airfare and art supplies are not included. Placement in this course is on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposit Deadline: May 1, 2010
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Switzerland + Beyond: The Crossroads of Art, Architecture + Design 4105 Franz Werner Switzerland is located in the very heart of Europe, close enough to easily visit sections of Germany to the north, France to the west and Italy to the south. For this reason, students in this course get an opportunity to explore not only Switzerland, but those areas of France, Germany and Italy that are a stone’s throw away. Stone, of course, is the material for much of the older architecture to be found, but given the work of Swiss pioneers – from Paul Klee, Le Corbusier, Alberto Giacometti and Jan Tschichold to Emil Ruder, Armin Hofmann, Peter Zumthor, Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron and Mario Botta — there is much to admire about the use of symbol and color in the region. Indeed, this is the very reason that Switzerland has been able to establish such acclaim in the international design world.
Led many times by Professor Werner (himself a native of Switzerland), the course focuses on guided research trips to significant nearby sites, including Strasbourg, France, and da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan, Italy (both UNESCO World Heritage sites), as well as the Frank Gehry-designed Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany. Delving far deeper than would a typical tourist, students observe and record characteristic qualities, histories, design languages and cultural attributes of the various locations in an illustrated travelogue, using a design medium of their own choosing. Travelogues are later reviewed and discussed during regular critiques, leading to the development of a mutually agreed-upon design project that serves the chosen site in a functional (e.g., promotional) way. The student’s goal, ultimately, is to differentiate between historical art epochs as well as to creatively confront relevant historical, cultural and commercial design aspects of the original site in a final project. Professionals and students from any design and artrelated background are welcome. If you are unsure about whether you qualify, contact Prof. Werner at fwerner@risd.edu. Website: www.summerstudiesabroad.net Saturday, July 31 – Thursday, August 12 2 weeks 3 credits
Mapping Foundations: An Exploration of Rome + Its Environs 0798 Nick De Pace This course investigates the intertwined relationships between the patterns of human settlement in Rome and southern Italy, with the geological and hydrological composition of the territory that sustains it. In an era in which environmental stewardship has become increasingly important, this course heightens an awareness of how natural resources and topography affect urban development, cultural practices and the viability of a civilization. This study also offers a historical foundation of Rome’s mythological and artistic traditions. To engage these concepts we examine, through critical observation and drawing, a concentration of ancient infrastructural networks that have come to fruition over a lengthy period of urbanization and territorial development. Students participate in archaeological and speleological excursions into aqueducts, cisterns, military fortifications, cave dwellings, subterranean quarries, catacombs and other historic sites, which challenge our preconceptions of the natural and built landscape. Students learn mapping and surveying techniques to document the superimposition of historic layers, and reveal the complexities of these places beyond the most common picturesque misinterpretations.
Placement in this course is on a first-come, first-served basis.
We focus on Rome and the environs of ancient Latium, with excursions into Southern Etruria, the Bay of Naples and the troglodytic dwellings of Matera and its labyrinthine townscape. Although the course follows a rigorous schedule, time is allotted for independent excursions throughout the term.
Deposit Deadline: June 1, 2010
This course is open to all college students.
Undergraduate Tuition: $3,850 Tuition includes breakfasts, field trip lunches and dinners on several special occasions. Airfare and all other meals are not included.
For RISD students only: Elective credit in Architecture; open to all majors. For further information, contact ndepace@risd.edu. Tuesday, July 6 – Tuesday, August 3 4 weeks 3 credits
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Undergraduate Tuition: $4,250 Lodging in the heart of Rome’s centro storico for three weeks, occasional group meals and transportation/hotel for one week in the south of Italy is included in the tuition. Airfare and all other meals are not included. Placement in this course is on a first-come, first-served basis. Deposit Deadline: May 1, 2010
general info + registration campus life
Several housing options are available at RISD:
All RISD housing options provide a bed and mattress (extra-long twin), a desk and chair, a bureau and a closet or wardrobe. Residents must provide linens, blankets, mattress covers, towels, pillows, lamps, fans (highly recommended) and, if desired, telephones and computer equipment. A professional linen and laundry service is available at additional cost; information is distributed with confirmation materials and at Check-In. Internet access is available to all students through the various computer labs and
Hill Houses
The Hill Houses consist of eight renovated Victorian houses, conveniently located near RISD’s main dining center, “The Met.” They offer private or shared bedrooms, and accommodate 20-25 students in each house. Each house has a common lounge, kitchen and laundry facility, and is staffed by a Resident Assistant who helps keep students up-to-date on campus and community activities, and who works to create a sense of community among the residents. Meal plan participation is required for Hill House residents.
stations across the RISD campus. While high-speed Internet ports are located in all residence hall rooms, they are not supported by RISD’s technical support staff. Technical support is, on the other hand, provided for all of RISD’s computer labs; so in the event that your course requires a laptop, it will be supported within any of RISD’s computer labs.
Please note that smoking is not permitted in any residential facility or, indeed, in any building on the RISD campus. Housing Fees
Apartments
For those who prefer a more independent living arrangement, RISD provides apartments in three locations. The Benefit Street Apartments, the Charles Landing Apartments, and the Apartments at 15 West, located in the Mandle Building, offer studio (i.e., private) or 2-, 3- or 4-person shared apartments, all with private bedrooms. Shared apartments are rented to individual students by the bedroom. All apartments provide furnished bedrooms and some common area furnishings,
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Apartments Shared
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Private Bedroom
Private Studio
Note: Students will be charged for their first choice. If that option is not available, they will be assigned to another space and their bill will be adjusted when they arrive at RISD. To apply for the campus housing options described above, complete and return the Residence Life Questionnaire (center of the catalog) along with your other registration materials, and include the appropriate nonrefundable deposits. Please note: If you are currently enrolled in a RISD degree program, and are planning to remain in RISD housing for the summer, you do not need to complete a Residence Life Questionnaire. Please contact the Residence Life Office to confirm your summer housing plans.
as well as kitchen and bathroom facilities. However, as apartment kitchens are not equipped with cooking supplies (cookware, dishes, utensils, etc.), participation in a dining plan is strongly recommended. Laundry facilities are available in each building. Availability of certain room styles is limited. All housing requests are granted based on availability and the date registrations are received. Special requests based on medical or psychological needs require additional information; call Residence Life at 401 454-6650 or email rlo@risd.edu for the relevant form. Upon registration, include payment for your first housing choice; adjustments are made as necessary after your arrival. Please keep in mind that information regarding your specific assignment is not available before arrival.
Short-Term Housing
Students seeking housing for less than two weeks should not submit a Residence Life Questionnaire or housing deposit. Instead, submit a written request including the following: name, address, phone number, course(s) to be attended, and arrival and departure dates. E-mail your request to rlo@risd.edu or mail to: Short-Term Housing, RISD Office of Residence Life, Two College Street, Providence, RI 02903, or fax to 401 454-6382.
PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
Public parking options are severely limited in the immediate area. RISD parking for summer students is only available through the Residence Life Office, which leases space at the Charles Landing Apartments, a ten-minute walk from the center of the RISD campus. Summer rates are $10 per day, $60 per week or $300 for the six-week summer program. To reserve a space, or ask questions regarding parking, contact RISD’s Residence Life Office (as indicated below).
For More Information If you have questions regarding summer housing that are not covered in this catalog, please call RISD’s Residence Life office at 401 454-6650 Monday–Friday between 9am–4:30pm, EST or send an email to rlo@risd.edu.
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Dining The Metcalf Dining Center, known as “The Met,” is centrally located in the Residence Life Quad. The Met features a build-yourown sandwich station, salad and pasta bars, vegetarian, vegan and traditional entrées and a wood-fired pizza oven. The Portfolio Café, located in the lobby of the Mandle Building, serves continental breakfast Monday through Friday. The RISD Dining Services staff is sensitive to the dietary needs and preferences of a student body representing cultures and religious traditions from around the world. If you have further questions about meal plans, or special dietary needs, please contact Dining Services at 401 454-6642.
The Met Hours Monday – Saturday 7am – 2pm, 5pm – 8pm Sunday: 10am – 2pm, 5pm – 8pm
Portfolio Café Hours Monday – Friday 7 – 9am
Meal Plans Meal plans allow students to come for three meals per day, any of which can be eaten in the Met. The Portfolio Café serves continental breakfast Monday through Friday, which is also covered in the meal plans. Meal plans are priced according to the number of weeks the student will be on campus: Six (6) weeks – $1,025 Four (4) weeks – $695 Three (3) weeks – $530 Two (2) weeks – $350 Note: Hill House residents must select one of these meal plans.
COMMU T E R D I N I N G + PARKIN G Dining
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.
Parking
Automobiles pose a significant problem on the RISD campus, which is situated in a heavily trafficked area. Parking on the RISD campus is NOT available to any summer students, and public parking options are severely limited in the immediate area. Public transportation by bus or train, on the other hand, is readily available and relatively inexpensive. Discounted parking during class time is available for commuting students at nearby MetroPark locations (see map, inside back cover). Students wishing to utilize discounted MetroPark parking must present a copy of their course schedule to the MetroPark attendant each time they arrive to park.
A rt S upplies Art supplies are available at two stores on the RISD campus. The RISD Store is located on the main floor of the Design Center, 30 North Main Street. It carries a wide range of art supplies and materials, books, paints, paper, film and photographic items, and will order special items on request. MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Students may choose to establish a charge account with the RISD Store, information about which is included in confirmation materials and is also available at Check-In. The RISD Store 3D is in the Bank Building, across the street from the Design Center. This store specializes in supplies such as stained glass, lumber, ceramic supplies, sculpting tools and other materials. The RISD Store 3D also offers special-order service and accepts MasterCard and VISA. Charge accounts for this store can be set up through the RISD Store.
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Registering by Mail Mail completed forms and fees to: Summer Studies Program RISD/CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787 Payments may be made by check, money order, VISA and MasterCard credit cards, or by wire transfer. Debit cards are not accepted. Checks returned for insufficient funds incur a $25 fee. For wire transfer instructions, email cemail@risd.edu.
Registering by Fax Fax completed registrations to 401 454-6218. Payments must be made by VISA or MasterCard credit cards.
Late Registrations Registrations received after April 16 must include tuition and fees in full. However, as long as spaces are available and until classes begin, students may continue to register. Please be aware that early registration increases students’ chances of placement in the courses of their choice.
Confirmation of Registration A confirmation letter is emailed to each student who registers by Friday, June 11. This letter includes instructions for locating and downloading confirmation materials from the Internet. Confirmation materials contain details for arrival on campus and check-in, as well as necessary forms, policy statements, and other
arrival + departure Check-In
information that is needed prior to the student’s arrival on campus. Instructions for all confirmation materials are provided with each form. Included in the materials is a health form that must be completed by any student (except those currently enrolled at RISD) enrolled in a course lasting two weeks or more, which must be returned to RISD before Check-In. Without a completed health form, a student may not attend class. All students, whether living on or off campus, receive class schedules at Check-In if arriving on June 26, or at the Summer Sessions office on the first day of class if arriving later.
Graduate Credit Prerequisite Students wishing to receive graduate CE credit for any applicable RISD Summer Studies course must have been previously granted an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Initial Check-In for Summer Studies and Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies courses is Saturday, June 26, 9am– 2:30pm. All residential and commuting students are required to attend Check-In if attending courses that begin on June 28. Students in courses beginning thereafter are encouraged to arrive at least 24 hours before the course begins. At Check-In, temporary identification cards are issued to each enrolled student, residence hall rooms are assigned, course schedules are distributed and prepaid charge accounts may be established at the RISD stores. Residential services (linens, telephone, etc.) may also be arranged.
Later Arrivals If you expect to arrive after Initial Check-In, please notify both RISD | CE at 401 454-6215 and the Residence Life office at rlo@risd.edu or 401 454-6650 of your plans. If you miss Initial Check-In hours on June 26, go to the Public Safety office at 30 Waterman Street (ph: 401 454-6376) to obtain access to housing and keys. Class schedules and other check-in information will not be available at the Public Safety office for students arriving after Initial Check-In, but will be at the Summer Sessions office on the first day of each class, beginning at 8am.
Non-Credit Option One course, Mastercam + the CNC Router (course # 0118), is offered on a non-credit basis only. All other Summer Studies courses are credit-bearing courses, and are not eligible on a non-credit basis.
Waiting Lists If the course for which a student registers is full, his or her name is automatically placed on a waiting list, and the student is contacted by phone and/or e-mail.
For More Information If you still have questions after reading the appropriate form, call 401 454-6200, or 401 454-6215.
Check-Out Students must be completely checked out before noon on the Saturday following their last day of class (or by noon on the Saturday of their last class). All students must be completely checked out before noon on Saturday, August 7.
Additional Information Students attending a Summer Study Abroad program should contact their respective program coordinator about program matters and last-minute details. Contact information is provided with individual program descriptions.
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Use Registration Form 1 (complete both sides!) to register for all Summer Studies and Summer Institute for Graphic Design Studies courses that take place at RISD (i.e., all courses except Summer Study Abroad.) If you register by April 16 you may submit a deposit and be billed for the balance. All accounts, however, must be paid in full before a student can attend classes. Be sure to complete the forms carefully, as incomplete forms, including housing forms, cannot be processed. International students should read the additional information on page 23.
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Supplemental Health Insurance RISD requires that students studying abroad purchase supplemental health insurance. The provider RISD uses is HTH Worldwide Insurance, which charges a fee of $100 per student, providing you with extensive coverage while overseas. Further information and coverage details can be found at www.hthworldwide.com.
To register, submit the following by the deposit deadline listed with the course: Registration Form 2 $ 1,850 nonrefundable tuition deposit $ 50 nonrefundable registration fee $ 100 supplemental health insurance fee $ 2,000 Total required for deposit (Note: The full tuition for your selected program is required if you register after the deposit deadline.) Please take note of the deposit deadline for your course; deposit deadlines for Summer Study Abroad programs vary by program, and are different than the deposit deadline for courses on the RISD campus. Payments must be made with VISA or MasterCard credit cards, or by bank check (e.g., cashier’s or certified) only. Debit cards and personal checks are not accepted for Summer Study Abroad programs.
Upon receipt of the fee, RISD | CE will automatically register you with HTH and the program coordinator will issue your new supplemental health insurance card. You should remain on your regular health plan while enrolled in HTH’s supplemental health insurance. Once you have been registered with HTH Worldwide you can use their www.hthstudents.com website to find doctors abroad as well as other useful information.
Additional Information Prospective participants are encouraged to contact the appropriate program coordinator to obtain additional information on program specifics, and to be informed of changes that may have occurred after this publication was printed.
Course Confirmation and Additional Requirements All accounts must be paid in full before you are officially enrolled. You will receive confirmation of your enrollment from the coordinator of your program. You will be responsible for the following:
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[ ] A Valid Passport and Visa to enter the country where your program is located. If your passport has expired or you have none, apply for one immediately. Please verify with the program coordinator or the appropriate consulate what kind of visa is required. In many cases, a tourist visa will suffice, but not always.
[ ] Travel Arrangements must be made by you, both to your destination and back to the US. As summer is peak tourist season, make your reservations as soon as possible after we notify you that the course is confirmed. RISD | CE cautions that students who purchase a nonrefundable ticket before receiving course confirmation do this at their own risk. Therefore, participants are strongly encouraged to explore travel insurance options for protection in case circumstances compel them to withdraw from the course. Students seeking to make travel arrangements may wish to consider STA Travel. They are known to offer reasonable fares and student discounts on regularly scheduled airlines. They can also provide you with an International Student Card, recommended for identification purposes and good for discounts at some museums. STA Travel may be reached at 800 781-4040, or on the web at www.statravel.com.
A Reminder Enrollment for the Summer Study Abroad programs is limited; early registration is encouraged and will help secure enrollment, as well as guarantee the minimum number of students required to run the course. Academic performance may be considered for admission to RISD’s Summer Study Abroad programs.
general info + registration information grades + credit
Student work in all credit-bearing courses is evaluated through letter grades from the faculty. Grades are mailed approximately four to six weeks after the semester ends, but they are withheld if the student owes fees to any RISD department (such as the library). Please be sure to settle accounts promptly. Transcripts are not available until grades are sent out.
Grade Review and Change For guidelines regarding requests for an academic grade review, please contact RISD | CE at 401 454-6200. Please note that grades are subject to revision by the instructor, with the approval of the CE Associate Director for Student Support Services, through December 3, 2010. After that time, all grades become a permanent part of the academic record and cannot be changed.
Acceptance and Transfer of Credits Rhode Island School of Design Division of Continuing Education (CE) offers credit-bearing courses in the summer session only. While the credit offered by CE is distinct from credit courses offered in RISD degree programs, CE is in compliance with all relevant NASAD guidelines concerning the number of required contact hours mandated for credit courses.
Students from institutions other than RISD: Students who are not RISD matriculated students transfer the credit earned from CE Summer Studies courses to their home institution. It is up to the home institution to make decisions about what credits it will accept.
RISD Matriculated Students: RISD | CE credit is treated as transfer credit by RISD’s undergraduate degree programs. Although the course is recorded in the student’s transcript, the grade is not, nor is the grade counted in the calculation of the student’s GPA. Different policies apply regarding the transferring of RISD | CE credit to RISD degree programs, depending on whether the student is an undergraduate or a graduate student, and on whether the course is a studio course or a liberal arts course, as follows: RISD Undergraduate Students RISD undergraduates are not permitted to transfer more than 12 credit hours towards their degree from outside of the RISD degree program, including those from the RISD | CE Summer Studies program. Those students interested in taking a CE studio class should discuss the matter with their Department Head or major advisor before enrolling in a CE studio course for non-major elective credit, making sure to get his or her signature on the Summer Undergraduate Credit Pre-Approval Form, available in the CE office at 20 Washington Place, and on the Continuing Education page of the RISD Intranet. RISD undergraduates taking a CE liberal arts class can have this credit transferred without special permission, so long as they obtain a C or better in the class. Liberal Arts Electives (LAEL) are courses that do not fit under any of the three departments in the Liberal Arts Division of the undergraduate degree program at RISD. They are credit-bearing courses, however, and may be used to fulfill the LAEL requirements of the degree program. RISD Graduate Students Transfer credits from outside the RISD Graduate Degree Programs – including RISD | CE Summer Studies courses – are not ordinarily accepted by RISD.
Transcripts for Non-RISD Students Transcripts must be requested in writing. For a transcript of your coursework, send $5 per transcript requested (pay by check or money order; credit card payments are not accepted for this service), along with the following information: name at the time of enrollment, course title(s), year attended and telephone number, as well as the contact name, address (including department) and zip code where the transcript is to be sent. Mail requests to: Transcripts RISD | CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903-2787 Allow two to three weeks for processing. If you must meet a specific deadline, state it in your letter of request. Transcripts are not mailed without full payment and the complete address of the recipient, nor are transcripts processed until grades are sent out (approximately four to six weeks after the program ends).
Contacting Faculty As a matter of policy, RISD does not release faculty addresses or telephone numbers without explicit permission. If you would like a faculty member to write a recommendation, please discuss the matter with him or her before the end of the course.
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general info + registration information academic + financial policies
Withdrawals + Refunds
Personal Conduct
Admission to Degree Programs at RISD
A school community depends on the good judgment and considerate behavior of its members. Student status at RISD is not an unconditional right, but a privilege subject to certain expectations and regulations. Students are responsible for knowing and observing RISD | CE policies and procedures. Therefore, the RISD | CE office provides the Summer Studies Student Handbook, which clearly outlines rules and regulations. The handbook is accessible as a downloadable pdf document (only); instructions for locating and downloading the Handbook are provided in your confirmation letter. Students are responsible for reading and knowing its contents. Violations of college policies and regulations may subject students to such sanctions as a warning, probation or dismissal. RISD reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for conduct detrimental to the RISD community or conduct that violates the laws of the United States or the State of Rhode Island.
Admission to the Summer Studies program neither implies nor guarantees admission to a RISD degree program. Those students interested in admission to full-time RISD undergraduate or graduate degree programs must follow the procedures established by the RISD Admissions office. For further information please call Admissions at 401 454-6300. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, EST.
Changes, Cancellations and Class Postponements RISD reserves the right to cancel courses, or to alter fees, scheduling or staffing of courses. If a particular program or course is cancelled, students are informed of the course cancellation soon after May 28, 2010.
To officially withdraw, submit written notification to the CE Associate Director for Student Support Services in the RISD | CE office, either by email to cemail@risd.edu, in person, or by mail or fax. Refunds are calculated according to the schedules below and on the next page, and are based on the date the written request is received in the CE office, or if mailed, the date of the postmark. Refunds take six weeks to process. Refunds for payments made by MasterCard or VISA are credited to the account that was charged. Failure to properly withdraw from a course results in a permanent grade of F on the student’s record. Important: Simply notifying the instructor or failing to complete a course does not constitute official withdrawal. RISD refunds tuition and fee payments in full for registrations that are not accepted or for which registration is closed. No tuition is refunded to students who are asked to leave a program for a violation of school policies or regulations. Tuition, housing and dining deposits, and lab and registration fees are nonrefundable. The percentage of the tuition and housing/ dining fees refunded, minus deposits and lab and registration fees, depends on the date the written request is received in the CE office, as follows:
Veterans Veterans should apply directly to the Veterans Administration (VA) Regional Office to verify that their programs of study qualify for VA benefits. A letter from the VA confirming that benefits have been approved for the student’s chosen course(s) must accompany the student’s registration.
Six-Week Courses By three weeks prior to start of class 100% By one week prior to start of class 80% During the first week of class 60% During the second week of class 40% After the second week of class no refund Three-Week Courses
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By three weeks prior to start of class 100% By one week prior to start of class 80% During the first week of class 40% After the first week of class no refund
Shorter Schedules
International Students
By one week prior to the start of class 100% During the week prior to the start of class 50% Beginning the first day of class no refund
RISD welcomes students from around the world to participate in its summer programs. Knowledge of the English language is essential and is required of all students. Students not already enrolled in the RISD degree program must provide evidence of a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (or a minimum score of 237 on the computer-based TOEFL test, or at least 93 on the TOEFL iBT test) in order to be accepted to the Summer Studies program.
By four weeks prior to the start of the course Thereafter
100% no refund
Study Abroad Supplemental Health Insurance fee refunds: The supplemental health insurance fee for RISD Study Abroad students (see page 20) is fully refundable upon cancellation up to four weeks prior to the start of the course. Thereafter the fee becomes nonrefundable. Again, RISD strongly suggests that students also obtain travel insurance.
Students with Learning or Physical Disabilities RISD encourages each student to notify the Associate Director for Student Support Services at 401 454-6203 any time specific assistance or services are necessary for the student’s full participation in RISD summer courses. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be determined to meet the needs of the student in each case.
Please contact your local US Consulate or Embassy with any questions regarding visas. You may also visit the SEVP website at www.ice.gov/sevis.
All non-US citizens are required to obtain an F-1 student visa in order to participate in the Summer Studies Program. To obtain an F-1 student visa, all non-US citizens must fill out a Student Visa Information (SVI) form, and must read and sign the International Student Responsibilities (ISR) document (both documents may be downloaded from www.risd.edu/summerinternational). Given this frequently changing area of law, check with the US Consul in your home country to determine the current visa requirements. The SVI form is the first step in applying for the required I-20 certificate and F-1 student visa. The form provides RISD | CE with the information needed to submit an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility which, in turn, is needed for the F-1 student visa. Originals of the completed SVI form and ISR document must accompany complete program application materials and payment in full (including all tuition, fees and housing and dining expenses), and must be received at RISD by April 20. Fill out the forms completely in order to avoid delays in processing. Students requiring an I-20 certificate must also pay a $150 administrative fee. Please see www.risd.edu/summerinternational for FAQs, forms and application details.
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RISD Summer Study Abroad
DEADLINE: Given the lengthy processing time within governmental agencies responsible for visas, we strongly encourage you to submit your forms and all required fees as early as possible, before the April 20 deadline. Applicants who miss the deadline risk being denied entry into the United States.
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College Hill, on Providence’s historic East Side, is one of the most picturesque sections of the city, home to the expansive campuses of RISD and neighboring Brown University. The main RISD campus, situated at the center of the historic district, is famous for its narrow streets lined with restored Colonial homes and fine examples of early Federal and 19th-century architecture. RISD’s extensive facilities span Providence’s central rivers – home to Waterplace Park and WaterFire, a recurring after-dark festival of light and music – and include several notably restored historic buildings in the city’s vibrant downtown. RISD’s neighborhood offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, shops, bookstores and art cinemas. If you like music and theater, you can enjoy great performances at popular local venues, including the nationally acclaimed Trinity Repertory Company and the Providence Performing Arts Center. Local restaurants range from ethnically rich neighborhood eateries to world-renowned, five-star dining establishments. All of these options are within walking distance of the college. While Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, it is blessed with almost 500 miles of enchanting coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay. Rhode Island is also convenient to such popular summer destinations as Block Island, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, which makes it an ideal jumping-off point for family vacations, or a perfect vacation destination in itself. Traversable in little more than an hour, the state offers both a welcome retreat from the bustle of Boston and New York, and easy access to these cities by road, rail, bus and airplane. In short, it’s a great place to be – especially in the summer.
Finding RISD
Campus Map
Access to RISD is easy to arrange by car, bus, air or train. The Amtrak train station is within walking distance, though taxi service is recommended for students with heavy luggage. T.F. Green Airport is 12 miles south of Providence in Warwick, providing direct flights to most major cities. T.F. Green airport vans are available to downtown Providence and the RISD campus for a nominal fee. The main Peter Pan Bus Terminal is located about a mile north of RISD, with shuttle buses running to Kennedy Plaza, three blocks from campus. Buses run every two hours to and from Boston’s Logan International Airport.
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From Interstate 195 Westbound, take Exit 2, South Main Street. Follow South Main Street for five blocks to its intersection with College Street. Consult the campus map to locate the appropriate building and parking lot.
20 Washington Place Continuing Education, 1st floor
2 Illustration Studies Building (ISB) 3 Design Center
RISD Store
4 Auditorium 5 The Mandle Building (15 West) Fleet Library at RISD, Portfolio Café, Apartments at 15 West 6 Center for Integrative Technologies (CIT) 7 [risd] prints 8 Bayard Ewing Building (BEB) 9 161 South Main Street 10 Market House 11 College Building
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13 The Chace Center (RISD Museum)
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14 Metcalf Building 15 Waterman Building Edna Lawrence Nature Lab 16 Carr House 17 The RISD Museum of Art 18 Memorial Hall 19 Benson Hall 20 Ewing Multicultural Center 21 30 Waterman Public Safety, Residence Life Offices 22 Refectory
The Met Dining Hall
23 48 Waterman 24 Alumni House 25 Woods-Gerry House 26 187 Benefit Street 27 What Cheer Studio 28 41 Meeting Street 29 The RISD Beach 30 Frazier Terrace 31 Hill House residences 32 Benefit Street Apartments 33 Charles Landing Apartments
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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.
handicap parking 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. 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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Also going on at RISD this summer: New! DESIGN CURRENTS June 14 – 25 Conduits: Constructing a Productive Waterscape Join professional architects for this two-week studio experience to consider the interplay of water within and upon the built environment. This encounter is ideal for anyone interested in architecture, industrial design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and related fields. For more information, go to www.risd.edu/designcurrents or call 401 454-6200.
RISD Career re:Design June 7 – 25 RISD | CE offers this three-week intensive program for anyone wishing to begin the process of transitioning into a career in the design professions, regardless of prior education or experience. Delve into studio-based learning methods used by practicing design professionals, and experience first-hand the realities of a career in design. For more information, go to www.risd.edu/redesign or call 401 454-6200.
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