Art camp
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Marc Torick, Summer Foundation Program
Division of Continuing Education
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-6200
summer@risd.edu
www.risd.edu/summer.cfm
QUICK TAKE: This arts program helps students understand art
as a major. It is located at the Rhode Island School of Design,
near the town College Hill. The students are given challenging
art classes in their own field of choice. The knowledge
acquired in this camp will help your student with his or her
plans for college.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 16–18
FEES: The day program is between $2,900 and $3,600. The
boarding program is from $3,800 to $4,200. Financial aid is
available based on need and merit.
SPONSORSHIP/OWNERSHIP/ACCREDITATION: Rhode Island
School of Design
BACKGROUND: Since its inception in 1970, the program has
been allowing high school students from around the world to
experience an intense artistic atmosphere. The program is
directed at students who want art as a career and those who
are interested in complementing their liberal arts work.
DESCRIPTION: Students select their focus from a variety of
programs (from fashion and jewelry design to photography
and painting). The students must take three required courses:
foundation drawing, basic design, and art history. The schedule
is packed with work from 7:30 AM to 11 PM on weekdays,
with some of this time devoted to independent out-of-class
work. The camp lasts for six weeks during the summer.
OUR TAKE: An excellent program for students with an interest
in the arts. It puts students on track when it comes time to
prepare their portfolios for college applications.
OUR RECOMMENDATION: This is a very focused and rigorous
program, so before sending your kid, make sure he or she
understands the background of the camp. It’s located in a
safe and scenic environment for students and is near other
great colleges in the Boston area.