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Course Description

RISD CE graphic design course

As early as primary school, we became familiar with the pie chart. But this most basic form of information graphics is visually uninteresting, and too rudimentary to illustrate anything but the most simple sets of data. Professional graphic designers are challenged with uncovering the hidden visual potential in varied and complex sets of data and, ultimately, to deliver them with distinct clarity. This advanced studio course focuses on the information graphics family of tables and charts to develop design solutions that are both visually compelling and intellectually enlightening. Together we look at the history of the information graphic, as interpreted by pivotal figures like Charles and Ray Eames, and Edward Tufte. By the end of the course, students have several accomplished information graphics projects to enhance their professional portfolio.

Prerequisites

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

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $485.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 20, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026 to May 31, 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 one or more applications that are part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Please visit the Adobe website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.

  • This course requires access to Adobe Illustrator. 
  • AND This course requires access to Adobe Photoshop. 
  • AND This course requires access to Adobe InDesign. 
  • AND This course requires access to Adobe Acrobat. 
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