RISD|CE catalog Fall 2015 by RISD CE

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION

FALL 2015

classes for adults, teens + children

ADULT CLASSES

SPECIAL FORMAT COURSES

Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

COURSES AT TILLINGHAST FARM Drawing I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Color Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pastel Landscape Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Nature as Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Acrylic Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Painting with Oils + Acrylics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Photographing the Still Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Collage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shibori Scarves Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Essentials of Interior Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Vampire Teeth Workshop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

FINE ARTS Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Drawing + Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 12-14 Making Art History NEW SERIES!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Painting + Printmaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-19 Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23 Ceramics + Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jewelry + Metal Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sculpture + Woodworking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Book + Paper Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT + DESIGN STUDIES Product Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Apparel + Textile Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-32 Interior Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35 DIGITAL DESIGN Digital Foundations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38 Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Advertising Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Animation + Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Design for the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Brilliant Botanicals: Colored Pencil on Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pastel Landscape Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drawing the Figure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 What’s It Made of? A Survey of Contemporary Art + Materials. 11 Color Lab for Mixed Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Encaustic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Brushing Up: From Palette to Canvas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Ship to Shore: Maritime Painting Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Color + the Impressionists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Joomchi: Korean Papermaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ART IN CONTEXT Art History + Appreciation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 THE BUSINESS OF ART + DESIGN Career Development for Artists + Designers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM Youth, Ages 7-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-52 School Holiday Workshops, Ages 9-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Young Adults, Ages 12-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-61 Intensive Workshops for Teens, Ages 12-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Young Adult Certificate Programs, Ages 12-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63

GENERAL INFORMATION Campus Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Academic Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-66 Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Registration Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Fall’s crisp air and quickened pace revs up our minds! RISD|CE is about to set you on an exciting trail of learning new skills and grasping new ideas.

Art novices looking for a starting point develop an appreciation for art concepts and processes in Introduction to Visual Art (P. 8). Fans of vampire lore who want to make their own fangs practice sculpting and mold-making techniques in Vampire Teeth Workshop (P. 41). Jewelry makers wishing for artistic images of their designs learn the techniques in Gouache Rendering for Jewelry Design (P. 25). Web designers looking to sharpen their understanding of the human-to-computer experience find the right tools in A Primer on User Experience (P. 43). Discover the vital role of process in contemporary art-making—from beginning to finished piece —while engaging with the RISD Museum collection in the Making Art History series (P. 10-11). Teens develop an eye for how design decisions affect everything from architecture to fashion, products, Web design, game design and more in a new Design certificate program for teens (P. 62). There’s also an opportunity for teens to up their JavaScript boss quotient in a new Code Boss series course (P. 61). Young artists become problem solving character designers, architects, surveyors and engineers as they create Minecraft-based worlds in Minecraftery (P. 51). New courses have a heights this fall!

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Although any course in this publication may be taken for personal or professional enrichment, many may also be taken as part of a certificate program. Most RISD | CE certificate programs encompass a specific body of knowledge and practice that prepares candidates for rewarding positions in art and design fields. A background in art and design is helpful, but not necessary for any of these programs. Complete program information, Certificate Program Guides, advisor biographies, forms and policies may be found in the Certificate Programs section of ce.risd.edu.

Who May Enroll Courses are open to anyone interested in pursuing certificate subject matter for professional or personal growth. Certificate programs address specific professional training needs of adult students, many of whom have college and professional experience, but want to upgrade their skills or make a career change. Certificate program courses prepare students for work in their chosen fields, and part-time evening study allows people with career or family commitments to come back to school. Non-certificate students may take certificate courses provided they meet applicable prerequisites.

Programs Courses that apply to one or more of RISD | CE’s certificate programs are noted with the following codes. Please consult the Certificate Program Guides for each program’s prerequisites. Note: The codes below may differ from those used with the RISD degree programs.

How to Enroll

Read the Certificate Program Guide for the specific program(s) of interest to learn about program objectives, requirements and prerequisites, and then submit the Application for Candidacy at any time during the academic year. Courses taken prior to declaration may be applied toward a certificate within a one-year grace period, provided retroactive payment of applicable fees is made upon application.

Academic Advising

Should you have questions not answered in the Certificate Program Guides, please request an academic advisement appointment at 401 454-6200. Students interested in our certificate programs for young adults should visit ce.risd.edu or call 401 454-6200 for more information (see also page 62).

Advertising Design

Animation + Video

Apparel Design

Children’s Book Illustration

Digital Photography

Drawing + Painting Studies

Graphic Design

Interior Design

Jewelry + Light Metals

Natural Science Illustration

Product Development + Manufacturing NEW!

Web + Interactive Design

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Graduation

Candidates expecting to graduate in June 2016 should petition to graduate by the end of November 2015. An email will be sent to eligible candidates in October with the Petition to Graduate form.

A Note about Electives Courses other than those listed here or in the Certificate Program Guides may qualify as electives with the permission of the certificate advisor. Students who have very specific professional needs should also discuss their requirements with the relevant advisor. 2

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Certificate program descriptions are listed on pages 4-5.

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AD GR 38 Adobe InDesign DI 21 Advanced Digital Photography Studio DS 19 Advanced Drawing + Painting Concepts GR 39 Advanced Typographics Studio AD 40 Advertising Design Studio AD 40 Advertising Ideas: Capturing Creative Thought ID 34 Applied Color for Interior Design JM PM 29 Beginning 3D Modeling with Rhino ID 34 Building Materials, Systems + Methods of Construction ID 33 CAD for Interior Design WE 42 Cascading Style Sheets CB 13 Children’s Book Illustration I CB 13 Children’s Book Illustration III CB DS NS 7 Color Theory ID 35 Commercial Interiors I ID 35 Commercial Interiors II: Hospitality Design AD AV DI JM WE 37 Digital Design for the Screen CB GR NS 37 Digital Tools for Print Design AV 41 Digital Video Production Studio ID 33 Drafting + Rendering for Interiors PM 29 Drawing + Rendering for Product Design NS 13 Drawing from Nature: Form + Structure AP CB DS JM NS 7 Drawing I CB DS NS 12 Drawing II AV 41 Editing Movies on the Computer AP 32 Fine Sewing Techniques for Apparel GR 39 Graphic Design Studio: The Poster GR 38 Graphic Structures + Systems AP 32 Haute Couture + 20th-Century Fashion WE 42 HTML: The Language of the Web WE 43 Interface Design AV CB DI NS 37 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop WE 42 Introduction to Dynamic Content Generation Using PHP CB NS 12 Introduction to Illustration DI 21 Introduction to Studio Lighting JM 25 Jewelry + Light Metals: Intermediate JM 25 Jewelry + Light Metals: The Basics DS 19 Painting I: The Transition from Drawing to Painting AP 32 Patternmaking I DI 20 Photography: An Introduction ID 33 Principles of Interior Design PM 29 Principles of Product Design ID 34 Residential Interiors I: Living Spaces ID 34 Residential Interiors II: Kitchens + Baths AP 31 Sewing 101 AP 31 Sewing 102 ID 33 Styles in the Decorative Arts I: Ancient Egypt to 1800 CB DS ID JM NS 7 Two-Dimensional Design GR 39 Type + Image DI 20 Understanding Digital Photography AD GR 38 Understanding Typography WE 42 Web Design with Dreamweaver

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ADVERTISING DESIGN (AD) Gale Litchfield, Advisor

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (DI) John Hames, Advisor

Marketing, promotion and persuasion are the objectives of the advertising professional; this certificate program teaches those core concepts and how they inform design practice. Students learn how to develop an advertising campaign and how to give it effective and media-specific form. The curriculum reflects the most current state of a discipline that is constantly changing, and follows an interdisciplinary model that provides students with a range of elective choices. Students exit with a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to create original concepts for market driven communications.

Photography is both an art and a science requiring both aesthetic and technical skills. This program addresses the need for photographers of all levels to stay technologically current and creatively relevant. With its broad instructional focus, the program is appropriate for both beginning and experienced photographers and equally pertinent to those who want to provide images in service of advertising, documentary or expressive needs. Students learn in the field, the digital processing lab and the lighting studio as they study camera techniques and the modification, exhibition and circulation of their portfolio of images.

Required courses are noted with AD-R. Electives are noted with AD-E.

Required courses are noted with DI-R. Electives are noted with DI-E.

ANIMATION + VIDEO (AV)

DRAWING + PAINTING STUDIES (DS)

Evan Villari, Advisor

Amy Wynne, Advisor

Telling stories using the technology-rich vocabulary of film, animation and video gives one a unique opportunity to express a creative vision. This certificate program provides students with a fast-paced curriculum designed to give novices access to the field, as well as studies for forward-thinking professionals who want to keep pace with technological advances. As they participate in an interdisciplinary program of study, students choose from a wide range of courses that recognize different styles, methods and project workflow. Upon completion, students will be fluent with the moving image as a means of expression, and its unlimited potential as a business platform.

Within the context of a structured studio environment, students develop critical skills in drawing and painting, and explore the intimate relationship between the two. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in depicting the subject and its setting, while providing tools for experimentation and self-expression. Participants develop confidence and competency with diverse techniques, and learn how to link them to conceptual concerns. The result is the ability to visually represent any subject, to develop one’s own personal visual language and to become self-directed to work independently as an artist.

Required courses are noted with AV-R. Electives are noted with AV-E.

Required courses are noted with DS-R. Electives are noted with DS-E.

APPAREL DESIGN (AP)

GRAPHIC DESIGN (GR)

Philip Sawyer, Advisor In this program, students have the opportunity to develop skills in clothing design, sketching, patternmaking and draping, garment construction, textiles, and critical analysis. The curriculum also provides exposure to business practices, entrepreneurship, material sourcing, merchandising, styling and presentation. Students learn to develop their own collections to optionally submit to fashion shows and competitions. The program’s goal is to contribute meaningfully toward the skills needed to enter a full degree program, or prepare you to seek various entry-level positions in the fashion industry. Required courses are noted with AP-R. Electives are noted with AP-E.

Dina Zaccagnini Vincent, Advisor The Graphic Design certificate program focuses on pragmatic problem solving through an emphasis on the design process. Students learn to effectively develop a piece from concept to delivery, as they study typography, image and image making methodologies, structure, systems and meaning – all in a project-based learning environment. Through hands-on exploration of publication design, book design (traditional and electronic), brand identity systems, exhibition and environmental design, poster design, package design, typeface design, surface design and information design, students acquire necessary skills while building a portfolio that will allow their confident entry into the design profession. Required courses are noted with GR-R. Electives are noted with GR-E.

CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION (CB) Cheryl Kirk Noll, Advisor Aspiring illustrators are introduced to the multi-faceted world of children’s book design and illustration while surveying the creative, technical and business aspects of the illustration field. With an emphasis on process, students develop the skills in drawing, painting, writing, digital design, research and development they need to embark on an illustration career. Creating pictures that capture ideas is the central focus, as students become familiar with the unique formats and protocols of this highly specialized field while building an eye-catching portfolio. Required courses are noted with CB-R. Electives are noted with CB-E. 4

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INTERIOR DESIGN (ID)

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT + MANUFACTURING (PM) NEW!

David Paolino, Advisor

Mark Guarraia, Advisor

The Interior Design certificate program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to create and implement all phases of an interior design. Courses address the creative aspects of the field as students develop the discipline and organizational skills that are the foundation of a successful business. Color, texture, light and the inherent characteristics of materials interact to convey the language of design together with such functional concerns as structural and space planning. Upon completion, students will be prepared to pursue a variety of careers in interior design. Please note: this non-credit program does not satisfy NCIDQ or ASID eligibility requirements.

Product developers work to shape the world we live in and the experiences we have within it. They practice human-centered design through careful planning and creative thinking, and ultimately drive user satisfaction and business growth. The Product Development + Manufacturing certificate program teaches students to use the design process to develop meaningful solutions to real-world problems. With this certificate, students will gain a range of fundamental creative, diagnostic, mechanical and visual skills allowing them to conquer the many challenges that arise in the product development process. The program reviews all phases of the product design and development lifecycle, including: conceptualization (sketching, product uses); research (competitive, ethnographic); design development (functions, reliability, sustainability, cost, quality, materials); computerized design; prototype testing; manufacturing and assembly; user testing; revisiting; distribution; and marketing. Students’ completed portfolio work and enhanced abilities will aid them as they pursue careers at product designand manufacturing-related firms or in entrepreneurial pursuits.

Required courses are noted with ID-R. Electives are noted with ID-E.

JEWELRY + LIGHT METALS (JM) Jennaca Davies, Advisor The Jewelry + Light Metals certificate program provides a broad-based introduction to and foundation in designing and making jewelry. Combining technical skills – including digital – with conceptual thinking, this focused program allows students to gain insight into and experience with making wearable works of art. The program provides a basis for future possibilities including serving internships, developing individual products for sale both online and in retail venues, setting up personal studios, starting independent businesses or developing portfolio work for application to a post-baccalaureate or MFA program in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. Required courses are noted with JM-R. Electives are noted with JM-E.

NATURAL SCIENCE ILLUSTRATION (NS) Amy Bartlett Wright, Advisor From Lady’s Slipper Orchids to Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, scientific illustrators must communicate accurate natural science information while applying artistic skills of design, drawing and painting. In this program, students develop the observational skills necessary for realistic depiction while honing artistic abilities to create visually powerful illustrations. Work is done from nature and rendered in a variety of media and techniques to find the right medium for each individual. The program utilizes RISD’s unique facilities, such as the Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, and local venues, including the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History, Zoo and Greenhouse. Students create portfolios, demonstrating competency in traditional and digital rendering of natural science subjects for the purpose of professional marketing and potential publication.

Required courses are noted with PM-R. Electives are noted with PM-E.

WEB + INTERACTIVE DESIGN (WE) Eric Paul Meier, Advisor This certificate program prepares students to enter, or stay current with, a complex and continually evolving field. Its programmatic objectives address technical functionality and design topics while acknowledging the electronic media professional’s responsibilities to organize information, communicate clearly and consider and incorporate the user’s needs. From the initial creative concept through website development and management, students assemble a Web portfolio while practicing the strategies for meeting a client’s expectations for timely project delivery. Required courses are noted with WE-R. Electives are noted with WE-E.

Required courses are noted with NS-R. Electives are noted with NS-E.

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certificate programs

Fine Arts FOUNDATION

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DRAWING + ILLUSTRATION MAKING ART HISTORY

P. 10-11

PAINTING + PRINTMAKING PHOTOGRAPHY

P. 8-9, 12-14

P. 15-19

P. 20-23

CERAMICS + GLASS

P. 24

JEWELRY + METAL ARTS

P. 25

SCULPTURE + WOODWORKING BOOK + PAPER ARTS

P. 26

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Find faculty bios at ce.risd.edu; click on the Faculty link.

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FOUNDATION Drawing I ages 18+ | FOUND-2214 | Robin Wiseman, Taleen Batalian |

Color Theory ages 18+ | FOUND-2215 | Carlotta Miller, Karen Triedman |

For amateur and professional alike, drawing skills are fundamental to the artist’s visual education. Through guided practice, beginning students sharpen their powers of observation as they learn to translate what they see into drawings. Using basic tools and materials, students develop their drawing skills by exploring concepts such as line, form, value, proportion, perspective and composition. Through a series of graduated exercises, students learn to draw the figure, still lifes and the environment with confidence and prepare for further work in a variety of art media.

Van Gogh, Matisse, Titian and even Warhol were masterful colorists who used color deliberately to create powerful drama in their work. The dynamics of color are fundamental to virtually all design, illustration and painting. In this course, students explore how the concepts of value, hue and intensity relate to design and how the use of color is integral to a piece’s effect and ultimate success. As students explore the specific applications of color used by professionals in advertising, illustration and two- and three-dimensional design, they come to understand the integration of art and science we call color theory.

12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $15

12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | model fee $30

Two-Dimensional Design ages 18+ | FOUND-1815 | Deborah Forman Design is the discipline underlying all forms of visual expression, and an understanding of two-dimensional design principles is the basis for all 2D art forms. This course introduces students to the formal elements of design: line, shape, pattern, value, texture, color and space. Working through a variety of challenging exercises, students use these elements to solve problems of visual organization. The placement of visual elements into an organized whole is the basis of composition, and skills acquired in this class have direct applications to anyone working in two-dimensional media, from advertising art directors to illustrators, interior designers and painters.

Give the gift of art! RISD | CE gift certificates make great presents, and are available in any denomination. Call 401 454-6200 for more information and to purchase a gift certificate.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-R, DI-E, DS-R, ID-R, JM-R, NS-R Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $15

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DRAWING + ILLUSTRATION Introduction to Visual Art ages 18+ | DWG-0520 | Sandra Erbacher

Pastel Landscape Workshop ages 18+ | NATUR-2229 | Jeanne Sturim |

Designed for the complete novice, this course is an introduction to the materials, techniques and concepts relating to visual communication and art-making processes. The course begins with observational drawing and moves on to the visual principles and basics of 2D and 3D design. Subject matter to be investigated includes still life, figure and architecture. Integral to this is working with line, shape, value, spatial concepts and basic color concepts. Media explored include pencil, charcoal, paper, cardboard and paint. The work of established artists is shown to illustrate new topics and modes of working, and to help students identify qualities and techniques in art and art history and gain an appreciation for how the visual arts enrich our everyday lives. The class is an ideal option for those looking for a starting point into art.

Capturing brilliant foliage, transient transparent clouds and sun-dappled water on paper is the focus of this two-day pastel workshop, taught by noted pastel artist Jeanne Sturim. Students explore methods for translating the lush and varied landscape of Narragansett Bay into vibrant pastel paintings. Jeanne demonstrates her unique technique of pastel painting using a watercolor underpainting as set-up for layering the pastels. Students, through an initial field sketch, sharpen their powers of observation and learn how to accurately see value relationships and color harmonies when painting on location. Emphasis is on perspective, composition, value, atmosphere and painting the effects of light in pastel. Work is done both on site and in the studio. All levels of students are invited to experience working from the landscape with this highly portable medium.

Thursdays, Sep 17 – Oct 22 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $10

Brilliant Botanicals: Colored Pencil on Film ages 18+ | NATUR-2658 | Alison Schroeer | Imagine the pleasure of drawing botanicals in brilliant color, with a technique that has the intuitive ease of drawing and the intensity of wet media (oils/acrylics), without all the mess and complexity. When color is applied on the fine-toothed, semi-translucent surface of drafting film, unparalleled precision and detail are possible. The transparency of the medium allows the artist to work directly from sketches or photos, without the time-consuming task of transferring images. And unlike most color techniques, it permits erasure of mistakes without damage to the drawing surface. Students learn to plan their drawings in stages, from the highlights and contours, to shadows and developing the form’s volume. Ultimately, the high-detail illustrations that result seem to literally pop off the page. Applies to: CB-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Oct 3 + 4 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $40

Human Anatomy ages 18+ | DWG-2240 | Amy Wynne This course provides many tools for the artist who wishes to depict the human form with confidence and precision. Various conceptual models are used that allow for the presentation of the figure from any point of view, combining structural and muscular systems into a dynamic whole. By coding the movements of the joints, plotting anatomical landmarks on the volumes of the figure, establishing a proportional system, and uniting exterior contour with interior anatomical structures, students develop a set of figurative principles that can be applied to any figure in any position. Working from live models, students arrive at a fusion of the conceptual figurative model with observations from life. Artists at all levels of experience stand to benefit from this course. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | model fee $25

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Drawing the Figure ages 18+ | DWG-4494 | Amy Wynne |

Figure Drawing ages 18+ | DWG-2238 | Robin Wiseman

In this intensive introduction to drawing the figure, students use line to express energy and movement, and are introduced to anatomy basics in order to understand structure. Students learn how to see and render basic shapes; depict light and shadow; convey a sense of underlying musculature; and address the basics of drawing convincing heads, hands and feet. Work begins with gestures designed to capture the figureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement with a quick and deliberate series of lines establishing the weight and energy of the form. Students are slowly introduced to blocking out the figure and establishing the major masses. On day two of the workshop, longer poses are taken, the role of light and shadow through value studies is explored, and planes are broken down to render both major and minor articulations of the human form. Hand-eye coordination and making accurate visual judgments is emphasized as students gain confidence in drawing from life.

The human figure has inspired artists throughout the centuries to create powerful works of transcendent beauty. In this course, students work from the live model to develop their drawing abilities, whether they already have experience or are just beginning to explore their creative potential as figurative artists. Work begins with gesture drawing to capture the figureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s movement with quick and deliberate lines, establishing the weight and energy of the form. Students learn how to block out basic shapes to establish the major masses. The role of light and shadow to convey both the volumes and a sense of underlying musculature studies is explored. The course incorporates some study of anatomy and portraiture and includes the use of various drawing media. The skills developed in class are transferable to a wide range of subject matter as students gain confidence in drawing from life.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E

Saturday + Sunday, Oct 24 + 25 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | model fee $40

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Applies to: AV-E, CB-E, DS-E

fine arts

James Rosenquist, After Berlin V, 1999. © James Rosenquist/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY. Gift of Ruth Fine and Larry Day. RISD Museum, Providence.

Robert Watts, Ham & Egg Sandwich, 1965. © Robert Watts Estate, 1965/2015. Gift from the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Barnet Fain. RISD Museum, Providence.

Making Art History: Process When is a work of art truly “finished”? This is arguably the most difficult decision for anyone who has tried making art. This fall, RISD|CE and the RISD Museum collaborate to bring you classes that focus on the artistic process in multiple ways, and explore the different stages work can go through. Process is integral to contemporary artmaking: artists are actively experimenting with and challenging material and conceptual boundaries in the production of their work. These classes allow students to engage with work viewed at the Museum in a variety of ways, to address the challenge of what is finished vs. unfinished, and ultimately gain insight into contemporary art thinking and making.

Making Art History: Ancient Sculptors’ Models Saturday, Nov 14 | 2-3 pm | Ancient Egyptian Galleries How did ancient artists learn to work and sculpt stone? Join Gina Borromeo, curator of ancient art, in a conversation about ancient techniques and processes. Rare examples of incomplete works reveal how sculptors were trained in ancient Egypt. Careful observation of the marks they left on these sculptors’ models and training pieces leads to insights about ancient Egyptian sculptural practices. Fee: $20, Members: $10. Registration required at risdmuseum.org

Making Art History: Studies + Sketches in Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Thursday, Oct 22 | 5:30-6:30 pm | European Galleries Working quickly and often outdoors, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters captured the ephemeral, and often fleeting, effects of light and atmosphere. Their contemporaries criticized the apparently imprecise qualities of their finished canvases for being merely sketches or studies. Britany Salsbury, Andrew W. Mellon Curatorial Fellow of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, guides viewers through close examination of Cézanne’s On the Banks of a River and Morisot’s Child in a Red Apron. Observations by participants are integral to this expansive conversation that investigates the creative process and artistic materials, along with historical context. Fee: $20, Members: $10. Registration required at risdmuseum.org

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What’s It Made of? A Survey of Contemporary Art + Materials ages 18+ | ARTA-3076 | Dorothee King | Soap, eye shadow, sound, food, even smell: The hallmark of contemporary art practice is experimentation – with materials, processes, etc. Artists working today do not restrict themselves to the traditional tools of paper, paint, wood, metal or clay – in fact, the materiality influences the process and is at the core of many artists’ practices. This survey of the range of materials one can encounter in today’s art is the focus of this class, introducing students to work that often includes not only sight, but also sound, touch, smell and taste. Students, through viewing work at the RISD Museum, explore processes artists employ to harness the ethereality of these substances, gaining a broader understanding of artistic intent. This is a great class to gain insight into not only materials, but also contemporary art as a whole. Saturday + Sunday, Oct 24 + 25 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 Register with RISD|CE

Idea Lab: Moving from Concept into Form ages 18+ | DWG-0222 | Sandra Erbacher Some artists begin with ideas, then move on to materials; some work viscerally and decipher their ideas and content later; some do both. No matter which way you work, this studio-based course helps you access your creative process and gain insight into how to translate ideas into actual work. With a focus on the relationship between ideas and materials and how this suggests strategies for a working process, the course allows for experimentation. By “looking under the hood” to assess what makes one able to produce consistently, this course helps students find the most appropriate and successful medium for expressing ideas. Through exercises, group discussions and independent research, students experiment with their own choice of materials and processes. Building on work completed in Idea Lab (though not a prerequisite), the course further illuminates the structure, play and complexity of the creative process, building strong studio habits – and work – along the way. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Thursdays, Oct 29 – Dec 10 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/26 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $20 Register with RISD|CE

Ingres: Spotlight on a Study ages 18+ | ARTA-3077 | Suzanne Scanlan In honor of the RISD Museum’s recent acquisition of Jean-AugusteDominique Ingres’s Study of Head of a Saint and Hands of Saint John for Christ Offering Saint Peter the Keys to Paradise, this class examines the study as a rehearsal for a larger finished piece. We discuss Ingres’s composite study in detail, as well as the nature of “studies” in general. Historically thought of as sketches, models or maquettes in preparation for larger ambitions and work, studies are now considered works of art unto themselves. The class explores the process from beginning impulse to subsequent decisions that determine a final work – or works – for a revealing insight into the artistic mind. Students are shown additional work by Ingres to understand the context of both this piece and the role of preparatory studies in an artist’s oeuvre. Thursday, Oct 15 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75 Register with RISD|CE

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Study of Head of a Saint and Hands of Saint John for Christ Offering Saint Peter the Keys to Paradise (Jésus remet à Saint Pierre les clefs du paradis), 1817 – 1820. Purchased with funds from the Bequest of Maria Dasdagulian in honor of Joseph Fazzano. RISD Museum, Providence.

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Advanced Figure Drawing ages 18+ | DWG-0521 | Amy Wynne

Drawing II ages 18+ | DWG-2260 | Sean Riley

For those with experience drawing from the figure who want an integrated studio course focusing on more developed and informed drawings, this course helps you take your figure drawing to the next level. The figure is considered as both a form and volume in space, with gesture, sequential movement and spatial concepts as essential aspects of the learning. Introduction to the fundamentals of human anatomy allows students to conceptualize the body from different angles and explore a variety of poses and sequences, including dramatic foreshortening and multiple points of view. Students ultimately learn to compose figures in context with attention paid to building dynamic compositions.

Building on skills acquired in Drawing I, this next-step course is designed to further strengthen and refine drawing and compositional abilities. Students explore the descriptive and expressive manipulation of materials such as charcoal, graphite pencil, pen and ink, Conté crayon, and colored media, while learning to create more volumetric and spatial drawings through the use of value and composition. In the process, students work from still lifes, interiors and models as they consider gesture and contour, planar analysis, foreshortening, proportion, and volumetric rendering of forms. Ultimately, students develop confidence approaching a wide variety of subject matter as part of a well-composed drawing.

Applies to: DS-E

Applies to: CB-R, DS-R, NS-R

Prerequisite: Figure Drawing or equivalent

Prerequisite: Drawing I or equivalent experience

Nature as Studio ages 18+ | ILUS-2457 | Amy Wynne |

Introduction to Illustration ages 18+ | ILUS-3580 | Dara Goldman

This studio course explores nature as subject, muse, resource, inspiration and narrative. Students draw, paint, photograph and write about the natural world around them, compiling their own interpretive “portrait” of the Rhode Island landscape. Work is done at several on-site locations, including Tillinghast Farm, the RISD Nature Lab and the RISD Museum, with the goal of making personally profound and intense visual and written discoveries. In a time when rampant development and unsustainable resource exploitation disconnects us from our surroundings, this course encourages participants to connect to the natural world through observation, reflection, documentation and interpretation, and respond to it in a direct and creative way.

From Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are to Audubon’s naturalist watercolors, to Mike Mignola’s Hellboy creation, illustration encompasses many approaches to making pictures tell stories. This course introduces the fascinating relationship between image and text, and investigates the multi-faceted process of interpreting and translating words into pictures. Projects are designed to ignite the imagination, help students gain skills and gather information they need to begin illustrating. With a focus on children’s books, comic books and natural science applications, students are able to tailor projects to their specific interests, and considerations of composition, medium, personal style and ways to draw and hold viewers’ attention are part of the discussion. Additionally, the business side of illustration, including the art of marketing and pitching your work to publishing houses, is addressed.

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Applies to: CB-R, NS-R Thursdays, Sep 17 – Oct 22 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Children’s Book Illustration I ages 18+ | CBK-0908 | Lori Surdut-Weinberg

The Book Dummy ages 18+ | CBK-0972 | Cheryl Kirk Noll

Who can forget the eye-catching illustrations of his or her favorite childhood books? Good illustration captivates and guides a child into a whole new imaginative universe with a sequence of memorable visual images. This course outlines the fundamentals of illustrating for children while developing skills in drawing and composition and exploring various methods and mediums. Creating working book dummies to organize their ideas, students learn to balance illustration and text on a page as well as understand how the illustrations work together as a whole. We examine the thought processes involved in creating children’s book illustrations and survey the history of the field to inform future work and enhance students’ understanding of the genre. With assignments presented and critiqued weekly, students complete several projects by the end of the course and are well on their way to creating their own memorable images.

Essential to every story is the “arc” of character, conflict, climax and resolution. Children’s books combine both words and art to create a product that is greater than the sum of its parts. The dummy – a mock-up of the book – provides the perfect structure to develop plot, design and character, in order to establish a visually unified book that holds the reader’s attention. In this class, students create a dummy for a story (their own or one provided by the instructor), making decisions about page design and text integration, pace and sequence, character and setting, color palette and style. Through storyboard and “mini-book” development and then on to the dummy and one finished illustration, students get to express their personal vision while learning to construct a dynamic and dramatic story.

Applies to: CB-R

Children’s Book Illustration III ages 18+ | CBK-0943 | Emilie Boon

Applies to: CB-E, GR-E, NS-E

Drawing from Nature: Form + Structure ages 18+ | NATUR-2285 | Amy Bartlett Wright

This advanced-level course focuses on in-depth character development and the creation of sequential art for children’s books. Students produce sketches for finished illustrations and learn different painting techniques and approaches. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on developing style and personal voice through guided assignments, allowing for multiple interpretations. Students are introduced to working sequentially and in series, in preparation for the Final Projects studio class in Children’s Book Illustration.

Focusing on the definition of form and structure, students in this course carefully observe birds, shells, insects, bones, plants, flowers and more with the objective of translating proportion and depth onto the twodimensional page and creating realistic renderings. Line, tone and value are explored through work in pencil, pen and ink, and ink wash. Design and composition are also covered. Although the course is highly specialized in subject matter, skills attained here are applicable to a wide range of drawing subjects, media and styles. Note: This is the first course of a twopart series. Students enrolled in the fall may also register for the spring course, Painting from Nature: Color + Light.

Applies to: CB-R

Applies to: NS-R

Prerequisite: Children’s Book Illustration II

Prerequisite: Drawing II

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $10

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Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Dec 9 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/25 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

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Creating Comics for Children

Creating Worlds: Utopia vs. Dystopia

ages 18+ | ILUS-1205 | Ryder Windham

ages 18+ | ILUS-1204 | Jason Robert LeClair

While sophisticated graphic novels have been mainstream for decades, many publishers struggle to find new comics that are suitable for all ages, especially for children. This course not only offers instructions for the technical aspects of creating comics, but also insights into how specific composition and drawing techniques can make your artwork and stories more universally appealing. Classes include demonstrations of writing and drawing techniques, a survey of selected comics including Uncle Scrooge by Carl Barks and Peanuts by Charles Schulz, individual guidance and group critiques, and assignments that encourage students to develop original comic stories at their own pace.

The contrasting settings of utopia – or its unhappy opposite, dystopia – surround many of the entertainment industry’s most profitable properties – think Mad Max, The Hunger Games, BioShock or Dinotopia. Story and concept design are always intertwined in speculative fiction, as students learn in this illustration course where they develop original ideas and give them form, using traditional or digital media techniques. The instructor gives you challenging editorial prompts and asks that you move through the conceptual process, from thumbnails to sketches to finished portfolio-ready art. Lessons include theme development and consistency, perspective drawing and figure-ground integration – all topics critical to creating an illustrated world that is convincingly bright or bleak.

Applies to: AV-E, CB-E Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Applies to: AV-E, CB-E Mondays, Sep 21 – Oct 26 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Composition for Comics ages 18+ | SEQ-0196 | Ryder Windham In illustrated storytelling, composition is key. This is apparent if you’ve ever read a comic strip, comic book or graphic novel and realized that you’d read the panels or speech balloons in the wrong order, or couldn’t understand whether you were looking at a car’s fender or a robot’s shoulder. Trust us on this: it wasn’t your fault. Many popular comics feature “dynamic” layouts with fragmented and superimposed images that can be not only difficult to navigate, but baffling to comprehend. In this course, you’ll learn composition and layout techniques that allow readers to appreciate your stories and art without any design confusion or distractions. After examining work by various artists, including Tintin by Hergé and Hellboy by Mike Mignola, students create their own fourpage stories, with special emphasis on how subtle use of color can heighten drama and improve legibility. Applies to: AV-E, CB-E Wednesdays, Oct 28 – Dec 9 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/25 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

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PAINTING + PRINTMAKING Alternative Printmaking: Pochoir ages 18+ | PRINT-0160 | Alan Tracy Pochoir is French for stencil, distinguished from ordinary stenciling as a highly refined technique for making fine limited edition prints. Often called hand coloring, or hand illustration, this print process was used during the early 20th Century – particularly during the Art Deco period – for fashion and interior design illustration plates. Remarkable for its use of lush, vibrant colors and bold, geometric shape, artists – including Matisse and Picasso – appropriated pochoir techniques to make graphic fine art prints. This class covers the basic techniques of pochoir including stencil cutting, paint application, image design and composition. Once the stencils are drawn and cut, gouache is painted through them to create thick layers of intense color. Students have the opportunity to create multicolor prints that can be made into everything from greeting cards to fine art prints. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Mondays, Nov 2 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $20

Letterpress ages 18+ | PRINT-4406 | Suzette Cozzens Say it with letters. Nothing quite competes with the timeless and elegant quality of letterpress – printing using moveable wood type. While the Gutenberg Bible is the earliest example of letterpress, it is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity given the advent of the “small press movement” and its emphasis on craft and the handmade. Students in this course hand-set their own type – using RISD’s unique and exquisite collection of type – as they learn the intricacies of printing used to create crisp, graphic samples, while developing the fine craftsmanship such a process requires. Culminating with a collaborative book project, this course presents students with an excellent opportunity to experience the graphic and enduring power of letterpress. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, GR-E, NS-E Mondays, Nov 2 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $50

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Color Lab for Mixed Media ages 18+ | PNT-0350 | Deborah Forman | Presented in conjunction with the publication of her new book, Deborah Forman gives a sneak peek of Color Lab for Mixed Media. When working with mixed media – be it paper, paint, pencil, glue – color can get lost in the immediacy of the play. As one of the most important of design decisions to be made, color, more than anything, enhances the overall impact of the work. This workshop pushes color to the forefront – making it the first consideration, rather than an afterthought. Through directed exercises based on the color wheel and color theory, students develop coherent color pieces after making informed choices about selection and mixing of color. Students enjoy a playful, non-threatening approach to working with materials and paint, emphasizing process over finished work, while being introduced to the formal concerns of color and composition essential to keeping the work visually interesting. This is a great class for anyone interested in experimenting and in need of fresh input for their painting practice. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E Saturday + Sunday, Nov 21 + 22 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $10

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Encaustic ages 18+ | PNT-1598 | Taleen Batalian |

Sunday Watercolors ages 18+ | PNT-4227 | Jennifer Wheeler

Encaustic, an ancient technique used to create commemorative wax portraits in Roman and Egyptian art, is once again a popular medium for artists. Also called hot wax painting, encaustic is the process of creating an image from molten beeswax colored with pigments and then applied to a surface – either wood, masonite or canvas. The wax cools in minutes, enabling the application of many successive coats. Smoothing and scraping the wax, painting between each layer, and using heat to bind the layers creates a finish with a lustrous enamel-like appearance. By working from both invented imagery and direct observation, students of all skill levels are encouraged to experiment and allow their paintings to evolve as they reheat and rework surfaces until the desired effect is achieved.

In a relaxed but focused environment, the fundamentals of watercolor painting are discussed, demonstrated and then practiced in this course. Concentration is on learning how to use watercolor effectively to achieve specific effects, while honing individual color aesthetic and creating dynamic compositions. The course begins with an introduction to color mixing, and how to achieve complex colors. Students make at least one color chart using the primaries, and then move on to form to build a sense of volume using basic geometric shapes. Temperature of light and shadow is investigated in each session. Students work from a variety of bold and unexpected subjects. For the final sessions, students complete an autobiographical assignment by working from a personal collection of items – anything from rubber duckies, to antiques, to makeup, to clothing.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Sep 12 + 13 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $20

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Sundays, Sep 20 – Oct 25 | 10am-1pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $10

Acrylic Painting ages 18+ | PNT-1597 | Amy Bartlett Wright |

Acrylic colors are rich and true to nature, allowing for amazingly accurate representation. Not surprisingly, acrylic painting has long been a popular medium for illustrators, fine artists, decorative artists, and muralists. This course explores the unique attributes of, and possibilities inherent in, this versatile water-based, fast-drying, and non-toxic medium. Many different results are possible, from the transparent and translucent feel of watercolor to the more opaque quality of oil painting. The process begins with background washes, and progresses to color mixing, thin and opaque washes, ghosting, glazing and underpainting. Students select the subjects they wish to paint and should come to the first class with an idea of what that subject might be. Work will be done from direct observation – no photographs please! By the last class, students will have produced one final work in acrylic and deepened their experience with the medium considerably. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E At Tillinghast Farm | Mondays, Sep 21 – Oct 26 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

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Painting with Oils + Acrylics ages 18+ | PNT-1536 | Susan Fossati |

Oil Painting Fundamentals ages 18+ | PNT-1502 | Michael Peery

What elevates a painting from mere exercise to work of art? Join us to develop a range of techniques for using oil and acrylic paints as you learn basic painting skills. Through class assignments, students investigate the properties of oils and acrylics; the expressive qualities of compositional elements; how to work with brushes, palette knives, paints and media; and techniques for paint application, from underpainting and glazing to impasto. Students work from many sources, including direct observation, drawings and reference material. Throughout the course, group and individual critiques enable students to develop their personal strengths as they cultivate individual styles. Note: This course is appropriate for beginning to advanced students.

Taking advantage of both the subtlety and richness of color that can be achieved with oil paints, this course provides an opportunity to explore how one’s inner vision can be expressed in pigment. Becoming acquainted with a range of oil-painting techniques, participants paint from direct observation of still life, landscape and figurative subject matter. Concepts of color and composition are also explored. Classes are structured around hands-on demonstrations and students receive group and individual critiques in the studio. Homework assignments allow students to put acquired knowledge and skill into practice. Note: Basic drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E

Brushing Up: From Palette to Canvas ages 18+ | PNT-0349 | Harley Bartlett | The small distance from your palette to your brush, progressing to a canvas/support, can be dizzyingly big without preparation. This introductory painting workshop taught by living “Old Master” Harley Bartlett breaks down the fundamentals of beginning and sustaining a painting, from step-by-step explanation of palette setup, color selection and color properties, to what different brushes can do and, finally, to the canvas. Harley explains, demonstrates and reviews working techniques to determine how to improve painting skills. All aspects of painting are discussed including drawing, layering, glazing, color mixing and brushwork, along with mediums and canvas choice. Students bring reference material to work from for this workshop, so individual interests can be pursued. All skill levels welcome. Applies to: DS-E Saturday + Sunday, Oct 24 + 25 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250

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Ship to Shore: Maritime Painting Workshop ages 18+ | NATUR-0142 | Harley Bartlett |

Painting Portraits ages 18+ | PNT-4215 | Michael Peery

Capturing the sea’s many moods and responding to its beauty and mystery are just two of the many visual challenges this dynamic subject poses for an artist. Well-known landscape and maritime artist Harley Bartlett reveals step-by-step methods for beginning and then developing a seascape painting. Demonstrations and lectures focus on using the palette as a tool by pre-mixing colors – anticipating a gradated range to facilitate working. Once the palette is set up, the paint is applied in layers to create a sense of depth through atmospheric effects. Using photo sources, students learn to extract essential information, as well as establish an all-important point of view. This total immersion workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to a fascinating subject with techniques that can be applied to all painting genres. Note: Students may use oil or acrylic paints.

No other subject has intrigued and confounded artists quite like the study of the human head. This course helps students develop key strategies for achieving a clear understanding of the head as a volume in space, which is essential to the construction and creation of a convincing portrait. The initial focus is on drawing basic geometric shapes for simplification and, as the class progresses, so does the complexity. Working from direct observation – including measuring for proportions and structural landmarks for form and placement – is accomplished first in drawing, then painting. The use of directional light to generate shapes and shadow helps to suggest form. Lectures on basic anatomy – both the overall form of the head and the individual features – complement observation. Paint mixing, palette construction, and color’s expressive potential specific to the individual being portrayed are highlighted. A well-executed portrait shows both the physical likeness, as well as the character of the subject. Painting what is observed – rather than simply attempting to make a portrait look like a person – ultimately leads to a very convincing head.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Nov 14 + 15 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | model fee $40

Color + the Impressionists ages 18+ | PNT-0348 | Deborah Forman | Impressionist painting challenged traditional academic rules when it first appeared in the 19th Century – most notably for its radical approach to using color. Rather than mixing color, the Impressionists juxtaposed sideby-side short brushstrokes so colors mix optically, creating vibrant and exciting effects. They also substituted color instead of grays and dark colors. Additionally, each artist put a unique spin on color: the pulsing tone on tone colors of Gauguin and Cézanne, the torque and bravado of Van Gogh’s brushwork, and the intricate webbed surfaces of Monet. In this course, we examine and draw inspiration from these great examples of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works found in the collection of the RISD Museum. Through viewing, discussion and then creation of work in the studio, students experience the technical and inspirational aspects of this art movement. Elements of discourse and production focus on color, palette, composition and materials used. Come and enrich your color knowledge and understanding of this beloved group of artists! Applies to: DS-E Saturday + Sunday, Nov 7 + 8 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $15

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Oscar-Claude Monet, Falaises près de Pourville, 1882.

Painting + Abstraction ages 18+ | PNT-4213 | Elizabeth Gourlay

Advanced Drawing + Painting Concepts ages 18+ | PNT-1599 | Amy Wynne

Pablo Picasso said, “There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.” How to actually remove traces of reality and move toward abstraction is the challenge. This course – through a series of exercises involving abstracting from nature, collage and moving from macro to micro – offers a variety of solutions, experiments and problem-solving strategies to trigger ideas. Working with line, shape, color and composition, consideration is paid to visual concerns (such as pictorial space) and paint quality, as well as underlying conceptual issues. Oil paint is the preferred medium, but other paint choices are discussed and selected relative to individual experience and interest. Students progress at their own pace, while they loosen their hold on literalness, and discover new means of depiction and expression that lead to the development of an “artistic vision.” Note: Previous painting experience is helpful, but not required.

In this advanced drawing and painting class, concepts of style, technique, content, abstraction and working in series are investigated, along with more sophisticated ways to express both formal and abstract issues. Utilizing the figure, landscape, still-life and architecture as themes in their work, students continue to paint from life and observation as they slowly explore many ways of interpreting subject matter. Drawing is incorporated into the class, both as preliminary study for the painting and as work unto itself. Issues of gesture, movement, planar analysis, structure and composition are all reviewed. Students begin to work in series and learn how to develop their ideas sequentially, moving on to experiment with the format and size of work and choice of surface to paint on, with the goal of realizing their own personal language and direction. Most importantly, this course sets the groundwork for the Final Projects studio in the Drawing + Painting Studies Certificate Program.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E

Applies to: DS-R

Painting I: The Transition from Drawing to Painting ages 18+ | PNT-1507 | Cathy Lees The close relationship between drawing and painting has evolved over centuries and manifests itself in many forms. This course cultivates an understanding of the immediate dynamics between the dry medium of drawing and the wet medium of painting. Investigating the processes of direct and indirect techniques, as well as a variety of materials, students learn to span the psychological chasm between drawing and painting. Projects are designed to illustrate how different drawing methods address different pictorial problems and to lead students to choose a particular painting technique. We focus on bringing lessons from the foundationlevel courses into the larger world of painting. By incorporating skills and concepts relating to color theory, two-dimensional design and the fundamentals of drawing, students in this course are empowered to create a unified and cohesive painted image. Applies to: DS-R Prerequisites: Drawing I, Two-Dimensional Design, Color Theory and Drawing II Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Dec 9 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/25 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | model fee $30

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PHOTOGRAPHY Photography: An Introduction ages 18+ | PHO-1647 | John Hames, Evan Villari

Understanding Digital Photography ages 18+ | PHO-1658 | David Fleurant

This course for new and amateur photographers introduces ways of seeing through the lens and makes plain the underlying two-dimensional design issues and visual concepts hidden within the photographic image. Through weekly assignments and critiques, students explore ways to use photography and photographic conventions for their own unique personal expression. Lessons include the technical operations like focus, shutter speed and aperture common to all cameras, and how they influence artistic choices. Whether you are interested in traditional or digital photography, this course provides a strong foundation for any subsequent photographic pursuit.

With the digital revolution in full swing, the challenge in digital photography is to manage this burgeoning technology. Through lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice, students in this course learn to operate digital cameras and to utilize them as precise tools for image capture. Discussions include the many camera, lens and equipment options available to digital photographers and how to establish a digital workflow. As students develop technical and aesthetic skills, they explore shooting techniques, composition and framing, as well as the basics of light control. Other topics covered include image management, adjustment and editing in Photoshop, and printing and archiving digital images. Whether the student’s interest is in fine art, portraiture, event photography or product advertising, or simply in making the move from film to digital, this course provides a solid foundation for future work.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-E, DI-R, DS-E, GR-E, NS-E, WE-E SECTION 01 | John Hames

Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Oct 20 | 6:30-9:30pm

SECTION 02 | Evan Villari

Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9:30am-12:30pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

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Introduction to Studio Lighting ages 18+ | PHO-1630 | Shane Gutierrez

Documentary Photography: The World as Context ages 18+ | PHO-1671 | John Hames

Discover how photographers manipulate natural and artificial light sources to achieve a painterly color palette and the illusion of sculptural form, not to mention sharp detail, in their work. This course covers controlling and combining light situations, as well as using the creative potential of light to interpret and define. A variety of lighting conditions and tools are explored both on location and in the studio. Lighting set-ups, the use of available light, and metering techniques are all covered. Students learn about the creative use of lenses, black-and-white and color film, and how they are influenced by their lighting decisions. Still life, commercial illustration, portraiture and industrial applications are also discussed.

Much of what we know about the world has come to us through the work of documentary photographers, whose curiosity and sensitivity have alerted us to a tremendous range of subject matter. Students in this course learn how to explore the world with their camera, shooting in either digital or traditional, or color or black-and-white, and bringing their work to a local lab for processing. Additionally, informal but comprehensive discussions of student work, as well as an historical overview of documentary photography, round out the course. The course is perfect for anyone who wishes to apply photography in a meaningful way to the world around them.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-R

Prerequisite: Photography: An Introduction or Digital Photography I

Prerequisite: Photography: An Introduction

Applies to: DI-E

Advanced Digital Photography Studio ages 18+ | PHO-1660 | Lindsay Elgin Students in this course continue their exploration of the creative potential of the digital camera, begun in Understanding Digital Photography. The instructor reviews all aspects of manual exposure settings and camera functions, to build confidence and control when shooting. Students learn about different types of cameras, lenses and lighting controls, as well as alternative image processing techniques and programs. Strong emphasis is placed on critique throughout the class, as students develop their editorial abilities and take greater responsibility for their artistic choices. Early assignments focus on developing a strong sense of composition, and build to a multi-week final project for which students are encouraged to experiment with new approaches to image-making and presentation formats. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-R, GR-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Understanding Digital Photography Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

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Guided Projects in the Darkroom ages 18+ | PHO-1677 | John Hames

Flash Photography Workshop ages 18+ | PHO-1697 | Vanessa Ruiz

This advanced course for students with a basic understanding of film development and RC printing in the darkroom is an opportunity to further your photographic journey through the support of a mentor who can offer professional criticism and gentle motivation. You’ll learn up-to-date chemical workflow methods leading to the creation of exhibition-quality fiber-based silver prints, as well as gain an understanding of papers, developers and toners that allow for more complete contrast and color tone control. Students should come to the first class with negatives already developed and the willingness to focus on black-and-white darkroom best practices. Exhibition and marketing opportunities for the fine art photographer is a secondary topic, as we consider how to have our silver images viewed by a wider and more appreciative audience.

Light matters if you are a photographer. If there is none then you must bring your own, so a camera synced flash is a necessity. This workshop introduces you to this equipment “must have” and how to take full advantage of it. Lessons include essential flash anatomy, decoded equations of sync speed, exposure calculation using your guide and flash/ambient ratios. Students engage in aesthetic experiments using diffusion, filters and continuous light sources. Through lecture and demonstration, creating a timeless picture is revealed to be a delicate relationship between a knowledgeable photographer and dependable gear.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, WE-E Sundays, Nov 1 – 22 | 5-8pm 4 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $20

Prerequisite: Introduction to the Black-and-White Darkroom

Photographing the Still Life

Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9:30am-12:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $55

ages 18+ | PHO-3091 | Richard King |

Guided Projects in Photography: Young Subjects ages 18+ | PHO-3092 | Vanessa Ruiz Children are common subjects for photographs, but they can provide deeper content than smiles and cute faces. In this course, we look at various photographers and their approach to telling the stories of children, including well-known magazine photographers Annie Leibovitz and Steve McCurry, serious social documentary work by James Nachtwey and James Mollison, and even controversial series by Sally Mann and Jock Sturges, among others. In class we address the issues that surface in these images, such as authorship and exploitation. We also review portraiture lighting, posing, and other factors to enhance our images and give them visual power. Through shooting assignments, students explore the issues and topics that we discuss in class, and then create a final cohesive series that makes a statement about the young or the youthful.

Cézanne, Matisse and Edward Weston would all agree that the still life is the artistic subject with the greatest potential for the creative individual. The artist collects the objects to depict, arranges them for compositional success and controls variables like lighting, framing and perspective. Students are first presented with an abridged history of the genre and how the camera has changed our depiction and interpretation of the inanimate object. Technical topics (focus, depth of field, parallax) are practiced and discussed while design principles like proportion, balance and rhythm are demonstrated and explained. Students are also shown how they can give their still life photographs narrative and allegorical meaning. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E Prerequisite: Photography: An Introduction At Tillinghast Farm | Saturday + Sunday, Oct 10 + 11 | 2-5pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $130

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E Sundays, Oct 18 – Nov 22 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $420 | lab fee $30

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Photography Foundations: Composition ages 18+ | PHO-3093 | John Hames

Photography Foundations: Adobe Bridge ages 18+ | PHO-1700 | David Fleurant

Photography is an art form in which the compression of three-dimensional space into a two-dimensional picture plane happens quickly – and often without the care of similar art forms like drawing and painting. The truth is, photography must also consider the rules of composition and their relationship to the elements and principles of design. Using lecture, an image-rich slideshow and a viewfinder exercise, the instructor introduces basic compositional control strategies that can greatly improve your image making decisions. Whether you’re interested in portraiture, fine art, event photography or documentation, you’ll come away with a greater appreciation of how to create images that satisfy, inform and intrigue the viewer.

As its name implies, Bridge is Adobe’s answer to one-stop image asset management. In this class, students are introduced to the product and given an overview of its functionality. Starting with image management, students learn to label and rate images, create and manage a light table, assign key words and understand metadata. Students develop workflow best practices as they open images in Adobe RAW through Bridge. We discuss output options including making a PDF catalog and proof sheets, and the creation of simple automated websites. By the session’s end, creatives of all types will have a better command of photographic bookkeeping.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, WE-E

Friday, Sep 25 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

Friday, Sep 18 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

fall registration opens july 20

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, WE-E

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CERAMICS + GLASS Ceramics: Wheel Throwing ages 18+ | CERAM-0332 | TBA

Introduction to Hot Glass ages 18+ | GLAS-0602 | Bill Riker |

The initial emphasis of this course is to provide an introduction to the techniques of wheel thrown pottery for students with no experience, as well as those wanting a review. Fundamental aspects of wedging, centering and trimming are introduced and demonstrated, along with the development of cylinders, cup/mug forms, handles and bowls. More advanced students expand their horizons by making plates, teapots, lids and handles, and altered forms. Students also learn the intricacies of glazing and slip decoration as individual expression is further enhanced by the use of surface treatment. In contemplating form and function, students are asked to consider form versus function to realize the full potential of the wheel as more than a traditional tool for thrown pottery, and as a means to explore their personal ideas. Demonstrations and personal instruction, as well as digital presentations of the history of ceramics, form a vital part of every class.

This class takes place at a professional glassblower’s studio for students to learn the basics of working molten glass, and see how this transparent medium both accommodates and challenges the imagination. Through demonstrations and hands-on experience, students explore contemporary glass-working techniques under the guidance of a skilled artisan, with historic and modern examples of glass works providing inspiration and perspective. As the course progresses, students are encouraged to experiment as far as their newly acquired skills take them. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants.

Introduction to Glassblowing ages 18+ | GLAS-0599 | Bill Riker | If you have ever been curious about the fascinating medium of glassblowing, but haven’t had the time to commit to a longer course, this comprehensive beginning-level introduction is an ideal option. Over the course of the intensive session, students are introduced to all the forming techniques covered in the extended courses, including the traditional tools used, the initial glassblowing preparation, and how to create finished pieces. The small class size enables students to make a number of different objects including glasses, vases and paperweights. Emphasis is on finished work. Students also come away from this hands-on action-packed workshop with a solid understanding of the history of the glassblowing process. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants. SECTION 01| Saturday, Oct 31 | 9am-1pm SECTION 02 | Saturday, Nov 7 | 9am-1pm

1 session | 4 contact hours | tuition $125

SECTION 01 | Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Nov 3 | 6-9pm SECTION 02 | Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Nov 4 | 6-9pm

8 sessions | 24 contact hours | tuition $530 | lab fee $50

Advanced Hot Glass ages 18+ | GLAS-0608 | Bill Riker | A master glassblower takes years to perfect his or her craft. This course is designed for those ready to further develop and refine their glassblowing skills. Here, students are guided to move beyond the beginning level to include exploration of complex multi-part forms and shapes. With the fundamentals fully digested, students can concentrate on defining their individual viewpoint and conceptual thinking skills, and start to work in teams on group projects. Please note that the course takes place at a professional glassblower’s studio with demonstrations and techniques tailored to each student’s needs and interests. In all cases, however, experimentation is highly encouraged. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants. Prerequisite: Introduction to Hot Glass or equivalent experience Thursdays, Sep 17 – Nov 5 | 6-9pm 8 sessions | 24 contact hours | tuition $530 | lab fee $50

Glass Ornaments ages 18+ | GLAS-0610 | Bill Riker | Nothing quite captures holiday sparkle more than a dazzling, individually crafted glass ornament. Beauty fuses with functionality in this all-day workshop, as students learn the intricacies of the glass medium through demonstrations and hands-on experience. Under the guidance of a skilled artisan, students master the basics of glass and are quickly able to make many samples and experiment with color, size and pattern. The end results make keepsake gifts or sparkly elements in a personal collection. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered participants. SECTION 01 | Saturday, Nov 14 | 9am-1pm SECTION 02 | Saturday, Nov 21 | 9am-1pm

1 session | 4 contact hours | tuition $125 | lab fee $15

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JEWELRY + METAL ARTS Gouache Rendering for Jewelry Design ages 18+ | JEWEL-1222 | Courtney Jordan

Jewelry + Light Metals: Intermediate ages 18+ | JEWEL-1109 | Steven Gordon Holman

Top fashion houses and jewelry companies use hand-rendered images to show clients a potential design, to serve as a reference for fabrication purposes, or to advertise and promote a new collection. Whether you’re a jeweler interested in creating stunning color renderings of your own designs, or simply someone interested in learning this rarified art, the color mixing recipes and gouache painting techniques introduced in this course teach you how to realize your vision. The course starts with an introduction on the use and handling of gouache paint. Each successive session, students work through a series of focused painting and color mixing exercises, learning the techniques and skills necessary to render luminous metals and glittering gemstones with realistic color and dimension. By the end of the course, students are on their way to creating dazzling renderings of their own jewelry designs. No prior painting experience is necessary, but experienced painters are welcome. Note: This is not a technical jewelry design course.

Working in precious and non-precious metals, this class moves beyond the foundation learned in Jewelry + Light Metals: The Basics to refine and combine a variety of jewelry construction methods. The focus of the class is to encourage students to pursue intermediate level projects that incorporate more complicated soldering techniques such as wire construction and chain making, as well as allow students more room for individual artistic development. Additionally, more advanced techniques such as hinge making, complicated scoring and bending, and other fabrication methods are introduced. Image lectures are presented to inspire students with new design possibilities and to help articulate more involved ideas and concepts in their work. By the end of the course, students should find themselves able to both create more intricate pieces and to approach jewelry design from a decidedly more sophisticated vantage point. Note: Students should be comfortable with basic sawing and soldering. Students may purchase tool kits from the RISD Store 3D on the first day of class for approximately $170. Students are expected to purchase metals for their projects, the nature and scope of which determine costs.

Applies to: JM-E Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Oct 20 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $10

Applies to: JM-R Prerequisite: Jewelry + Light Metals: The Basics or equivalent experience

Jewelry + Light Metals: The Basics ages 18+ | JEWEL-1132 | Jennaca Davies

An intriguing piece of jewelry not only attracts the eye, but also complements its wearer or tells a story. In this course, we move beyond appreciation to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelry-making 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, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ring sizing and more. In addition, discussion of design, materials, jewelry history and alternative techniques is part of every class. Note: Students may purchase tool kits from the RISD Store 3D on the first day of class for $170. Students are expected to purchase metals for their projects, the nature and scope of which determine costs. Applies to: JM-R Saturdays, Sep 19 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $50

Eugène Samuel Grasset, Design for a Belt Buckle with Two Fish and Seaweed, 1900.

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SCULPTURE + WOODWORKING Introduction to Working with Steel: Hot + Cold Techniques ages 18+ | SCLP-1800 | Will Reeves

Woodworking I ages 18+ | WOOD-0811 | Johnathan Derry

From skyscrapers and hulls of ships, to forks and knives, and bikes and cars, steel is an indomitable and omnipresent material. Surprisingly malleable yet remarkably strong, it is a most versatile metal depending on its physical state. This course, which takes place in the RISD Sculpture Department, introduces students to the basics of working steel, with an emphasis on sculptural form. Students are given instruction on the many tools in the studio, including an oxygen/acetylene torch, plasma cutter and anvil. Through demonstrations and hands-on experience, students work with sheet and rod, and use cold-working techniques including cutting, slotting, drilling, filing and forming, as well as forming methods such as hammering and bending. They ultimately investigate techniques for connecting steel, including welding, riveting and slotting. Students explore individual projects – functional or sculptural – applying the techniques learned to produce their own steel objects ranging from jewelry to sculpture and furniture. Note: A materials list is sent to registered students; however, students may purchase a kit for this course from the RISD Store 3D for $60.

In this course, students gain the knowledge and skills required to work safely and efficiently with hand and power tools. Additionally, students learn the properties of various wood species, how to identify different wood types, and how to mill wood. The class begins with an introduction and review of basic woodworking skills such as measuring, the use of marking and hand tools, and advances to the function and safe operation of power tools such as table saws, band saws, joiners, planers, drill presses and sanders. Students receive instruction in effective gluing and assembly techniques, as well as the basics of wood finishing. Students put all of these skills and techniques into practice with a series of projects they build in the wood shop.

Soft Sculpture ages 18+ | SCLP-1883 | Lu Heintz Working with supple, malleable materials – such as cloth, natural fibers, plastic, foam, rubber and paper – this class explores the creation of three-dimensional structures and forms. Practical instruction in design, layout, armatures, sewing and felting is given, while balancing technical demonstration and practice with material improvisation. Exploration is extended to using found materials and devising ways to combine various inherent material languages and capabilities. Soft sculpture can be applied to multiple formats, creating single sculptures, multiples, wearable items or installation. While considering the impacts of scale, site and audience, all possibilities are discussed for technical and conceptual feasibility. Class time is comprised of a series of guided short exercises, which provide students with the skills necessary to design and complete their own sculptural project. Thursdays, Sep 17 – Oct 22 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $15

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Furniture Design for Beginners ages 18+ | WOOD-0817 | Shane Richards Have you ever wanted to custom design a piece of furniture? Bring your ideas to this fast-paced introductory course in furniture design and construction. We begin with a brief history of furniture design, identifying the unique features of various periods. Students then learn about wood and how to mill it. Using both hand tools and machinery, we investigate traditional techniques for joinery, including mortise and tenon, dovetails, and frame and panel construction. Design theories are discussed, including the ‘Golden Rectangle,’ to provide students with an understanding of the effect of proportions in their designs. As individual projects are designed and built, students strive to blend the four main objectives in furniture design: function, durability, comfort and aesthetics. Hands-on demonstrations and individual consultations help participants bring their ideas to life. Finishing techniques and a final critique round out the course. Note: Students should plan to buy their own materials. Previous woodworking experience is helpful. Saturdays, Sep 19 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $50

BOOK + PAPER ARTS Joomchi: Korean Papermaking ages 18+ | BOOK-0363 | Jiyoung Chung |

Collage ages 18+ | BOOK-2463 | Suzette Cozzens |

Joomchi, an ancient Korean papermaking tradition, is a unique way of making remarkably strong textured paper using only water and your hands. Jiyoung Chung, a renowned Joomchi artist who has worked to promote and preserve this traditional art form nationally and internationally, guides students through the entire process. Workshop participants become acquainted with Joomchiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, practice and role in Korean society, as well as the hands-on techniques and potential for adaptation into contemporary art forms. Students create strong, textural and painterly surfaces by layering and agitating the Hanji (Korean mulberry papers) along with other interventions such as squeezing and rubbing the paper while it is forming. With unlimited applications for the fine arts and design, Joomchi can be incorporated into painting, surface design, collage, contemporary drawing, unconventional body ornament, sculptural objects, and even clothing.

Collage is a tremendously versatile technique for both commercial illustration and fine art as it allows artists at all levels to express themselves, both seriously and fancifully, using found objects, recycled and everyday materials to create original works. We begin our exploration with a brief slide-illustrated survey of collage from its origins through the work of 20th-century masters like Picasso, Schwitters and Bearden, to contemporary photo-illustration. Through demonstration, exercises and assignments, we review such different techniques as mosaic, cut paper, textured surfaces and photomontage. Students expand their vocabulary of color, texture, shapes and marks as they explore the extraordinary expressive potential of collage.

Saturday + Sunday, Oct 17 + 18 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250 | lab fee $20

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Product Development + Design Studies PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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APPAREL + TEXTILE DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN

P. 30-32

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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Principles of Product Design ages 18+ | PDM-0381 | Mark Guarraia

Contextual Research Methods for Design ages 18+ | PDM-0379 | Margaux Boyaval

Product design shapes the world around us, and has the power to build meaningful user experiences. From your shoes to your phone, every aspect has been thoughtfully considered and created by a product designer. In this course, students are introduced to the design process and skills used within the profession. Through a series of projects and demonstrations, students learn how to bring concepts to life through research, concept generation, refinement and prototyping. Hard skills such as drawing techniques and basic scale model making are also addressed, and students leave the course with the beginning of a product design portfolio. Applies to: PM-R

Contextual research is the study of people in their natural environments in order to better understand their needs, which then informs product development decision-making and activities. As the basis for a robust user-centered design process, students are introduced to various methods of contextual research including interview techniques, observation methodologies and interpretation of findings. Students learn thorough short lectures and hands-on projects how to conduct relevant and useful research. In the end, students will recognize the importance of research in the product design process and will have the confidence and knowledge to run their own research projects in the future.

Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Drawing + Rendering for Product Design ages 18+ | PDM-0383 | Jorge Paricio

Beginning 3D Modeling with Rhino ages 18+ | PROD-2516 | TBA

This course includes the use of a variety of media, substrates and techniques, providing students with the confidence to render and draw effectively. As each rendering technique is introduced, students are able to apply their newly acquired skills to in-class exercises, critiques and weekly assignments that advance in complexity. The work ranges from quick ideation sketches and rapid visualization to the creation of fully rendered images with markers, pencils and pastels. The course provides a foundation for any designer who wishes to incorporate rendering and sketching into their projects and to communicate visually with clients, vendors and other designers.

Rhino is the industry standard of 3D modeling applications, both affordable and easy to learn. Its files can be exported into any program that supports surfaces or solids, or into CAD/CAM and other prototyping applications used by product designers, as well as those used for architectural and jewelry design and rendering, computer animation, filmmaking and Web design. Realistic renderings are generated by outputting to programs such as Maya, Flash, Photoshop and other popular software. Work begins with a sketch, drawing or physical model and Rhino provides the tools to construct realistic models. Learning the communication language unique to this 3D modeling application allows students to fully realize their designs, as they produce the illusion of three dimensions in digital form. Note: Prior 3D modeling experience is not required. This course is taught on a Windows platform.

Applies to: PM-R Mondays, Sep 21 – Oct 26 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345 | lab fee $10

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APPAREL + TEXTILE DESIGN Printing on Fabric ages 18+ | TEXT-1927 | Jodi Stevens

Handloom Weaving: The Sensational Scarf ages 18+ | TEXT-1950 | Susan Sklarek

Combining printmaking techniques and textile design principles, this workshop introduces students to creating motifs (designs) and working with basic pattern structures such as repeats, half-drop, brick and mirror patterns to create hand-printed fabric. Once simple motifs are designed we discuss screen stencils, block printing, and use of found objects in deciding how to translate the design into a print. As students expand their individual motif using the different pattern structures, they experiment with placement and color. High-quality water based fabric paints are used, and a variety of samples are created with the option to create a larger piece such as a table runner or wall hanging.

The innovative work of contemporary Japanese textile designers serves as inspiration for exploring an array of materials and finishing techniques in this course as we develop exciting and luxurious fabrics suitable for scarves and wraps. Students learn to identify and exploit the properties of various fibers and yarns, including soft merino wools, shimmery silks and crisp linens. Finishing techniques such as washing, shrinking, felting, pressing, stitching and dyeing are explored to further develop the fabrics after they come off the loom. Each student creates a series of experimental samples and then completes one or more finished pieces. This course is suitable for both beginners, who initially learn the basics of loom set-up, and advanced students. We explore innovative variations of simple weave structures such as plain weave, twill, spaced warp and doubleweave to create patterned and sculptural fabrics. Note: Lab fee covers yarns for samples. Students purchase their own yarns for projects.

Saturday + Sunday, Oct 17 + 18 | 9am-12pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $130 | lab fee $15

Shibori Scarves Workshop ages 18+ | TEXT-1932 | Jodi Stevens | Shibori, an ancient Japanese textile tradition dating back to the 8th Century, is a process of dyeing cloth through stitching, binding, folding, twisting and clamping, thus creating unique patterns and texture. In this workshop students are first introduced to the many variations within the technique, including Kanoko, Arashi, Makume, Nui and Itajime, by first making small samples to grasp the basics. These can then be used for reference when making larger pieces. This is followed by stitching cotton and silk scarves and submerging them in dye baths. Procion fiber reactive dyes are used, and learning how to safely work with the dyes is an integral aspect of the process. In the end, students open up their stitched scarves to see the beautiful, unique patterns created by this versatile technique, which can be practiced at home. At Tillinghast Farm | Saturday + Sunday, Nov 14 + 15 | 9am-12pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $130 | lab fee $10

Surface Design: From Development to Market ages 18+ | TEXT-2684 | Adrian Burke Surface design has many applications in fabrics, wallpaper, ceramics, glass, tile, metal, fiberglass and resin – yet it is illustration, layout design, color development and finishing techniques that form the basis of surface design development. Using collage, graphite, watercolor and gouache, students in this course apply 2D design principles and color theory to support design decisions for a variety of surface applications. Each class session includes mini-critiques of current work and special exercises to explore different techniques. Take-home assignments enhance students’ abilities and styles by using each technique in a complete surface design. We discuss self-promotion and various printing processes to better understand how original art can be marketed and produced, and review examples of historic surface designs to appreciate techniques, cultural contributions and style development. In addition, students learn to be prepared for the marketplace by developing finishing practices and professional presentation techniques. Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

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Sewing 101 ages 18+ | APP-3032 | Anne Finelli

Sewing 102 ages 18+ | APP-3034 | Anne Finelli

Have you recently bought a sewing machine, but don’t know where to start? This course familiarizes you with your machine while providing instruction in basic sewing skills. We review sewing kit equipment, needle position, stitch types, the impact of fabric types and qualities, as well as how to avoid bunching and jamming. In addition to learning basic stitches each week for a sample sewing notebook, students practice basic procedures by creating small items sewn in the first three sessions. We then advance to two larger projects for the next two sessions – one simple pair of shorts or skirt, and one simple shirt or blouse – both to be finished by the last session. This is followed by a group discussion and critique of our work. Note: Students must bring their own sewing machine to class; sewing accessories/kit optional.

This course reinforces the basic sewing skills learned in Sewing 101, continuing with more complicated sewing stitches and seams. In addition to keeping a sample sewing notebook, students sew several smaller but more complicated items (depending on the season) – such as a rain hat, rain poncho, fleece sweatshirt, hat or mittens, and a tablet or cell phone case – for the first two sessions. We then progress to constructing three medium-level garment projects for the next three sessions – one top or shirt, one pair of pants or skirt, and one item of your choice, such as a dress – all to be finished by the last session. This is followed by a group critique of our work. Note: Students must bring their own sewing machine to class.

Applies to: AP-R Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $15

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Fine Sewing Techniques for Apparel ages 18+ | APP-1898 | Philip Sawyer |

The Business of Fashion ages 18+ | APP-4903 | Natalie Morello

Designed for the sewer who wants to take their skills to the next level, this course focuses on useful techniques for obtaining professional-looking results. The instructor demonstrates proper measurement and basic manipulation of commercial patterns, as well as construction techniques for handling curves, hems and yokes, and for easily inserting zippers and setting in sleeves. We also cover design details and finishing methods. The student will use their own pattern to construct a garment, applying techniques learned in class. Note: Students should expect to work at home between sessions. Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students.

This interactive and hands-on course brings the creative process of fashion design into a business context. Using your own designs as the basis for analysis, the course helps you determine your client and establish your brand identity, leading to a deeper understanding of the right market placement and competition. We discuss the transition from initial collection inspiration and prototyping concepts to finalizing a comprehensive, strong collection that is ready for production. Raw materials, production obstacles and locations, and sample making all contribute to your brand, the buyers you target, how it’s merchandized and the channels of distribution. As you gain understanding of the apparel design and retail industries, you become proficient with retail formats, consumer behavior and trend forecasting. This course is recommended for those aspiring to careers in fashion design or wholesale/retail management.

Patternmaking I ages 18+ | APP-0204 | Philip Sawyer | A well-executed pattern is critical to an apparel maker’s ability to translate a design accurately into an attractive and cost-effective garment. This fundamental course in patternmaking introduces students to the techniques of flat-pattern drafting and draping on the dress form. After learning to draft the basic slopers for skirt, bodice and sleeve, students develop apparel concepts using various patterning and draping techniques. Patterns are proven in muslin. As a final project, students design and construct an original garment in muslin based on measurements taken on the figure. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students. Applies to: AP-R Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Dec 9 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/25 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495 | lab fee $50

Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Haute Couture + 20th-Century Fashion ages 18+ | APP-2999 | Karen Antonowicz Do you ever wonder what inspires today’s fashion designers? Get a glimpse of fashion’s most historic moments of the 20th Century and discover the greatest style influences of this remarkable time period. Students in this course take a journey through the decades, from the origins of haute couture in the early part of the century, through the Roaring Twenties, World Wars I and II, the New Look of the 1950s, and the Fashion Revolution of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Relive the 1980s with its “Dress for Success” styling, and finish with the minimalist and unisex dress of the 1990s. Every decade boasts influential designers and icons; Charles Frederick Worth, Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli, Madeleine Vionnet and Christian Dior are only a taste of the many designers featured in this exploration of 20th-century fashion. Applies to: AP-R Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Oct 20 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

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INTERIOR DESIGN Essentials of Interior Design ages 18+ | INDES-4424 | David Paolino |

Drafting + Rendering for Interiors ages 18+ | INDES-4423 | Jorge Paricio

This course introduces students to the design process and the tools and skills interior designers use to compose successful interiors. Using hand sketching and consumer design and decorating software, students plan spaces and apply such elements as color, pattern and furniture styles to achieve seamless decorative effects. Explore the myriad possibilities through the use of fabrics, lighting, and wall and floor coverings, both real and digital. Learn about spatial relationships and traffic patterns to best use furnishings, accessories, art and personal treasures to give a room unique character. Classroom discussions, critiques, demonstrations and projects help the student envision and complete projects in decorating and room design. Note: Students must bring their own laptops with Windows capabilities to class (PC, or a Mac with Boot Camp or Parallels).

This studio course introduces students to architectural drawing, drafting and rendering, as well as their tools and standards. We cover topics and techniques that apply to most projects, such as construction drawings, layouts with dimensions and notations, and presentation renderings used to help the client visualize their finished project. Also introduced are orthographic drawing, bubble diagrams, layout sketches, elevations, 3D and perspective drawing. Skill topics include drafting to scale, dimensioning, proper line weight and pattern used in sections, plans and elevations. Students are introduced to color media used in presentation drawing, including color pencil, watercolor, markers, and computer paint and photo retouch software. Final application of light, shade and shadows brings project drawings to life.

At Tillinghast Farm | Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Applies to: ID-R

Principles of Interior Design ages 18+ | INDES-1049 | Josh Shockley This introductory course focuses on the process of design as it applies to the formation of interior space. Students build an acute awareness of core elements – scale, proportion, light, circulation and progression – and the interdependence of space and form. Functional, utilitarian, economic and safety requirements of interior spaces in an architectural framework are examined. Armed with a visual lexicon to define interior space and explore its characteristics, students begin to integrate color, materials and texture as a means to convey their original intent. Through project assignments, students learn to apply the basic principles of visual design to interiors, and how functional, aesthetic and expressive needs can be translated into design decisions to develop 3D space. Applies to: ID-R Thursdays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/26 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

CAD for Interior Design ages 18+ | INDES-1915 | David Paolino To stay competitive, interior design and architecture professionals need to become proficient in computer-aided drafting (CAD) skills for drafting and design layouts. Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Revit – along with other CAD programs like Google’s SketchUp – are becoming industry standard. Through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience, students learn to use these visualization and productivity software tools to take a project from the initial design stages to a finished two-dimensional plot. Students learn to generate solid models and photorealistic color renderings and more to produce scale and color plots for blueprints or digital presentations. Note: Students must bring their own laptops with Windows capabilities to class (PC, or a Mac with Boot Camp or Parallels). Applies to: ID-R Thursdays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/26 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Styles in the Decorative Arts I: Ancient Egypt to 1800 ages 18+ | INDES-1052 | John Tschirch History plays a critical role in the development of Western architecture and interior design – from the styles, elements and design philosophies prevalent in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to the aesthetic and functional principles of buildings and rooms from the early Christian period and on through the Renaissance and various German, French and English movements between the 16th and 18th Centuries. In this course, we review the influence of cultural and sociological factors on architecture and interior design so that students understand the full impact of historical styles on contemporary design. Ultimately, students come to recognize major historical styles, develop theories about current and future design trends, and know how to do relevant research. A written report is required. Applies to: ID-R Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

fall registration opens july 20

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Building Materials, Systems + Methods of Construction ages 18+ | INDES-1039 | David Paolino

Residential Interiors I: Living Spaces ages 18+ | INDES-1050 | Susan Barba

An extensive knowledge of building materials and their use in the construction of interior spaces is a prerequisite for the interior designer. In this course, we survey the impact of design on construction methods and choices, from fundamental necessities to ornamental trim. We also investigate the main concepts and vocabulary underlying interior systems and materials, and the effect of mechanical systems (plumbing, heating, etc.) on interior design. We further examine the many functional, physical and visual variables of designing floor and wall surfaces and discuss how to select the right products from the wide range available today. Students learn to write specifications for a variety of materials and interpret manufacturers’ specifications as well. Other topics include: building codes, energy conservation, indoor pollution and the use of “green” products. Applies to: ID-R

Students in this course gain understanding of and hands-on experience in the process of designing residential living spaces as they actively participate in the programming and schematic design phases. Students learn to consider residential space in terms of proportion, scale, composition, balance, color, texture, light, surface treatment and material selection, as well as function, circulation and occupancy. Design elements are reviewed in a creative environment that encourages participants to express their own design styles. Discussions and critiques help students learn to reveal the critical thinking behind their drawings and design process. Upon course completion, students will have acquired the tools for designing residential spaces, while developing a better understanding of universal design, sustainability, and professional practices. Note: Kitchens, baths and specific mechanical spaces are covered in Residential Interiors II.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses

Applies to: ID-R

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses

Applied Color for Interior Design ages 18+ | INDES-1053 | Karen Triedman This mid-level course explores color relationships and interactions with space and light as a basis for creating design solutions for both commercial and residential settings. Students work in teams, building structural models to develop comprehensive color schemes and designs that include wall and floor coverings, textiles, accessories and accents. Coursework includes three projects and two consulting assignments. Slide-illustrated lectures address a wide range of psychological, cultural and historical aspects of the use of color in interior design. Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses Mondays, Sep 21 – Oct 26 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

Thursdays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 7-10pm | No Class 11/26 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Residential Interiors II: Kitchens + Baths ages 18+ | INDES-1044 | Kyra Chomak Today’s multiple-use kitchens and baths celebrate color, pattern and texture, providing the interior designer with endless possibilities for invention. Students in this course focus on traffic and usage patterns, identify lighting needs, and find solutions to ventilation and storage problems. Furthermore, the course covers materials available to the modern designer, from fixtures and appliances to wall and floor coverings, and participants evaluate the relative merits of custom versus modular, mass-produced cabinetry. Participants also learn to design for human requirements, taking into consideration standard measurements, ergonomics and psychological factors as they develop original ideas and designs and execute presentation drawings. Topics and assignments include multistory space design and the incorporation of construction systems into layouts, but are more complex than those featured in Residential Interiors I: Living Spaces. Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Residential Interiors I: Living Spaces Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

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Commercial Interiors I ages 18+ | INDES-0812 | Marla Whitford

Commercial Interiors II: Hospitality Design ages 18+ | INDES-1043 | Nancy Laurienzo

Successful design goes far beyond creativity, aesthetics and a passion for details. It also involves communication, brand identity, design appropriateness, logistics, economics, compliance, specifications, project management and more. This course guides students through the steps professional designers take to develop and design nonresidential spaces. We deal with volume and scale in larger spaces, and also balance aesthetics with function and accessibility required by ADA, local health and safety codes. As students work on assignments including offices, retail designs and healthcare facilities, they learn to understand technical criteria, establish a design philosophy, and prepare concept drawings from initial space planning to presentation drawings. Executing in new and existing spaces, students select furnishings and lighting, while gaining the skills to develop attractive and functional configurations.

The ever-growing hospitality industry gives interior designers many opportunities to create imaginative, inviting and well-functioning spaces. Designers must determine the identity of the establishment and create aesthetically pleasing and comfortable relationships within the key spaces of a facility, while providing a practical and non-intrusive work environment for the staff. This intensive studio course focuses on hotel and restaurant design. Topics and assignments are complex and include multi-story space design and the incorporation of construction systems into layouts. Participants develop skills in space programming/planning, the various phases of design, detailing, visual and verbal communication of ideas, as well as in creating floor plans, elevations and finish boards. Coursework culminates with a final project in hotel design.

Applies to: ID-R

Prerequisite: Commercial Interiors I

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses

fall registration opens july 20

Applies to: ID-R

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Digital Design DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS GRAPHIC DESIGN

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ADVERTISING DESIGN ANIMATION + VIDEO DESIGN FOR THE WEB

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It is critical for the success of each student and for the proper running of each class that

all applicable prerequisites are met. If you have any questions about prerequisites, contact Ty Varszegi, Program Manager, at 401 454-6212 or tvarszeg@risd.edu.

P C TO MAC? MAC TO PC? Cross-platform computing is a reality in today’s flexible work environment. That is why CE’s technology-based classes use computers that run both the Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Your course may use one or the other. While some students have concerns about making the transition from one computing platform to another, the differences are truly minimal. Nevertheless, to provide the best experience possible, CE offers its students a free, short (30 – 40 minutes) and painless tutoring session in PC to Mac or Mac to PC computing. Tutorials can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 9am – 5:30pm. Contact Dean Abanilla, Technology Specialist, at 401 454-6727 or dabanill@risd.edu to make an appointment.

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DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS Digital Design for the Screen ages 18+ | DFOU-3542 | Bryan Rodrigues

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop ages 18+ | DFOU-2533 | T. Michael Tracy, Bryan Rodrigues

The screen is the entryway through which we view our digital world. This introductory but fast-paced course begins with the real hardware assets (processors, monitors, memory) needed for digital design work, and from there moves on to the software tools and protocols that impact what can be viewed on the screen – QuickTime, HTML and the components of Adobe’s Creative Suite of software tools. All the elements can be daunting, but once explained, we’re well on the way to digital fluency which, in turn, leads to original and unexpected visual solutions. This course enables students to better understand computer-aided design and digital workflow as we gather, preserve, modify and combine images, text and information until they comprise examples of well considered design.

Whether images are scanned, photographed or digitally drawn, Adobe Photoshop is the industry-standard program for manipulating them. This introduction to Photoshop focuses on combining, retouching and modifying images through class exercises and projects in which students work with Photoshop tools like the airbrush, paintbrush, cloning and pattern stamps, eraser and crop tool. By the end of the course, students understand Photoshop’s capabilities and are able to handle basic file formats and layers, combine images, and create effects using grayscale, color and filters.

12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Digital Tools for Print Design ages 18+ | DFOU-3543 | Bryan Rodrigues This course helps novice users become more confident – and intermediate students more competent – with computer-based design. We introduce the Apple computer and its operating system along with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and discuss the capture, transfer, manipulation and delivery of images. Proper digital workflow is revealed through class exercises and lecture, as students learn to output content for the printed page. Completion of this course provides you with valuable skill sets relied upon by all productive graphic designers, illustrators and draftsmen. Applies to: CB-R, GR-R, NS-R

Applies to: AD-E, AV-R, CB-R, DI-R, DS-E, GR-E, NS-R, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen, Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience SECTION 01 | T. Michael Tracy

12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

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GRAPHIC DESIGN Introduction to Adobe Illustrator ages 18+ | DFOU-2532 | Anne-Marie Byrd

Understanding Typography

Adobe Illustrator – a popular vector graphics editor used by designers and illustrators to produce print or Web designs – is particularly helpful in creating unique images and graphics that require a high degree of precision and scalability, allowing an artist control of images as small as a bottle cap or as large as a billboard. Because the program is vector based, curves do not pixelate as they do in other graphics applications. In this course, students learn to create illustrations and free-form sketches, explore how this program of choice for professional artists and designers makes it possible to trace and alter scanned images in order to create a variety of special effects, and learn to save their files in the most often used output options (EPS, PDF, VML). Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-E, GR-E, NS-E, PM-E, WE-E

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of typography – theory, practice, technology and history – so that students can use it to their full advantage. Making crucial design decisions while gaining fluency with Adobe InDesign, students explore designing with type while composing single- and multipage documents, laying out page systems effectively, and using type styles to influence expression and communication. Topics include conceptual development, reinforcement of meaning, analysis of letter forms, typographic measurement, typeface classification, typesetting, using grid systems, establishing hierarchies for organizational clarity, and assessing document legibility. Hands-on class and homework assignments provide students with the skills and conceptual understanding that serve as a foundation for graphic design practice.

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or Digital Design for the Screen

Applies to: AD-R, AV-E, DI-E, GR-R, WE-E

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design

Adobe InDesign ages 18+ | DFOU-3536 | Bryan Rodrigues

ages 18+ | PRNT-4143 | Andy Steiner

Graphic Structures + Systems ages 18+ | PRNT-2531 | Anya Lownie

As the industry standard for graphic design, Adobe InDesign integrates effortlessly with the Adobe software suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) to give graphic artists superior control over every element of their page layouts. Designers can use it to combine text and illustrations for single- or multipage documents and to prepare them digitally for output to press, printer or PDF. Students in this course gain technical know-how of the application’s basic tool layout, image manipulation, and vector integration tools. Concepts of visual communication and design are reinforced through hands-on exercises and practical assignments that culminate in a final project in book design. The project may then be printed commercially to be included in a graphic design portfolio.

Graphic designers must have a fundamental understanding of the basic structures and organizing systems that lie beneath all examples of the print designer’s craft. Grids and modules are discussed as the primary device for originating compelling design solutions that acknowledge the core rules of proportion, rhythm, pacing and sequence. Adobe Illustrator and InDesign are among the digital tools used to define these unifying structures that are often (but not always) invisible. The class builds upon a foundation of weekly exercises as students develop a solid understanding of the practical considerations involved in the planning and delivery of a conclusive graphic design project.

Applies to: AD-R, AV-E, CB-E, DI-E, GR-R, WE-E

Applies to: AD-E, GR-R, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

Prerequisite: Adobe InDesign

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

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Type + Image ages 18+ | PRNT-4151 | Dina Zaccagnini Vincent

Advanced Typographics Studio ages 18+ | PRNT-2666 | Dina Zaccagnini Vincent

The two areas of communication that a graphic designer must command are type and image, and it is only through their harmonious display that graphic design is given meaning to represent messages and ideas. In this course, students synthesize and apply lessons learned in earlier courses to explore the complex relationship between type and image and their role in enhancing meaning. Topics also include the differences that occur when a message is delivered as a two-, three- or four-dimensional time-based design. Students apply the design process and higher-order conceptual thinking in their creation of several projects suitable for a professional portfolio.

Designed to expand students’ understanding of basic typographic principles, this accelerated project-based course leads to greater confidence in graphic design practice. Students gain fluency with visual interpretation and the representation of language while being encouraged to think beyond traditional design methods. Assignments are sequenced to concentrate on issues of hierarchy, conceptual development, image/type relationships, and structural systems. Problem-solving skills and concepts developed in this course serve as a foundation for working with more challenging graphic design. Lectures, critiques and in-class explorations reinforce these concepts as students produce complete and sophisticated projects that become finished portfolio pieces.

Applies to: AD-E, GR-R, WE-E Prerequisites: Graphic Structures + Systems and Thinking Visually

Applies to: AD-E, CB-E, GR-R, WE-E

Graphic Design Studio: The Poster ages 18+ | PRNT-3551 | Cara Collins The poster offers a rich opportunity for a designer to create work that must be presented in a meaningful and visually interesting way. In this advanced course, we mimic the experience graphic designers face in the real world as they consider the unique but prominent art form that the poster has become. Your instructor assumes the role of art director and introduces the design brief that propels you, the student/designer, to develop innovative print media solutions from concept and design through to presentation and delivery. Each stage is critical and is the basis for a lesson in this honest rehearsal for the aspiring graphic designer. An overview of contemporary and historic poster design provides students with sufficient context to imagine their own solutions that will become an eye-catching duet of type and image. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-R, WE-E Prerequisites: Digital Tools for Print Design and Typographics I or equivalent experience Thursdays, Sep 17 – Oct 22 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $420 | lab fee $30

fall registration opens july 20

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ADVERTISING DESIGN Advertising Ideas: Capturing Creative Thought ages 18+ | ADV-0719 | Gale Litchfield

Copywriting in a Digital Age ages 18+ | ADV-0697 | Michael Ryan

The concept behind an ad is the creative idea that drives the headline, copy and visuals. A well-developed concept enhances the marketing message with humor, drama, intrigue or emotion, attracting interest and making the product stand out in a truly memorable way. Learning to create a successful advertising concept inevitably begins with an understanding of thought processes and inventive problem-solving techniques. These might include brainstorming, alternative and random thinking, and identifying patterns, sequences and cycles. Ultimately, students learn to find original, even unique, sources of ideas as they draw upon their creative thinking skills to design compelling advertising campaigns and messages. Note: This is not a computer-based course.

Despite whirlwind changes in technology, the goal of copywriting has remained the same: to craft a clear and compelling message. In this course, beginning copywriters (and anyone who writes about their business) learn how copywriting has changed in an online world, and how to write effectively for evolving Internet marketing and social media marketing platforms. Students develop creative strategies for presenting messages that get noticed, building reputation and visibility, and distinguishing their business or product from the competition.

Applies to: AD-R, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E

Applies to: AD-E, GR-E, WE-E Friday, Dec 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $495

Advertising Design Studio ages 18+ | ADV-2613 | Steve Ruggieri This advanced project-based course emphasizes total integrated digital workflow, as students move from comps and storyboards to finished graphics. These completed campaign elements illustrate an advertising professional’s objectives to sell products, influence consumer tastes and convey information. Your instructor takes the role of the client, while you become the art director, delivering practical design solutions within production realities and budget constraints. Students learn how professionals use various strategies to determine the placement of ads in a wide variety of media, with particular focus on the pitch that must be won to secure an account. Lectures and discussions are supplemented by studio assignments, which ultimately are highlighted in a design portfolio. Applies to: AD-R, GR-E Prerequisite: Designing an Ad Campaign Thursdays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/26 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50 40

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ANIMATION + VIDEO Editing Movies on the Computer ages 18+ | DVID-4611 | Evan Villari This essential digital video post-production course concentrates on the editor’s role in the creative collaboration of movie-making, and covers the entire non-linear editing process: digitizing source footage to fine-tuning edits, timing a piece to music, mixing audio levels, creating titles and, ultimately, outputting the finished cut to DVD or the Web. Students gain an appreciation for the editor’s aesthetic while practicing efficient workflow techniques using the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud’s non-linear editing software, Premiere Pro. This course is appropriate for both the amateur and the experienced sprocket hole filmmaker who is updating skills, but also is an opportunity for students to develop the ability to tell an original story, whether fictional narrative or documentary project. Applies to: AD-E, AV-R, DI-E, WE-E Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Dec 8 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/24 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Digital Video Production Studio ages 18+ | DVID-2827 | Evan Villari This studio course covers all aspects of video production. With only a hint of the final product in mind, students begin with creative ideas that lead to script formats, storyboards, location scouting, auditions, production scheduling and defined budgets. The class then breaks into discrete production teams, each shooting and editing a short video project using digital cameras and Final Cut Pro. Camera operation, lighting concepts and audio are all covered as footage is gathered and postproduction begins. In this phase, raw footage is screened, logged and digitized before editing, which gives the project its final shape. Ultimately, students discover that digital video is no longer just for amateurs, with many filmmakers using these techniques to produce independent films that they submit to film festivals.

Introduction to Maya Modeling ages 18+ | ANIM-2571 | Matthew E. Paquin This course introduces Maya, Autodesk’s award-winning 3D animation software package whose advanced architecture offers unmatched system speed and streamlined workflow. Students learn best practices for modeling with polygons, NURBS and subdivision surfaces as they complete projects that cover hard surface modeling, architecture and organic modeling. Lesson topics include organizing topology for rigging vs. sculpting and efficient workflow with instances and symmetrical objects. The course ends with rendering models for portfolios and a final presentation to fellow students. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Dec 9 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/25 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Vampire Teeth Workshop ages 18+ | DVID-4616 | TBA | The hypnotic gaze, the exquisite fashion sense and the TEETH: That is what has defined literary and cinematic vampires and given them their timeless mystique. In this workshop we consider the vampire as a character, but focus on the teeth. It is a class in making customized dental prosthetics that, when worn, are comfortable and believable. The instructor presents a method suitable for a beginner that introduces traditional sculpting and mold-making techniques, and results in fangs that are a necessity for your first horror film or your next Halloween party. Applies to: AV-E, DI-E Prerequisite: Sculpting skills are helpful, but not required. At Tillinghast Farm | Sundays, Oct 11 + 18 | 12-6pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $250

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DESIGN FOR THE WEB HTML: The Language of the Web ages 18+ | WEB-2548 | Bruce Campbell

Cascading Style Sheets ages 18+ | WEB-3528 | T. Michael Tracy

Understanding hypertext markup language (HTML) is essential for designers who wish to implement their creative visions online, and it is also surprisingly easy to learn. Students in this course learn the HTML attributes and commands used to create webpages, link to other files or pages, format text, integrate graphics and manage page layout. After creating their projects in HTML, students learn to upload them to a Web server using file transfer protocol (FTP) software. Topics of discussion include meta-information (for helping search engines find your website), cross-platform issues and browser compatibility.

As the preeminent presentation language of the Web, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) allows designers to effectively separate form and content, while reinforcing their control over a site’s published appearance. With the introduction of CSS3 and HTML5 standards, the Web is becoming a much more stable and robust platform for designers, whose work must now stretch from traditional desktop browsers to an ever-widening array of mobile devices. In this course, students become familiar with CSS behavior through lectures and exercises in a project-based learning model that anticipates the likely changes in CSS standards. Participants can expect their resulting webpages to be more structurally sound, as they demonstrate the qualities that have long been associated with inspired design.

Web Design with Dreamweaver ages 18+ | WEB-2511 | Donna Salisbury Dreamweaver is one of the most widely used programs for webpage creation. This powerful application allows designers to assemble graphics, text and other media in a visually friendly environment, while retaining the ability to work directly with the HTML code. Participants in this course create a website using Dreamweaver to organize files, import elements, create layouts and edit and link pages in a number of ways. In the process, they explore methods for incorporating interactivity, animation and sound. Students discover time-saving features for reusing elements or styles and learn to integrate Dreamweaver with other Web applications. The class also reviews methods for uploading and managing a site from within one easy-to-use environment.

Introduction to Dynamic Content Generation Using PHP ages 18+ | WEB-2824 | Bruce Campbell

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, WE-R

Ever wonder how the content of a large website is managed? Rather than having someone update each and every page, the site is built using dynamic content generation techniques. Hypertext preprocessor (PHP) is an HTML-embedded scripting language and is one of the more popular ways to create a dynamic-content website. PHP is easy to learn for anyone with a basic understanding of programming concepts and offers Web designers a simple and universal solution for easy-to-program dynamic webpages. In this class, students embed PHP commands right into an HTML page, learn PHP’s syntax, which is similar to that of other programming languages, and create webpages with content pulled from a database.

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience

Applies to: WE-R

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Prerequisite: HTML: The Language of the Web or permission of instructor

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App Production + Publishing Studio ages 18+ | WEB-1221 | Bryan Rodrigues

Understanding XML ages 18+ | WEB-3532 | Bruce Campbell

Students in this course use Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (DPS) to create applications targeted for download and display on tablets and mobile devices. Techniques explored include animated navigation buttons, multistate objects, and audio and video integration. Primary software instruction focuses on Adobe InDesign and Edge Animate, with reinforcement of Photoshop and Illustrator for optimized image editing and production. Although CSS and jQuery JavaScript libraries may also be incorporated, no previous programming knowledge is required. Students create at least eight screens of responsive content, using Adobe InDesign, Edge Animate and Adobe DPS App Builder. By the end of the course, students will understand design workflow and produce Adobe software content that demonstrates advanced digital communication skills needed in today’s design marketplace.

XML – Extensible Markup Language – is currently one of the most popular industry formats for document publishing and Web application development. It is an extensible and elegant solution that is being rapidly incorporated in next-generation document, Web and eBusiness application strategies, making XML fluency a requirement among progressive webmasters, programmers, technical writers, and progressive print publishers. This course begins with the essential characteristics of an XML document and continues with students creating valid XML publications with an XML editor. Ultimately, students become acquainted with Document Type Definitions (DTDs) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Equally important, they come to understand their relevance and application to anticipated guidelines for publishing XML authored documents on the Web.

Applies to: AD-E, GR-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: HTML: The Language of the Web

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen

Mondays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Interface Design ages 18+ | WEB-2550 | Eric Paul Meier Creating an interface that is easy to use and appropriate for the intended audience is a challenge for any Web designer. Participants in this course develop an understanding of the interface design process, from determining client and user needs to creating the structure, navigation and screen appearance of a graphically rich site. Students learn to enhance a site’s usability and effectiveness by considering perceptual and cultural factors, screen design principles, icon creation, usability standards and their own experiences as end users. Focusing on the design aspects for interactivity rather than the technology, students work from concept to wireframes to gain an understanding of the design process for building usable and compelling interfaces. Applies to: AD-E, GR-E, WE-R Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen Thursdays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/26 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $595 | lab fee $50

Applies to: WE-E

Animation + Interactivity Using Adobe Flash ages 18+ | WEB-2582 | TBA Flash injects excitement and dynamism into a website by moving beyond the ordinary. It incorporates interactivity and sound into webpages, whether using scanned images or its extensive palette of vector drawing tools. Its animation capabilities, features for minimizing and monitoring file size, and use of streaming technology have revolutionized Web design. In this course, students learn to develop an animated, interactive website with objects or text, including complex buttons, menus and special effects. Participants also become familiar with control buttons and movie clips, and are introduced to the basic elements of ActionScripting. The course concludes with discussion of distribution options for the Web and CD. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-E, DI-E, GR-E, NS-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience Fridays, Oct 30 – Dec 11 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/27 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $420 | lab fee $30

A Primer on User Experience ages 18+ | WEB-1220 | Eric Paul Meier UX, or user experience, has become the new watchword for recruitment of high-level Web designers. Where they once wanted an interface designer, recruiters now seek a technologist who understands the complete humanto-computer experience. The instructor presents an exercise that illustrates the significance of information architecture to an electronic product exchange, and shares how wireframing tools can provide an audition for the designer. Also covered is the importance of responsive design for multiple platforms and devices. Applies to: AD-E, WE-E Friday, Oct 30 | 6-9pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

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Art in Context ART HISTORY + APPRECIATION

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Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael), The School of Athens, 1509-1510, Palace of the Vatican, Room of the Segnatura, East wall

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ART HISTORY + APPRECIATION Art History: Spectacular Rome

Collecting Art: The Gallery ages 18+ | ARTA-0983 | Vanphouthon Souvannasane, Robert P. Stack |

ages 18+ | ARTA-3075 | Suzanne Scanlan For centuries, Rome has been hailed as “Caput Mundi” – the capital of the world. Artists and tourists alike continue to flock to Rome to study her Classical monuments, as well as masterpieces of the Renaissance and Baroque eras (c. 1450-1700) by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini and Borromini. This course examines art and architecture from these periods (and beyond) in relation to the pageantry and majesty of the city, from religious festivals to secular celebrations, from private collections to public spaces. We discuss well-known masterpieces alongside more obscure, “popular” works designed to present Rome at her most spectacular. Through in-class lecture and discussion, as well as visits to the RISD Museum and local special collections, we rediscover Rome as she continues to thrive in Providence. Wednesdays, Sep 16 – Oct 21 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $345

You don’t need millions of dollars, a strong background in art history or impeccable taste to collect art, but knowing exactly how to get started can be intimidating. This class aims to demystify the process by introducing different ways of thinking about and looking at art, as well as building confidence and knowledge – all within a gallery context. One common rule of thumb is to buy local, whether from a local artist or gallery, as you are more likely to feel a connection with the piece. Gallery directors Vanphouthon Souvannasane and Robert P. Stack, of Yellow Peril Gallery – which has rapidly emerged as a strong presence on the Providence art scene – share their expertise and showcase the work of gallery artists in this one-night event. Participants soon learn that whether they have $100, $1,000 or more to spend on a piece of art, there is the beginning of an art collection in everyone’s budget. Note: Class meets at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students. Applies to: DS-E

Framing Workshop: A How-To Guide ages 18+ | ARTA-0319 | Geoff Gaunt |

Wednesday, Oct 14 | 6-9pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

A frame is as integral to displaying a work of art as the piece itself – and a good frame can make it even more amazing – but getting that “wow” factor without spending a fortune can be tricky. In this course, Geoff Gaunt, owner of Providence Picture Frame and Dryden Gallery, expertly guides students by breaking down the framing process with both an instructional approach and some basic hands-on demonstrations. The learning begins with an assessment of the artwork to be framed and a determination of how its archival needs guide the framing strategy. Then the fun begins, with mounting, matting, glazing and framing options, as students learn practical skills employed by professional shops, as well as DIY options they can use to save money. Finally, hanging standards and options are discussed, so you can create your own gallery in your home, office or studio. Note: Students should bring in one unframed piece of artwork to explore framing options. Class takes place at an off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students. Thursdays, Oct 15 + 22 | 7-10pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $130

Collecting Art: The Auction House ages 18+ | ARTA-0410 | Robin Starr | Auctions aren’t just about the buying and selling of multi-million dollar Van Goghs. They can, in fact, be sources of affordable art for both fledgling and experienced collectors. The fast-paced, high-energy – and often intimidating – environment of an auction requires that you be prepared, set your budget and know your limits. In this class, Robin Starr, vice president and director of American and European works of art at Skinner, Inc., provides a behind-the-scenes introduction to New England’s premier auction house, including a tour of the facilities and a preview of an upcoming auction. The class is scheduled prior to an actual auction, allowing time for students to develop skills and do their research before attending the auction. Starr details the auction process, including consignments and buying, and discusses specific considerations, such as research, understanding the vocabulary including lots, reserve and estimates to fully maximize one’s experience at an auction. Note: This class takes place at the Marlborough, MA location of Skinner, Inc. Directions are sent to registered students. Tuesday, Nov 17 | 3-6pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

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Basic Bookkeeping and Taxes for Artists + Designers ages 18+ | PRAC-1155 | Gary Metts Money matters are often the last considerations in any artist’s or designer’s creative repertoire, but understanding and managing one’s fiscal affairs is crucial for building a solid financial future and sustainable creative practice. With more than a decade of experience in finance and business, Gary Metts explains tax and bookkeeping basics specifically for artists and designers. Participants gain a solid understanding of how to track the way money moves through a business operation, with an eye toward gaining valuable information about the performance of various components of a business. Relevant tax laws that apply to small businesses in general and, specifically, art/design businesses are discussed. Ultimately, the goal is to remain legally compliant, save money on taxes by knowing the system, and grow your business over time by making critical decisions based on the numbers. This class puts you on a path toward increased financial success, so you can concentrate on doing what you do best! Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, ID-E, JM-E, NS-E Thursday, Oct 15 | 7-10pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

Handmade Business: Selling Your Work on Etsy ages 18+ | PRAC-0179 | Allison Cole Etsy.com is the artist’s answer to eBay, connecting buyers with makers of handmade art and products. Since its start in 2005, this online marketplace has grown into a worldwide community offering alternatives to mass-produced objects. In this workshop, a successful Etsy artist/merchant shows you how to supplement your income by creating a compelling presence for your design works on Etsy. Topics include setting up your shop with an effective shop name, descriptions, key words and photographs; pricing your work; and how to market and publicize your shop. Your Etsy business doesn’t have to be incorporated, nor is online sales experience required. Saturday, Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

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Online Marketing + Analytics: An Introduction ages 18+ | ADV-0694 | Michael Ryan What can online marketing accomplish for you or your business? Have you established reasonable and specific goals for your marketing? Answers to these questions are found in this class that examines the types of online marketing available to entrepreneurs and Web professionals – search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, and the most rapidly evolving, social media marketing. Together we cover the steps involved in planning, researching and executing each step and then discuss metrics and analytics for measuring success. Students are also introduced to the concept of user experience (UX), which has become both a competency and primary consideration for a successful Web presence. Applies to: AD-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience. Thursdays, Oct 29 – Dec 10 | 6:30-9:30pm | No Class 11/26 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $420 | lab fee $30

Your Online Brand: Onscreen ages 18+ | COM-2799 | Julie Ruditzky Loffredi While shaking hands with your audience is the most authentic extension of you, a thoughtful video must be a close second. This presentation helps the brand-conscious author determine if video should be part of their online strategy and, if so, how to deliver it professionally for an effective onscreen presence. We cover the often-overlooked fundamentals of “being on camera,” such as eye-line, script preparation, rehearsal and grooming. We explain the capture and recording technology, and recommend options for low-budget DIY productions vs. finding and negotiating with a vendor if a more professional look is sought, with awareness for your creative budget. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, WE-E Friday, Dec 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $75

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culture of the class, children must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class. No exceptions.

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STEM + A = STEAM! This fall, young artists ages 6-17 can choose from a number of STEAM classes – just look for STEAM !

YOUTH, AGES 7-12 RISD | CE’s Young Artist Program provides a strong grounding in the visual arts and plenty of

opportunity for self-expression. Each course creates a dynamic environment where students build self-confidence along with a foundation of creative and technical skills. Please note: Parents are asked to provide a snack for break time and a smock to protect clothing.

Art Studio Junior ages 6-8 | CHILD-1266 | Barbara Voccola

Back to the Future: Time Machine Challenge ages 6-8 | CHILD-1267 | Tiffany Cabral

The art studio is where artmaking happens! Just like our Art Studio course for teens, Art Studio Junior lays a broad-based foundation on which young artists can build their creative ideas and expressions. Students are introduced to a variety of art media and basic art concepts, processes and skills. Drawing, painting, printmaking and constructing in 3D all combine to heighten children’s imagination and sensory awareness. In the process, instructors often take advantage of the unique resources available on the RISD campus to inspire imagination, leading the class on trips to the RISD Museum or the Edna Lawrence Nature Lab.

Join us for a creative journey through time – past, present and future – where we explore ideas, art and artifacts from the past to design and create for the future. While on their journey, students view art, artifacts and inventions from different times, places and cultures to inspire their own creations. Projects develop creative thinking and problem solving using a wide range of materials through art and design-related challenges. Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $5

Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $5

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Kids Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing ages 6-8 | CHILD-3766 | TBA

Cool Contraptions (STEAM) ages 9-12 | CHILD-2135 | Steven Hayes

“Drawing is the art of taking a line for a walk,” said artist Paul Klee. This workshop teaches young artists the fundamentals of drawing and sketching as they learn to interpret “line” in their own way. Drawing assignments include still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, all of which serve to expose students to work in pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, felt-tip marker and charcoal. This course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to discover the sheer fun and satisfaction of drawing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student.

Based on the fundamentals of design and engineering, this exciting workshop focuses on the playful, but well-considered, use of materials. With unique opportunities for brainstorming and problem solving, each week brings a new design challenge (i.e., build a two-wheeled race car that travels down an inclined string, or use air compression to power a plane). Participants use real hand tools and work with a variety of materials like wood, recycled items, Legos, paper, cardboard, metal, rubber bands, wire and fabric. As they have fun drawing, experimenting, testing and building, students increase their scientific awareness, gain knowledge of the design process and build upon both two- and three-dimensional design skills.

The Art of Nature + the Nature of Art (STEAM) ages 6-8 | CHILD-2185 | Barbara Voccola Here is a chance for young artists to emulate the art that exists in nature as they define for themselves the nature of art. Students in this course visit RISD’s Edna Lawrence Nature Lab and the RISD Museum in search of animals, birds and more. They then use the visual forms and artworks they discover as inspiration for a variety of creative projects. In the process, the course develops art and natural science awareness, builds basic art and design skills, and encourages young artists to explore a variety of media. Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 1-4pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $5

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Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $15

‘Tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop ages 9-12 | CHILD-2180 | Phil Oliveira This course invites young ‘toonists to get funny, silly or scary as they get serious about learning to create their own cartoon characters. Using basic pencil and pen-and-ink drawing techniques, students play with line and learn to experiment with personality on paper. Inspired by the rich tradition of cartooning found in children’s books, comic strips and animated cartoons, young artists bring their most whimsical ideas to life. So, when it’s time to return to reality, students will have increased their confidence with both words and pictures, and had some rollicking good fun in the process. Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $5

Adventures in Drawing! ages 9-12 | CHILD-1997 | Steven Hayes

Paint Masters ages 9-12 | CHILD-1272 | Jennifer Ashley Singleton

Artist Keith Haring once said, “Drawing is still basically the same as it has been since prehistoric times. It brings together man and the world. It lives through magic.” Young artists in this workshop discover the nature of that magic, as they take command of the marks they make, and are provided with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of drawing and sketching. Assignments utilize a rich array of drawing materials, while expanding on traditional subject matter: still lifes, landscapes, cityscapes and portraits, as well as both observational and abstract applications of making marks. The course is ideal for students with little or no experience who want to explore the magic of drawing. Group discussion and one-on-one instruction are provided to meet the specific needs of each student.

From the Great Masters to current newcomers in the contemporary art world, painters symbolize the ultimate image of what it means to be an “artist.” In this class students explore a variety of painting materials such as acrylic, tempera, and watercolor while learning the fundamentals of this iconic artistic process. Each week, students are introduced to famous painters and painting styles for inspiration. Trips to the RISD Museum allow students to see some of these famous works of art up close and in person. Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 1-4pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

Minecraftery (STEAM) ages 9-12 | CHILD-1994 | Tiffany Cabral In the fantastically popular game Minecraft, gamers are able to create and explore expansive worlds made entirely from digital cubes and, in the process, create what they need to navigate this built universe. Students in this class follow in the footsteps of Steve and assume the roles of character designer, architect, geological surveyor and engineer as they design and build the components of a new (non-digital) world and the architectural components, tools and equipment necessary to live there. Scenario play, discussion and interaction with classmates provide rich opportunities for creative problem solving and expression as they draw, paint, sculpt and refine their emerging world. Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 1-4pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

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Experiments in Animation ages 9-12 | CHILD-3712 | Carissa Abitabilo

Digital Wizardry: Computer Graphics for Kids ages 9-12 | CHILD-2921 | TBA

Let’s animate! This course exposes students to the many faces of animation which, at its core, is the art of creating the illusion of moving pictures. Whether it’s one of the Totoros of Miyazaki, Disney’s winter fairies creating poetry on ice, or the wacky instructional animations of Sesame Street, animation is an art form that wears many masks. Each week, students in this course explore a different style of animation, functioning as animator, actor, camera operator and editor. Using a variety of drawn and two-dimensional media, they go on to create several exclusive short animations. Ultimately, students are introduced to a variety of techniques, including drawing, cut-outs, and pixilation, and learn to combine images with sound, producing a DVD of their work to share with family and friends.

Don’t believe everything you see! Nearly every photograph that appears in print has been changed or manipulated in some way via the computer. The results of this computer-manipulated art can be found in video games, posters, comics and all over the Web. In this course, learn the secrets of digital magic that professional artists use to alter the truth and create fantastic works of art. Here young artists get to create original work from photographic or other preexisting sources and then, using the clever tools in Adobe Photoshop, they create comics, CD covers, posters and more. You won’t believe the digital wizardry that young artists can create!

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Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 1-4pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

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School Holiday Workshops AGES 9-17 Children and teens ages 9-17 are invited to join us for one of these full-day workshops on the Columbus Day and Veterans Day holidays. Note: Students must bring a lunch, snacks and a beverage.

Cryptozooerrific (STEAM) ages 9-12 | CHILD-0414 | Phil Oliveira

Digital Drawing Board ages 9-13 | CHILD-2447 | Bryan Rodrigues

If you have ever looked for mermaids, dragons and the Sasquatch, you just might be a cryptozoologist. Equal parts detective, artist and scientist, you’d use your imagination to search out the elusive creatures of myth and folklore. In this course, students step into the role of cryptozoologist as they unleash their creativity while learning about animal behavior, size and shape. With the RISD Nature Lab as their drawing studio, students refine their draftsmanship skills looking at specimens of the creatures we know, and then move to a computer lab to illustrate the mysterious beasts that lurk in hidden lairs or in their imaginations.

The family computer is a dynamic tool for creating artwork, as well as a magnet for the attention of the young and curious. This workshop explores the amazing potential of digital drawing (vector graphics) as students use the powerful and largely intuitive graphic program Adobe Illustrator to experiment with digital drawing and graphics illustration and make original images for screen or print output. You’ll begin by learning the application’s interface and proper file management, and practice screen agility with a tablet. Very quickly you’ll move on to drawing your favorite birds and beasts (giraffe, octopus, the family pet?) and taking your first steps to becoming a digital ninja.

Monday, Oct 12 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

Digital Design Explorations ages 9-12 | CHILD-1270 | Rachel Villari Let your young artist spend a vacation day exploring the magic of digital media, where they learn to make and find in a state-of-the-art high technology art studio. Students are introduced to commonly used drawing and painting tools used by today’s artists and designers to create fantastic works of art. As students create original cartoon and illustrated work, they become more nimble with mouse, tablet and screen navigation. Every step gets them closer to confidence with the art and science of digital design. Monday, Oct 12 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

Wednesday, Nov 11 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

Smart iPhonography ages 13-17 | TEEN-0435 | Evan Villari Taking pictures with your iPhone has always been an immediate process: point, shoot, discard. This workshop aims to decrease the number of your throwaway photos while increasing the odds of your cell phone image being amazing and worth seeing. Learn the science of image capture and storage on the iPhone, and the path the picture then follows to your favorite site. Apps and accessories are discussed as students learn how to organize, share, geo-locate and enhance existing photos. Discover how to take good pictures, make them even better, and ultimately share them. Applies to: PH, YM Wednesday, Nov 11 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

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YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 12-17 Fundamentals of Drawing ages 12-17 | TEEN-2181 | Steven Hayes

Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design ages 12-17 | TEEN-1746 | Tiffany Cabral

Have you ever looked at a great drawing and thought, “How was that done? It looks so real!” This class uses an easy, step-by-step approach that unravels the mysteries of successful drawing. Emphasizing observation and exercises based on both traditional and innovative techniques, we focus on the concepts that are vital to any artist’s education: composition, line, value and perspective. Using a variety of media, including pencils, pens and charcoal, students strengthen their skills through a series of projects from small to large: from beetles and butterflies in the RISD Nature Lab to the architectural panorama of Providence. See how going back to the drawing board prepares you for a future in the world of art and design.

A language of design principles underlies all examples of visual expression, and forms the basis for two-dimensional art and design. This course introduces students to the “grammar” of this language known as the formal elements of design: line, shape, pattern, value, texture, color, space and form. Working on a series of projects to explore these elements and the principles that drive them, students develop fluency in this language using a variety of art media to solve problems of visual organization. The skills developed in class provide a valuable foundation for a career in two-dimensional media, and are directly applicable to just about any visual arts pursuit.

Applies to: AT, YA, YC, YD, YG

Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

Tuesdays, Sep 22 – Nov 17 | 7-9pm 9 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

Introduction to Figure Drawing ages 13-17 | TEEN-2916 | Gail Saborio Drawing and observation are essential skills for all visual artists. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about composition and proportion as they study the techniques necessary to interpret the human form and anatomy. Working with live models, students experiment with a broad range of drawing materials in a variety of creative exercises, including quick gesture drawings and larger studies. Weekly discussions and critiques introduce students to various aesthetic issues and to the work of important figurative artists. Budding cartoonists can also use this course to better their understanding of the human form. Note: This class uses nude models. Students must be 13-17 ONLY. Applies to: AT, YA, YC, YF Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10 | model fee $25 54

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Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Design (STEAM) ages 12-17 | TEEN-1747 | Steven Hayes They share the same names – line, shape, pattern, texture, space and form – but when applied to the challenge of creating in 3D, these design elements work in different ways to inform structures and spaces. Students in this course work on a series of projects that explore the different functions of these elements when applied to three-dimensional art making. The skills developed in class provide a valuable foundation for sculptural art, architecture, and industrial, product and environmental design. Applies to: AT, YD Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 1-4pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $15

Color Fever! ages 12-17 | TEEN-3944 | Crystal Cavaco “The whole world, as we experience it visually, comes to us through the mystic realm of color.” This is how artist Hans Hofmann described color – as being everywhere around us. In this class, students explore the dynamic world of color through self-expression and imagination. First, students investigate the wide range of color concepts and theories, as well as the expressive use of color through various materials including oil pastels, watercolor, chalk pastels, colored pencil and acrylic paints. Visuals from various artists – Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, Wassily Kandinsky and others – are then discussed in class. Finally, using color concepts and a vast array of materials, students experiment with subject matter such as nature, still life, cityscapes and collage, all in living color. Applies to: AT, YD Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

Painting Series: Foundations of Color + Light ages 13-17 | TEEN-0415 | Kurt Van Dexter

Get Ready, Get Set: Portfolio Prep ages 13-17 | TEEN-2176 | Angela Ackerman

Painting is an art of illusion; pigment on surface creates the suggestion of form, space or sometimes simply emotion. At the foundation of this illusion is the understanding of how color and light are seen and manipulated by the artist. Using a range of paint media including acrylic and watercolor, students develop an understanding of the relationship between color, light and the choices they make in their paintings by exploring a multitude of subjects including still life, interior space and the figure. This is an excellent class for developing both painting skills and a critical understanding of basic color theory.

Aspiring art school students, from high school freshmen through seniors, face a daunting task – creating a professional level portfolio for college applications. This course offers students of all levels a studio-based environment in which to develop all-important drawing skills, refine and select quality pieces, and participate in portfolio reviews. Students build their portfolios by engaging in a number of challenging, yet essential studio drawing-based assignments, with a focus on exercises in life, portrait, contour, perspective and figure drawing. Discussion topics include digital photo documentation, college selection, majors, the application process and more. Students are encouraged to participate in National Portfolio Days; see www.portfolioday.net for more information. Note: This class uses nude models. Students must be 13-17 ONLY.

Painting Series: The Painted Portrait ages 13-17 | TEEN-0417 | Tiffany Cabral

Drawing inspiration from old masters such as Vermeer and Rembrandt to contemporary artists such as Chuck Close and Ann Gale, students learn techniques for interpreting the face in paint. Using a variety of paint media including acrylic and watercolor, students develop an understanding of how to see and mix a wide range of color that occurs on the body while interpreting light, space and form as we see it on the face. This is an excellent course for developing both painting skills and a critical understanding of basic color theory and facial anatomy. Applies to: AT Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $15 | model fee $25

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Sculpture Series: Modeling Basics ages 13-17 | TEEN-0416 | Steven Hayes

Advanced Digital Photography: Creative Portraiture ages 12-17 | TEEN-3752 | David Fleurant

Students get their hands dirty with clay and plaster as they learn the basics of additive sculpture by modeling forms. To start, we explore the works of sculpting masters like Auguste Rodin – who, like many others, created small models in clay and then cast a final piece in bronze, and whose fingerprints can still be seen on the surfaces of his bold and tactile works – and abstract artists like Alberto Giacometti, whose textured and elongated sculptures utilize the malleability of clay to create surreal figures. After learning the basics of preparing the clay and using the tools, students create a series of small clay models, exploring form, composition, texture and abstraction, and then choose one of their “sketches” to build a full-sized version out of paper, armature wire and plaster.

How does the professional photographer inspire awe, dread or an air of sophistication with only the human face as subject? How do we alert the viewer to the subject’s character? The answers can be found in this course for experienced teen photographers, as students gain hands-on experience with the studio lighting techniques that professional photographers use to capture the portrait image. Along with an introduction to strobe photography, students learn to add special effects with hot lights, diffusion and a subtle touch of Photoshop. Props and fashion are also considered as students look for ways to capture the viewer’s attention. By the end of the course, expect to have an amazing array of images to add to your portfolio or a Web upload.

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Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $15

Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

Introduction to Digital Photography ages 12-17 | TEEN-2196 | David Fleurant

Full-Speed Painting with Photoshop ages 13-17 | TEEN-0470 | Gabrielle Portal

Discover the basics of shooting, manipulating and printing your digital photographs in our digital photo studio. Students first learn about the settings and functions of their digital cameras, as well as the basic techniques of shooting digital photos. Each week, we photograph various subjects and review and critique each others’ images. Using scanners and Adobe Photoshop, we import our images into Macintosh computers and learn how to manipulate various elements before printing, offering endless possibilities for special effects. Note: Bring your digital camera and either a disk of Photoshop images or a photo CD to each class.

Speed painting is a technique utilized by video game and movie studios for the rapid-fire visualization of characters, environments, sets and props, most often using Photoshop as the tool. Students in this course explore this technique by unlocking the often overlooked potential of Photoshop’s brush tool, sourcing photographs as a starting point and, working with scanned elements, leading to a stronger skill set with the most indispensable application used by digital artists. Anyone interested in video games, movies, comics or architecture should benefit from this intense classroom experience. Expect to leave with a portfolio of digital illustrations that show you have taken your skills to the next level.

Applies to: PH, YM Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

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STEM + A = STEAM! This fall, young artists ages 6-17 can choose from a number of STEAM classes – just look for STEAM !

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Young Fashion Designers: A Runway to Success ages 13-17 | TEEN-2145 | Candace French Fashion tells us much about our lives, our values and ourselves. Why else do we make such stars of Karl Lagerfeld and his colleagues? Discover what it takes to be a successful fashion designer in this introductory course. Students learn how fashion designers communicate visually by means of color, fabric, texture and pattern. We discuss design elements, styles, trends and couture as students explore sketching, pattern drafting, fabric, color choices and basic sewing. Creative projects include designing your own garments, patternmaking, draping on the mannequin, designing from fabric swatches, and creating a miniature garment. This is a great chance for students not only to learn the basics of designing their wardrobes, but to make a substantial addition to their portfolios. Note: Previous drawing or sewing experience is not required.

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The Pencil Skirt: A Foundation for Fashion ages 12-17 | TEEN-0419 | Candace French Introduced in the 1940s by designer Christian Dior, the pencil skirt is a flattering, slim-fitting skirt with a straight, narrow cut. Learn how to make this modern classic, and use the pattern as the foundation for your next designs. After taking your measurements, you follow easy steps to draft a simple pattern to personally fit you. You then make a quick mockup out of muslin, adding any style changes. You cut and sew the final skirt out of fabric of your choice. All levels of sewing are welcome. Note: Bring two yards of non-stretch fabric, a nine-inch invisible zipper, and a sewing machine if you have it. We supply all other tools and notions. Applies to: YF Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 3 | 1-4pm 3 sessions | 9 contact hours | tuition $135

The Little Black Dress + the Button-Front Shirt: A Design for All Occasions ages 13-17 | TEEN-0420 | Candace French Step it up a notch! In this course, you create a custom-fit wardrobe essential. Choose from a “little black dress,” first made famous in 1926 by Coco Chanel, or the men’s equivalent, a button-front shirt, with options for various collar styles. You start with an easy, basic pattern, and learn to alter the design to suit your personal styles. You then cut fabric of your choice and sew the garment using both hand and machine stitching. The result: a piece that can be worn time and time again, fit for any occasion. All levels are welcome. Note: Bring 2.5 yards of non-stretch fabric, a 22-inch invisible zipper, and a sewing machine if you have it. We supply all other tools and notions. Applies to: AT, YF Prerequisite: Although not required, some sewing experience is useful. Saturdays, Oct 24 – Nov 21 | 1-4pm 5 sessions | 15 contact hours | tuition $270

Start Cartooning ages 12-17 | TEEN-2179 | Greg Rebis Young artists see through cartoon-colored glasses in their first encounter with art and design. This course acknowledges that reality, and introduces them to the basic techniques of drawing humans and animals cartoonstyle. Students learn to give attitude and expression to their still drawings of original characters and caricatured celebrities. As a class they observe the work of classic cartoonists like Charles M. Schulz, Bill Watterson, and Chuck Jones to appreciate cartoon mastery. They study proportion, anatomy, exaggeration and gesture as they become more confident draftsmen and clever cartoon creators, each one with a signature style. Applies to: YA, YC, YG, YM Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $360 | lab fee $10

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Intensive Workshops for Teens These workshops can be taken alone, or in combination with other classes, to provide more in-depth exposure to critical skills. Each workshop includes a break for lunch; students must bring lunch and snacks.

The Urban Landscape: A Matter of Perspective ages 12-17 | TEEN-0458 | Steven Hayes

Observational Boot Camp ages 12-17 | TEEN-1767 | Steven Hayes

Drawing architecture is a phenomenal way to strengthen observational drawing, practice rendering three-dimensional form, and develop skills in seeing and representing perspective. Right outside RISD’s front and back doorsteps, Providence offers artists one of the most exciting urban landscapes. Historical buildings, modern skyscrapers and Waterplace Park’s walkways and bridges create endless subject matter for this one-day intensive workshop. Students spend time both outdoors and in the studio – working with a variety of drawing materials and through a range of assignments – to produce a collection celebrating the built environment. Note: This workshop will run rain or shine.

Just as an athlete must train their body for extreme performance, an artist must train their hand and eye. This one-day drawing workshop focuses on simple, yet amazingly effective drawing exercises for improving your observational drawing skills. Students employ both short and long drawing exercises, using a variety of approaches and a medley of materials designed specifically for this purpose. These strategies are tried and true, used by the old masters and the contemporary rock stars of comic book art. Once in your toolbox, these strategies can be utilized at any time to strengthen your skill – just like a trip to the gym.

Applies to: AT

Sunday, Nov 8 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110 | model fee $10

Sunday, Sep 27 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

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Applies to: AT, YA, YC, YF

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Character Builder: Gods + Monsters ages 13-17 | TEEN-0462 | Greg Rebis

2D Animation Techniques ages 12-17 | TEEN-2129 | Kyung Mee Kim

Thor vs. Loki, Hercules vs. Cerberus, Beowulf vs. Grendel – among many of the featured players in your favorite movies, games and comic books – came to fame long ago, as the heroes and villains of myths and legends. Illustrators, animators and game designers spend endless hours reimagining these heroes and legends as thrilling retakes of these popular stories. In this digital illustration course, you are challenged with reinterpreting these characters in your own style and, in the process, you gain a better understanding of drawn anatomy and dramatic perspective, as well as greater confidence with computer-based workflow. Your suite of characters promises to grow quickly, ready for display in your comic book art or game design portfolio.

Breathe life into your drawings! This course teaches the 12 principles of animation as laid down by Disney animators. Techniques and artistic styles in animation have come a long way since that golden age, and this exciting course opens the doors to the vibrant world of animation creation in the digital age. From character development and background settings to storyboarding action, students practice balancing technique and individual creativity, and gain a foundation of essential design concepts. Students build on this knowledge of the basics to create a final project animated story with accompanying music and effects sound track. This project can be burned to disc for use in a student’s portfolio or to entertain friends and family.

Applies to: YA, YC, YG

Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

Prerequisite: Start Cartooning Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

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Applies to: YA, YC, YG, YM

Code Boss: JavaScript (STEAM) ages 13-17 | TEEN-1775 | Bruce Campbell The Code Boss experience continues with JavaScript, the dynamic coding language behind the presentation of interactive 2D and 3D browser content. The instructor presents the document object model, and students build competency with associated programming concepts and create projects of increasing visual and computational complexity. They learn how to find and customize freely available scripts and troubleshoot them, browse powerful JavaScript-based libraries, and explore framework manipulation to build code mashups for useful prototyping. JavaScript behaviors implemented via event handlers and visual rollovers are taught to give students the experience of setting up a small set of webpages that demonstrate their abilities as a JavaScript code boss. Applies to: YA, YD, YG Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

3D Modeling with Maya ages 12-17 | TEEN-3710 | Kyung Mee Kim

Lights, Camera, Action! Start Making Movies ages 12-17 | TEEN-2199 | Anthony Michael Silva

If you are a movie lover, you’ve seen Maya in action. This award-winning 3D animation software package has advanced features that allow an imaginative artist to create the impossible, or at least the never considered. Maya has been used to create eye-popping movie chararcters like the gods, monsters and mutant heroes in The Avengers, as well as their vehicles and weapons that are always at hand. In this course, students begin with modest objectives as they are introduced to the basics of the Maya interface and the concepts of 3D modeling. During class, students complete a Maya model that, while only the first step to creating a whole new universe, highlights the possibilities of this unique tool. Given the career possibilities emanating from the study of 3D animation, why not start here?

Learn to make your own independent short films from start to finish. In this fast-paced course, students begin with the pre-production process of creating original stories and characters before moving into the shooting process. Finally, students learn post-production non-linear video-editing techniques to create original screen stories in a sophisticated Apple computer video lab. Together they view short screenings that provide a professional model for the techniques they practice while developing a cinematic vocabulary and an appreciation for the role of the film critic. The short but epic live-action movies produced in class are made available on disc and on the Web to be shared with family and friends.

Applies to: YA, YC, YD, YG, YM

Saturdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

Saturdays, Oct 31 – Dec 12 | 9am-12pm | No Class 11/28 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $415

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Applies to: YA, YG, YM

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YOUNG ADULT CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Young adult certificate programs offer teens (ages 12-17) the chance to focus their studies as they develop their artistic abilities. Whether used purely as a means for creative self-expression or to prepare for further artistic endeavors after high school, these programs broaden horizons and increase skill levels while building confidence and maturity. Young Adult courses are listed on pages 53-61.

Registration Information Students uncertain about committing to an entire certificate program may wait up to one year before declaring their intent and paying the $25 per semester fee retroactively. Courses may also be taken on an individual basis without enrolling in a certificate program. For more information, please call 401 454-6200.

Programs RISD | CE offers eight certificate

programs for young adults. YA Animation YC

Comic Art

Design

Fashion Design

Game Design

YM Movie-Making PH Photography AT

Art School Preparation

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ANIMATION (YA) For courses applicable to the Animation certificate program, look for “YA” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD | CE’s certificate program in animation gives students a glimpse of the industry and art that surround the

study of animation. Participants in this program practice the craft with authentic tools and techniques that are both traditional (pencil and paper) and cutting edge (3D modeling software). Using these methods they create exceptional frame-by-frame movies that result from their study of figure drawing, character design, movement, storytelling, modeling, texturing and lighting. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Animation, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

COMIC ART (YC) For courses applicable to the Comic Art certificate program, look for “YC” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. Comic books blend words and pictures, and it takes skill and practice to create this unique art form. This certificate program begins with foundation courses in drawing and illustration, which facilitate the development of the creative imagination. As they advance, participants learn to develop their own narratives and to render them as unique works of sequential art. Successful students complete the program with fine-tuned artistic literacy and original comic pages for their portfolio. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Comic Art, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

DESIGN (YD) NEW! For courses applicable to the Design certificate program, look for “YD” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. Design can define products, processes, even philosophies that infuse the things we interact with every day, all the time. Examples include architecture, product and industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, Web and game design. Good design makes us happy, whether it be pleasing stylish fashion, a cool gadget that looks sweet and works even better, easy-to-navigate signage at an international airport, or cutting-edge sustainable architecture. Alternatively, bad design can make us cringe, or worse! This certificate program lays the foundation for what makes well-designed products and processes in both 2D and 3D design applications. Courses include foundations in both 2D and 3D design principles, as well as content-specific classes in various fields of design. In order to earn the RISD|CE Certificate in Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses, including at least one Design Fundamentals course (Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design or Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Design), within three years.

FASHION DESIGN (YF)

PHOTOGRAPHY (PH)

For courses applicable to the Fashion Design certificate program, look for “YF” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

For courses applicable to the Photography certificate program, look for “PH” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

RISD has a great reputation for producing up-and-coming fashion designers and likewise, RISD | CE strives to make the world of apparel accessible to

RISD | CE has long offered a number of creative photography courses in our

a younger audience. This certificate program encompasses courses that include instruction in design and sketching techniques as well as the basics of patternmaking, drafting, construction, sewing techniques and even fashion photography. Taken together, these courses assist students in the development of critical skills and techniques required for future study of any aspect of fashion design, and in the assembly of a strong design portfolio. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Fashion Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

GAME DESIGN (YG) For courses applicable to the Game Design certificate program, look for “YG” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

Young Artist Program, and many of our students have been honored with Rhode Island Scholastic Art Awards for their photographs and portfolios. As a next step, we offer this certificate program for students considering pursuing advanced studies and/or a future career in photography. In addition to traditional photography techniques, topics in the areas of digital photography and computer design prepare students for the innovative new frontiers of this exciting art form. Courses also focus on developing skills and techniques that assist young artists in building a comprehensive body of work for professional-looking portfolios. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Photography, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

ART SCHOOL PREPARATION (AT)

techniques and design principles required to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and modeling of complex imagined virtual realities – including fully animated characters and detailed, multi-level environments – while exploring such topics as character design, animation, texturing, lighting, level building and scripting. As the multi-billion dollar video game industry continues to grow, opportunities for game artists and designers are at an all-time high. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Game Design, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

It is never too early to begin the intensive preparation necessary to create a first-rate high school portfolio. Our Art School Preparation Certificate Program is designed for students interested in a future in visual art or design, and is intended to supplement (not replace) a traditional high school art program by making more advanced courses available. It focuses on developing skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or graphics through challenging projects that prepare students for the highly competitive world of art and design. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Art School Preparation, students must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours in each of the following three categories within three years. Note: Students may substitute one requirement with a course from another Young Adult Certificate Program.

MOVIE-MAKING (YM)

DRAWING + PAINTING STUDIOS

For courses applicable to the Movie-Making certificate program, look for “YM” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description.

• Fundamentals of Drawing

RISD | CE’s certificate program in game design teaches students the

While telling a story using traditional live action movie-making can be complicated, this certificate program in movie-making makes the process simple and fun. The program offers students hands-on learning as they shoot digital video, write characters, cut scenes and record sound effects and music, with the goal of producing original short films and eye-popping visual effects. These final projects can be shared as a video upload or on a home DVD player, and are the start of a strong show reel. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Movie-Making, students must complete a minimum of 90 contact hours in applicable courses within three years.

• Get Ready, Get Set: Portfolio Prep • Introduction to Figure Drawing • Observational Boot Camp • Painting Series: Foundations of Color + Light • Painting Series: The Painted Portrait • The Urban Landscape: A Matter of Perspective 2D STUDIOS • Color Fever! • Full-Speed Painting with Photoshop • Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design

Take a Step Up In addition to our teen courses, high school students age 17 and older are permitted to enroll in any of RISD | CE’s adult courses, with instructor permission.

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3D STUDIOS • Fundamentals of Three-Dimensional Design • Sculpture Series: Modeling Basics • The Little Black Dress + the Button-Front Shirt: A Design for All Occasions

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CAMPUS INFORMATION Continuing Education Office 345 South Main Street, 2nd floor, Providence, RI 401 454-6200, fax: 401 454-6218 The CE office is located on the second floor of 345 South Main Street. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. Evening and Saturday hours, by appointment only, when classes are in session.

Student Benefits Once your registration statement is sent via email, print it and carry it with you when you are on campus, as it will serve to identify you for a variety of services and discounts. Upon presentation of the registration statement and a photo ID, RISD | CE students in courses meeting 18 hours or more may visit the RISD Museum free of charge, apply for a discounted Library membership, make tax-exempt purchases with a ten percent discount on art supplies at the RISD Store and RISD Store 3D and use the RISD Rides shuttle bus.

RISD Store 401 454-6464 The RISD Store is located on the main ﬂoor of the Design Center. Special orders, MasterCard and VISA are accepted, and coupons from other supply stores are honored. Call for hours.

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RISD Store 3D 401 454-6354 The RISD Store 3D is located in the Bank Building. Special orders, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Call for hours.

Directions to the RISD Campus From Interstate 95 North or South to Providence, take Exit 22A to Memorial Boulevard. At the fourth light, turn left onto Washington Place (which becomes Waterman Street). From Interstate 195 westbound, take the South Main Street exit. Go straight through the traffic light at the end of the offramp, and after two blocks, the CE office will be on the left (345 South Main Street).

*All software excluded. In addition, risd | ce students taking courses lasting 18 hrs. or more do not pay RI sales tax on supply purchases at the risd:store. (Present your registration statement and a photo ID upon purchase.)

You are now entering the RISD campus.

Parking For parking procedures, please consult your registration statement. Tillinghast Farm 231 Nayatt Road, Barrington, RI Directions to Tillinghast Farm are sent to registered students. 64

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ACADEMIC POLICIES Academic Advising RISD | CE staff are available to assist you with registration. For information about CE programs and especially for advice about placement in an appropriate class, please call 401 454-6201, during business hours.

Confirmation + Class Location A registration statement, including class location, pin code (required for some building and classroom access) and a list of special materials needed for the first class (if any), is sent by email prior to the first class. If you do not receive a confirmation or you register late or within two weeks of the first day of class, you must call the CE office during business hours for verbal confirmation of location and other relevant information.

Course Changes, Cancellations + Class Postponements RISD | CE reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or alter fees for any course, or to change the instructor, when circumstances warrant. We make every effort to notify students of cancelled classes in a timely fashion. However, courses are sometimes cancelled as late as the day of the ﬁrst class meeting. If you enroll in a course that is cancelled, you are notiﬁed and given the option of substituting another course or receiving a full refund. For this reason, it is extremely important that we have your correct telephone numbers and email addresses. Additionally, in the case of these circumstances, please note that RISD | CE is not responsible for supplies purchased prior to the start of classes or other expenses (such as travel or lodging) that may be incurred in advance. Refunds of fees take up to six weeks to process and take the form of the original payment method for the cancelled course.

Inclement Weather Check for RISD | CE class cancellation messages on local

media outlets. Notices will also be posted on ce.risd.edu and the CE Facebook page, or call the RISD | CE ofﬁce at 401 454-6200. We make every reasonable effort to reschedule classes cancelled due to inclement weather or other emergencies.

Requirements + Prerequisites To ensure the age appropriateness of the curriculum, students must meet the age requirement listed with each course description by the beginning of class. Many RISD | CE programs do not have formal entrance requirements, but some advanced courses require certain coursework or equivalent experience. See specific course descriptions for details. Certificate candidates must follow the prerequisites outlined in the Certificate Program Guides, found in the Certificate Programs section of ce.risd.edu. Academic Dishonesty Academic misconduct compromises the academic integrity of the College and subverts the educational process. Please refer to the Academic Policies section of ce.risd.edu for complete policies and procedures.

Student Conduct Members of the RISD community, including participants in the Young Artist Program, are expected to exhibit considerate and appropriate behavior. Examples of prohibited behavior are: • disruption of learning • threats to the safety of self or others • foul or obscene gestures or language

• disrespect to others • destruction of property or theft

Student status is a privilege subject to certain expectations. RISD reserves the right to suspend or dismiss students at any time for conduct that RISD deems to be detrimental to the RISD community or that violates laws of the State of Rhode Island or the United States.

Photographs and Videos We sometimes take photos and videos of students and their artwork for the purpose of promoting RISD | CE programming on our website and in our catalogs and other print materials. If we have used a photo or video of you that you would prefer not to have used, please contact us by email at cemail@risd.edu requesting that we remove the image, and we will be happy to take the photo or video down from our website and not use the photo in future print publications. Please be sure to fully describe the page and image, so we can identify it correctly. If you are currently registered for a RISD | CE course and would like to request that your photo or video not be taken or shared, please email us at the above address as well, or make your wishes fall registration opens july 20

known to the photographer or videographer during class, and we will be happy to accommodate you. All photos and videos are the property of RISD | CE.

RISD Library CE students may use the Library facilities, but do not have borrowing privileges. If you would like borrowing privileges, you must become a Library member, at the discounted rate of $25 a year.

Grades + Transcripts A 4.0

B-

A- 3.7

C+ 2.3

D+ 1.3

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Incomplete (I): A grade of “I” is assigned only when coursework is not completed due to extenuating circumstances, and it is given only at the request of the student and the discretion of the instructor. The time allowed for completion of work may not exceed four weeks after the end of the semester in which the course was taken. Work not completed within this period receives a final grade of “F.” Student grades are recorded for courses meeting 18 hours or more (or for Young Adult courses, 12 hours or more), but grades are mailed only to certificate candidates (six weeks after classes end) to the student address on file. Other students may get their grades in person at the RISD | CE office or by requesting a transcript in writing (also after six weeks). Grades and transcripts are not available by phone or email. To order transcripts, send a check, money order or credit card information for $5 per transcript (we do not accept cash for this service), payable to RISD | CE, along with the following information: • Name at the time of enrollment • Year and semester you were enrolled • Phone number where you can be reached • Contact name and address where you want the transcript sent • If paying by credit card, include card number, expiration date and cardholder name, plus house number and zip code of the billing address. Mail to Transcripts RISD | CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903–2787 or fax to 401 454-6218 (credit card payments only). Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for processing. RI Department of Education Professional Development credits may be available for some courses. Teachers seeking such credits should contact the RI Department of Education’s Office of Teacher Certification at 401 222-4600, ext. 2251.

Grade Review + Change For guidelines regarding requests for an academic

grade review, please contact RISD | CE at 401 454-6200. Please note that after one semester following the completion of the course in question, grades become part of the permanent academic record and cannot be changed.

Changing Your Registration Status Adding a Course You may add a course before the second class meeting or before three hours have elapsed in a shorter, more intensive course. This may be done in person using a drop/add form or by fax or phone with a credit card. Tuition is not prorated for any missed classes. Withdrawing from a Course Failure to withdraw properly from a course results in a permanent grade of “F” on your record and the loss of any potential refund. Withdrawals from courses must be received in writing at the CE ofﬁce by the course end date. Withdrawals should be addressed to

Associate Director for Student Operations + Services RISD | CE Two College Street Providence, RI 02903–2787

The refund policy is detailed on page 66.

general information

Tuition Reimbursement Students who require a letter from RISD | CE confirming completion of a course or courses in order to receive reimbursement from their employers should email, mail or fax to the CE office their written request for an Employee Reimbursement Letter, indicating their employer’s full address, or they should come to the CE office and fill out a request in person. RISD | CE sends Employee Reimbursement Letters directly to employers; they cannot be issued to students.

Supplies + Books Students must purchase materials or books for some courses. Supply lists are usually distributed during the ﬁrst class; when necessary, a supply list for the ﬁrst class is printed on registration statements. See “Campus Information” (page 64) for locations of supply stores on campus.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION Tuition Tuition costs are listed with each course description. To determine if you qualify for a discount, see the information below.

Fees Special Fees Any lab (laboratory), model, studio, materials or other fees appear with the course description and must be paid with tuition at registration. They are nonrefundable after the first class and are not subject to discount. Certificate Fee Certificate candidates pay an additional $25 certificate fee per semester (not per course).

Veterans Veterans should consult with the Veterans Administration Regional Office to verify their benefits. A letter from the VA confirming benefits must accompany the student’s registration form.

RISD Matriculated Students RISD Museum Members

Registrants in RISD | CE classes from any of the four categories above may apply a 10% discount to their tuition (rounded to the nearest dollar) for courses that meet 18 hours or more, except those involving special costs such as transportation, admittance fees, and so forth. Discounts are not transferable to family members. Also, these discounts apply only once; that is, if a senior is also an alumnus, the discount is still 10%. These discounts apply to the current semester only and are not retroactive. The discount does not apply to special fees.

Financial Aid Partial financial aid for the fall and spring semesters may be available to students in the Certificate and Young Artist programs who demonstrate significant financial need. Awards are limited and the amounts vary based on the quantity of qualified applications received. When granted, award amounts usually offset a portion of the tuition for one course only. Occasionally, awards are granted to qualified non-certificate applicants if funds remain available. To apply, obtain a financial aid form from the RISD|CE office by emailing cemail@risd.edu or by calling 401 454-6201, and return it by the fall or spring deadline date. Ask your employer for support in your continuing education efforts. Loans may also be available from private sources.

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Associate Director for Student Operations + Services in the RISD | CE office in person or by mail or fax. Refunds are based on tuition only and are calculated according to the date the notification is received in the RISD | CE office or, if mailed, according to the date of the postmark. There is a $15 processing fee per course for all withdrawals. Special fees are not refundable after the first class. Failure to complete a course does not constitute official withdrawal; nor does notification of withdrawal to the instructor. In some cases, an instructor may determine that a student has not successfully met prerequisites and recommend an alternative course of study. If notice of this recommended withdrawal is provided to the student in writing on the date of the first class session, the student should immediately bring that notice to the CE office to receive a full refund. Processing refunds requires at least six weeks. Refunds of MasterCard or VISA charges are credited to the account that was charged. We do not retain credit card information; therefore, we may need to request your credit card information again in order to issue your refund. Tuition refunds are calculated according to the following scale, minus a $15 withdrawal processing fee. Courses Meeting 36 Hours: Tuition Refunds Withdrawal notification received in the RISD | CE office or postmarked as follows: • Before the first class session • Before the fourth class 100% refund 40% refund • Before the second class • Before the fifth class 80% refund 20% refund • Before the third class • After the fifth class 60% refund No refund Courses Meeting 18 – 35 Hours: Tuition Refunds Withdrawal notification received in the RISD | CE office or postmarked as follows:

Discounts Senior Citizens (Ages 65+) RISD Alumni

Refunds To obtain a refund, submit written notiﬁcation of withdrawal to the

• Before the first class session • Before the third class 100% refund 30% refund • Before the second class • After the third class 80% refund No refund Courses Meeting 17 Hours or Less: Tuition Refunds Withdrawal notification received in the RISD | CE office or postmarked as follows: • 5 business days before the event - 100% refund • 4 or fewer business days before the event - No refund

Gift Certiﬁcates RISD | CE gift certiﬁcates are available in any denomination. Please allow two business days for processing.

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Online Visit ce.risd.edu and follow the links to register online with MasterCard or VISA. In Person Register at the RISD | CE office at 345 South Main Street, 2nd floor, Providence, during office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Evening and Saturday hours, by appointment only, when classes are in session.

Mail Mail your completed registration form with check (payable to RISD | CE) or MasterCard/VISA number to | CE RISD Two College Street Providence, RI 02903–2787 If you receive more than one publication, please give extras to friends and neighbors. If you didn’t receive this publication through the mail, call 401 454-6200 to be placed on the RISD | CE mailing list.

Fax 401 454-6218 Fax your completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA number to 401 454-6218 (payment by MasterCard/VISA only).

August 7 Fall financial aid application deadline September 15 Fall term begins November 24-29 Thanksgiving break; no classes held; offices closed November 26-29 December 13 Fall term ends

Phone 401 454-6200 Registration phone lines are limited. You may have to wait or redial before getting through, so we encourage you to register by the methods listed above. If you do choose to register by phone, please ﬁll out the registration form in advance and have your MasterCard/VISA number ready. When registering by phone, you consent to and agree to abide by RISD | CE’s academic, financial, disciplinary, and other policies referenced in this catalog and on the RISD | CE website. Call 401 454-6200 during office hours (see “In Person,” above).

Non-Discrimination Notice Rhode Island School of Design does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in admission to, participation in, or administration of its educational programs and activities; in employment; or in its other programs and activities. Learn more at risd.edu/about/non-discrimination.

Notice to People with Disabilities Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education attempts to make its classes, programs, events and services accessible by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations. If you need accommodations to participate in any class, program or event offered by RISD | CE, please contact Brittany Boyne, Coordinator of Disability Support Services at 401 454-6600 or bboyne@risd.edu. Requests for accommodations should be made at the time of registration. Arrangements for all accommodations requested less than two weeks before the start of the program/course(s) cannot be guaranteed, and many accommodations take time to arrange. It is in your best interest to make your formal requests as early as possible to ensure accommodations are in place prior to the start of the program/course(s). Failure to do so might limit our ability to meet your needs. Learn more at risd.edu/students/wellness/disability_support. Please note that modifications cannot be made to program or course curriculum. If you need access to the RISD Continuing Education offices at 345 South Main Street, Providence, please contact a Registration Assistant at 401 454-6201 or cemail@risd.edu for further assistance.

Computer Software Information Computer software may be upgraded after this publication goes to press; for more up-to-date information about which version is used in a given course, please contact Dean Abanilla, Technology Specialist, at dabanill@risd.edu or 401 454-6727. Course details are subject to change without notice. DESIGN + PRODUCTION MORRIS DE LUZIO DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID O’CONNOR, ADAM MASTOON, TRAER SCOTT

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registration form Fall 2015

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please print full name (register only one student per form. copy this form or request additional forms if necessary.) for your convenience, a fillable pdf is available on ce.risd.edu to fill in, print out and sign.

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social security number (last digits only)

home address city

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home phone

work phone

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email address

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courses

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course title (first five words)

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I am currently enrolled as a certificate candidate.

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certificate student status   I am enrolling as a certificate candidate for the first time this semester, and my certificate application is attached.

RISD Employee/Dependent: Employee Name

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check the appropriate program ADULT:

Advertising Design   Animation + Video   Apparel Design   Children’s Book Illustration   Comic + Sequential Art*   Digital Photography   Drawing + Painting Studies

Graphic Design   Interior Design   Jewelry + Light Metals   Natural Science Illustration   Product Development + Manufacturing   Web + Interactive Design

YOUNG ARTIST:

Animation   Art School Preparation   Comic Art   Design   Fashion Design   Game Design   Movie-Making   Photography

*No longer accepting new certificate candidates

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IMAGES: T. MICHAEL TRACY, WILDFLOWERS, 2014, INK AND ENAMEL ON TRANSPARENT FILM.

</success story> 2015-2016 RISD|CE Teacher of Excellence: T. Michael Tracy When T. Michael Tracy learned he had been selected RISD|CE’s Teacher of Excellence, he was both surprised and elated. A RISD grad with a BFA in Illustration, Tracy—who goes by “Mike”—had entered RISD right after high school. Noticing during 2008’s financial crisis that the Internet was still going strong, he threw himself into learning the languages of the Internet. Since graduating from RISD|CE’s Web Design + Development certificate program, Mike has taught technology courses for CE ranging from the art-based Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Essentials of SketchUp, to those focused on Web design and coding, including Advanced WordPress: Theme and Custom Coding, Design for Mobile Devices and Web Design with Dreamweaver.

He admits to being “a bit of a fixture” at RISD|CE, and says with confidence that CE has changed his life for the better by opening the world of the Internet, giving him student connections, and allowing him to help others in their careers: “I know a lot of people who felt stagnated in their careers—myself included—and these courses help them gain control and move forward.” One highlight of his classroom experiences has been seeing students in his apps class go on to publish their first apps for both Android and iOS. Mike, also an artist, uses the train time commuting to his day job to work on his own projects. He recently completed over 100 new pieces that he has been showing starting with a gallery exhibition at AS220 last February.

When asked if the adage that teachers learn through “I know a lot of people who felt “Most students come from a design background,” teaching is true, Mike says “Absolutely! In taking Mike says, “and going from a design mindset into stagnated in their careers—myself classes, you’re only focused on your own work. a realm closer to computer science means transHowever, when you teach, you have a dozen people included—and these courses help lating images and layouts and behaviors into a throwing a dozen questions at you from every direcseries of computer instructions in languages that them gain control and move forward.” tion, and you have to be very alert. You have to know may be completely foreign to most.” It is at this the material cold, and be able to think on your feet.” point of getting into complex computing concepts that he sees students “Growing up, my dad gave me a piece of advice, which has rung true,” Mike become most challenged. Pulling from his own experience, he shows what reflects. “He said that every dime and every minute you spend on your specific processes will generate direct results on screen so that students education will come back to you tenfold. I’m pleased to say, I’ve tested the can see the back and forth process involved in making webpages. theory and the theory has proven to be true.” “Most students just want to know how it works. Once they see, they take Congratulations, Mike, on helping CE students successfully rise to the chalit and run with it. It’s a pleasure to see when that light bulb goes off. The lenges of expressing their visions through the window of today’s technology. moment I see that reaction, I know they’ll know it forever.” Article by Paula Ogier

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