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Course Description

Paul Klee, Ad Parnassum, 1932. Kunstmuseum Bern.

What if creativity, innovation, resilience, and insight are more accessible than you've been led to believe? This course introduces a paradigm-shifting understanding of the principles behind human experience and the mind’s remarkable creative capacity. It is based on the understanding that ideation and insight are not gifts possessed by a fortunate few, but capacities available to all of us. Rather than relying on willpower, pressure, or endless self-improvement strategies, you’ll learn how to access your innate creative drive more consistently and effectively. As you begin to understand how your mind is designed to function, you’ll discover that fresh thinking, effective solutions, and impactful results are well within your reach.

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.

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