Canvas Learning Management System

What is Canvas?

Canvas is RISD's Learning Management System (LMS). It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

Canvas includes a variety of customizable course creation and management tools, course and user analytics and statistics, and internal communication tools. Canvas is also integrated with Google Apps, LibGuides, Panopto, VoiceThread and Zoom.

How do I access Canvas?

Visit canvas.risd.edu and select the appropriate login option.

Faculty & Staff
Undergrad / Grad Students
CE Instructors
CE Students (*Anyone enrolled in a CE (Continuing Education) course—including RISD faculty, staff or degree program students—should select the CE Students option to access the CE Canvas dashboard. CE courses include Advance Program for High School Students, Adult Extension, Young Artist and Summer Credit Courses.)

Canvas Training

View the list of training workshops, online training and resources.