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Course Description

Artwork by Marina L.

What does your local small business startup have in common with industry titans launching a new product? They both rely on graphic designers to inform consumers and build hype for their brand. Combine art and strategy to craft impactful designs for advertisements, posters and other branded media. Use layout design, typography, color theory and image manipulation in engaging design challenges. Collaborate with peers in constructive and inspiring discussions guided by an industry professional. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in graphic design or want to hone your visual style, this course empowers you to communicate with clarity and flair.

Learner Outcomes

  • Produce visually appealing designs to promote brands and products
  • Analyze and solve two-dimensional design problems
  • Effectively communicate to diverse audiences

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

  • Jonathan Burkhardt
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Section Schedule
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
M
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 13, 2025 to Nov 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 01, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2025 to Oct 09, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2025 to Nov 15, 2025
Instructors
  • Jonathan Burkhardt
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $75 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store. 

Section Notes
The first live class meeting for this course section is scheduled and will be held on Monday, October 13, Indigenous Peoples' Day. There will be no makeup day because the course will meet on the holiday.
 
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