RISD|CE Winter Catalog 2015

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Rhode Island school of desIgn contInuIng educatIon

winter 2015

classes for adults, teens + children

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adUlT classes

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

Courses at tillinghast Farm Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Interpretive Painting Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Photography: An Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Impressions of Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Fine arts Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Drawing + Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Winter Weekend Technique Intensives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Painting + Printmaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Ceramics + Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jewelry + Metal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Sculpture + Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Book + Paper Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 deCoratiVe arts + design Product Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Apparel + Textile Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 digital design Digital Foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-27 Graphic Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28 Advertising Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Animation + Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 Design for the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 art in ConteXt Art and Antiques Appraisal + Connoisseurship . . . . . . . . . . 34-35

online Courses Drawing Furries: Anthropomorphic Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The History of Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Build Your Online Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Furry Fury: Drawing Cartoon Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Weekend Workshops Drawing the Figure Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Perspective Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mixed Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gouache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Acrylic Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Oil Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Printmaking for Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Gaining Control of Your Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Surface Matters: Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Joomchi: Korean Papermaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Passementerie: The Art of Trimmings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Something from Nothing: Using Filters in Photoshop . . . . . . . . 27 Photographing Your Artwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

the Business oF art + design Career Development for Artists + Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

YoUNG aRTisT pRoGRam

To Reach Us

Youth, Ages 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-41 School Vacation Day Workshops, Ages 9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Winter Vacation Camps, Ages 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Young Adults, Ages 12-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-47 Intensive Workshops for Teens, Ages 12-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Young Adult Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Please feel free to contact us for more information, advising about RISD | CE programs, or simply to tell us what you think of our offerings. office

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Providence, RI 02903-2787 general inFormation Campus Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54 Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Winter 2015 at Winter is a perfect time to get cozy with your productive side, and RISD|CE’s hearty banquet of winter classes is guaranteed to banish all thoughts of hibernation. With a rich assortment of offerings, you can zero in on honing your skills and your understanding of topics that really warm your spirit! Interested in bringing your concepts to life? In Product Development for Apparel + Accessories: From Concept to Manufacturing (p. 19), adults take a well-rounded journey in product development, while Product Design Boot Camp (p. 49) allows teens to flesh out product and packaging ideas for food, play and work. You can practice skills for non-fiction storytelling in Documentary Filmmaking (p. 30), and breathe new life into tired adornments in Jewelry Remake (p. 15). Technique and experimentation go hand in hand in Focus on Materials: Paper, a series of workshops including new courses such as Embossing + Alternative Drying Methods, Contemporary Papermaking and Surface Matters: Paper (all p. 16-17). Both aspiring and seasoned appraisers have a special opportunity for research and study via access to one of the largest university museum collections available in Under One Roof: The Harvard Art Museums (p. 35). In Impressions of Winter(p. 43), students aged 7-12 take cues from Impressionist artists in learning to paint and sculpt. icon at the top of their descriptions. Light up your winter with RISD|CE. New courses have the We know you’ll find plenty to inspire you.

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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

AD

Advertising Design

AV

Animation + Video

AP

Apparel Design

AS

Appraisal Studies in Art + Antiques *

CB

Children’s Book Illustration

SA

Comic + Sequential Art *

DI

Digital Photography

DS

Drawing + Painting Studies

GR

Graphic Design

HK

Hand Knitting Design *

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 50).

ID

Interior Design

JM

Jewelry + Light Metals

NS

Natural Science Illustration

WE

Web + Interactive Design

Graduation

* No longer accepting new certificate candidates

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

Candidates expecting to graduate in June 2015 should petition to graduate by the end of November 2014. An email was sent to eligible candidates in July with the Petition to Graduate form. If you did not receive it, email us at cemail@risd.edu.

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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Elective Certificate program descriptions are listed on pages 4-5.

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Adobe InDesign

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Advanced Photoshop: The Digital Darkroom

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Brand Development: The Power of the Known Name

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CAD for Interior Design

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Capturing Nature's Colors: Advanced Natural Dyeing for Knitters + Fiber Artists

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Color Theory

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Crafting a Social Media Strategy

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Creating + Cutting Screen Sound

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Creating Worlds

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Digital Design for the Screen

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Digital Tools for Print Design

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Drafting + Rendering for Interiors

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Drawing I

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From Dark to Lightroom

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Graphic Design Overview

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Graphic Design Studio: Package Design

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How Professionals Design Their Portfolios: Children's Book Illustration

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How Professionals Design Their Portfolios: Natural Science Illustration

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

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Introduction to Graphic Form

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JavaScript for the Experienced User

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Knitting II: The Language of Patterns

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Lighting for Interior Design

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Marketing

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Materials + Techniques

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Materials for Interior Design

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Photographing Your Artwork

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Photography: An Introduction

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Principles of Animation

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Principles of Interior Design

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Project Management for Interior Designers

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Sewing 101

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Textiles 101 for Interiors

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The Artful Bird: Ornithological Illustration

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The History of Costume Design

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The History of Photography

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The Psychology of Color

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Two-Dimensional Design

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Understanding Digital Photography

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Understanding Wool + Fiber

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Web Design with Dreamweaver

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WordPress Literacy: Content Management Made Easy

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ADVERtISING DESIGN (AD)

CHIlDREN’S BooK IlluStRAtIoN (CB)

Gale litchfield, Advisor

Cheryl Kirk Noll, 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.

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

ANIMAtIoN + VIDEo (AV) Evan Villari, 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. Required courses are noted with AV-R. Electives are noted with AV-E.

APPAREl DESIGN (AP) 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.

APPRAISAl StuDIES IN ARt + ANtIquES (AS) louise t. Hall, Advisor Required courses are noted with AS-R. Electives are noted with AS-E. No longer accepting new certificate candidates.

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

CoMIC + SEquENtIAl ARt (SA) Required courses are noted with SA-R. Electives are noted with SA-E. No longer accepting new certificate candidates.

DIGItAl PHotoGRAPHy (DI) John Hames, Advisor

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

DRAWING + PAINtING StuDIES (DS) Michael Peery, Advisor 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 DS-R. Electives are noted with DS-E.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN (GR)

JEWElRy + lIGHt MEtAlS (JM)

Dina Zaccagnini Vincent, Advisor

Jennaca Davies, 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.

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 GR-R. Electives are noted with GR-E.

HAND KNIttING DESIGN (HK) Required courses are noted with HK-R. Electives are noted with HK-E. No longer accepting new certificate candidates.

INtERIoR DESIGN (ID) David Paolino, 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.

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

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

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Fine Arts foundation

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drawing + illustration

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winter weekend teChnique intensives Painting + Printmaking PhotograPhy

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P. 13-14

CeramiCs + glass

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Jewelry + metal arts

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sCulPture + woodworking Book + PaPer arts

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Find faculty bios at ce.risd.edu; click on the Faculty link. Find certificate program information on pages 2-5.

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two-Dimensional Design ages 18+ fouND-1815 | Holly Gaboriault

foundation Drawing I ages 18+ | fouND-2214 | Robin Wiseman 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. Applies to: AD-E, AP-R, AV-E, CB-R, DS-R, GR-E, JM-R, NS-R, SA-R Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | model fee $30

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. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-R, DI-E, DS-R, ID-R, JM-R, NS-R, SA-R tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $15

Color theory ages 18+ fouND-2215 | Carlotta Miller 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 threedimensional design, they come to understand the integration of art and science we call color theory. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-R, DI-E, DS-R, GR-E, ID-E, NS-R, SA-E Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $15

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drawing + illustration Human Anatomy

Drawing Children

ages 18+ DWG-2240 | Amy Wynne

ages 18+ IluS-2462 | Greg Rebis

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.

Kids are people, too; however, they aren’t just miniature adults when you draw them. This course introduces methods to assess and depict the characteristics – including proportions, faces and features, and physical attitude – that are specific to children. Students start with gesture drawing to capture movement, and then work into longer poses, including drawing profiles and heads. Specific measuring techniques are demonstrated and applied, and emphasis is on curves rather than angles, to best capture children’s distinctly rounded features. Since slight adjustments to a child’s face or body can age it from 10 to 20 in a matter of seconds, students are given suggestions on how to avoid the pitfalls of exaggerated aging or distortion. Professional child models of varying age groups serve as models. This is an invaluable class for children’s book illustrators, photographers and fine artists.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E, SA-E Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | model fee $25

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, SA-E tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | model fee $75

Drawing the figure Workshop ages 18+ DWG-4494 | Michael Peery |

Portrait Drawing

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 figure’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. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Jan 10 + 11 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | model fee $40

ages 18+ DWG-2206 | Robin Wiseman Capturing a likeness of the human face has intrigued artists throughout history. Explore this fascinating process by learning to translate your observations of structure, proportion and the relationships among visual elements onto the two-dimensional page. Students also examine how the artist reveals personality traits while capturing the physical likeness on paper. The course bases its investigation of technique and approach on the work of both Old Masters and contemporary artists. Both composition and expressiveness are emphasized, and students are encouraged to develop their own personal style. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | model fee $35

Looking for more? See these other great courses! Photographing Your Artwork P. 37 Build Your Online Portfolio P. 37

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Idea lab

Creating Worlds

ages 18+ DWG-2695 | lisa Perez

ages 18+ IluS-2292 | Greg Rebis

Brilliant people seemingly pull ideas out of thin air. Most people, however, need tools. This course helps to illuminate the structure, play and complexity of the creative process. Methods of generating, collecting and elaborating on ideas are developed through exercises and projects, both individual and group, so as to forge new connections in patterns of work and thought. Students first work in a sketchbook to research, catalog and collect ideas with media exploration to include drawing, painting and collage. Examples and selected readings on how various well-known artists and thinkers generate their ideas are provided for further insight. Ultimately, students discover that ideas do not materialize from thin air and that there are strategies they can develop to sustain idea development as an ongoing process.

Can you imagine Dorothy without the lure of Emerald City? Or Batman free of Gotham’s gloomy alleys and rooftops? Setting is critical to the mood and pulse of a story, and this course introduces the importance of concept design to the environment that surrounds your hand-drawn characters. Here, students build on their existing knowledge of figure/ground relationships as they confidently render believable landscapes and interior spaces. Whether building these environments from observation or from photographic reference, students develop a renewed awareness for the ways that objects and space can contribute to compelling narratives. Animators, set designers and illustrators of all stripes stand to benefit from the lessons in perspective, scale and texture that are both fundamental to this class and critical in creating convincing, imagined worlds.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $20

the Artful Bird: ornithological Illustration ages 18+ NAtuR-0918 | Amy Bartlett Wright We are charmed by the sheer beauty and grace of birds, and capturing these elusive and fascinating creatures on paper through illustration may be the next best thing to holding one on your finger for close study. Bird lovers and artists alike are invited to learn techniques crucial to accurately rendering these complex creatures. Special attention is given to the challenge of achieving lifelike effects while working from specimens, focusing on anatomy, function and appearance. Students in this studio course prepare preliminary drawings in pencil, working with line and tone, then transfer these to paper for color rendering. Note: Previous drawing or painting experience is helpful. Applies to: CB-E, NS-R Saturdays, feb 7 – 21 | 9am-4pm 3 sessions | 21 contact hours | tuition $395

Applies to: AV-E, CB-E, SA-R Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

Drawing furries: Anthropomorphic Animals ages 18+ ANIM-2455 | Jane Kernan | Rocket Racoon, Fritz the Cat, Hello Kitty, and the pantheon of Tex Avery, Chuck Jones and Richard Scarry are arguably animals; but they behave (and misbehave) like humans. For the cartoonist, pulling your animal character up to two legs is no easy task. It first requires an awareness of their true animal anatomy and proportions, and how to combine that with cartooning sensibilities. In this comprehensive online course, students are guided through an artistic approach to creating human and animal hybrids that are alternately believable and incredible. The overarching objective is to create composite characters that can move narrative and capture the attention of an eager audience that is part of the animation, children’s book, comics and games marketplace. Note: Registered students are contacted via email by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information. Applies to: AV-E, CB-E, SA-E Jan 9 – feb 20 18 contact hours | tuition $415 | online Course

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Winter Weekend Technique Intensives Do you have plenty of ideas, but fumble around looking for ways to express them? The answer to this dilemma lies in finding and mastering the medium that best suits your ideas and style – a process requiring time and experimentation. This series of weekend technique intensives gives you exposure to a variety of media, with exercises and strategies to help you gain a new skill set in a short time period. Take one, two or all for a total immersion. Once you find the appropriate means to express yourself, you are able to focus on your ideas, and let your imagination run wild.

Perspective Drawing

Mixed Media

ages 18+ DWG-0513 | Sandy Valpey Cordts |

ages 18+ IluS-0506 | Mara Metcalf |

Simple and accessible are words not often associated with perspective, but this workshop sets out to make it just that. Students are first introduced to looking for the multiple visual cues including scale change, overlap, foreshortening and atmospheric perspective that greatly contribute to creating a sense of space in 2D work. This reinforces the knowledge that there are many ways of creating the illusion of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface. Then, through demonstrations and hands-on drawing, they gain an understanding of basic linear perspective – including one-point, two-point and three-point – to develop a solid understanding of the horizon line, picture plane and the establishment of vanishing points. Students ultimately learn to add depth to their paintings and illustrations with confidence, while using the multitude of options and concepts at their disposal.

Mixed media is just that: mixing whatever material you want in whatever ways you want, with the most unexpected combinations often yielding the most interesting results. While this class facilitates practice and play to allow for individual discovery, directed exercises ensure a solid introduction to the possibilities of working with charcoal, watercolor, ink and acrylic. Techniques for gluing, drawing, painting, cutting, layering, collage and assemblage – using such materials as cardboard, ribbon, paper, fabric, graphite, photos, diagrams and maps – are investigated. Once students become skilled at the techniques, they are encouraged to venture beyond traditional applications of methods and materials to experiment with new combinations. As many artists today work in a wide range of mixed media, the ability to experiment proves invaluable as individuals look for the optimum medium to express their ideas. Work is done from observation, imagination and memory.

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Watercolor

Acrylic Painting

ages 18+ PNt-0346 | Cheryl Kirk Noll |

ages 18+ PNt-0342 | Amy Bartlett Wright |

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Using a more controlled and illustrative approach to painting with watercolors, students in this intensive workshop gain confidence and skill through comprehensive demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Techniques include brush control, applying flat and gradated washes, masking and layering to create form. Students experiment with different papers and effects, including wet in wet, dry brush, lifting and texturing. The essential issues of color mixing, composition and value are addressed through quick studies, progressing toward larger color pieces. The instructor provides subject material, and students are encouraged to work from their own sources. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E At Tillinghast Farm | Saturday + Sunday, Jan 17 + 18 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $10

Experience with acrylic paint lays a foundation for learning to work with other water-based paint and is invaluable in skill-building for any painter, illustrator or designer. This short-format class introduces acrylic painting through examples of work done in this versatile medium, followed by a demonstration on mixing. The first day students practice simple painting methods and do simple exercises, including how to apply paint, layers and controlling opacity and transparency, thick vs. thin, and creating texture. Day two, students first prepare a background wash, then a preliminary drawing, and learn how to transfer the drawing onto that background. Everyone works from the same simple subject of their own choice. Clear, step-by-step instructions enable students to fully understand the process. This workshop is intended for absolute beginners, as well as for experienced painters who want to gain confidence and skill with the medium. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Jan 31 + feb 1 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235

Gouache ages 18+ PNt-0508 | Courtney Jordan | From loose sketches to formal, rendered work, many exciting and expressive effects are possible with gouache. Its unique properties of opacity, matte finish and fast drying time make gouache a favorite medium of illustrators, art directors, surface and fashion designers, and fine artists alike. Easy to manipulate, gouache allows for rapid and fluid working styles, with the ability to achieve high levels of detail. These qualities make gouache a valuable addition to any artist’s repertoire. In this workshop, students experience the spontaneity and immediacy of gouache firsthand, as they practice methods and techniques for gouache application based on instructor demonstrations and discussions of color mixing, wash techniques and brushwork. Composition, color theory and fundamental design principles are also discussed. Students work from direct observation and photo reference to create several small studies and paintings, gaining a solid understanding of the medium’s broad applications. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Jan 24 + 25 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $10

oil Painting ages 18+ PNt-0344 | Amy Wynne | Without the right first steps, oil painting can be a daunting medium. This class aims to get students on the right track by emphasizing technique and strategy, while encouraging experimentation and individual development. Students are given an introduction to paint, brushes, medium and palette set-up. They then learn mixing, direct paint application, and consideration of value, color and composition, gaining knowledge and confidence in beginning and sustaining a painting. Learning to quickly establish design elements within a composition and assert a specific point of view, as well as understanding the importance of directional lighting, are crucial to critical first steps. A survey of the fundamentals of representational painting is presented. The class is structured around hands-on demonstrations and painting a variety of subjects so students gain confidence and familiarity with this exciting medium. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Jan 24 + 25 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $10

Gift Certificates This holiday season, give the artist in your life the gift of a RISD | CE class. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and are good toward a full or partial payment for any RISD | CE class. Please call 401 454-6200, or stop in to the CE office for more information or to purchase a gift certificate.

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Painting + Printmaking Printmaking for Illustration

Interpretive Painting Studio

ages 18+ PRINt-4413 | Martin Smick |

ages 18+ PNt-4493 | Susan fossati |

Illustrators go through a lot of trial and error searching for the medium that best suits their style – often learning a technique, but not connecting it to a narrative or idea. This workshop allows you to do both, by harnessing the graphic power of printmaking to tell visually compelling stories. Low-tech water-based processes are demonstrated and explored, including relief methods involving styrofoam and linoleum, as well as silkscreen techniques using paper stencils. Students work on spot illustrations or develop a few images based on an established story or one of their own. These easy-towork-with printmaking methods create exciting results making them a must for all artists’ repertoires.

Prioritizing the process of painting rather than the content is the emphasis of this course, encouraging students to look inward and delve into a personalized interpretation and universal connection to painting. Set up as a working studio with weekly critiques, the instructor works one-on-one with each student to assess strengths and weaknesses and to offer guidance based on student input, needs and interests. Specific exercises strengthen core fundamental concepts of perspective, applied perspective, picture plane development, negative/positive shape, perception, color, line and texture. Examples from history and contemporary art reinforce and expand creativity as students choose subject matter and pursue either long-term or short-term paintings. Beginning painters receive technical direction and suggested assignments, while more experienced painters are encouraged to visually expand their artistic development with the benefit of an interactive studio setting. Students may use any painting medium they prefer.

Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Saturday + Sunday, Jan 17 + 18 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $10

Materials + techniques ages 18+ PNt-2621 | Amy Wynne

Applies to: DS-E At Tillinghast Farm | fridays, Jan 9 – feb 13 | 9:30am-12:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $10

It is essential for artists of all levels to have both knowledge of and familiarity with the materials and techniques specific to oil painting in order to fully perfect their craft. Through demonstrations, lectures and hands-on practice, topics covered include stretching canvas and preparing surfaces (cardboard, masonite, wood) for painting supports, paints and paint application, brushes, developing a color palette, and solvents and varnishes. Tonal techniques, direct painting, underpainting and glazing, and use of a palette knife are also explored. Emphasis is on skill building rather than on specific image making so the student is free to experiment. Please note that the course is appropriate for artists of all levels. Applies to: CB-E, DS-R, NS-E, SA-E tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $20

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PhotograPhy Photography: An Introduction

Introduction to the Black-and-White Darkroom

ages 18+ PHo-1647 | Evan Villari, John Hames |

ages 18+ PHo-1602 | John Hames

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. Classroom discussions cover everything from portraiture and landscape to abstract work, and introduce methods for students to expand their personal creativity and increase their self-confidence behind the camera. Whether you are interested in traditional or digital photography, this course provides a strong foundation for any subsequent photographic pursuit.

This foundation level photography course is a hands-on introduction to silver printing in a black-and-white darkroom. Lessons include film developing, chemistry and enlarger use; making contact prints and work prints; and final printing in the darkroom using variable contrast materials. Darkroom safety and etiquette are also discussed to ensure a safe and productive lab. This course provides an alternative to digital workflow, and is essential preparation for any photographer planning a greater commitment to traditional photography.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, CB-E, DI-R, DS-E, GR-E, NS-E, SA-E, WE-E SECtIoN 01 | On Providence Campus | Evan Villari Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9:30am-12:30pm

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E Prerequisite: Photography: An Introduction Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9:30am-12:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $20

from Dark to lightroom

SECtIoN 02 | At Tillinghast Farm | John Hames

ages 18+ PHo-1639 | Vanessa Ruiz

6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

The popularity of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom continues to grow among photographers who want to quickly organize, process and output their images, enabling them to spend more time taking photographs and less time in front of their computers. This course introduces you to Lightroom (LR), and demonstrates how you can streamline your digital workflow when working with large volumes of digital photographs. Course topics include importing, RAW developing, and global and local adjustments that lead to output options, including printing and upload to Web galleries. By the end of the course, you will have learned techniques that can improve your productivity, while at the same time more effectively representing yourself as a modern digital photographer.

Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6:30-9:30pm

understanding Digital Photography ages 18+ PHo-1658 | David fleurant 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, SA-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Photography: An Introduction Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-R, GR-E Prerequisite: Understanding Digital Photography Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Photographing the Nude ages 18+ PHo-1605 | Shane Gutierrez The human figure is a classic theme for artists, regardless of their preference for pencil, brush or lens. This concentration on the human form – its energy, pathos or elegance – is the subject of this course for students interested in studio lighting. Participants investigate the inter-relationship of lighting, framing and focus as a means to best compress three-dimensional form into two-dimensional photographic space. Learn to build trust working with nude models (male and female) in a controlled studio environment. Discussion topics include contracts, rights and permissions, but the primary concerns are aesthetic. Photographers gain experience interpreting their subjects with sensitivity and candor to reveal an archetypal humanness. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, DS-E Prerequisite: Understanding Digital Photography tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515 | lab fee $50

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focus on your Photography Business

Gaining Control of your Digital Camera

ages 18+ PHo-1675 | Joseph Carreiro Jr.

ages 18+ PHo-1662 | Brittany McGuire |

Imagine that you have contracted with a couple to photograph their wedding. Writing the terms for a contract is as important as your choice of Canon vs. Nikon. The design of your photographic business is as critical to your success as any of your artistic or technical choices; this class shows you where to start. Your presenter reveals the need for contracts, insurance, promotion and marketing strategies. Attention is paid to taxes, including suggestions for accounting tools and services and their native vocabulary. The class provides you with a running start as you consider the challenges inherent in running a photographic business.

Do you have a digital camera but feel unsure about how to use it effectively? This course is intended for students who have little or no experience using a digital camera and want to gain a basic understanding of how to use one to its maximum advantage. We cover everything from initial setup and deciphering the camera’s menus and settings, to making accurate exposures and dealing with focusing and white balance issues. We also explore the different options available for controlling lighting in various situations. The exit outcome is a newfound confidence in handling your digital camera. Please bring your camera, its instruction manual and a willingness to learn to this fast-paced introductory course.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E Saturdays, Jan 10 – 24 | 9:30am-12:30pm 3 sessions | 9 contact hours | tuition $115

Saturday, Jan 10 | 1-4pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

flash Photography Workshop

large-format Digital Photography Workshop

ages 18+ PHo-1697 | Vanessa Ruiz

ages 18+ PHo-1636 | lindsay Elgin

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.

In the hierarchy of prestigious photographic images, those delivered with large-format equipment have long ruled supreme. View cameras offer the photographer greater control and, due to an image sensor that is superior to that of a digital SLR, images can be reproduced more clearly and at a larger size. In this one-day workshop, your presenter acquaints you with the works of large-format photographers, and introduces you to the advantages, as well as the disadvantages (size, weight and time), of the format. Students participate in a hands-on demonstration of equipment and technique, and leave class with an original large-format digital image and an understanding of the broader world of digital photography.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, SA-E, WE-E Saturdays, Jan 17 – 31 | 2-5pm 3 sessions | 9 contact hours | tuition $255

the History of Photography ages 18+ PHo-1634 | lindsay Elgin | For centuries, people have tried to use lenses to capture their world on paper, but it wasn’t until the period from 1826 to 1840 that this possibility was realized. Surprisingly, what began as a scientific venture ultimately became a tool for art and culture. Indeed, the world of photography expanded exponentially as George Eastman brought photography to the masses with the Kodak camera. Later, with motion and sound added, photography became inextricably linked to every part of life, from the news of the world and visions of the unseen to exploration of the universe beyond. Photographic images have helped to mold public opinion, from the realm of politics to seismic shifts in fashion. At the same time, artist-photographers have continued their efforts to broaden what photography can do as a medium. This course examines that timeline using a fully online lecture delivery. Note: Students are contacted via email by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information. Applies to: AD-E, AS-E, AV-E, DI-R

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E Prerequisite: Understanding Digital Photography friday, Jan 30 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

Boudoir Photography ages 18+ PHo-1664 | John Hames Boudoir photography entices both photographers and models alike, as they peek through the keyhole at the career of a working photographer who has embraced this lucrative market. More sensual than the base images that appear in magazines and on the Internet, the boudoir photograph has established itself as an intimate expression between lovers or as a personal exercise for celebrating one’s own beauty or identity. Your presenter reveals the secrets of lighting, filter and lens technique, along with the aesthetic choices such as set-dressing, hair and makeup that demonstrate the true complexity of this specialized realm of photography. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E friday, feb 13 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

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CeramiCs + glass Ceramic Glazes

Jewelry + metal arts Jewelry Remake

ages 18+ CERAM-0326 | Jian yu

ages 18+ JEWEl-0488 | Amie Plante

Explore the alchemy of clay and glazes melding together to create surfaces that transcend both materials. Ceramic surfaces offer exciting possibilities for color and texture. In this hands-on studio format, ceramists of all experience levels come together for a common exploration. The course covers various techniques for application, a basic overview of the different families of glazes, how to mix a glaze, and an introduction to glaze testing and development. Beginning students make and work on basic tiles, while more experienced students are welcome to expand on previous work.

Many of us have jewelry boxes full of small baubles and shiny things – bracelets, necklaces and orphaned earrings – much of which we never wear. Jewelry upcycling is a great way to make chic and contemporary jewelry by reimagining and reconfiguring the knick-knacks you look past every day. Students in this class begin by assessing their collections and individual pieces. They then disassemble items to harvest the components. In consultation with the instructor and the rest of the class, various design possibilities are explored. Students are introduced to concepts of linking, wrapping, drilling, and stringing items together and potentially adding new elements. Students learn how to create and use new metal parts and pieces to help tie different elements together. Novel ways to brighten drab items such as attaching stones and beads to add sparkle and bold color are considered.

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $380 | lab fee $50

Introduction to Hot Glass ages 18+ GlAS-0602 | Bill Riker | The art of glass blowing is enjoying a lively revival in specialized facilities throughout the country. Join us at a professional glassblower’s studio 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. SECtIoN 01 | tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6-9pm SECtIoN 02 | Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6-9pm SECtIoN 03 | thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6-9pm

6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $480 | lab fee $45

fusing, Slumping + Casting Glass ages 18+ GlAS-0607 | Bill Riker | Less daunting than glass blowing, the traditional kiln-forming techniques of fusing, slumping and casting offer a wide variety of interesting possibilities. We explore glass fusing, in which flat glass, powdered glass and glass stringers are melted into flat sheets to create fused glass panels or tiles. We also review slumping techniques, heating glass into molds to create dimension in form for bowls or other vessels. Finally, we experiment with glass casting, which involves making an original sculpture in clay and then using such techniques as hot pad and pâte de verre to create a glass form. Various cold working techniques are also addressed in the studio, including cutting, grinding, polishing and sandblasting. Note: Space is limited in this course, which meets at an off-campus studio, so early registration is encouraged. Directions are sent to registered participants.

Applies to: JM-E Wednesdays, Jan 7 – 28 | 6:30-9:30pm 4 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $30

Band together: Rings + things ages 18+ JEWEl-0494 | Jennaca Davies The finger ring dates back 6,000 years to Ancient Egypt when they were given and received as gifts, and they continue to be the most popular and meaningful form of jewelry today. Students in this course learn to design and make ornamentation specifically for the finger. Through discussion and hands-on demonstration, you learn about fabricating bands and ways of integrating special details into individual rings with techniques such as piercing, forming, soldering, finishing and basic bezel stone setting. Everyone is encouraged to fully express their design ideas and make well-crafted pieces of jewelry, and even potentially make their own series of stacked rings. This course is ideal for both students new to jewelry and intermediate/advanced students who want to begin to create their own more complex work/series. Applies to: JM-E Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $35

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $480 | lab fee $70

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SCULPTURE + WOODWORKING Introduction to Woodworking

Fire + Bronze: Metal Casting Workshop

ages 18+ WOOD-0838 | Shane Richards

ages 18+ SCLP-1806 | Douglas Borkman

This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of working with wood using power and hand tools. Step by step, students learn the safe and effective use of machinery, and how to develop and execute a realistic plan/design for a piece. Students are introduced to ways of understanding wood – both in what to look for in selecting it and considerations when shaping it – and work with table saws, band saws, joiners, planers and sanders, learning which machines are most effective in achieving their chosen project. Demonstrations and presentations further the learning. This hands-on introductory class helps students gain confidence with machines and is ideal for beginners.

Sculpture has traditionally been a medium where art and industry intersect – sometimes in a combustible fashion, given the nature of the materials employed. Therefore, we welcome artists and all other interested parties to join us in the RISD Sculpture Department foundry for this rare opportunity to explore the fundamentals of metal casting. Using the ceramic shell method, students create objects cast in silicon bronze. The workshop’s intensive format enables students to learn a precise series of casting processes, including direct wax working, gating and spruing, investment, pouring, chasing, metal texturing and finishing. Note: Lab fee covers equipment and consumables supplied in the studio. Students should plan to spend approximately $65 in addition for bronze and other materials.

Saturdays, Jan 10 – Feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $50

Tuesdays, Jan 13 – Feb 17 | 5-11pm 6 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $75

BOOK + PAPER ARTS focus on materials: paper Paper has fast become the medium of the century with artists of all stripes developing innovative ways to integrate it in their practice. The following short-format workshops introduce paper as a medium, and encourage students to learn how to work with paper as they begin to explore individual possibilities.

Collage ages 18+ BOOK-2463 | Suzi Cozzens 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. Applies to: CB-E, DS-E, NS-E Mondays, Jan 12 – Feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $40

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Surface Matters: Paper

Embossing + Alternative Drying Methods

ages 18+ DWG-0876 | Mara Metcalf |

ages 18+ BOOK-0877 | Suzi Cozzens

Arches, vellum, Bristol, cold press, rough – with so many varieties and qualities, choosing paper is no easy feat. This workshop focuses on paper as a surface to work on or with – whether for drawing, painting, collaging or cutting – and how to select the best paper for achieving specific results. Incorporated into the workshop is an “Essentials of Paper” presentation and demonstration by a representative of Strathmore Artist Papers, a long-venerated supplier to artists. The history of paper, how it is made, and types and grades are discussed. Students then experiment with a variety of papers using specific drawing and painting media to learn what works best on what. Collage, cutting and other paper manipulation techniques are considered. Student needs are addressed with suggestions and recommendations for optimizing individual processes.

Embossing is a technique that creates a raised or recessed surface on paper, adding sculptural or dimensional qualities. The process starts with soaking the paper to make it more malleable, and then introducing element(s) – such as cardboard, plastic, stencils, leaves, flowers, buttons, fabrics and threads – to create the embossment. The paper is then allowed to dry or, if already dry, it can be run through the press to be firmly “embossed.” Once dry, the elements are removed, leaving behind an indentation of the form. The resulting embossed paper can be used for covers for handmade books and cards, or presented as art pieces by themselves – all adding an elegant, optically interesting quality.

Saturday, Jan 17 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $130 | lab fee $25

Contemporary Papermaking ages 18+ BOOK-0875 | Suzi Cozzens While the world is busy trying to go paperless, this course preserves the “white art” – introducing students to a variety of papermaking techniques, including preparing pulps, processing fiber, pulling and drying sheets, layering, pulp pigmentation and making watermarks. Students are encouraged to experiment with integrating materials such as plants and flowers into the paper. Participants work on many sheets and produce a wide variety of individual pieces of handmade paper. Papermaking is an exciting and relatively easy process, with many interesting applications for artists, craftspeople and educators. Saturdays, Jan 10 + 17 | 9am-12pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $115 | lab fee $25

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Joomchi: Korean Papermaking ages 18+ BOOK-0363 | Jiyoung Chung | 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 Joomchi’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. Saturday + Sunday, Jan 17 + 18 | 10am-4pm 2 sessions | 12 contact hours | tuition $235 | lab fee $20 fine arts

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aPParel + textile design interior design

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n ProduCt develoPment Principles of Product Design I ages 18+ PDM-0381 | Mark Guarraia 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. Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490

Product Development for Apparel + Accessories: from Concept to Manufacturing ages 18+ PDM-2988 | Sherri Hostage Innovative product ideas often screech to a halt at the product development stage. Where most fashion entrepreneurs fail is in their ability to apply an interconnected systems approach to design principles and techniques across all phases of product design and manufacturing. This course explores best practices in successful product development, providing an overview of conceptualization, research, how to communicate assembly and diagram details, and creating specification and cost sheets. Students take their own idea and/or one chosen together as a class, and together we walk through ideation, quality and logistics; materials and sourcing partners; sample making; how to evaluate and communicate prototype revisions; basic grading in apparel; and fundamentals of large-scale manufacturing, distribution and marketing. By learning the many questions to ask and applying creative problem-solving skills, you’ll get a jump-start on creating a real business from a great idea. Note: The class focuses on soft lines (apparel and accessories) only. Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

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aPParel + textile design Capturing Nature’s Colors: Advanced Natural Dyeing for Knitters + fiber Artists ages 18+ tEXt-1857 | Rhonda fargnoli

ages 18+ tEXt-1863 | Ann Klimpert

Applies to: HK-R

This course continues to practice and perfect the knitting and purling stitches that were mastered in Knitting I: Basic Knitting, Swatching + Journaling, and focuses on shaping (by increasing and decreasing stitches), binding off edges, and decoding abbreviations in patterns. Students examine several patterns and learn to fully read and understand what is needed to create knitted pieces from start to finish. They then select one pattern from the several designs that are offered in class, and begin to knit a cowl, a multi-stitch scarf or simple sweater of their choice. Students use the journals they created in Knitting I as a continued reference, documenting their creative journey with responses and choices that were used to create their designs.

Prerequisite: Hand Painted Yarn and Knitting: Color, Fiber + Form

Applies to: HK-R

thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $30

Prerequisite: Knitting I: Basic Knitting, Swatching + Journaling

Plants, flowers and herbs can create the most beautiful natural dyes. In this advanced course, students explore using natural dyes while applying their knowledge from the prerequisite course, Hand Painted Yarn and Knitting: Color, Fiber + Form. You continue to develop multi-layered palettes in order to create a more tonal skein of yarn. Students each receive 485 yards of yarn to work with, and are guided through individual knitting projects to design with their newly created fiber. Fiber journals filled with knitted swatches, sketches and found objects are worked on each week during class.

understanding Wool + fiber ages 18+ tEXt-1964 | Rhonda fargnoli

Saturdays, Jan 17 – feb 21 | 10am-4pm 6 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $30

the History of Costume Design ages 18+ APP-3033 | Karen Antonowicz

This course teaches knitters everything they ever wanted to know about wool! Using The Knitter’s Book of Wool, by Clara Parkes, the course begins with the basics of wool and the sheep breeds that produce unique fibers. Students then explore how wool fibers are created, including the fiber production practices of various cultures. Students also gain a clear understanding of which fibers are best suited for their knitted designs and projects. Students should have basic knitting skills, as knitted swatches are created in class.

This course examines Western costume design and its influences throughout history through an overview of social, political and economic forces. Students gain knowledge of the terminology and classifications of garments and accessories from ancient times through the 19th Century. Using images, readings, film clips and other media, students are introduced to the mysteries of fashion’s past, while examining the similarities and contrasts of various eras.

Applies to: HK-R

Applies to: AP-R

Prerequisite: Basic knitting skills

tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330 | lab fee $20

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interior design Sewing 101

Essentials of Interior Design

ages 18+ APP-3032 | Anne finelli

ages 18+ INDES-4424 | David Paolino

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 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).

Applies to: AP-R

Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $20

Sewing 102 ages 18+ APP-3034 | Anne finelli

Principles of Interior Design ages 18+ INDES-1049 | Josh Shockley

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 mediumlevel 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.

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: AP-R

Applies to: ID-R

Prerequisite: Sewing 101 or instructor permission tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490 | lab fee $15

tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490

lighting for Interior Design ages 18+ INDES-1015 | Edward Kordash Lighting is a crucial component in defining the function and atmosphere of an interior space. It can be used to define architectural space, enhance texture in surface materials and reveal form in furnishings. This course introduces students to the equipment, techniques and concepts of lighting design. With a focus on new technologies and sustainable lighting solutions, students learn about lamps and fixtures as they develop creative, functional lighting plans for a variety of spaces. Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

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textiles 101 for Interiors ages 18+ INDES-1063 | Cathy Wilkerson

Materials for Interior Design ages 18+ INDES-1056 | Susan Barba The materials that engage our senses play an integral role in defining our interior spaces. Indeed, understanding the unique characteristics of various materials is an important aspect of selecting and designing with them. This survey course explores a variety of materials used in interior design, including fabrics, wall coverings, paints, wood, stone, metal, glass, laminates, solid surfacing, tile, carpet, resilient flooring and more. The course covers appropriate and creative uses of these materials in commercial and residential applications, in addition to code considerations, specification writing and identification of sources. Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

the Psychology of Color ages 18+ INDES-0765 | Karen triedman Anyone who has ever bought a product because its color pleased them understands color’s psychological pull: a complex dynamic that blends science, art, history, politics, sociology and more. While addressing basic theoretical concerns, this course focuses on how we see and interpret color. After exploring the physiology of the eye and how color and light interact with the sense organs, students explore color perception creatively, examining not only why different colors produce different emotions but why people have different responses to color. Students experiment with combinations of colors to create a particular psychological impact and research the role of color in cultural symbolism, both historically and currently. Ultimately, students come to understand the ramifications of color choice and how it affects an overall design. Note: This course satisfies the Applied Color for Interior Design requirement for certificate students. Applies to: CB-E, DI-E, DS-E, ID-R, NS-E Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

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Interesting and practical textiles are indispensable to an interior designer. This comprehensive course fully acquaints students with the vast range of textiles used in the field of interiors. From cotton jacquards to silk striés, we cover various constructions, designs, fibers, dyeing and printing processes, and loom types used to produce many of today’s home furnishing textiles. Students learn how to select the proper designs, fiber contents, qualities and suitable applications. We learn what is considered traditional, transitional or contemporary based on fiber content, construction and color. We also learn about various window scenarios and discuss appropriate and creative solutions for today’s challenging window styles. Last, but not least, students learn to properly measure windows and furniture in order to calculate yardages for workrooms and upholsterers. Note: This course satisfies the Level Two Materials requirement for certificate students. Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Level One courses tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

Passementerie: the Art of trimmings ages 18+ INDES-3017 | Marisa Gutmacher | In recent years, Passementerie (trimmings) have enjoyed a renaissance. The use of tassels, braids, bouillon, gimp and other trimming does more than merely embellish the elements of a room; they bring them to life with a grandeur once reserved only for royalty. Draperies, pillows, lampshades and upholstered furniture are only a few of the applications of trimmings successfully used for centuries. Learn about the history of trimmings, their design and manufacturing process, and how they can be applied to a wide range of interiors, including your own home. Saturday, feb 7 | 10am-12pm 1 session | 2 contact hours | tuition $55 | lab fee $5

Drafting + Rendering for Interiors ages 18+ INDES-4423 | David Paolino 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. Applies to: ID-R tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 7-10pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $490

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CAD for Interior Design

Project Management for Interior Designers

ages 18+ INDES-1915 | David Paolino

ages 18+ INDES-1047 | Monica Hanley

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).

This course provides students with a working process for managing a design project. Students are asked to bring to class a design they’ve completed previously for either a residential or commercial project. After dividing the design into schedules for various elements of the design project – such as furniture, mill work, lighting, paint, floor coverings, fabric and trim, window treatments, accessories and artwork – each item is specified and priced, taking into consideration net/list costs, as well as mark-up standards and time billing. Students are responsible for satisfying the program, resourcing all items on the plan, drafting a proposal to clients, preparing purchase orders for vendors and contractors and tracking the progress of the project. Students leave the course prepared to invoice their client, knowing they are able to meet the client’s budget and, ultimately, make a profit.

Applies to: ID-R Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 9:30am-12:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

Applies to: ID-R Prerequisite: Successful completion of all ID Required Foundation Level courses tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

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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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imPortant!

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.

PC to maC? maC to PC?

Cross-platform computing is a reality in today’s flexible work environ-

ment. 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 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, SA-R tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

Digital Design for the Screen

Adobe InDesign

ages 18+ Dfou-3542 | Bryan Rodrigues

ages 18+ Dfou-3536 | 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.

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.

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

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

SECtIoN 01 | Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 2-5pm

Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

SECtIoN 02 | Wednesdays + fridays, Jan 7 – feb 13 | 6:30-9:30pm

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12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

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Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Advanced Photoshop: Actions + task Automation

ages 18+ Dfou-2533 | t. Michael tracy

ages 18+ Dfou-0010 | David fleurant

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.

All-powerful but under-utilized is an apt description for Adobe Photoshop’s Actions palette. This embedded mini-program functions as a command sequence that, once understood, set and saved, allows the designer to automate a series of complex tasks that are otherwise tiresome chores. This course introduces Photoshop users to an advanced workflow, leaving them with a complete understanding of the proper uses of the Actions palette. Students are given practice in the aligned skills of selection, modal control, droplet creation and batch processing, so that they exit with a new appreciation for the productivity found with automated task management.

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

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

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen, Digital Tools for Print Design or equivalent experience

Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

Advanced Photoshop: the Digital Darkroom ages 18+ PHo-1608 | David fleurant Beyond the basics of the Photoshop tool kit lies a sea of possibilities for image adjustment and manipulation. Intended as a followup to Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, this in-depth course pays particular attention to advanced image controls for color correction, exposure with contrast adjustment and overall image refinement. We revisit selection tools and explore their advanced uses for creating masks, layer masks and paths. Lectures and demonstrations are supported by in-class and homework assignments, where students have the opportunity to investigate new techniques and apply them to their own photographs. Emphasis is given to developing an image workflow, and we cover the particulars of file formats and organization, as well as color management and calibration. We also begin to explore the finer points of digital printing. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-R, GR-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

friday, feb 6 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

Advanced InDesign: Design for eReaders ages 18+ Dfou-0552 | Bryan Rodrigues Changes in publication design are being pushed by the electronic reading marketplace, and they are happening at a faster rate than Adobe Creative Suite updates would suggest. This advanced course for students with a knowledge of Adobe InDesign begins with a workflow update in which the class produces documents using text flow, image embedding, links and automatic page shuffling – all ideal for eBook readers like Kindle, Kobo and the Android platform. Third-party productivity tools are discussed and demonstrated, and distribution options are presented to make the course a valuable update for designers looking for a wider audience and deeper profits. Applies to: AD-E, GR-E, SA-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Adobe InDesign Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

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graPhiC design Advanced Illustrator: Improve your Curves, Shapes + Convincing Space ages 18+ Dfou-2817 | Bryan Rodrigues Adobe Illustrator is known for its drawing capability using a vector-based system that allows for smooth instead of pixelated curves. Specific shapes can be organized in a predetermined stacking order to produce complex forms that seem to exist in a convincing spatial context. The beauty of this feature is that with shading, overlapping or color, artists can create the illusion of three-dimensional objects receding in space. Whether drawing a logo, figure or complex illustration, participants in this course become familiar with the tools used to depict space, light and color as they enrich their drawings through a computer-realized process. A variety of projects, each with its own idiosyncrasies, give students an understanding of the full range of Illustrator options. Applies to: AD-E, CB-E, GR-E, JM-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or Digital Design for the Screen fridays, Jan 9 – feb 13 | 2-5pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Something from Nothing: using filters in Photoshop ages 18+ Dfou-2838 | Brittany McGuire | Within the Adobe Photoshop program is the capability for creating original and realistic content from scratch by adapting appropriated images. Digital noise can be re-purposed to become fire, digital clouds can become a dappled canopy of leaves, and a simple grid can become a wall of shimmering tiles. All this is possible with this powerful bitmap editor and its often-overlooked arrays of filters. This ability to create something from nothing not only allows for creative exploration, but is also useful in creating imagery for backgrounds and larger compositions. Practical examples illustrate exercises that show students how to deconstruct content and identify techniques they can use to realize their own creative visions.

Introduction to Graphic form ages 18+ PRNt-0714 | Anya lownie This course introduces two-dimensional design as it needs to be understood by the graphic designer. Students explore and develop an understanding of visual relationships through the use of the elements of design (line, shape, value and texture) and the accompanying principles of design, including figure/ground relationships, repetition, contrast, rhythm, and transformation. Students are gently introduced to the graphic design workflow using vector drawing tools on the Apple computer platform. Together as a class they review the basic concepts, practice and vocabulary of design while critiquing peer projects to achieve greater visual literacy. Applies to: AD-E, DI-E, GR-R, SA-E, WE-E Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9:30am-12:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Graphic Design overview ages 18+ PRNt-0791 | Dina Zaccagnini Vincent A graphic designer is a creative problem solver who conceptualizes, plans and executes a design that communicates a message. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of working in the field of graphic design by examining the meaning of graphic design, the design process and the role the graphic designer plays in society. Students respond to lecture presentations and engage in hands-on assignments intended to provide a glimpse of the RISD|CE Graphic Design Certificate Program and the broader field of the professional graphic designer. Applies to: AD-E, DI-E, GR-R, SA-E, WE-E tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $330

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Saturday, feb 14 | 1-4pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

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Vibrant Vector Design ages 18+ CoMC-0899 | Anne-Marie Byrd Vector drawing is the often-misunderstood digital design process used by graphic artists and Web developers to create nearly infinitely scalable icons, type and logos of delirious complexity. Fluency in vector design and Adobe Illustrator, the product most closely associated with it, is bound to add depth to your portfolio and broaden your marketability in today’s competitive economy. Students in this course are assigned three graphic illustration projects in a structured step-by-step format, starting with an illustration project that covers blends, effects and skillful pen tool techniques. Following this are a wallpaper project that introduces the repeat concept and, finally, a project employing die lines that can take the form of a pop-up card or a package design. Registration, layers and file types are consistent topics throughout. Applies to: AD-E, CB-E, GR-E, SA-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Graphic Design Studio: Package Design ages 18+ PRNt-3571 | Wayne Vieira This offering in the studio series aims to mimic the experience graphic designers face in the real world. Your instructor acts as the client (or art director) by introducing a design brief that you, the student/designer, must satisfy from concept through design to presentation and delivery. Each stage is critical in this honest rehearsal for the aspiring graphic designer. The topic for this semester is package design, which, when carried out with sound design principles, facilitates the translation between brand intention and customer recognition. We consider brand identity, packaging varieties and their environmental impact, the manufacturing economy and consumer sensibilities as you add a significant new project to your portfolio. Applies to: AD-E, GR-R Prerequisite: Typographics thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

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advertising design Marketing

Brand Development: the Power of the Known Name

ages 18+ ADV-3556 | Philip Keith |

ages 18+ ADV-0732 | Erik Klaver

This online course introduces students to consumer product marketing – the process of identifying, satisfying, anticipating and sometimes even creating the consumer’s needs. From case histories and dissected campaigns, students learn the fundamental principles of situation analysis; primary and secondary market research; demographic and psychographic market segmentation; push versus pull marketing; sales promotion; pointof-purchase and packaging strategies; and public relations. Required for Advertising Design certificate candidates, this course is also useful for creative directors, entrepreneurs, product managers, account executives and others interested in understanding consumer behavior. Note: Students are contacted via email by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information.

Branding influences our perception of a product and how we will behave using it, and is both the most primary and the least understood force in marketing, communication and product development today. This comprehensive course explores the historical origins of the brand and the reasons some succeed (and many more fail), while providing students with the essential learning necessary for creating, depicting and maintaining effective brand strategies. Through hands-on class projects, peer review and case studies, students explore the importance of target audience definition, their emotional and rational connections to specific brands, and the multiple touch points that can make or break a brand’s equity. By the course’s end, students will have expanded their portfolio and gained greater insight into a specialty essential to advertising, graphic design and Web development professionals.

Applies to: AD-R, AV-E, DI-E, SA-E, WE-E Jan 9 – feb 20 18 contact hours | tuition $415 | online Course

Applies to: AD-R, GR-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Digital Tools for Print Design or Digital Design for the Screen

Crafting a Social Media Strategy

Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

ages 18+ ADV-0700 | Donna Salisbury

liking, learning, loving linkedIn

“Social media” is an ever-present buzzword, and for good reason: social media like Facebook and Twitter have become integral to communications and community organizing. Whether you seek to promote a product or organization, build community around a particular issue, and/or simply learn how to conceptualize and use social media, this course will provide new insight. It focuses on online community building in both theory and practice as students examine new communications technologies and their strategic implementation. Each week is devoted to a new social media product as students use various tools, both regularly and simultaneously, both in and out of class. Along with regular social media participation, students produce and present a social media strategy project that demonstrates ability to intelligently discuss and leverage social media. Applies to: AD-R, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, WE-E Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

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ages 18+ WEB-1231 | Sabrina Woods In this competitive job market it is no longer practical to ignore a promotional tool like LinkedIn. More than Facebook or other social media options, LinkedIn is ideal for networking for professional objectives. This class introduces this powerful online tool, familiarizing novices with its use through step-by-step instruction at individual workstations. Lessons include profile and summary development, update posting and contributing to groups. Also introduced are media links allowing users to turn their LinkedIn profile into a portfolio, how to research companies and how to utilize LinkedIn’s alumni site. This session takes you from liking to loving LinkedIn. Applies to: AD-E, AP-E, AS-E, AV-E, CB-E, DI-E, DS-E, GR-E, HK-E, ID-E, JM-E, NS-E, SA-E, WE-E friday, feb 20 | 6-9pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

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animation + video Principles of Animation

Documentary filmmaking

ages 18+ ANIM-1721 | Carissa Abitabilo

ages 18+ DVID-4613 | Evan Villari

The animator’s challenge is to embody a static drawing with the illusion of life, making that doodle crawl, march, dance or soar. But where do you begin if your sole experience with cartoon movie-making is a flip book? In this introductory course, your instructor reveals the animator’s toolkit (both digital tools and pencil/paper), and explains the mechanics that allow separate and distinct drawings to be sequenced so that they flow together. Students collaborate in exercises that demonstrate animation principles such as cycles, levels and squash and stretch. By the end of the course you will have completed a short movie, built frame-by-frame, and have gained a measure of artistic confidence.

The truth is that documentary storytelling is alive and well, given today’s limitless access to media-gathering tools and distribution options on a global scale. When you combine these workflow advantages with the artistic adrenaline as seen in the cinema verité movement, you have a powerful medium. In this course equally loaded with theory as it is with hands-on production practice, students work in small teams and are introduced to lessons ranging from theme and concept development to lighting for an interview and mobile camera shooting techniques. While viewing, discussing and deconstructing screened samples, students walk away with not only a new cinematic skill set, but with a short work of nonfiction for inclusion in their show reels or submission to festivals.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-R, GR-E, SA-E, WE-E thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Creating + Cutting Screen Sound ages 18+ DVID-3529 | Ryan Campos Which is more important – picture or sound? Would the sight of the shark’s fin carving through the water in Jaws be nearly as terrifying without John Williams’ theme? In this video production course, sound plays the lead role as students grasp a basic understanding of a sound designer’s role in the collaborative design process, and become acquainted with modern-day digital audio workstations (DAWs). In addition to waveform editing, the course expands upon sound design possibilities with libraries of sound effects and plug-ins. Overall, the course will give students the necessary techniques to enhance the visual experience through sound design production.

Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Character Concepts for Game Design ages 18+ ANIM-1722 | Paul lyons

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

Video game characters seem to spring forth effortlessly from your game console into bright and bold simulated life. Their creation, however, is a deliberate one involving research, thoughtful draftsmanship and revision. In this course, an experienced concept artist introduces the process, beginning with editorial interpretation and the adoption of themes and concepts that sustain player interest and enhance gameplay. As they create a suite of characters, students are exposed to lessons in advanced drawing techniques, moving between works on paper and Photoshop files and practicing composite workflow. The course is ideal for animators and illustrators interested in exploring the game design industry.

Prerequisite: Editing Movies on the Computer

Applies to: AV-E, SA-E, WE-E

Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop or equivalent experience fridays, Jan 9 – feb 13 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Writing Character ages 18+ DVID-4612 | Rebecca Maizel Narrative is driven by characters whether they be Ulysses, Curious George or Lara Croft. Their stories come to us as novels, movies, comic books and video games, and sometimes more than one at once. This workshop focuses on building and sustaining character for any medium of creative writing and includes the common themes that are essential to memorable characters. We enter into more nuanced discussions of character using lecture and exercises illustrating topics like the Hero’s Journey, character motivation and dialogue construction. Students read their work and participate in helpful critique that aims to make even the most unbelievable characters more relatable and, ultimately, more artistically and commercially successful. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, SA-E, WE-E fridays, Jan 23 – feb 6 | 6-9pm 3 sessions | 9 contact hours | tuition $255

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Parametric Modeling with Rhino

Introduction to Maya Modeling

ages 18+ PRoD-0777 | Walter Zesk

ages 18+ ANIM-2571 | Matthew E. Paquin

The Rhino plug-in Grasshopper is a graphical algorithm editor that allows the user to build parametric models, without the prefabricated data sets and design assumptions of previous software products. Grasshopper requires no programming or scripting knowledge, and has an intuitive interface, allowing designers the freedom to roam in a full-featured modeling environment. Students in this course begin with Grasshopper basics, including paneling and patterning tools, and progress to the construction of generative models based on classic recursion formulas. Exercises develop into projects, as students become proficient in the use of this groundbreaking 3D tool, joining a rapidly growing community of visualization professionals.

This course introduces Maya, Autodesk’s award-winning 3D animation software package whose advanced architecture offers unmatched system speed and streamlined workflow. Maya has been used to create digital creatures, props and set designs for feature films like Avatar, and to create game assets for Call of Duty 3 and Batman: Arkham City. As students learn to navigate the Maya interface, they become familiar with the principles of 3D modeling and their application to the entertainment and manufacturing industries. Students complete the course with an original 3D construction in Maya’s virtual space, ready to be animated in a future course. Note: This course was previously titled Basic Maya: Modeling for 3D Design + Animation.

Applies to: AV-E, WE-E

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen

Prerequisite: Beginning 3D Modeling with Rhino or equivalent experience

Mondays + Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

Wednesdays, Jan 7 – feb 11 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

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design for the weB Web Design with Dreamweaver

WordPress literacy: Content Management Made Easy

ages 18+ WEB-2511 | Donna Salisbury

ages 18+ WEB-1238 | t. Michael tracy

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.

WordPress is a powerful, open-source content management system (CMS) that allows for ease of use and a consistent Web presence. It uses standards-compliant Web technologies, and is written with an abstraction philosophy that allows for an incredibly high level of customization. This course introduces you to the WordPress community, and includes a comprehensive introduction to technology requirements, the installation process, and implementation advantages and pitfalls. Your instructor explains its installation and support network, with a look at how the experienced user may customize themes and plug-ins. The course concludes with strategies for using WordPress as an advertising and social media tool to promote yourself, your artwork or products.

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

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

Prerequisite: Digital Design for the Screen or equivalent experience

Mondays, Jan 12 – feb 16 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

tuesdays + thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 12 sessions | 36 contact hours | tuition $710

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Advanced WordPress: theme + Custom Coding ages 18+ WEB-1228 | t. Michael tracy This project-based course builds upon beginner knowledge of this ubiquitous content management system. Students design and build a fully evolved WordPress (WP) site that begins with a brand analysis of the client and how to translate their identity through WP. Lessons in the use of themes and how to customize and use brand administration screens are presented as students build an original theme using child theme features. An e-commerce overview becomes a focus as students learn how to create events with topics in booking, tickets and membership sites. Lessons in custom coding inside the post editor are presented that include HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, and how to understand “The Loop” that creates your blog role. In the end, students have a more complete understanding of WordPress workflow and how to leverage the product for maximum effect. fridays, Jan 9 – feb 13 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

JavaScript for the Experienced user ages 18+ WEB-1236 | Bruce Campbell If you are acquainted with JavaScript, you know it as a platform-agnostic, event-driven, interpreted programming language that delivers the dynamic user interfaces, response times and exciting features Web users expect. This course helps Web designers to broaden their existing knowledge of the language. Students explore programming concepts to develop a better instinct for writing the popular emerging code styles such as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (Ajax), as well as learn how to use JavaScript libraries such as jQuery. We investigate available frameworks that are ideal for JavaScript-based development, and discuss advanced interactive data processing design and application development. Applies to: AD-E, WE-R Prerequisite: JavaScript for Non-Programmers or equivalent experience tuesdays, Jan 13 – feb 17 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

Advanced Interface Design: the user Experience ages 18+ WEB-1227 | Eric Paul Meier This advanced course moves the Web designer’s skill set forward to seriously consider the end user experience and learn interactive wireframing for large interactive sites. To this end, students create functional specification documentation and data workflow maps for developers. Software tools like Omnigraffle are examined and put into practical use, leading students to the possibility of increased productivity. Throughout the course, the instructor discusses responsive design and asks students to consider how their site appears on multiple devices such as phones, tablets and desktop screens.

A More Profitable Website ages 18+ WEB-1226 | Michael Ryan Looking to monetize your website? You don’t have to have a lot of visitors in order to make money from your website. Conversely, having a lot of visitors to your website doesn’t necessarily mean that you are going to make money. The secret lies in the alignment between your visitors and your “offer.” This lecture explains this hidden equation, telling participants how to get the right visitors and create the right offer. Topics include the membership and subscription model, advertising options and ad networks, affiliate networks and the prospect of selling products without shipping obligations. Applies to: AD-E, AV-E, DI-E, GR-E, SA-E, WE-E Wednesday, feb 18 | 6:30-9:30pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $110

Applies to: AD-E, GR-E, WE-E Prerequisite: Interface Design thursdays, Jan 8 – feb 12 | 6:30-9:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $515

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Art in Context art and antiques aPPraisal + ConnoisseurshiP

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The Fogg Museum at Harvard University. Albert Bierstadt, In the Sierras, 1868

art and antiques aPPraisal + ConnoisseurshiP Advanced Workshop on fair Market Value: Appraising for Estates + Charitable Contribution ages 18+ APRl-0020 | Sandra tropper This workshop focuses on building more advanced skills required by appraisers of both decorative arts and fine arts, expanding upon basic concepts covered in core valuation coursework of the Appraisal Studies certificate program. We take a closer look at requirements and terms used in appraisals for calculation of charitable contribution or estate tax, taking into account the parameters of governmental guidance. During the afternoon session, students apply their skills to specific estate and charitable contribution scenarios in a series of case study analysis exercises. Applies to: AS-E thursday, Jan 8 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $315

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under one Roof: the Harvard Art Museums ages 18+ APRl-0021 | Brian tierney | Whether you love Impressionism, Italian Renaissance, decorative arts, Northern European art, Chinese bronzes, or contemporary museum design, this program at the newly renovated Harvard Art Museums provides greater access to one of the largest university museum collections, and a greater opportunity for research and study. The Fogg Museum’s extensive Western art collections return to view, joined under one roof by the Busch Reisinger Museum (North America’s only museum devoted to Central and Northern European art) and Arthur M. Sackler Museum (housing Harvard’s world-renowned collection of Asian art, and significant ancient Mediterranean and Byzantine art). After many thoughtful historic renovations worldwide, the team of award-winning architect Renzo Piano designed this new building. Piano has preserved the original 1929 Fogg building as a key element of the new design, which brings light and life to the collections. Note: Class meets an at off-campus location; directions are sent to registered students. Applies to: AS-E friday, Jan 9 | 10am-4pm 1 session | 6 contact hours | tuition $330

the Business of Appraising + Estate liquidation ages 18+ APRl-0019 | louise t. Hall, Deborah Miller, Judith Vance, Janan Archibald This workshop helps entry-level appraisers and/or estate liquidators explore how to establish a professional practice and identity. Four experienced professionals in diverse fields including general antiques and decorative arts, fine art, textiles, and estate liquidation and senior relocation give presentations. During the morning session, Louise T. Hall, Judith Vance and Deborah Miller address their backgrounds and the gradual transition in career paths that led to finding successful market niches within the world of personal property services. The afternoon session with Janan Archibald provides insight into the estate liquidation industry. The instructors cover small business considerations such as insurance contracts and startup equipment requirements; steps for completing the often-difficult task of scoping and estimating a project, including pricing and sales strategies; as well as tips for dealing with clients in transition. Applies to: AS-E Saturday, Jan 10 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $315

Appraiser’s field Research Series: Antiques Week in New york ages 18+ APRl-3066 | Jackie Sideli | Back by popular demand, Jackie Sideli, veteran antique show manager and dealer, guides students through Antiques Week In New York (also known as Americana Week), an internationally acclaimed series of events held each January. Participants experience three intensive days of exposure and interactive learning opportunities covering all marketplace tiers. This year’s itinerary includes the Armory Show, Metropolitan Antiques Show, and Ceramics Fair on the first day. Sunday events include a morning visit to the flea market district including The Garage and Hell’s Kitchen, followed by a trip to Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which hold special sales during Antiques Week. The final day includes a visit to the venerable Old Print Shop on Lexington Avenue, a tour of the internationally acclaimed Winter Antiques Show, and a private session with Antiques Roadshow celebrity Leigh Keno at his offices. On-site research assignments are given daily, with follow-up discussions at the end of the day. Note: Class meets in New York City; directions and more information about the shows, including travel and accommodations, are sent to registered participants. Admission to the shows, meals and transportation to and from New York City are not covered by tuition. Applies to: AS-E Saturday – Monday, Jan 24 – 26 | 9am-4pm 3 sessions | 21 contact hours | tuition $550

Advanced Art Appraisal Strategies: A Comprehensive Study of Comparison techniques ages 18+ APRl-0022 | Richard-Raymond Alasko, Jake fish All valuation is an exercise in nuanced comparison. This course is a comprehensive study of comparison techniques as applied in multiple case scenarios, and is taught by instructors who are colleagues in an international practice in Chicago that values fine and decorative art and historic properties. Designed for the advancing professional, the course covers procedures that strengthen the valuation report. Interpretive methods and proficiencies in distinguishing between forensic presumption and confirmation form the central feature of this course. Students learn characteristics of verifiable market bases, appropriate data and model building as applicable to fine and decorative arts appraisals, particularly those pertaining to property not regularly acquired in open markets. The final afternoon of the course deals with damage and loss claims. Applications of forensic approaches to damage, restoration and conservation analysis are discussed. Applies to: AS-E friday + Saturday, feb 13 + 14 | 9am-5pm 2 sessions | 16 contact hours | tuition $445

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The Business of Art+ Design Career develoPment for artists + designers

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how professionals design their portfolios These workshops, offered every winter, demonstrate how professionals in various fine art and design fields market their work and themselves. Current and potential students – as well as those considering a career change – have the opportunity to meet practitioners in select disciplines and to see actual portfolios that have proven successful. Note: These workshops are open to all students. You do not need to be in a certificate program to register. Applies to: CB-R, NS-R

Children’s Book Illustration ages 18+ | CBK-3501 | Mary Jane Begin Saturday, Jan 24 | 1-4pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $60

Natural Science Illustration ages 18+ | NAtuR-3505 | Amy Bartlett Wright tuesday, Jan 27 | 7-10pm 1 session | 3 contact hours | tuition $60

Photographing your Artwork

Build your online Portfolio

ages 18+ PRAC-3407 | Shane Gutierrez |

ages 18+ PRAC-2678 | Bryan Rodrigues |

Well-executed photographs are essential for success in the competitive artist’s marketplace. Whether sharing them on eBay or in a gallery bulletin, all artists, designers and craftspeople benefit from understanding how to create professional-looking images for portfolios, promotion and archival needs. This workshop uses lecture, demonstration and supervised experimentation in a sophisticated studio environment. Topics include lighting techniques, proper exposure, and deliberate framing using digital cameras, tripods and a variety of lighting options. Students learn the essentials for photographing artwork and acquire the confidence to effectively capture their personal creative work.

The online digital portfolio is the perfect vehicle for artists, designers and professionals to present a body of work to potential clients, employers, galleries or graduate schools. Going digital allows you to structure and deliver visual information in a concise and accessible manner for maximum impact. Using the popular multimedia software Photoshop, students learn to optimize their images and to manipulate rich media (video, audio, animation) to build a portfolio that can be viewed in a Web browser, or on a portable device. Hand coding techniques (including XHTML, CSS and JavaScript) are introduced and practiced as a means to create an interactive showcase that has become the best way to present a portfolio. Note: Students are contacted via email by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information.

Applies to: AD-E, AS-E, CB-E, DS-R, GR-E, ID-E, JM-E, NS-E, SA-E, WE-E Saturday + Sunday, feb 21 + 22 | 1-4pm 2 sessions | 6 contact hours | tuition $175

Applies to: AD-E, AS-E, AV-E, CB-E, DI-E, DS-E, GR-E, ID-E, JM-E, NS-E, SA-E, WE-E Jan 9 – feb 20 18 contact hours | tuition $415 | online Course

Looking for more? See these other great courses! Crafting a Social Media Strategy P. 29 Liking, Learning, Loving LinkedIn P. 29 A More Profitable Website P. 33

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Young Artist Program youth, ages 6-12

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young artist sChool vaCation day workshoPs, ages 9-17 young artist winter vaCation CamPs, ages 7-17 young adults, ages 12-17

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intensive workshoPs for teens

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young adult CertifiCate Programs

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youth, ages 6-12 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

Kids Sketch: An Introduction to Drawing

ages 6-8 CHIlD-1266 | Barbara Voccola

ages 6-8 CHIlD-3766 | Steven Hayes

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.

“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.

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $5

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $5

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Adventures in Drawing!

Cartooning Critters

ages 9-12 CHIlD-1997 | Steven Hayes

ages 9-12 CHIlD-1262 | Alessandra Briggs

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.

Cartoon animals come in all shapes and sizes: some are four-legged, furry or feathered; others wear top hats, monocles or diapers. They strut on two legs or crawl on all four, and some even have eight arms at their disposal! Some behave like humans (Squidward, Hello Kitty and Brian Griffin), and some less so (Bambi and Thumper), but they all fascinate us and are perfect characters through which to tell a story. In this drawing course, you learn to cartoon animals, creating their stories and giving them personality that will have them hopping off the page. Your instructor first introduces you to some classic animal characters. Then, using simple drawing tools and techniques, you follow along to create your own unique critter creations.

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $5

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $5

Runway fashion Designer! ages 9-12 CHIlD-1274 | Bunky Hurter Do you dream of being a fashion designer? Learn all you need to know to create a one-of-a-kind garment and design presentation to show the world your design genius! Guided by a professional fashion designer and educator, learn how to draw the fashion figure, create inspirational “mood boards” of your design concepts, and make your ideas a reality by creating a head-to-toe look for your Barbie model. At session’s end, friends and family are invited to attend our “Runway Fashion Show,” where your Barbie model will “walk” the runway in your original design! All levels of experience are invited and no sewing experience is necessary. All you need is your love for fashion and lots of imagination! Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $15

Gift Certificates This holiday season, give the artist in your life the gift of a RISD | CE class. Gift certificates are available in any denomination and are good toward a full or partial payment for any RISD | CE class. Please call 401 454-6200, or stop in to the CE office for more information or to purchase a gift certificate.

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Digital Wizardry: Computer Graphics for Kids ages 9-12 CHIlD-2921 | Rachel Villari 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! Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $405

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School Vacation Day Workshops, ages 9-17 Children and teens ages 9-17 are invited to join us for one of these full-day workshops. Note: Students must provide a lunch, snacks and a beverage. All workshops for ages 9-17 are held on January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Experiments in Animation

Advanced Photography: light Painting

ages 9-12 CHIlD-1276 | Carissa Abitabilo

ages 12-17 tEEN-0287 | David fleurant

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.

You can paint with pigment on a canvas or with light on a digital receptor, but it’s even more fun to combine the two methods. The result is the art of making marks with light, or as it is more commonly known, “light painting.” This workshop introduces students to the experimental technique of light painting with creative exercises designed to produce photographs unlike any they have made before. We use strobe lights, fiber optic devices and light pens to construct images by manipulating shutter speed and film (or receptor) sensitivity. The resulting light paintings have the familiarity of a photograph, but are emboldened with eye-popping marks that demand attention.

Monday, Jan 19 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

Applies to: PH, YM

’tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop

Monday, Jan 19 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

ages 9-12 CHIlD-0289 | Alessandra Briggs

Cartoon Anatomy: the Heroic + the Hideous

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. Monday, Jan 19 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

ages 13-17 tEEN-1866 | Matthew E. Paquin Zombies, barbarians and Ninja schoolgirls all begin in the same way. But two legs, a twisting torso and clenched fists are not enough to turn a sketch into a distinct character that is ready to become the centerpiece of a comic book, video game or animation. This course reveals the essentials of good character design that begin with the creative application of human (or inhuman) anatomy. The importance of facial expressions, hairstyles and costume design options are also highlighted as we give our drawings personality and style. Finally, the drafting of tools and weapons becomes the hot topic so that your character designs of mermaids, angels and faeries can morph into cyborgs and Transformers. Applies to: YA, YC, YG Monday, Jan 19 | 10am-5pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

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Winter Vacation Camps, ages 7-17 Children and teens ages 7-17 are invited to join us for one of these programs for youth and young adults, held at RISD’s Tillinghast Farm campus in Barrington, RI, or on the RISD campus in Providence. Note: Students must provide a lunch, snacks and a beverage.

Impressions of Winter

unnatural Selections: Animals, Plants, Brushes + Bits

ages 7-12 CAMP-2041 | Steven Hayes, lindsay Beebe |

ages 12-17 CAMP-2033 | Matthew E. Paquin

The Impressionists changed art from something that was old and traditional into something new and cutting edge and, most importantly, something personal. Less concerned with showing the real world than with showing their impressions of the real world, artists like Manet, Monet, Cézanne and Degas combined traditional drawing skills with the experimental use of colors and patterns, and the sculptor Auguste Rodin took traditional sculpture apart and put it back together again, carving statues that looked rough and unfinished, but with emotion like nothing before. In Impressions of Winter, students learn the basics of painting and sculpture and, taking a cue from the Impressionists, express themselves with creative colors, dramatic brushstrokes and experimental sculpture.

Illustrating plants and animals is an age-old origin point for artistic expression, but every day technology creates new possibilities for illustration. This camp for teens explores that potential with exercises using traditional drawing media (pencil, pen, charcoal) that are then manipulated and transformed in Photoshop, Alchemy and Sculptris. Students begin by learning the fundamentals of line, shape, color and texture in RISD’s Nature Lab as they draw specimens from the lab’s extensive collection. From there we move to a high technology art studio where each student works independently to import, modify, embellish and enhance their source images. The result is an illustrated chimera that is perfect for sharing and for portfolio display.

At Tillinghast Farm | Monday – friday, feb 16 – 20 | 9am-4pm 5 sessions | 35 contact hours | tuition $485

Monday + tuesday, feb 16 + 17 | 10am-5pm 2 sessions | 14 contact hours | tuition $405

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young adults, ages 12-17 fundamentals of Drawing

Sketchbook Workshop: Drawing in the Moment

ages 12-17 tEEN-2181 | Alison Plump

ages 12-17 tEEN-1758 | louis Jannetta

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.

Artist Ben Shahn once said that “if you have to lay aside painting for a time, continue to draw.” Artists who sketch and draw as much as possible maximize their observation skills and drawing potential. During this course, you learn how to collect spontaneous, quick sketches, using hand, eye and mind coordination that capture the integrity of the moment. Using a variety of accessible drawing materials, you build many mini compositions, explore objects, and experiment with values and line variations. You and your sketchbook embark on a journey from gesture drawings to detailed renderings – in the studio, Nature Lab and RISD Museum, at home, in the park, or even on a bus. Each week you advance your technical skills, your ability to observe, and to draw. The class culminates with the transformation of selected sketches into larger, fully realized works of painted, printed, or perhaps even sculpted, art.

Applies to: AT, YA, YC, YG Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $10

figure Drawing + Painting ages 13-17 tEEN-3810 | Heather Cronin-Bachstein The human form is a constant dynamic subject in art. To describe the human figure is to describe the human experience. Students in this course investigate expressive and experimental directions of both drawing and painting through the use of a variety of conventional and unconventional materials and processes. From charcoal, contour, and gesture drawing to collaborative mixed-media artworks, this class is reflective, fun and imaginative. Students expand their understanding of fundamental skills, including drawing composition, figure proportion and anatomy, while learning and discovering individual strategies for color and mark-making styles that evoke emotional and/or intellectual responses. Throughout, participants are encouraged to experiment and take risks. Note: This class uses nude models. Students must be 13-17 ONLY. Applies to: AT Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $15 | model fee $25

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let It flow ages 12-17 tEEN-0426 | Kurt Van Dexter Unleash your daring side and tackle the unique challenges of water-based media including watercolor, gouache and India ink. In this class we learn to use these materials with confidence and understand the differences and qualities of each by creating numerous projects. Students learn to control and maximize striking values with permanent India ink, layer translucent washes of watercolors and explore the bold use of opaque colors with gouache. We work both in the studio and outdoors on location around downtown Providence. Applies to: AT Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $35

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Comic Book Creator ages 13-17 tEEN-3744 | Greg Rebis American comics are filled with wild characters like musclemen, monsters, robots, villains and freaks, but you need more than a wild character to make a good comic book. It takes a story that, when combined with convincing pictures, draws the reader into the page and doesn’t let him go. In this course, students learn from a published professional how to pull all the components of great comic book creation – word balloons, captions, panels and personalities – together. Important topics such as character design, perspective drawing and page layout are considered and, in the end, students leave with a finished book to share with friends, family and, with luck, possibly even a big shot comic book publisher. Applies to: YA, YC, YG Prerequisite: Start Cartooning

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: AT, YA, YC, YG, YM Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $10

furry fury: Drawing Cartoon Animals ages 12-17 tEEN-0434 | Jane Kernan | Pokemon, Avatar, Twilight, Ninja Turtles, Looney Tunes, furry fandom, SpongeBob SquarePants, Bambi and My Neighbor Totoro have one thing in common: appealing animal characters who behave like humans. For the artist-designer, striking the perfect balance between scientific accuracy and cartoon charisma is no easy task! In this comprehensive online course, students are guided through artistic human and animal anatomy and behavior, analyzing the spectrum of anthropomorphized fantasy creatures, and working from both life and reference images. They learn to illustrate and design characters with skill and confidence, and refine their creations for use in film, animation, television, comics and games. Note: Students are contacted via email by the instructor prior to the start date of class with detailed information.

Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $10

RISD Pre-College Pre-View Saturday, March 7 8:30am – 1:30pm RISD Auditorium 26 North Main Street, Providence • Learn about this summer art school experience from Pre-College staff and instructors. • Take a campus tour led by RISD undergraduates. • View Pre-College student artwork from past years. To learn more about Pre-College and register for Pre-View, visit risd.edu/precollege.

Applies to: YA, YC, YG Jan 9 – feb 20 18 contact hours | tuition $375 | online Course

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Heroes in Space (3D, that Is)

Eco-fashion: out with the old, In with the New

ages 12-17 tEEN-3941 | Alessandra Briggs

ages 12-17 tEEN-0482 | Candace french

How do you turn your avatar or your sketchbook superhero into a threedimensional clay figure? A good question, to be sure, but what if you want even more? Is it unreasonable, for example, to ask “How do I turn my clay action figure into a more durable material like plastic?” The answer is finally at hand, as students discover when they enroll in this sculpture and mold-making workshop. The course starts with lessons in sculptural anatomy and exaggeration, both of which play into how you shape a clay hero. Students then participate in the casting process with a new composite model that can be painted to your specifications. How long can it be, we ask, before Hasbro comes knocking on your door?

In this eco-fashion workshop, students take action to reduce a garment’s carbon footprint by restyling found fashions into exciting new garments. Anything goes – from adding new fabrics or found objects to combining multiple garments to performing clothing surgery – as your past wardrobe is transformed into interesting, new, updated styles. Transformation begins with your design ideas, deconstruction and construction techniques, and reinventing garments by adding or subtracting elements. Then, ordinary becomes extraordinary when students apply a multitude of decorative techniques. Plan to bring something to recreate, as well as any decorative items to use in refashioning your garment. Some sewing machines will be available, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Applies to: AT, YA, YC, YG Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $20

fashion Design: your Personal Vision ages 12-17 tEEN-1750 | Bunky Hurter Where do fashion designers get the inspiration for their creations? How do they turn their visions into actual designs? In this class, taught by a professional fashion designer and educator, students learn to find their personal vision and design toward it. Starting with the fundamentals, this class teaches you how to draw garments, establish your own fashion figure and present your personal design vision to the world. The class culminates in designing and creating a garment on a mini-form to be presented at an end-of-session fashion show. Two “mood boards” of your design concepts are created and ready for inclusion in your portfolio. All levels of experience are invited and no sewing experience is necessary. All you need is your love for fashion and lots of imagination! Applies to: YF Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $15

Applies to: YF Saturdays, Jan 24 – feb 7 | 1-4pm 3 sessions | 9 contact hours | tuition $130 | lab fee $25

Digital Clay using Sculptris ages 12-17 tEEN-0433 | Matthew E. Paquin Have no fear of three-dimensional design on the computer: take the first step with this exciting course. Students are introduced to Sculptris, which is designed to be as accessible as possible to every type of artist, with a simple interface and a shallow learning curve. Novice users are able to create within moments, and are free to practice their newfound skills at home without additional cost. In the classroom, an experienced instructor leads students through projects that will ignite their imaginations and make connections to their existing interest in entertainment media like video games and feature film animation. These connections become the key to generating excitement for learning more about artistic creation, computer science and 3D visualization. Applies to: YA, YC, YG Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 1-4pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $405

Basic Game Design with Web technologies ages 13-17 tEEN-3719 | Bruce Campbell There’s a world of games out there. You may even have them on your cell phone or your iPod. So it is our pleasure to announce to all game design enthusiasts, “Your time has come; the fundamentals of game design are within your grasp.” Join us to build simple interactive games with the latest Web technologies. Draw, animate and craft interactivity by applying basic programming in JavaScript. No programming experience is necessary, though students should be computer literate, preferably with some experience in programs such as Illustrator or Photoshop. The instructor introduces you to the basics of interactivity for game design using preprogrammed game modules that illustrate behaviors like mouse- and keyboard-controlled animation and boundary events. Let the games begin! Applies to: YA, YG Saturdays, Jan 10 – feb 14 | 9am-12pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $405

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Introduction to Black-and-White Photography

lights, Camera, Action! Start Making Movies

ages 12-17 tEEN-2188 | Vanessa Ruiz

ages 12-17 tEEN-2199 | Rachel Villari

Black-and-white photography is viewed as a foundation for understanding the basic principles and concepts involved in “painting” with light. Beginning with photograms and pinhole photography, students in this course explore how to capture an image with reflected light. They learn how the 35mm camera works and investigate the range of possibilities that black-and-white photography offers. In the darkroom, we explore chemical processing and different techniques used in making prints, while in the classroom, we explore the how-tos of producing a first-rate photograph, building a solid portfolio in the process. Note: Students will need a manual 35mm SLR camera, or one with manual override capabilities (older models are perfect). The lab fee covers all basic darkroom supplies, but please note that there are limitations on paper for printing.

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: PH Sundays, Jan 11 – feb 15 | 9:30am-12:30pm 6 sessions | 18 contact hours | tuition $350 | lab fee $55

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Intensive Workshops for Teens Our series of intensives continues, with workshops designed to highlight a specific skill or concept. These workshops can be taken alone, or in combination with other classes, to provide more in-depth exposure to critical skills. Note: Full-day workshops include a break for lunch; students must provide lunch and snacks.

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Advanced Photography: light Painting

Cartoon Anatomy: the Heroic + the Hideous

ages 12-17 tEEN-0287 | David fleurant

ages 13-17 tEEN-1866 | Matthew E. Paquin

You can paint with pigment on a canvas or with light on a digital receptor, but it’s even more fun to combine the two methods. The result is the art of making marks with light, or as it is more commonly known, “light painting.� This workshop introduces students to the experimental technique of light painting with creative exercises designed to produce photographs unlike any they have made before. We use strobe lights, fiber optic devices and light pens to construct images by manipulating shutter speed and film (or receptor) sensitivity. The resulting light paintings have the familiarity of a photograph, but are emboldened with eye-popping marks that demand attention.

Zombies, barbarians and Ninja schoolgirls all begin in the same way. But two legs, a twisting torso and clenched fists are not enough to turn a sketch into a distinct character that is ready to become the centerpiece of a comic book, video game or animation. This course reveals the essentials of good character design that begin with the creative application of human (or inhuman) anatomy. The importance of facial expressions, hairstyles and costume design options are also highlighted as we give our drawings personality and style. Finally, the drafting of tools and weapons becomes the hot topic so that your character designs of mermaids, angels and faeries can morph into cyborgs and Transformers.

Applies to: PH, YM

Applies to: YA, YC, YG

Monday, Jan 19 | 9:30am-4:30pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

Monday, Jan 19 | 10am-5pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110

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Product Design Boot Camp

Designing for the Red Carpet

ages 13-17 tEEN-0478, 0479, 0480 | Bobbi Jarvis

ages 12-17 tEEN-0481 | Candace french

Taylor Swift wrote “Love Story” in 20 minutes; John Boyne penned “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” in less than three days – Do you think you could design a brand new product in a day? In the real world, product designers are often asked to create an entirely new concept in a short period of time. Students in these classes follow (and break!) the rules of the design process as they flesh out their ideas for food, play and work. Students learn how to generate multiple concepts, select and develop the strongest idea, and present their product in an effective, creative way – all in just a day. They brainstorm, sketch in two and three dimensions, build rapid prototypes, consider packaging and graphics, and create a professional display. Work done in class can be used to generate an effective portfolio piece outside of class, as well. Each class focuses on a different design problem so students can take one, two or all three classes!

Kim Kardashian needs a six-piece wardrobe to wear in Paris. Jennifer Lawrence wants to look regal for the Oscars. Beyoncé needs an after-Grammy gown that will dance all night! In this workshop we mix and match design challenges with different celebrity personalities to design either a specific piece for a special occasion (e.g., the Oscars), or conceive of a wardrobe collection for that person. We study what these larger-than-life figures currently wear, where they sometimes go wrong, and how we as designers can utilize our own aesthetic to create an image that is just right for our celebrity clients. Students can expect to generate a collection of quick concept designs that cover a range of styles and design challenges in response to ‘real world’ scenarios.

Applies to: AT

Applies to: YF Sunday, feb 8 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110 | lab fee $20

Eat It ages 13-17 | tEEN-0478 | Bobbi Jarvis Saturday, Jan 24 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110 | lab fee $10

Play It ages 13-17 | tEEN-0479 | Bobbi Jarvis Saturday, Jan 31 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110 | lab fee $10

Work It ages 13-17 | tEEN-0480 | Bobbi Jarvis Saturday, feb 7 | 9am-4pm 1 session | 7 contact hours | tuition $110 | lab fee $10

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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 44-49.

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.

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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.

fASHIoN DESIGN (yf) For courses applicable to the Fashion Design certificate program, look for“YF” in the“Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD has a great reputation for producing up-and-coming fashion designers and likewise, RISD | CE strives to make

the world of apparel accessible to a younger audience. This certificate program encompasses 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.

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GAME DESIGN (yG) For courses applicable to the Game Design certificate program, look for “YG” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD | CE’s certificate program in game design teaches students the techniques and design principles required

to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and modeling of complex imagined virtual realities – including fully animated characters and detailed, multi-level environments – while exploring such topics as character design, animation, texturing, lighting, level building and scripting. As the 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.

MoVIE-MAKING (yM) For courses applicable to the Movie-Making certificate program, look for “YM” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. While telling a story using traditional live action movie-making can be complicated, this 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.

PHotoGRAPHy (PH) For courses applicable to the Photography certificate program, look for “PH” in the “Applies to” statement at the end of the course description. RISD | CE has long offered a number of creative photography courses in our Young Artist Program, and many of our

students have been honored with Rhode Island Scholastic Art Awards for their photographs and portfolios. As a next step, we offer this 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.

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.

ARt SCHool PREPARAtIoN (At) It is never too early to begin the intensive preparation necessary to create a first-rate high school portfolio. Our Art School Preparation Certificate Program is designed for students interested in a future in visual art or design, and is intended to supplement (not replace) a traditional high school art program by making more advanced courses available. It focuses on developing skills and techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and/or graphics through challenging projects that prepare students for the highly competitive world of art and design. In order to earn the RISD | CE Certificate in Art School Preparation, students must complete 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. DraWing + painting stuDios

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Look for 2D studio courses in the spring.

• Heroes in Space (3D, That Is)

• Fundamentals of Drawing

• Product Design Boot Camp

• Let It Flow • Start Cartooning • Sketchbook Workshop: Drawing in the Moment

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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 oor 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.

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aCademiC PoliCies Academic Advising RISD | CE staff are available to assist you with registra-

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.

tion. For information about CE programs and especially for advice about placement in an appropriate class, please call 401 454-6201, during business hours.

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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.

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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.

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 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. winter registration opens october 27

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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 54.

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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 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 52) 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.

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 100% refund

• Before the fourth class 40% refund

• Before the second class 80% refund

• Before the fifth class 20% refund

• Before the third class 60% refund

• After the fifth class 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 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.

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.

• Before the first class session 100% refund

• Before the third class 30% refund

• Before the second class 80% refund

• After the third class 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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registration

Calendar

REGIStRAtIoN oPENS MoNDAy, oCtoBER 27, 2014

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REGIStER EARly! Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is encouraged.

october 27 Registration opens

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 RISD | CE 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.

December 24-January 1 RISD offices closed January 7 Winter term begins January 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; classes held; offices closed february 16-20 Young Artist Winter Vacation Camps

(payment by MasterCard/VISA only).

february 17 Winter term ends

Phone 401 454-6200 Registration phone lines are limited. You may have to wait or redial before getting through,

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fax 401 454-6218 Fax your completed registration form with MasterCard/VISA number to 401 454-6218

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/diversity.

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 and no later than two weeks prior to the start of the program/course(s) for which you are registering. 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.

January 12 Registration opens January 26 Spring financial aid application deadline february 23 Spring term begins March 7 Pre-College Pre-View April 20–24 RISD|CE Spring Break; most classes on break; offices open; Young Artist Spring Vacation Camps May 24 Spring term ends June 2 Certificate Programs Graduation

Course details are subject to change without notice.

RISD Continuing Education

USPS 019-622 Volume 15, Number 3, October 2014 Issues of RISD Continuing Education are published four times a year, in April, July, October and December, by the Continuing Education Office, Rhode Island School of Design, Two College Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903–2784. Periodicals postage paid at Providence, Rhode Island.

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Postmaster: Please send address changes to the Continuing Education Office, Rhode Island School of Design, Two College Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903–2784.

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registration form Winter 2015

official us e only

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

student ’s last name

first

middle

ce

HR

male

date of birth (required for minors)

XXX

XX

female

social security number (last digits only)

home address city

state

home phone

work phone

occupation

zip code

name of parent/guardian if student is a minor I prefer not to receive promotional emails

email address

name of emergency contact for minors telephone of emergency contact for minors

please tell us how you learned about risd continuing education

for statistical purposes only, please check one (optional) african american

asian

caucasian

hispanic/latino

native american

multi-ethnic (please specify):

courses

tuition

course number | section number

course title (first five words)

course number | section number

course title (first five words)

course number | section number

course title (first five words)

discounts

Senior Citizen

$

+$

=$

$

+$

=$

Certificate Fee

$25 for declared certificate candidates only $ Exp. Date

certificate student status

I am currently enrolled as a certificate candidate.

=$

Major

total due $

RISD Employee/Dependent: Employee Name

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

+$

Tuition Discount (see page 54 for details) $

RISD Museum Member #

please check all that apply

subtotal

$

RISD Matriculated Student

RISD Alumna/us: Year Graduated

special fees

ID# (last 7 digits)

if applicable

check the appropriate program ADULT:

Advertising Design Animation + Video Apparel Design Appraisal Studies in Art + Antiques* Children’s Book Illustration Comic + Sequential Art* Digital Photography

YOUNG ARTIST:

Drawing + Painting Studies Graphic Design Hand Knitting Design* Interior Design Jewelry + Light Metals Natural Science Illustration Web + Interactive Design

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

*No longer accepting new certificate candidates

policy agreement By registering, i consent to and agree to abide by risD | Ce’s academic, financial, disciplinary, and other policies referenced in the risD | Ce catalog and website. i also give risD | Ce permission to communicate enrollment, academic and financial information via email to the email address noted above.

student signature (if student is a minor, parent or guardian must sign)

date

payment payment in full is required to register. please indicate form of payment. (no cash payments accepted.) Check or money order made payable to RISD|CE

charge to

Written evidence that tuition is paid by employer, scholarship or agency

account number

visa

/ expiration date

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Mail risD | Ce two College street providence, ri 02903 Call

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mastercard

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success story A Marriage of Science + Art: Jerry Yordy’s Microbiology Background Bears New Fruit in Digital Photography Certificate Program When retired scientist Jerry Yordy gave his wife a milestone birthday gift in 2011 — a National Geographic expedition to Arctic Norway to see polar bears — he decided it was time for him to get better at photography. Having bought his first 35 mm camera in Vietnam in the 60s, he did some film photography there, as well as later on some motorcycle trips in the American West with his wife. He had no formal training in photography, however, and thought he could learn more for this trip.

to come up with an idea because I wanted to incorporate all aspects of what I had learned.” After considering photographer William Wegman’s humorous photographs of Weimaraner dogs in human context, he came up with an idea: he would examine food items anthropomorphically, posing them proudly next to photographs of their friends and family. The result was “Proud Fruit,” a witty look at fresh produce imbued with human experiences and feelings. His love for and knowledge of biology shines through in a few of the images that he says make references to Mendelian genetics.

Jerry, who has a PhD in microbiology, started with some RISD|CE photography courses and, before too long, he enrolled in the Digital Photography certificate program. “There was a nice selection of courses in the certificate program covering many aspects of photography: How to use a digital camera, lighting, Photoshop work and how to make prints,” Jerry remarks. With his scientific background, not surprisingly, he found that he especially appreciated the technical aspects of photography.

Jerry graduated from the certificate program in June 2014. What’s next for Jerry and his camera? “A friend has asked me to photograph her wedding. I’ve never done wedding photography before, so I’m a little apprehensive, but I believe with the training I received in the certificate program I’ll be able to do a good job.” He also plans to grow his “Proud Fruit” body of work, and he may look into getting it produced on greeting cards or as a book.

One favorite course for Jerry was Digital Photography II taught by Lindsay Elgin. “In this class we submitted 100 photos per week, and learned photo composition and effective editing.” Two 36 contact hour courses on lighting were also favorites that taught him how to use natural light, flash and studio lighting. His final project for the program turned out to be a lot of fun for him: “I started to think about the final project about a year before. It was hard

Photos by Jerry Yordy from his “Proud Fruit” series

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Jerry found his experience with RISD|CE to be a positive one, from the classroom instruction, to the assigned work, to the instructors’ expertise: “When you start out with no training and see the list of courses, it’s very intimidating. But the instructors are all top notch professional photographers, so they have a thorough understanding of photography, and they enjoy sharing their knowledge with students.” Congratulations, Jerry, on earning your RISD|CE Digital Photography certificate. We wish you many happy hours behind the lens. Article by Paula Ogier 57

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Providence RI 02903-2787 USA

Providence RI

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Don’t be left out in the cold: Register Early! Like when your class runs? We do, too! Maybe you’re still mulling over taking your very first RISD|CE class, or you’re an existing student with a tendency to procrastinate. Each term, some classes are cancelled due to low enrollment, only to find out on the first class date that several students intended to enroll. Please help us by registering early to guarantee enrollment and help prevent cancellations.

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