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RISD GD MFA Programs

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🚀Application Deadline January 5th.

RISD GD AI Syllabus Policy
Adopted in the fall of 2025 by the GD Faculty

RISD Graphic Design expects generative AI for creative purposes to be used intentionally, and to practice questioning the reliability and value of its outputs. The department acknowledges the nature of generative AI — systems which create content by processing existing data, physically stored in massive data centers — raises ethical concerns related to inaccuracy of information, bias, data privacy, content ownership, and environmental impact. We also want to distinguish between generative AI use for creative purposes (image and text generation, research, concept development) and accessibility purposes (text-to-speech, organization, language support).

Every instructor has their own policy for how AI may or may not be used within their class or project. If you are unclear on this policy, ask your instructor before you use AI tools in your work. If AI use is allowed, be sure to abide by RISD’s Academic Code of Conduct, and practice transparency: clearly disclose and provide citation for any AI use in your research or artistic process.

This policy will evolve as technology and our understanding develops, and we welcome ongoing conversation about responsible AI use in our community. We encourage reading through our Considerations when using generative AI, and exploring the Resources for those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the tools.

🎥 Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Come get cozy, and grab a slice (or three) because YES — there will be pizza. 🍕🔥

Seniors (Class of '26)
DP Information Session
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6:30 pm
GD Commons

At this meeting, you will get an overview of what the DP process will look like this spring, and we’ll also be introducing a first project brief, which you’ll be asked to complete over wintersession.

It’s really important that you be on time and fully present for this meeting—we’ll keep it short and exciting!

🚨 This meeting is required for all of you! 🚨

Happy Thanksgiving RISD GD
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RISD Graphic Design department is searching for a new faculty member to start in the Fall of 2026!

Application deadline is January 5, 2026
For more details, visit here.

GD MFA Open House

Professor Bethany Johns, joined by Professor Paul Soulellis, speak about RISD’s Graphic Design department. Situating design as the primary language and method in which to make sense of and communicate experience, the Graphic Design MFA program educates the complete human being, developing interests and expertise that access the full breadth of the profession.

Recorded on Nov. 17, 2025, during our annual MFA Open House.

Calling all seniors!

Please come to the senior show kickoff meeting + design sprint.
Come with ideas and good vibes.

Please join us as we welcome Wael Morcos
back to RISD!
Guest Designer in Typography 3
Thursday, November 20th
1:10 pm est
on Zoom
*link will be emailed to RISD GD community

Speaker Series n.3
Sophie Mascatello, Mythology
Friday, November 14th
12pm
GD Commons

• Roundtable discussion (by sign up)

Speakers Series n.2
Forest Young, Fundamental Co.

Friday, November 7th
12pm
GD Commons

• Studio visits with MFA in CIT (by sign up)

✏Introduction to Coding with Gabriel Drozdov

This workshop serves as an introduction to some of the leading software used in the field and which you should get to know to develop your coursework.

Open to all.
No sign-up is required.

What you will need:
—Your computer with the Adobe Creative Suite installed
—Yourself, EXCITED TO LEARN!!

Please join us as we welcome Beatriz Lozano
back to RISD!
Guest Designer in Typography 3
Thursday, October 30
1:30 pm est