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POD + Onward We Learn (College Crusade) Photo Journaling 2022

Project Open Door

Participating artists: Abigail, Abdoulaye, Amelia, Aneishka, Emely, Gaby, Joanne, Jaxson, Joshelin, and Simone.

POD partnered with Onward We Learn (formerly known as College Crusade) to provide unique and engaging virtual summer workshop experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this online workshop, students were given daily photo challenges to create portraits and still life photographs. They found textures, shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through photographic explorations of their familiar surroundings. In doing so, students created an individual photo journal over the week.

Photography is a tool that can help us to “SEE.” What does this mean? If we are not visually impaired, we can, of course, physically see. But how much do we miss seeing? How much do we take for granted unless we take the time to look? With assignments that hope to inspire careful observation, we can use the camera to observe things in our familiar surroundings in quite extraordinary ways. Photography can help us become more observant and help us have a fulfilling visual life. During this time of limited mobility due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finding creativity close to home is an essential part of a healthy balanced life.
POD + Onward We Learn (College Crusade) Photo Journaling 2021

Project Open Door

Participating artists: Ashley, Claudia, Daniel, Izenia, Jennifer, Keyleth, Musta'an, and Perla.

POD partnered with Onward We Learn (formerly known as College Crusade) to provide unique and engaging virtual summer workshop experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this online workshop, students were given daily photo challenges to create portraits and still life photographs. They found textures, shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through photographic explorations of their familiar surroundings. In doing so, students created an individual photo journal over the week.

Photography is a tool that can help us to “SEE.” What does this mean? If we are not visually impaired, we can, of course, physically see. But how much do we miss seeing? How much do we take for granted unless we take the time to look? With assignments that hope to inspire careful observation, we can use the camera to observe things in our familiar surroundings in quite extraordinary ways. Photography can help us become more observant and help us have a fulfilling visual life. During this time of limited mobility due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finding creativity close to home is an essential part of a healthy balanced life.
POD + Onward We Learn (College Crusade) Photo Journaling 2020

Project Open Door

Participating artists: Jaylyn B., Jeremy R., Karlim T., Kelssy B., Kenneth B., Maria L., Maria-Camila M., Maria R., Sanilda V., Andrea G., Astrid C., Christiana V., Edgar N., Fredy G., Genesis M., Ilanis R., Jeffri P., Larissa P., and Toluwani A.

POD partnered with Onward We Learn (formerly known as College Crusade) to provide unique and engaging virtual summer workshop experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this online workshop, students were given daily photo challenges to create portraits and still life photographs. They found textures, shapes, colors, numbers, and letters through photographic explorations of their familiar surroundings. In doing so, students created an individual photo journal over the week.

Photography is a tool that can help us to “SEE.” What does this mean? If we are not visually impaired, we can, of course, physically see. But how much do we miss seeing? How much do we take for granted unless we take the time to look? With assignments that hope to inspire careful observation, we can use the camera to observe things in our familiar surroundings in quite extraordinary ways. Photography can help us become more observant and help us have a fulfilling visual life. During this time of limited mobility due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finding creativity close to home is an essential part of a healthy balanced life.
RISD POD 2014 Alumni Research Report

Project Open Door

Research and report by Craig Dreeszen, Ph.D., Dreeszen & Associates with Dr. Paul Sproll, Head, Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design (TLAD) and TLAD MA research assistants, Karina Esperanza Yanez, En-Ling Lu, and Lauren Allen, Rhode Island School of Design Funding for the research provided by the Surdna Foundation. Dreeszen & Associates was commissioned to work with the Department of Teaching + Learning in Art + Design faculty and graduate research assistants. The research objective was to identify, find, and collect data and stories about the paths taken by Rhode Island teens (RI POD alumni) who participated in Project Open Door.
RISD POD 2011 Evaluation & 2012 - 2015 Strategic Plan

Project Open Door

This evaluation report and strategic plan documents key findings of an external review of Project Open Door and agreement and the 2012-2017 Project Open Door Strategic Plan. The plan represents consensus among Project Open Door faculty, staff, and Dean of Graduate Studies, Research and Engagement, and Advisory Committee members to strengthen and institutionalize the program. Dean Phillips asked that the review “...evaluate the current condition of the program, confirm its scope, scale, and feasible and fruitful staffing scenarios, explore ways to successfully institutionalize it both within and outside of RISD, and identify pathways for the future, including greater visibility for this replicable model, both regionally and nationally.”

Evaluation and plannig supported by a grant from The Rhode Island Foundation.
Proposal for the High School Initiative at RISD

Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department and Project Open Door

TLAD proposal to the Rhode Island Foundation for a grant to support high school students interested in the arts through collaboration between RISD and Providence Schools.
Proposal for the High School Initiative at RISD

Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department and Project Open Door

TLAD proposal to the Rhode Island Foundation for a grant to support high school students interested in the arts through collaboration between RISD and Providence Schools.
Schedule for Graduation Proficiency in the Arts Professional Development Workshop

Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department and Project Open Door

Schedule for a professional development day for Providence School Department high school art teachers hosted at RISD.
Schedule for Graduation Proficiency in the Arts Professional Development Workshop

Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department and Project Open Door

Schedule for a professional development day for Providence School Department high school art teachers hosted at RISD.
Letter from Providence School District Superintendent

Melody Johnson, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the superintendent of Providence Schools, regarding schools' performance and progress.
Letter from Providence School District Superintendent

Melody Johnson, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the superintendent of Providence Schools, regarding schools' performance and progress.
Letter from the New Feinstein High School

Nancy Owen, KC Perry, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the administration at Feinstein High School regarding approval for funding for after-school arts programming in collaboration with RISD.
Letter from the New Feinstein High School

Nancy Owen, KC Perry, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence to Paul Sproll from the administration at Feinstein High School regarding approval for funding for after-school arts programming in collaboration with RISD.
Letter to Hope High School Advisory Council

Paul Sproll, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence from Paul Sproll to the advisory council for Hope High School's Arts School regarding difficulties facing the high school and collaboration with RISD.
Letter to Hope High School Advisory Council

Paul Sproll, Teaching + Learning in Art + Design Department, and Project Open Door

Correspondence from Paul Sproll to the advisory council for Hope High School's Arts School regarding difficulties facing the high school and collaboration with RISD.