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Admissions Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) is a very selective school. I
believe the acceptance rate is about 30%. You must have an art
background, as... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The admissions process includes a full slide portfolio documenting any art
related work completed in high school. An essay is required for applicati... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Admission was by application. For BFA program a portfolio of artwork is
required and there are some specific drawing requests that need to be
ful... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Even though I applied from a foreign country it was a fairly easy
process. Whenever I had questions the staff in the admissions office
was always ... READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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The first year is foundation year, where everyone takes the same
classes regardless of your major. The classes are 2 semesters of:
Foundation Dra... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Freshman foundation is an intensive program required of all students. This
includes three studio classes each week. 2D design, 3D design, and drawin... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The concentration is on studio art classes. Art is a subjective
process, so grading is by written reviews by the instructors. A letter
grade is ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The program is composed of Fine Arts and Design curriculums. I enjoyed
all the classes I took. They were interesting and challenging,
especially F... READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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I studied Industrial Design, which involves anything and everything there is to do with design including, but not limited to: furniture design, packa... READ MORE
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Alumni
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My program was sculpture and I was taught how to use a multitude of tools and equipment. I developed strong design skills, and am confident in my crea... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Employment prospects are excellent. Employers have a high regard for the school. Regardless of your major, there is a possibility to get a job in a ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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I guess we are highly recruited in all aspects of the Design, Illustration and Architecture Businesses. I was married and expecting a baby at the time... READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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Providence is a great small city to live in. Most people move into off-
campus apartments after their freshman year in the dorms. Everyone is
req... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The quality of life at RISD is very comfortable. The campus is set in a beautiful
residential area and the New England trees are beautiful. The beac... READ MORE
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Alumni
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On campus housing is required for freshman year. Facilities are great,
including the food and have been greatly expanded and modernized in the
20... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The campus was old at the time I was there and in comparison to Brown
University which is RISD's neighbour not a campus at all, but I think
they h... READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
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Alumni
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RISD students are not known for getting out to the bars and clubs very
often. They have their own private parties, where there is always
interest... READ MORE
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Alumni
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The social life is pretty much confined to itself. RISD students tend to stick
together. There are a handful of bars that draw students from all RI ... READ MORE
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Alumni
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There is no greek system. Because of the Freshman Foundation program,
students form lasting friendships early which provides connections from
dep... READ MORE
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Alumni
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Social life in an Art oriented college is different from life in a
regular university, studio work is intense and it can be kind of
isolating. You... READ MORE
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