Founded in 1873, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (popularly known as Mass Art) is a public-funded art college providing a variety of options for artistic training. Undergraduates at Mass Art may study disciplines such as fibers, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, animation, architectural design and painting. Graduate programs are available in architecture, artistic education, photography and fine arts. Certificate programs include industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, teacher training and a post-baccalaureate program in photography. Mass Art enjoys accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-879-7000
massart.edu
Providence's Rhode Island School of Design was founded in 1877. RISD provides students with 16 options for undergraduate education and 17 options for graduate studies. Undergraduate programs at RISD include illustration, industrial design, ceramics, glass, photography and printmaking. Graduate students may pursue advanced degrees in digital media, jewelry and metalsmithing, architecture, painting, art history and sculpture. Graduate students most host an exhibition as well as write a thesis to obtain their degrees.
Rhode Island School of Design
2 College St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6100
risd.edu
The Paier College of Art in Hamden, Connecticut offers artistic training in five disciplines. Students may learn the finer points of photography, fine arts, interior design, graphic design and illustration. Students can work toward either a Bachelor of Fine Arts or an Associate of Fine Arts degree. Students in all departments will become familiar with computer technology at the school's contemporary computer labs. However, the school believes firmly that computer technology is an addition to, not a replacement for, polished artistic technique and ability. Students spend their first, or "foundation," year studying every discipline offered at the Paier College of Art.
Paier College of Art
20 Gorham Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514-3902
203-287-3031
paiercollegeofart.edu
The Vermont College of Fine Arts exists on the former site of Vermont College in Vermont's state capital, Montpelier. The college offers only two majors: writing and visual arts. The visual arts program allows students to play an active role in designing their own curriculum. The college also offers individual consulting with its staff as well as 10-day residencies twice annually for two years. Visual arts students are expected to study a wide variety of artistic disciplines from performance art to sculpture. Writing students are offered the same individualized study program and residency. Students in the writing program may focus on non-fiction, fiction or poetry.
Vermont College of Fine Arts
36 College St.
Montpelier, VT 05602-3128
802-828-8750
vermontcollege.edu