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Course Description

Learn the fundamentals of visual design, layout composition, digital asset creation, and user interface design with Figma, the industry leading prototyping tool for code-free interactive design planning. This course covers essential tools such as frames, components, design and prototyping functions, animated transitions, and simulated interaction with a focus on improving workflow efficiency and consistency. You’ll complete this course with the ability to create fully realized prototypes deliverable to a mobile device or a mobile device emulator for presentation to an audience or collaboration with a design team. No prior graphic design experience is required.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $500.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2026 to Sep 10, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 14, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (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

This course requires access to Figma. Please visit the Figma website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
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