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Rhode Island School of Design

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The mission of the Rhode Island School of Design, through its college and museum, is to educate its students and the public in the creation and appreciation of works of art and design, to discover and transmit knowledge and to make lasting contributions to a global society through critical thinking, scholarship and innovation.

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), founded in 1877 in Providence, RI, is a vibrant community of artists and designers that includes 2,200 students from around the world, approximately 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. Each year more than 200 prominent artists, critics, authors and philosophers visit our historic College Hill campus.

Rhode Island School of Design is a global leader in educating creative people who aspire to make a meaningful contribution to our world.

RISD’s creative environment spawns countless projects of interest, whether emanating from the studio, the classroom, the boardroom or a casual conversation. Regardless of scope, they all share at least two things in common — a good idea and the will to make it happen.

With 16 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors, RISD offers a wealth of degree programs in art and design unmatched by other colleges and universities. Approximately 1,920 undergraduates and 370 graduate students enroll from across the United States and 44 other countries around the world. Additional credit-bearing courses are offered in summer, along with a six-week Pre-College program designed specifically for high school students.

RISD is located in Providence, Rhode Island — on the east coast of the US, three hours north of New York City and one hour south of Boston. The RISD Museum of Art, one of the finest art museums in the country, reinforces the hands-on learning experience for students and offers the regional community a rich repository of world culture.

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Rhode Island School of Design

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The Rhode Island School of Design (abbreviated RISD, ) is a fine arts and design college located in Providence, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1877 and is currently located at the base of College Hill and contiguous with the Brown University campus. The two institutions share social, academic, and community resources and offer joint courses. RISD is widely considered to be the best fine arts and design school in the nation (US News Ranked RISD as # 1 Fine Arts Program in the Country). Applicants must complete RISD's infamous "hometest" — three drawing assignments including the legendary bike drawing.

The school includes about 350 faculty and curators, and 400 staff members. About 1,880 undergraduates and 370 graduate students enroll from all over the United States and 50 other countries. It offers 16 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate majors. RISD is a member of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), a consortium of thirty-six leading art schools in the United States. It also maintains over 80,000 works of art in the RISD Museum.

In May 2006 the RISD Board of Trustees approved this mission statement:

History

The Centennial Women were a group formed to raise funds for Rhode Island's exhibit at the Centennial Exposition in 1876. The group had $1,675 left over after the exposition, and, inspired by foreign exhibits on design and interior decorating, Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf persuaded the group to donate the money to found what would become the Rhode Island School of Design. The school was incorporated in 1877 and opened its doors the following fall. Metcalf directed the school until her death in 1895. Her daughter, Eliza Greene Metcalf Radeke, then took over until her death in 1931.

The Rhode Island General Assembly ratified “An Act to Incorporate the Rhode Island School of Design” on March 22, 1877. “For the purpose of aiding in the cultivation of the arts of design.” Over the next 129 years, the following original by-laws set forth these following primary objectives:

First. The instruction of artisans in drawing, painting, modeling, and designing, that they may successfully apply the principles of Art to the requirements of trade and manufacture.
Second. The systematic training of students in the practice of Art, in order that they may understand its principles, give instruction to others, or become artists.
Third. The general advancement of public Art Education, by the exhibition of works of Art and of Art school studies, and by lectures on Art.
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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
RISD

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,920
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 29,410
Students Receiving Aid:
53%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Most Selective
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Degree Programs at Rhode Island School of Design

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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      • Interior Architecture
        A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems, occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards.
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      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.
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    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
        Students of Ceramics learn to creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through ceramic artwork. Students learn handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operation; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development.
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      • Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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      • Fine Arts and Art Studies
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      • Industrial Design
        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.
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      • Metal and Jewelry Arts
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and polishing; metal and non-metal casting and molding; electroforming; metal coloring; enameling; photo etching; lapidary technique and art; design concepts; and personal style development.
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      • Painting
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolor media; painting techniques; and personal style development.
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      • Printmaking
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by rendering art concepts onto surfaces and transferring images, via ink or dyes, onto paper or fabric. Includes instruction in monochrome and color printing; tonality; chemistry; equipment set-up and maintenance; techniques such as serigraphy, lithography, intaglio, woodcut, block, stencil, relief, etching, and composite; and personal style development.
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      • Sculpture
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal; techniques such as carving, molding, welding, casting, and modeling; and personal style development.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphic Design
      A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
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    • Illustration
      A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients.
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    • Photography
      A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.
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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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    • Apparel and Textiles See more schools with programs in Apparel and Textiles
      • General Apparel and Textiles
        A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.
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  • Skilled Trades

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      • Furniture Design and Manufacturing
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Architecture See more schools with programs in Architecture
      • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
        These four, six, or eight year programs allow individuals to practice architecture and conduct research in architecture. Topics covered include architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.
        See more schools with programs in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
      • Interior Architecture
        A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural systems design, heating and cooling systems, occupational and safety standards, interior design, specific end-use applications, and professional responsibilities and standards.
        See more schools with programs in Interior Architecture
      • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
        A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.
        See more schools with programs in Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
    • Visual Arts See more schools with programs in Visual Arts
      • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
        Students of Ceramics learn to creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions through ceramic artwork. Students learn handbuilt and wheelthrown techniques; molding; slips and glazes; trimming and decorating; firing and kiln operation; oxidation; mixed media; ceramic murals; and personal style development.
        See more schools with programs in Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
      • Fine Arts and Art Studies
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      • Industrial Design
        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters.
        See more schools with programs in Industrial Design
      • Metal and Jewelry Arts
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and polishing; metal and non-metal casting and molding; electroforming; metal coloring; enameling; photo etching; lapidary technique and art; design concepts; and personal style development.
        See more schools with programs in Metal and Jewelry Arts
      • Painting
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface preparation; composition; oil and acrylic media; watercolor media; painting techniques; and personal style development.
        See more schools with programs in Painting
      • Printmaking
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by rendering art concepts onto surfaces and transferring images, via ink or dyes, onto paper or fabric. Includes instruction in monochrome and color printing; tonality; chemistry; equipment set-up and maintenance; techniques such as serigraphy, lithography, intaglio, woodcut, block, stencil, relief, etching, and composite; and personal style development.
        See more schools with programs in Printmaking
      • Sculpture
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal; techniques such as carving, molding, welding, casting, and modeling; and personal style development.
        See more schools with programs in Sculpture

  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphic Design
      A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations.
      See more schools with programs in Graphic Design
    • Photography
      A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.
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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Intermedia/Multimedia
        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions in either two or three dimensions, through simultaneous use of a variety of materials and media.
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  • Education

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      • Art Teacher Education
        Art Teach Education programs prepare individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

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    • Apparel and Textiles See more schools with programs in Apparel and Textiles
      • General Apparel and Textiles
        A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.
        See more schools with programs in General Apparel and Textiles

  • Skilled Trades

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    • Precision Production Trades See more schools with programs in Precision Production Trades
      • Furniture Design and Manufacturing
        A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects; assemble and finish furniture articles or subassemblies; repair furniture; and use a variety of hand and power tools.
        See more schools with programs in Furniture Design and Manufacturing

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 56%
Other 23%
Asian 14%
Hispanic 5%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 97%
In-State 3%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Massachusetts 11%
New York 11%
California 7%
New Jersey 7%
Connecticut 6%
Percent of Students International: 12%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 58%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 29,410    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 365    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,895 13%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,109 7%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 9,747 29%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,961 42%  
Any Aid:
   53%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 16% (Most Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 93%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 550
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 660, Math: 670

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Question: What is the tuition for Rhode island School Of Design?

If you dont know exactly, whats your best guess. if you do know exactly, how much is it with and without room and board?? thanks
5 months ago
ebe b
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costs: 2008-2009 figures tuition: $34,665 (full-time degree candidates) student activities fee: $260 room: $5,860 (double room) dining: $4,400 (based on 19+ meal plan) supplies: $2,000 (estimated)
Ceriana
Ceriana

Question: What is the Rhode Island School of Design three-drawing hometest?

Do you draw 3 drawings in one day? What is it exactly?
6 months ago
Abby
Abby

Best Answer

they will give you three assignments (i.e. bicycle, full figure body, etc) to hand in with your application. They use them in addition to your portfolio to see what you produce in a given amount of time. It's easy.
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Question: Is Rhode Island School of Design a nice place?

i might be going there soon, and i just want to know =)
7 months ago
Missy M
Missy M

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YES; it is a TOP-NOTCH school.
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Question: Is it hard to get accepted into Rhode Island School of Design?

27 months ago
EzeeM
EzeeM

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RISD has one of the best art programs in the entire country. So depending on what your grades, SAT's and portfolio look like, it depends. It also depends on what type of art you want to study. From what I understand they focus more on the traditional art than more contemp art (i.e. graphic design, computer animation etc). But this may not still be true.
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Question: fashion designing colleges in ri?

are there any good colleges you reccomend in rhode island, connecticut, or massachusetts?
31 months ago
matt
matt

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THe Rhode Island School of Design (commonly called RISD pronounced 'rizdee') is widely recognized as one of the top, if not THE top, fine arts school in the US. You will need an excellent portfolio to get in there.

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Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI 02903
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