Richard B. Doubleday has taught at the College of Fine Arts, Boston University for over 12 years. In the BFA Graphic Design program his class, The Senior Degree Project, involves extensive, student directed research investigations in graphic communications. One of the goals of this interdisciplinary course is to have each student address, through self-authored graphic design projects, social, environmental, political, linguistic, philosophical, and cultural issues across the academic spectrum. An electronic portfolio was launched in 2011 to aggregate the learning and creative trajectory and serve as an extensive record and accomplishments.

In the MFA Graphic Design program his class, Graduate Graphic Design 2, is devoted primarily to the Master's thesis, which is expected to make an original contribution to the graphic design profession. The completed thesis is presented at the annual spring exhibition held in the Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery.

In the London Graphic Design and Internship Program as part of Boston University's London Liberal Arts Program his class, Graphic Design in London, offers both graphic design and advertising majors, visual arts students, and non-majors the unique opportunity to study graphic design and intern in one of the world's most important cities for graphic design. During the summer, students will live in South Kensington and experience Europe's hub for museums, design education, research and technology. Students will enroll in two courses for a total of 8 credits: Courses will integrate visits to museums, design studios, advertising agencies, and book publishers. Courses and studio work are conducted at Boston University British Programmes. For more information on London Summer Term, visit Boston University International Programs.

Presently, Doubleday has been teaching Motion Design as part of the graphic design elective course offerings. You can view the student motion graphic work on the video-sharing web site Vimeo.

Richard B. Doubleday is currently teaching a course Graphic Design in London at Boston University British Programmes. Graphic Design in London, offered in the London Liberal Arts Program, emphasizes London’s rich visual tradition as one of the world’s most important cities for graphic design. The city’s design literacy is nurtured by generations-old signage and graphics of the London Underground, its museums of fine and applied arts, as well as the largest concentration of design and advertising firms in the world. Taking advantage of the resources within London allows students to make meaningful connections in their own work.

This course provides a thorough grounding in problem-solving skills related to graphic design, with emphasis on the selection and communication of appropriate pictorial images, symbols, and typography. The study of methods and procedures used in the practice of graphic design are taught in relation to the culture of England. Sessions focus on several areas through in-class projects and workshops: London concept book, gallery postcard design, National Theatre poster design, and the history of graphic design with particular emphasis on the contribution and influence of graphic design work by English-born artists. Projects include research at various cultural institutions and libraries in London, design strategy, composition, and print techniques. In addition to the use of typographic systems and structures to solve practical communication problems, exploration of typography as an expressive element will be emphasized. The impact of technology on the visual arts is examined and discussed from contemporary and historical perspectives. Guest speakers and design studio visits complement the coursework. Graphic design students have the option to participate in an internship along with their two courses for a total of 12 credits.