RISD Continuing Education Launches 150 Online Courses, Pre-College Applications Now Open

Artwork by RISD Pre-College student Isaac Mariscal

This spring, experience Rhode Island School of Design from anywhere in the world, at any time of day or night. Whether you’re an artist or designer looking to advance your practice or a high school student interested in creative fields, RISD Continuing Education has 150+ online offerings for adults, teens, and middle schoolers.

RISD CE adult online courses are wide-ranging and for all skill levels. Our Certificate Programs are designed for adults looking to accelerate their creative lives and work, and subjects include Animation, Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Interior Design, Jewelry Making and Design, Natural Science Illustration, Painting Studies, Photography, and Product Development and Manufacturing.

This summer, RISD Pre-College is celebrating 50 years since its launch in 1971. Aspiring young artists and designers from across the country and around the world are sending in their applications to experience a college-level curriculum featuring day-long studio classes, inspiring visits to the Edna W. Lawrence Nature Lab and the RISD Museum, and critiques and final projects that will help shape the way they approach art and design—whether or not they eventually earn their undergraduate degrees at RISD.

Part of RISD Pre-Collegiate Programs, Advanced Program Online is a year-round online intensive for high school students interested in pursuing art and design in college. This certificate program is for changemakers who want to develop their art practice, learn new ways to collaborate, and create a future they’re excited about. The spring 2022 term runs from March 5 to May 29, and the summer 2022 term runs from June 21 to August 14.

Online teen and youth courses in animation, drawing, fashion design, illustration, and art school prep provide a strong grounding in the visual arts, encouraging creative and personal growth through self-expression.

The spring term starts on February 28, and February 23 is the last day to register for our first session. Many online courses fill quickly, so register today!

To browse online courses at Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education, visit cereg.risd.edu.

To apply for RISD Pre-College residential summer immersive, visit admissions.risd.edu/apply.

To register for RISD’s Advanced Program Online year-round intensive, visit precollege.risd.edu.

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