Whats Wintersession?
Wintersession is a six-week period, starting in early January, between fall and spring semesters. Freed from the prerequisites and pace of the “normal” academic schedule, students choose from several options: • Wintersession courses on campus: innovative courses suitable for a shorter time-frame • Wintersession courses off campus: recent destinations include Western Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean and Africa • Independent Study Programs: students may determine and pursue a specific area of interest and study for credit • Internships: an opportunity to earn six credits and gain practical experience. Experiences range from assistantships at major design firms and publishing houses (Pixar, Industrial Light and Magic, Hallmark, Hasbro, Microsoft, Nickelodeon and Tommy Hilfiger have recently sponsored RISD interns) to curatorial work at museums and apprenticeships with independent artists and designers.
