The Summer Institute of Graphic Design Studies 2013 (SIGDS) is an opportunity for students and professionals to participate in an array of two-week accredited courses at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).
Tuition for each course is $2,425 + a $15 lab fee, (discounted tuition rate for RISD Alumna/us of $1,700). Courses in Schedule 1 run from Mondays - Fridays from 9:00AM - 4:30PM, and courses in Schedules 2 and 3 run from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. There will be no class held on Thursday, July 4.
Schedule 1
June 24 - July 5
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Poster Design
How to combine design and message to create powerful, effective posters
Schedule 2
July 8 - July 19
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Identity Design + Branding
Designing an identity system for a company that works on various media
Schedule 3
July 22 - August 2
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Magazine Design
Analyses and projects revolving around effective magazine layouts
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Type + Image Design
Relationships between typeface and image explored as functioning visual systems
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Book Design
Covers all aspects of designing comprehensive art and photographic books
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Web Design
How to conceive, prototype and program websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript