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Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Graphic Design
ACN-030
Explore the process of problem solving for graphics through realistic design projects. Please note that this is not a computer class but rather a course in which you will be introduced to the fundamental approaches to graphic design as you develop your conceptual process, design skills and presentation techniques. Logotypes and a range of other design projects will be assigned.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Advertising
ACN-040
This course offers a hands-on introduction to the art, and business, of advertising. You'll sharpen your conceptual thinking skills as you brainstorm innovative marketing strategies for a range of products and services, then create magazine, newspaper and billboard campaigns that bring those ideas to life in a smart, engaging way. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to the Advertising program at Art Center; adults contemplating a career change; or those just interested in learning how advertising professionals think and how the ad campaigns we see every day are created.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Copywriting
ACN-041
Explore the history of copywriting, where and how copywriting fits in today's world of digital media, and how to write copy that can be emotive, entertaining and informative. This course will arm students with a better understanding of how words can help launch brands, create loyalty, change perceptions and shape the world around you. Topics to be covered include: pick-up lines vs. headlines, brand mantras, storytelling without lies, the Haiku of taglines, radio that delights, script writing for TV, digital video and life, and writing for bots, search engines and people. This course is ideal for anyone interested in how to make a living by carefully stringing together the right combination of words, and will appeal to those who are expert visual problem solvers, but stumble over their own words when trying to say what they want to in simple English. This course is also perfect for writers seeking to expand their reach as storytellers in the advertising and marketing game.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Make it Great:Design Concepts
ACN-104W
This course introduces new and intermediate students to the skill sets needed in the design and illustrative fields. Each week students are introduced to a variety of core fundamentals necessary to succeed in the applied arts. Topics covered include an overview of comp sketching (people, places and objects), perspective (to create accurate space and dimension in indoor and outdoor environments), composition, color theory and visual communication. Ideal for those interested in the fields of graphic design, advertising and illustration, this course is designed to support and reinforce the skills necessary in the creation of successful content. More info: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Typography 1
ACN-125
This course explores the structural and spatial properties of letterforms, providing the groundwork for display typography, logo design or alphabet design/redesign. The course introduces the five basic type families (classic, modern, slab serif, script and sans serif) and expands on that vocabulary to include an investigation into hybrid, modified, digital and hand-drawn typefaces. Topics covered include properties of scale, proportion, figure-ground, cropping and overlap, as well as contrasts of weight, width, emphasis and direction. Drawing techniques, both sketch and rendered, will be practiced in applied and experimental exercises. Pencil, pen, brush and ink, and computer programs will be used, with attention given to both personal style and craftsmanship.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beyond Story Concept
ACN-151W
An insider's guide to developing and packaging a story for the Hollywood market. Learn the fundamentals of creating a strong story structure from the perspective of the writer (the seller) and pitching an idea to the studio executive (the buyer)who is evaluating the viability of the project. The class goal is to move students from concept to a fleshed-out story treatment that can be shaped for the current marketplace. By the end of the course, students will have created an outline for a full length feature, short film, or TV script. This is an ideal class for aspiring writers, directors and producers looking to develop original material or adaptations, and is a vital course for students seeking careers in the industry. Please bring your story ideas/concepts to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intro to Filmmaking
ACN-152
Learn the fundamental concepts and practices involved in filmmaking. In this course, directing and cinematography are closely linked and students explore methods that make a film play. Emphasis is on effective communication, storytelling and creative editing techniques for story enhancement. Students will make three short films. Required: access to a digital video camera and editing system (Art Center's cameras and computer lab facilities are not available for student use.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Build Your Book: Interm. Ad
ACN-174
Using design as a language and creativity as a theory, students in this intensive intermediate advertising course will develop a strong body of work consisting of 15 advertisements, ranging from print to interactive. Through brainstorming sessions, critiques, art direction and execution processes using time management, and by applying these studies and techniques to clients, deadlines and processes, students will experience what it's like to work in the industry. This course is ideal for students refining their portfolios for admissions to Art Center's undergraduate Advertising program, as well as practicing artists and designers seeking professional development or new skills.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Essential Typography
ACN-175
Typography is the modus operandi graphic designers use to communicate and reinforce the content of graphic design pieces. With its strong emphasis on the typographical grid, this course is a vital foundation for editorial design and multi-page layout. This is an ideal course for students and designers who wish to use typography with greater confidence. Gain increased sensitivity to the details of typographic form, paragraph format, page-layout dynamics and the expressive potential of type. Topics also include type characteristics and nomenclature.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interactive Is Not Just Web
ACN-198W
This new seven-week course is dedicated to exploring, understanding and applying interactive design to advertising concepts. Using a roster of clientele, students will conceive, design and execute ad campaigns with interactive components including banners, sites, micro-sites and other pieces that allow the audience to become familiar with a brand through an interactive experience. This fast-paced, deadline-driven process will allow students to become familiar with the advertising industry while strengthening their concepting and production skills within the realm of interactive design. Note: This is not a computer class. However, it is recommended that students have access to a computer and Photoshop experience.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Documentary Film
ACN-251
Have you always wanted to make a documentary, but weren't sure where or how to begin? This introductory course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, research, develop, write, produce, direct, shoot and edit short documentary video. Students will learn all aspects of production and, at the end of the semester, screen their short films in class. Throughout the course,a variety of films will be shown to provide a historical perspective and to illustrate different approaches and styles of the documentary. No previous experience is necessary; students are required to have access to a digital video camera and a digital editing system.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Package Design
ACN-256
Explore the exciting and changing realm of package design. In this 14-week course, you will develop creative packaging solutions that attract visual attention through the use of 3D form, packaging materials, typography, color and graphics. The course will also explore sustainability issues and emerging technologies that will change consumer interaction with packaging in the future. An ideal course for designers seeking to add packaging design to their portfolio or increase their awareness of the packaging field.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Digital Magazines for IPad
ACN-277
In this new course, you will take publications already designed for print and repurpose them for the iPad and similar devices by integrating rich media like video, audio, Web and animation. Learn to navigate technical intricacies and problem-solve design challenges to create functional high-end digital magazines using many of the tools you already know. This seven-week course will take you through the process of learning about interactivity and applying the elements to your new digital magazine, including how to compile them into an app without writing a line of coding. This course will also demystify the concepts and jargon that come with this rapidly changing market. This course is perfect for students interested in editorial design who wish to bring their designs to a mobile device, and ideal for students concurrently enrolled in, or who have already completed, ACN-337 Editorial Design for the iPad and want to take their designs to the next level of publishing. Required: Students must have a fundamental understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
TEXTure
ACN-289W
Working in a non-digital environment with shredded text and imagery and combining the traditional techniques of cut-and-paste and collage, students in this one-day workshop will explore and discover the contrasting textural, tonal, rhythmic and illustrative qualities these elements can bring to a composition. Students will discover the vigorous direction and motion that can be expressed when these elements are stripped and torn from their original intentions and given new character and dimension. No prerequisites other than experimentation, imagination and a willingness to use both!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Diy Graphic Design
ACN-290W
Employing strong original and conceptual thinking, this class will explore the craft and language of visual communication in a non-digital environment, expanding students' awareness and appreciation of the tactile quality of hand-crafted artwork. Traditional graphic design techniques will be the preferred method for producing class projects; students will use computers only in the production of artwork and to output digital prints. This class will introduce students to British trailblazers in the field of graphic design during the non-digital era. These designers, who produced record sleeves, posters, magazines and more, are the inspiration for this class.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 06 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
The Next Great Idea
ACN-291W
Processes and Solutions For Future Creative Professionals. In this seven-week workshop, students will gain a keen awareness and understanding of the methods that artists and designers use to expand upon their creativity, with a special emphasis on creative problem solving in a visually oriented workplace. This class will explore visual and verbal methods of idea generation, the rules and processes of brainstorming and how to put yourself in a creative state of mind. The class will also break down the creative process-from idea to final execution-and explore how it differs from other processes that most people use today. This class is beneficial for students and creative professionals with an interest in advertising,illustration, graphic design, photography, film and product design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Personal Branding
ACN-319
In today's highly competitive world of seven billion people, a strong brand identity lies at the foundation of an enterprise's business success. Similarly, establishing an effective personal brand identity is vital to an individual's success. This course will help you define yourself by uncovering your untapped potential, unique value proposition and competitive advantage. Learn to identify your strengths, weaknesses and career opportunities through positioning mapping and by conducting a comprehensive analysis. You will learn how to create a compelling personal branding strategy to differentiate yourself and stay ahead of your competition. At the end of the course, you will have created a branding strategy and a brand book that will guide you as you pursue your passions and career goals. Prerequisites: passion, commitment, plus prior experience using Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint or Keynote.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Branding Strategy and Design
ACN-323
As businesses increasingly recognize the vital importance of building a strong brand to stay competitive in a global economy, there is a critical need for designers to have a more comprehensive understanding of product branding strategy. This course will address how a successful brand creates strong loyalty and builds valuable equity by establishing crucial connections with its target customers through strategically designed products and services. This is an ideal course for product designers, graphic and packaging designers and entrepreneurs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Graphic Design
ACN-332
This concept-oriented course is about integrating typography and images applied to projects such as magazine layouts, posters and transmedia identity systems to communicate a story, a message or a marketing idea for its intended audience. Students are encouraged to develop problem-solving and research skills in defining the appropriateness of a design. Note: This is not a computer class. However, students should have some computer experience, plus access to a computer with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign or similar graphics programs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Editorial Design for the IPad
ACN-337
Use your skills as a designer to bring your work into this new environment. With an emphasis on concept and design, you will utilize structure, typography, color and imagery, then learn to add the elements that make the iPad unique: touch, sound, movement and interactivity. Create a magazine app sample in four phases: concept, research, design, and animated app development. Adobe Publishing Suite is used to create the app. There is no coding.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Crafting a Meaningful Career
ACN-473
An invaluable class for mid-career professionals eager to take their careers to the next level! Change naturally occurs as careers evolve. Sometimes change is forced upon us; sometimes we have to make it happen ourselves. Ask yourself, "Isn't it time to shake things up and reach deeper into my talent?" Based on the principles laid out in his book, "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" (Allworth Press), Tony Luna has created this engaging class for mid-career professionals who want to revitalize their career perspectives. He has been a creative consultant, artist representative and producer for 35 years. His lectures, workshops and classes have inspired a generation of creative entrepreneurs. This empowering class follows in that tradition, drawing on interviews with veteran commercial artists and testimonials from past clients and students. Students have used this information to rediscover their passion, embrace risk, create a new artistic voice and take control of their creative destiny.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Create: iBooks/ePubs for iPad
ACN-590W
The increasing popularity of Apple's iPad has changed the world of publishing. This workshop explores: how to effectively design for this device and other similar tablets; the strengths and weaknesses of various electronic publishing formats like "epub" and "pdf;" how integrated graphics and video play a role when deciding on a format; and the pros and cons of the digital reading experience. This two-day seminar includes an exploration of the design process, using various software applications including Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Apple Pages, and is perfect for anyone interested in designing content that needs to be distributed on smart tablet devices.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
HTML Emails for Designers
ACN-594W
As a designer with HTML email design skills, you have the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. However, the art of creating both visually attractive and promotionally successful HTML emails can be a tricky skill to master. In this two-day hands-on seminar, you'll discover how to stay ahead of the pack, improve your email marketing and design skills and learn the best way to create and distribute HTML emails-from developing strategies and setting targets and objectives, to designing engaging content and ensuring deliverability. Topics will include: pros and cons of various technologies and approaches; social media integration; methods to effectively market your services; optimal sizes and dimensions; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; text vs. HTML; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; deliverability; platforms; and best methods and practices. Does not include programming. Access to a laptop with Internet access is recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Design Engaging Landing Pages
ACN-598W
Landing pages are essential to every online marketing campaign. As a key page within the e-commerce 'conversion funnel,' landing pages influence your visitors' experience and can result in more profitable returns. Learn the essential elements required for successful landing page design, how to maintain visual continuity among various marketing channels and achieve business objectives. Concept development and visual composition are emphasized. You will design engaging landing pages ready for programming that connect, communicate and create desired responses. As a designer, these skills will provide you with the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. Discussions will include: pros and cons of various approaches; creating effective campaigns; email; Pay Per Click (PPC); social media integration; optimal sizes and dimensions; fonts; branding; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; navigation, personalization; platforms; browsers; proofing; testing and best practices. This hands-on, two-day workshop is a must for designers looking to enhance their online marketing skills. Does not include programming. Prerequisites: Intro to Graphic Design and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or by permission of an ACN advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Video Marketing: Must Know
ACN-600W
Video is the medium of choice for online communications. Agencies and clients today demand engaging and interactive content that is highly functional, intuitive and measurable. In this one-day introduction to video marketing, you'll gain tactics, strategies and knowledge to apply within your digital communications to help publishers, advertisers and brand marketers improve effectiveness and drive sales. Whether you are involved in creating web sites, point of purchase displays, trade shows, exhibits and/or signage, video knowledge is imperative. Understand how to leverage video to map out your video marketing strategy, evaluate tactical directions and select distribution methods. Learn how to use the power of online video to improve the reach and effectiveness of brand communications and promotions, educate and train, demonstrate, engage, and sell. Topics include: production; processes; variables; budgets; delivery; measurement; challenges; platforms, devices and browsers; encoding; content; social media integration; marketing, sales and IT involvement. This workshop is a must for designers, marketers and entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive advantage through sought-after video marketing skills. Prerequisites: Experience using the Internet and access to a laptop to bring to class. Note: This is not a video editing or production class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Direct Response Marketing
ACN-602W
Getting consumers to do what you want them to do, right now, is as much an art as a science. However, you must be well versed in creative tactics, psychology, testing platforms and data analysis to really hit the bull's-eye with direct response (DR) campaigns. In this intensive weekend course, students will review case studies with creative examples from the masters of DR (Netflix, Match.com, Wells Fargo and others) and breakdown each step of how a winning campaign is created and monitored. You will also hear directly from one or two of the executives behind these campaigns, then, armed with best practices, students will work in small groups to create their own DR online advertising campaign and plan for the launch, testing and measurement of that campaign. Topics will include: campaign ideation/development, understanding what a "good" result is, designing a creative test that provides meaningful and actionable results and measuring and interpreting results effectively. This class will be useful for entrepreneurs, brand marketers looking to improve campaign ROI, designers working at agencies and anyone with a general passion for advertising and marketing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Advertising, or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Access to a laptop with Internet access is helpful but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Design 1 for GPK/ILL/ADT
INT-102X
This class builds a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. Space for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Graphic Design, Illustration, and Advertising students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960
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Archetype Press
Traditional Letterpress
ACN-553W
Learn to appreciate the beauty and craft of hand-set type using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and foundry type. This seven-week course expands upon the basic foundation covered in Introduction to Letterpress Printing. Short assigned projects will deepen your understanding of the traditional analog methods explored in this class. Note: no photopolymer plates will be utilized.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Contemporary Letterpress
ACN-556
This class will cover aspects of the revolutionary new processes used for the relief printing of digital imaging, including typographic and image design, digital prepress, plate processing and letterpress printing. Lab work will includes demonstrations of digital imaging and font requirements as well as printing on the Vandercook flatbed cylinder press. Other forms of alternative letterpress will also be examined. Students will complete several printed projects to reinforce processes learned during the term, plus a final edition printed project. Optional additional lab time can be purchased separately.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Letterpress Printing
ACN-574W
Explore the art of letterpress printing in this hands-on workshop. This is a great introduction to setting and printing metal type, where you can take advantage of more than 2,500 drawers of foundry type in the Archetype Press collection. Learn how to use a pica rule, composing stick, leading, spacing, the layout of the California Job Case, mix ink and how to operate a Vandercook proof press. You will set, proof and print multiple copies of a poem or a few lines of text. We will then distribute type and clean up. No prerequisites or previous experience required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
MAY 18 - MAY 19
Noncredit / $200 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Valentine Card Letterpress Wk
ACN-580W
Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own unique valentine cards, notes or gifts using Archetype's extensive collection of foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing of the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Letterpress Pop-Up Workshop
ACN-587W
It's all about U...Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own Unique business or calling cards, or personal note cards, using Archetype's extensive collection of Unique foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Unique Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
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Business & Design Management
Rapid Problem Solving
ACN-048
In Rapid Problem Solving: The Art of Invention, students will take everyday products and scenarios, and through a process of determining problems and 'pain points,' design innovative and compelling product solutions. This 14-week course is open to anyone who has ever had inventive ideas, creative solutions, or good problem solving skills, and is strongly recommended for students planning to apply to Art Center's undergraduate Product Design major or graduate Industrial Design program. Prerequisite: Product Design: Process, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interactive Is Not Just Web
ACN-198W
This new seven-week course is dedicated to exploring, understanding and applying interactive design to advertising concepts. Using a roster of clientele, students will conceive, design and execute ad campaigns with interactive components including banners, sites, micro-sites and other pieces that allow the audience to become familiar with a brand through an interactive experience. This fast-paced, deadline-driven process will allow students to become familiar with the advertising industry while strengthening their concepting and production skills within the realm of interactive design. Note: This is not a computer class. However, it is recommended that students have access to a computer and Photoshop experience.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
The Next Great Idea
ACN-291W
Processes and Solutions For Future Creative Professionals. In this seven-week workshop, students will gain a keen awareness and understanding of the methods that artists and designers use to expand upon their creativity, with a special emphasis on creative problem solving in a visually oriented workplace. This class will explore visual and verbal methods of idea generation, the rules and processes of brainstorming and how to put yourself in a creative state of mind. The class will also break down the creative process-from idea to final execution-and explore how it differs from other processes that most people use today. This class is beneficial for students and creative professionals with an interest in advertising,illustration, graphic design, photography, film and product design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Branding Strategy and Design
ACN-323
As businesses increasingly recognize the vital importance of building a strong brand to stay competitive in a global economy, there is a critical need for designers to have a more comprehensive understanding of product branding strategy. This course will address how a successful brand creates strong loyalty and builds valuable equity by establishing crucial connections with its target customers through strategically designed products and services. This is an ideal course for product designers, graphic and packaging designers and entrepreneurs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Business Plan Develp: Online
ACN-346
Your passion for art is the first step in the creative process. But now you'll want to add entrepreneurial skills and the ability to deliver your vision in a manner that can help you reach your financial goals. In this new online class, inception and validation of your idea is the first step in the business process. Next you will develop a business plan focused on your idea - this will become your roadmap to reducing risk as a small business owner, freelancer or consultant. Delivery of your project presentations combined with the inception of your idea and development of your business plan will produce a three-part plan of action designed to showcase your talents as an artist in the business environment. Prerequisite: Access to and working knowledge of PowerPoint, plus access to a computer with Internet access. Textbooks: Anatomy of a Business Plan: The Step-by-Step Guide (paperback), Linda Pinson-Author (7th Edition), and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of any Audience (hardback) by Carmine Gallo.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Service-Based Products: Design
ACN-350W
Expand your knowledge of product design in this introductory course that focuses on the design and development of service-based products for categories such as Internet, software, financial, insurance and healthcare services. Whether you are designing an intangible experience or creating a service-based extension to a tangible product, many of the fundamental design processes for services are similar to designing a product you can touch. You will be introduced to the front-end innovation stages for services, learn key distinctions between tangible and intangible service-based product design, and design a service-based product as a standalone offering or as a value-added extension of a tangible product. Class discussions will include case studies of service-based adjacencies offered by different companies and regulatory, legal or other design or development activities specific to services. This is an ideal course for those interested in product design, product development or product management of service-based products for individual or commercial consumers. It is especially useful for individuals interested in service-based extensions to tangible products.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Crafting a Meaningful Career
ACN-473
An invaluable class for mid-career professionals eager to take their careers to the next level! Change naturally occurs as careers evolve. Sometimes change is forced upon us; sometimes we have to make it happen ourselves. Ask yourself, "Isn't it time to shake things up and reach deeper into my talent?" Based on the principles laid out in his book, "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" (Allworth Press), Tony Luna has created this engaging class for mid-career professionals who want to revitalize their career perspectives. He has been a creative consultant, artist representative and producer for 35 years. His lectures, workshops and classes have inspired a generation of creative entrepreneurs. This empowering class follows in that tradition, drawing on interviews with veteran commercial artists and testimonials from past clients and students. Students have used this information to rediscover their passion, embrace risk, create a new artistic voice and take control of their creative destiny.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The 'Business' of Photography
ACN-494W
During this jam-packed one-day seminar, Dana Hursey will discuss "The Business"-how to launch your photography business and keep it growing. A well-respected advertising photographer and educator, Hursey will share his insider's knowledge and business practices on the day-to-day operations of running his company. He will discuss business considerations, needs and professional practices. Topics will also include: equipment, estimating, production, pre- and post- production, invoicing and getting paid. Please bring your portfolio to class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Licensing Your Ideas
ACN-555W
Stephen Key knows a thing or two about starting small and finishing big. Before he was an Edison Award-winning inventor, he had a knack for turning his ideas into billions of dollars in revenue. In this one-day seminar, Stephen will teach principles he uses to help you learn what it takes to fully understand "open innovation"; discover your most important sales tool (hint: It's not you); discover what it takes to build a passive income generator; and create a source of income by learning how to license your ideas to major companies. Countless companies need simple ideas to bring to market; with this course, you can learn how to make licensing work for you. This is an interactive seminar; please bring your products and ideas to review. See InventRight.com for bio.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Extreme Negotiations
ACN-569W
The successful negotiation of deals and contracts is a vital life skill. Whether you are negotiating jobs and salaries, or you are an employee making business deals on behalf of an organization, this one-day seminar will arm you with the necessary skills to negotiate difficult situations. During the seminar, you will tackle both short and longer negotiations as you evaluate both your own skills and those of your classmates. By understanding your own strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator, you will learn how to play to your style and how to assess the style, strengths and weaknesses of the other side. Learn how to say "yes" or "no" graciously, how to handle the evolution of the negotiation, how to assess what happened in a negotiation, and how to move forward. Seminar will include a "lunch negotiation," so please bring cash for lunch (you are also welcome to bring a box lunch instead). Please also bring your laptop to conduct quick research for in-class scenarios. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following this seminar to answer follow-up questions from enrolled students.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUL 20
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Creative Business Development
ACN-582W
Looking for new ways to generate business? This three-hour workshop, designed exclusively for working creative professionals, will give you a place to discuss the current state of your business openly with business coach Peleg Top and other like-minded creative pros. Come prepared to talk about a specific issue your company is facing right now-whether it's a challenging client relationship, choosing the right marketing strategy, or generating new business-and to exchange ideas with others. You'll learn new strategies for growing and improving your business, inspired by the experiences of others who've been in your shoes. Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs who have been in business for more than three years.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Win Clients + What to Charge
ACN-583W
Many creative people don't enjoy the process of selling their services or making money, but there's no need for you to be one of them. This half-day workshop will show you how to apply your creative skills to the creation of a marketing platform that will help you spark new client relationships, make more money, and have a great time doing it. You'll learn proven strategies for: - Positioning your creative business to attract your ideal clients - Building client loyalty - Creating a website that generates the right leads - How to create a winning proposal, and - Charging what your work is really worth
Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs with at least three years of business experience.†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Getting Clients + Making Money
ACN-584W
You've mastered your craft, now it's time to master the art of attracting the work you desire and to make good money doing it. This course will serve as your business development experience to help keep you focused on getting new work as well as change the way you develop your creative business. You will learn how to connect with your ideal clients, better price your work and create specific marketing and business-development activities tailored to your unique business. This class is not just about getting answers and new ideas, it's about action. Between monthly meetings, you'll pursue targeted client- and revenue-creating activities-exercises designed to enhance your business. You will be working together with a classmate as your 'accountability buddy' through the process and get coached on your challenges during class time. Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs with at least three years of business experience. www.PelegTop.com (4 sessions- class meets once each month.) Take advantage of a pre-class complimentary half-hour coaching session with Peleg Top; upon registration, Peleg will help you get focused on how to maximize your class experience and how to better prepare.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
From Passion to Profits: Mrktg
ACN-585W
Whether you're a freelancer, a seasoned owner of a creative firm, or an aspiring entrepreneur, in order to create a successful business you must attract ideal clients and generate profits for growth to take place. For this to begin to happen, marketing yourself must be part of your business development process. Peleg Top, creative business coach and spiritual life mentor, will teach you how to create the kind of marketing tools that align with your passion, how to master the game of money and how to create the abundant life you desire. In this class you will create fun, new marketing tools and put them into action to start generating the kind of leads and business opportunities you are looking for. Recommended for creatives with at least three years of business experience. www.PelegTop.com Class meets once a month: (4 sessions)
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Business Info: Arts/Designers
ACN-586W
Whether you're an established professional or embarking on a new creatively entrepreneurial adventure, this intensive seminar covers a range of business topics vital to artists and designers. After an overview of copyright, trademark and patent issues, the discussion will move to negotiating deals, contract basics for design and other services rendered on a freelance or employment basis, and contracts you need to understand to make the most of your business opportunities to sell or license creative works. Ms. Katz will be available via email for one month following this seminar to answer questions from enrolled students.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
HTML Emails for Designers
ACN-594W
As a designer with HTML email design skills, you have the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. However, the art of creating both visually attractive and promotionally successful HTML emails can be a tricky skill to master. In this two-day hands-on seminar, you'll discover how to stay ahead of the pack, improve your email marketing and design skills and learn the best way to create and distribute HTML emails-from developing strategies and setting targets and objectives, to designing engaging content and ensuring deliverability. Topics will include: pros and cons of various technologies and approaches; social media integration; methods to effectively market your services; optimal sizes and dimensions; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; text vs. HTML; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; deliverability; platforms; and best methods and practices. Does not include programming. Access to a laptop with Internet access is recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Design Engaging Landing Pages
ACN-598W
Landing pages are essential to every online marketing campaign. As a key page within the e-commerce 'conversion funnel,' landing pages influence your visitors' experience and can result in more profitable returns. Learn the essential elements required for successful landing page design, how to maintain visual continuity among various marketing channels and achieve business objectives. Concept development and visual composition are emphasized. You will design engaging landing pages ready for programming that connect, communicate and create desired responses. As a designer, these skills will provide you with the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. Discussions will include: pros and cons of various approaches; creating effective campaigns; email; Pay Per Click (PPC); social media integration; optimal sizes and dimensions; fonts; branding; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; navigation, personalization; platforms; browsers; proofing; testing and best practices. This hands-on, two-day workshop is a must for designers looking to enhance their online marketing skills. Does not include programming. Prerequisites: Intro to Graphic Design and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or by permission of an ACN advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Video Marketing: Must Know
ACN-600W
Video is the medium of choice for online communications. Agencies and clients today demand engaging and interactive content that is highly functional, intuitive and measurable. In this one-day introduction to video marketing, you'll gain tactics, strategies and knowledge to apply within your digital communications to help publishers, advertisers and brand marketers improve effectiveness and drive sales. Whether you are involved in creating web sites, point of purchase displays, trade shows, exhibits and/or signage, video knowledge is imperative. Understand how to leverage video to map out your video marketing strategy, evaluate tactical directions and select distribution methods. Learn how to use the power of online video to improve the reach and effectiveness of brand communications and promotions, educate and train, demonstrate, engage, and sell. Topics include: production; processes; variables; budgets; delivery; measurement; challenges; platforms, devices and browsers; encoding; content; social media integration; marketing, sales and IT involvement. This workshop is a must for designers, marketers and entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive advantage through sought-after video marketing skills. Prerequisites: Experience using the Internet and access to a laptop to bring to class. Note: This is not a video editing or production class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Direct Response Marketing
ACN-602W
Getting consumers to do what you want them to do, right now, is as much an art as a science. However, you must be well versed in creative tactics, psychology, testing platforms and data analysis to really hit the bull's-eye with direct response (DR) campaigns. In this intensive weekend course, students will review case studies with creative examples from the masters of DR (Netflix, Match.com, Wells Fargo and others) and breakdown each step of how a winning campaign is created and monitored. You will also hear directly from one or two of the executives behind these campaigns, then, armed with best practices, students will work in small groups to create their own DR online advertising campaign and plan for the launch, testing and measurement of that campaign. Topics will include: campaign ideation/development, understanding what a "good" result is, designing a creative test that provides meaningful and actionable results and measuring and interpreting results effectively. This class will be useful for entrepreneurs, brand marketers looking to improve campaign ROI, designers working at agencies and anyone with a general passion for advertising and marketing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Advertising, or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Access to a laptop with Internet access is helpful but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
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Digital Media
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-072
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Digital Design 1
ACN-101
This introductory class covers the processes and tools involved in digital publishing for print and the Web. Students learn to draw, scan and manipulate images as design elements, using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to ultimately produce digital files for a print piece and a basic companion webpage. Basic Web structure, vector versus bitmap artwork concepts, resolution, color and output are explored while students learn techniques required to design and produce various assignments. Must have Macintosh proficiency. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details)
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perspective Drawing: Online
ACN-108
Established during the Renaissance, perspective theories are the crucial foundation of 3D drawing and painting and have direct applications in architecture, illustration and industrial, environmental and entertainment design. This online course introduces and explores 3D perception and linear perspective systems that enable designers and illustrators to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. This course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions and video, audio and text-based critiques for both individuals and groups. The course homework may be done traditionally, with pencil and paper OR using any recent version of Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector-based software). Note: the course teaches Illustrator, so that is the preferred software. Prerequisite: access to a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Internet access. The Firefox browser is recommended for best viewing of course videos.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Basics of Digital Photography
ACN-142
Don't be a victim to your digital camera! Take command of your camera and learn how to get the results you want. Whether you are just starting out with photography or need a refresher course, this class will get you started from the ground up. This class will cover all basic camera functions, proper exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting and the challenges of shooting in a digital world. Demonstrations will augment in-class lectures, critiques and hands-on computer time. A significant portion of the class will focus on the use of Adobe Lightroom as today's 'darkroom' for image adjustment, delivery and asset management. While this class may touch on Adobe Photoshop, this is not a Photoshop class. Students must have a digital SLR camera with manual exposure adjustment capabilities as well as access to a computer with Adobe Lightroom 3. (Adobe Lightroom is available at the Art Center Student Store for $99 with valid ACN student ID.)
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Advanced Lightroom Techniques
ACN-148W
This one-day intensive workshop picks up where the "Basics" class left off and delves deeper into Lightroom workflow. Covering all of the remaining advanced options available to Lightroom users, you'll leave this course with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of this premier photo management software. While this course will not teach Photoshop, it will address the close integration it has with Lightroom. Students should be prepared to bring their entire existing Lightroom Library to class on a portable hard drive. (Video tutorial on how to accomplish this will be made available online for enrolled students before the course).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Maya: 3D Modeling
ACN-185
This course provides an intensive introduction to organic modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering using Maya software and PC hardware. Students will lay out UV maps for texturing and investigate organic modeling, lighting and rendering for film and video games. For the final project, students will develop a fully-textured, portfolio-ready model of their choice. Prerequisites: Digital Design 1, plus experience in figure drawing and design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Web Fundamentals
ACN-194
This course presents a practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a Web site incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in Web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to Web site design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class. Prior design experience is assumed; access to a computer with current versions of Photoshop and Dreamweaver is required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-196
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Processing
ACN-199
Software influences all aspects of contemporary visual culture. Many established artists, designers and architects are now using scripting to realize novel, unprecedented ideas to create visual and interactive experiences that have never been seen before. This hands-on studio course is an introduction to writing your own code in a language called Processing. Explore the building blocks of procedural literacy and apply technical knowledge to design principles such as patterns, responsive applications, dynamic branding and even information visualization using live data from the web. You will design a logo that animates in response to your mouse, learn how to use data from Twitter or The New York Times to create a poster or web app, or hit a button and see 1,000 variations of the same form. No programming experience is required. This is a vital course for designers seeking additional skills in user experience and ways to connect with people through beautifully designed interactions.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Motion Design 1
ACN-211
Motion graphics, as incorporated in broadcast design, film effects or the Internet, is a fast-growing field. This class will provide a working knowledge of current tools and techniques and explore issues of rhythm, space and time using animation, sound and video. Students will build a repertoire of different types of movement and learn keyframe editing and interpolation, masking, effects, basic sound editing and storyboarding for motion. Adobe After Effects for the Macintosh is used as a teaching tool, but the skills learned can be transferred to any application or platform. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Envi
ACN-261
This course is an overview of 3D computer-aided visualization concepts through the instruction of industry leading software, Rhinoceros 3D, with the focus on modeling for the design and representation of built environments and furniture. The use of V-Ray for still image rendering will be introduced and the course will touch on the use of Photoshop and Illustrator as essential support tools. The course is structured around three primary functions, Basics, Representations, and Advanced Modeling, which are not seen as completely separable, and intertwine with each other throughout the class. The first component of the course focuses on basic modeling skills, and modeling architecture of various scales so that students will become familiar with contemporary design methodology. The second part of the class introduces the process of representation and concepts of visual communication. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,080 + $125 Lab Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Interaction + Design/Tablets
ACN-276
Design publications, tell stories and learn the language of tablets without coding. Using Adobe InDesign Digital Publishing Suite, create a project that uses interactivity, motion, and gestures.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $830†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Digital Magazines for IPad
ACN-277
In this new course, you will take publications already designed for print and repurpose them for the iPad and similar devices by integrating rich media like video, audio, Web and animation. Learn to navigate technical intricacies and problem-solve design challenges to create functional high-end digital magazines using many of the tools you already know. This seven-week course will take you through the process of learning about interactivity and applying the elements to your new digital magazine, including how to compile them into an app without writing a line of coding. This course will also demystify the concepts and jargon that come with this rapidly changing market. This course is perfect for students interested in editorial design who wish to bring their designs to a mobile device, and ideal for students concurrently enrolled in, or who have already completed, ACN-337 Editorial Design for the iPad and want to take their designs to the next level of publishing. Required: Students must have a fundamental understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Advanced Photoshop 1
ACN-278
Already have a general grasp of Adobe Photoshop? Then get ready to jump into the deep end with Advanced Photoshop 1. Taught by Adobe Certified Expert York Knowlton, this course covers professional-level methods used to create impeccable selections, and brings the color correction techniques covered in Photoshop Kick-Start up a notch to include "Levels" and "Shadow/Highlights." Color management as it relates to monitor calibration is also covered. Creative type effects will allow students to take typography to a new level as they create projects with images and type, while artistic assignments will focus on compositing to give the illusion of depth and dimension.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced Photoshop 2
ACN-279
Take your professional-level selections further by mastering the "Pen" tool. This course's detailed assignment can transform even the most "Pen"-phobic student into a Bezier curve master. Learn the importance of combining selection tools such as "Quick Mask" and "Alpha Channels," and learn masking techniques, including "Full-toned Image Channels." Armed with a toolbox full of skills, you will have what you need to attack isolated color manipulation using "Color Range," "Selective" and "Replace Color" palettes. Assignments in this course will develop skills to create realistic and surrealistic compositing, and "Printer Color Management" techniques will help you get the most out of your inkjet printer.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
InDesign 2
ACN-280
Create a Book, Catalogue or Annual Report This course will cover basic design and layout for multipage projects and will include how to professionally design and create CMYK files and PMS color space. An emphasis will be placed on the use of grid structures and creative use of typography and imagery. Skills acquired in this class may be applied to a broad range of color printing jobs including brochures, corporate annual reports and retail catalogs. Extensive question and answer time aimed at individual issues will be provided. Course formerly titled Book Layout and Design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Digital Retouching
ACN-282
Amaze demanding clients with expert retouching. Equipped with a strong skill-based toolbox, discover the power you have to revive and elevate images to their fullest potential. Learn how to evaluate client needs and exceed their expectations. In this workshop, professional-level skills are developed through photo-realistic compositing, adding and removing people or objects from images, color correction, restoration, portrait/beauty retouching and facial reconstruction.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 13 - JUN 24
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to InDesign
ACN-285
Using Adobe InDesign as a layout tool, this seven-week course offers an introduction to designing successful layouts and compositions. Learn how to utilize this popular publishing application as a print media design tool for publication design and business applications.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start
ACN-286
Photoshop can be overwhelming for first-time users. Even those who have used the software for a while may find themselves wasting time trying to understand the tools. Maybe you're new to the current version of Photoshop and are a little lost as to what's different or where to find the features you're used to using in earlier versions. This skills-based class, taught by York Knowlton, an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is specifically designed to give you the kick-start you need to further explore Photoshop so that you can create with confidence.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beauty Intensive
ACN-287W
In this 2-day workshop, you'll learn advanced techniques on beauty retouching from retouching expert, Lisa Carney. Using only a few of tools in Photoshop, you'll learn efficient techniques that will help you render professional results quickly, without sacrificing quality. Major areas discussed will be skin, hair, lips and eyes, with emphasis on techniques for perfect textured skin and how to get it; how to clean and add pop to eyes, create eyelashes for a variety of situations; cleaning extra lines on lips, adding shine and creating gloss, matching lipstick colors and reshaping. You will also learn how to create sophisticated masks and use them for color correcting skin and hair.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Introduction to ZBrush
ACN-292
Open your eyes to a revolution in digital art. 3D sculpting using zBrush is a vital tool in the creation of complex models, textures and digital illustration. Beginners and intermediate students alike will find the artistic interaction between Wacom tablet and computer liberating as they mold virtual clay into complex and photographically realistic organic forms. zBrush easily integrates with leading 3D software such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Modo. Take your digital work to the next level with zBrush and sculpt your future.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start 2
ACN-296
This course continues where Photoshop Kick-Start 1 left off. Many of the skills introduced in Kick Start 1 will now be taken to the next level, with higher expectations, and will include color correction, selection techniques and layer masks. The class will focus on two assignments throughout the seven-week course, giving students ample opportunity to develop their concepts into strong portfolio pieces.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Premiere Pro
ACN-302W
This two-day intensive looks at the principles and concepts of video editing through an exploration of Adobe's Premiere Pro. Investigate the fundamentals of editing short, simple projects or lengthier, more complex ones. Topics covered include: building a project, capturing video, editing essentials, working in a timeline, transitions, keyframing, effects, compositing and other motion options. Students may bring in their own projects and video footage or use sample footage provided during the workshop.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Photoshop Rendering for I.D.
ACN-309
For those interested in taking their industrial design rendering skills to the next level, this digital rendering course builds upon fundamental knowledge of manual techniques and applies it digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn to use basic Photoshop functions such as masking, airbrushing and image manipulation to create realistic, 3D-looking products. Materials, textures and lighting will be covered through design projects ranging from consumer electronics to automobiles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Editorial Design for the IPad
ACN-337
Use your skills as a designer to bring your work into this new environment. With an emphasis on concept and design, you will utilize structure, typography, color and imagery, then learn to add the elements that make the iPad unique: touch, sound, movement and interactivity. Create a magazine app sample in four phases: concept, research, design, and animated app development. Adobe Publishing Suite is used to create the app. There is no coding.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Business Plan Develp: Online
ACN-346
Your passion for art is the first step in the creative process. But now you'll want to add entrepreneurial skills and the ability to deliver your vision in a manner that can help you reach your financial goals. In this new online class, inception and validation of your idea is the first step in the business process. Next you will develop a business plan focused on your idea - this will become your roadmap to reducing risk as a small business owner, freelancer or consultant. Delivery of your project presentations combined with the inception of your idea and development of your business plan will produce a three-part plan of action designed to showcase your talents as an artist in the business environment. Prerequisite: Access to and working knowledge of PowerPoint, plus access to a computer with Internet access. Textbooks: Anatomy of a Business Plan: The Step-by-Step Guide (paperback), Linda Pinson-Author (7th Edition), and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of any Audience (hardback) by Carmine Gallo.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Create: iBooks/ePubs for iPad
ACN-590W
The increasing popularity of Apple's iPad has changed the world of publishing. This workshop explores: how to effectively design for this device and other similar tablets; the strengths and weaknesses of various electronic publishing formats like "epub" and "pdf;" how integrated graphics and video play a role when deciding on a format; and the pros and cons of the digital reading experience. This two-day seminar includes an exploration of the design process, using various software applications including Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Apple Pages, and is perfect for anyone interested in designing content that needs to be distributed on smart tablet devices.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
HTML Emails for Designers
ACN-594W
As a designer with HTML email design skills, you have the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. However, the art of creating both visually attractive and promotionally successful HTML emails can be a tricky skill to master. In this two-day hands-on seminar, you'll discover how to stay ahead of the pack, improve your email marketing and design skills and learn the best way to create and distribute HTML emails-from developing strategies and setting targets and objectives, to designing engaging content and ensuring deliverability. Topics will include: pros and cons of various technologies and approaches; social media integration; methods to effectively market your services; optimal sizes and dimensions; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; text vs. HTML; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; deliverability; platforms; and best methods and practices. Does not include programming. Access to a laptop with Internet access is recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Design Engaging Landing Pages
ACN-598W
Landing pages are essential to every online marketing campaign. As a key page within the e-commerce 'conversion funnel,' landing pages influence your visitors' experience and can result in more profitable returns. Learn the essential elements required for successful landing page design, how to maintain visual continuity among various marketing channels and achieve business objectives. Concept development and visual composition are emphasized. You will design engaging landing pages ready for programming that connect, communicate and create desired responses. As a designer, these skills will provide you with the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. Discussions will include: pros and cons of various approaches; creating effective campaigns; email; Pay Per Click (PPC); social media integration; optimal sizes and dimensions; fonts; branding; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; navigation, personalization; platforms; browsers; proofing; testing and best practices. This hands-on, two-day workshop is a must for designers looking to enhance their online marketing skills. Does not include programming. Prerequisites: Intro to Graphic Design and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or by permission of an ACN advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Video Marketing: Must Know
ACN-600W
Video is the medium of choice for online communications. Agencies and clients today demand engaging and interactive content that is highly functional, intuitive and measurable. In this one-day introduction to video marketing, you'll gain tactics, strategies and knowledge to apply within your digital communications to help publishers, advertisers and brand marketers improve effectiveness and drive sales. Whether you are involved in creating web sites, point of purchase displays, trade shows, exhibits and/or signage, video knowledge is imperative. Understand how to leverage video to map out your video marketing strategy, evaluate tactical directions and select distribution methods. Learn how to use the power of online video to improve the reach and effectiveness of brand communications and promotions, educate and train, demonstrate, engage, and sell. Topics include: production; processes; variables; budgets; delivery; measurement; challenges; platforms, devices and browsers; encoding; content; social media integration; marketing, sales and IT involvement. This workshop is a must for designers, marketers and entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive advantage through sought-after video marketing skills. Prerequisites: Experience using the Internet and access to a laptop to bring to class. Note: This is not a video editing or production class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
3D Motion Graphics
GPK-208X
This course introduces you to general 3D design and animation techniques using Cinema 4D. By creating an animated project of at least 30 seconds, you will learn basic 3D modeling, lighting, textures, effects and animation. You will also plan the creation of 3D elements to be used for compositing and learn the post-treatment process of 3D renderings.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Motion Design 2
GPK-265X
Strengthen your skills as a motion designer, and learn to approach motion design projects in the most efficient manner, with the goal of creating a dynamic motion piece for your portfolio. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and other tools will be used to develop a motion design project starting with an original concept and moving on to a detailed storyboard presentation and final motion execution with music. Each student will work on a series of short animation projects or one longer project (minimum 30 seconds). This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced 3D Motion Graphics
GPK-305X
This course offers an advanced understanding of the 3D design process from start to finish. Build upon the basic techniques developed in the 3D Motion Graphics course to expand your understanding of general 3D motion skills. Specifically, you will learn how Cinema 4D fits into the design process. An animated project of at least 30 seconds will be produced. This course is part of Art Center's Undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Maya & 3D Animation
ILL-210X
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of character and motion-based animation, with emphasis on story, acting, camera and animation. Students will use the tools available in the Maya software package for the creation of CG animation. Topics covered include modeling, basic character set up, animation, shading, lighting and rendering. The fundamental concepts of digital animation and storytelling will be emphasized.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-09:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Digital Illustration
ILL-258X
Using Adobe Illustrator, students in this class will develop vector-drawing abilities through a variety of skill-based assignments. Course material covers drawing logo concepts and creating cartoon-style characters. Students will learn to execute technical renderings of 3D objects and create two-point perspective for architectural renderings, packaging, page layout and typography.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
SATURDAY 04:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
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Entertainment Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Entertainment Design
ACN-045
Concept designers for the entertainment industry skillfully illustrate and design unique and compelling characters, environments, vehicles and props for all kinds of stories and eras. This industry requires a unique combination of industrial design and illustration skills to understand how things are built, to communicate this through drawings and to show narrative aspects of the design. This course offers an introduction to the concept design process. Students will create original design solutions through sketches and renderings to support a story. This is an ideal class for students considering Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design major or for those seeking an understanding of how concepts are created for entertainment-oriented projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Quick Sketch for Entertainment
ACN-069W
A "quick sketch," a sketch done quickly from live action, differs from the classroom sketch/gesture poses done from a model. The challenge of this class is to learn how to quickly capture on paper the impression of a one-time event or gesture, and to plainly depict the personality and actions of a subject. During the first class meeting you will learn to recognize and apply four basic shapes to your drawings, and examine anatomy (human and animal), balance and line of action. Subsequent class sessions are "hands on" and will be held off campus at locations where people gather-the zoo, local parks, shopping centers-where you will sharpen your sketching skills and learn to analyze your subject quickly.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Spaceships + Robots: Online
ACN-070
Learn to render and design from the comfort of your home or workplace in this online course that focuses on digital drawing, rendering and designing as it pertains to spaceship and robot designs for the entertainment industry. Emphasis is on developing finished portfolio quality digital renderings of high-level creative designs. Course will address topics ranging from rendering techniques, gestures, shapes and forms, to storytelling approaches and color application. Photoshop and Wacom tablets will be used to render designs with a variety of surface materials including matte, glossy, metallic, carbon fiber and wood. This online course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions; and video, audio and text-based critiques, both individual and as a group.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Destruction Rendering: Online
ACN-071
Burn it, break it, melt it, crush it and riddle it with bullets in this digital rendering course that might cause your mother to raise an eyebrow. Using your creativity and Adobe Photoshop as the medium, learn to make virtual eye candy that is not for the faint of heart. This online course is ideal for those considering jobs in entertainment design, illustration and entertainment arts-fields that often require visual representations of aged, abused and neglected objects and environments. Learn creative ways to illustrate crashing spaceships and to depict burnt wood, as well as answers to frequently asked questions like: If you blow up a car, will the framework show? What does that framework look like? Does fire have scale? Does smoke cast a shadow? Be ready to challenge your creativity and have fun, all in a safe, virtual destructive manner!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Storyboarding Workshop
ACN-165W
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. Note: Access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Head Drawing: Online
ACN-173
In this online course, students will study and learn to draw the basic structure and proportions of the human head. Direct observation, as well as the effects of light and shade, will be emphasized. Volumetric and gestural drawing will be addressed throughout the course. Students can make drawings traditionally on paper with pencil, then submit digital photos or scans of their drawings for critique, or may choose to work digitally, using a drawing package like Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Character Design
ACN-193
This new course takes you through the creative process of conceptualizing iconic characters for the entertainment industry and focuses on research, sketching/ rendering, storytelling, originality and other crucial technical aspects of character design. You will work on several simulative professional assignments to design and illustrate your own compelling characters to support a story. This is an ideal class for aspiring concept artists or students who are preparing admissions portfolios to Art Center's Entertainment Design major. Prerequisite: Introduction to Entertainment Design and Introduction to Figure Drawing are recommended but not required. Although this class will primarily focus on hand-sketching and rendering skills, access to a laptop or tablet with a recent version Photoshop is also recommended.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Fashion + Costume Drawing
ACN-219
Working from live fashion and costumed models, students will explore: transitioning from life drawing to fashion and costume drawing; rendering draped fabric on the figure; drawing garment details; drawing historic costume; figure proportion; and experimentation with an assortment of media techniques. Digital illustrators working on laptops are welcome; please bring your own laptop if you wish to work digitally. This beginning-to-intermediate class is designed for: students working on college degree program entrance portfolios; fashion and costume teachers; illustrators; fashion and costume designers and entertainment business artists and designers. Beginning to intermediate level. Please bring the following supplies to the first class: Biggie drawing pad (14x 17" or larger), drawing board, two black Tombow pens and a water brush.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Transpor-Tainment
ACN-307W
From Tron: Legacy's light cycles to Star Wars' pod racers, GM's EN-V people mover to Honda's U3-X personal mobility device, the lines between sci-fi, production, concept and entertainment are becoming blurred. Automotive design is often energized by the open-minded spirit of the entertainment industry and, likewise, vehicles designed for entertainment purposes need a sense of realism through the fundamentals of transportation design. This new intermediate-level transportation/entertainment vehicle design course embraces and nurtures these notions by exploring what it takes to transport humans (and other creatures) from point A to point B. This course examines buyer/character, usage/theme, ideation sketch development and final renderings through two intensive projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 18 - JUL 20
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Environ Design 2
ACN-461W
Introduction to Environmental Design 2
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Design Fundamentals 1
INT-112X
This first half of a two-term class integrates basic principles of 2-D and 3-D design with the fundamentals of letterform design. Students continue to study over the two terms with a team of instructors expert in these two disciplines. The primary goal of this class is to build a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in various compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Entertainment Design, Product Design, and Transportation Design students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Summer
Materials of Art and Design
INT-158X
This foundation level course is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of the inherent characteristics of a variety of materials in order to explore their best applications for art or design projects. In this class, you will broaden your understanding of creative problem solving, originality and analysis of visual information. Assignments will be experimental to allow you to discover innovative solutions to the development of form, structure and texture. Materials may include wood, plastics, plaster, metal and paper. Topics of instruction will include the safe operation of woodworking and some metalworking machines, techniques of mold-making and material safety. No prerequisite.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $200 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Environmental Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Communication Sketch.
ACN-038
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly in this intensive class. Drawing techniques covered in this course will enable you to handle a variety of subjects and everyday objects, including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms - such as cubes, spheres and cylinders - to produce attractive drawings. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Acquired skills are appropriate for students interested in industrial design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Environmental Design
ACN-060
This foundation course introduces the broad range of possibilities within environmental design through a series of projects. Environmental design focuses on a holistic and experiential approach to designing experiences, spaces, objects and images. Projects will range in scope from the design of overall immersive spaces to the detailed elements that define them, focusing on the design and integration of furniture, lighting, materials and graphics. The development of basic skills in concept development and visual communication (including drawings, models and other media) will be covered. Weekly presentations and lectures on significant artists, designers and architects will also take place. Visiting design professionals will provide tangible insight into career paths within environmental design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to 3D Printing
ACN-073W
Take some of the mystery out of the current hype about 3D Printing and find out what, how, and why people are using 3D printers. Learn about the different types of machines and materials available (hobby, desktop, and large industrial machines; plastics, metals, waxes), create part files and send them to different printers for a hands-on experience. Course will include a field trip to see how major industries are using rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Develop a good foundation to go forward and incorporate 3D printing in some of your upcoming projects, and find out what's coming in the future of these machines and how we create things to print. Access to Art Center's Model Shops and Digital 3D Labs is limited to class time during the term in which you are enrolled. No outside lab time is permitted. Projects are limited to the 3-4 models developed during the course; no outside projects are allowed.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $525 + $200 Model Shop Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Visual Communication
ACN-074
Mastering visual communication skills is vital to your academic and professional success as an industrial designer. This class deals with a variety of sketching techniques designed to help you communicate your creative solutions and explore form development as it relates to product and transportation design. Class exercises will be geared toward improving your drawing skills as well as providing a strong foundation in perspective, composition, value, craftsmanship and use of graphics in presentations. Emphasis will be placed on rapid ideation to improve the flow of your ideas on paper. As an exercise in studying form, this class will also involve one or two sessions of figure drawing.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Tools
ACN-075
This seven-week course provides a primer for the use of hand tools and shop environment basics. Students will gain an understanding of the use of hand- and power hand-tools, fasteners and glues by learning how they work and when to use them. This mini-course culminates in a self-created reference binder that outlines the use of the hand tools available in the Art Center Tool Crib and the world at large. Note: This class does not include an introduction to nor use large power tools. This course is open to all disciplines and is especially useful for students preparing to begin studying in Art Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Prerequisite: For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to I.D. Modeling
ACN-076
This course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. In this seven-week workshop, you will be introduced to the Art Center Technical Skills Center and become familiar with many of the materials that are used to build models for industrial design presentations. Some of the materials you will work with are styrene, urethane foam, and polyester resin. Hands-on excercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming, and mold making. Fiberglass layup and two-part molding/casting may also be covered, if time allows.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 28 - JUL 11
2 units / $720 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics: Interplanetary Flight
ACN-078W
Humans today are encountering new worlds. Thanks to robot emissaries, we are in the extraordinary position of experiencing these places up close for the first time. This raises a myriad of questions for designers: How do you design a spacecraft to travel among the planets? Under what conditions does it have to operate? How do you make it fly? How do you tell it what to do? What information does it send back? You don't have to know the first thing about space flight to participate fully in this course. Your only requirement is that you be curious about how humans are exploring the universe today, and what we're finding. The course an interactive, high-fidelity survey of disciplines and projects in today's interplanetary flight will involve participants in a variety of techniques, including visuals, design-based learning, hands-on physics, brainstorming, lecture, demonstrations, a stellar guest speaker or two and much more. More info: people.artcenter.edu/doody South Campus
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Oasis Spaces
ACN-079
This course will explore creative solutions to provide office workers with restful as well as recharging styled environments. With long commutes and extended work hours, employees require more creative interior solutions in dealing with their extended work days. Students will enhance existing lobbies, break rooms, company lounges and transform them into "tangible mirages". An office product will be developed to enhance the employee's daily tasks. Other projects such as retreat type environments utilizing green spaces and rest pods are also applicable to hotels, schools and other large organizations. A basic understand of blue prints, emphasis on sketching and presentation techniques will be covered.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Perspective
ACN-106
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, develop your technical skills and improve your ability to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. Theories explored in class apply to traditional and digitally generated images. Primary applications are to illustration and to industrial and environmental design. A foundation course for many majors. Transferable for Illustration majors (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 05:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 01:30PM-06:30PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Film Production Design
ACN-163
If your favorite words are "sets", "costumes" and "props," you may be a budding production designer. This course will provide you with an in-depth view of the role of a production designer. Through documentation, development and story analysis, learn the art of visual storytelling in production design. Starting with the raw material-the script-you will develop storyboards and key frames, then create set and costume designs, floor plans, completed renderings and real-world budgets. Choose or adapt a story, create a unique vision, and learn to communicate your vision to production teams.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Furniture Design 1
ACN-260W
Explore the diverse discipline of furniture design through various projects, such as functional furniture, interior systems, hybrid objects and lighting. Learn how to develop a concept into an actual object through various exercises in ideation, sketching, model building and materials exploration. Students will design and develop final models and basic production drawings, as well as design and fabricate a final 1:1 scale project. Class will meet at South Campus for the first few weeks; remaining classes will be held at the Hillside Campus model shop facilities.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 03 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Envi
ACN-261
This course is an overview of 3D computer-aided visualization concepts through the instruction of industry leading software, Rhinoceros 3D, with the focus on modeling for the design and representation of built environments and furniture. The use of V-Ray for still image rendering will be introduced and the course will touch on the use of Photoshop and Illustrator as essential support tools. The course is structured around three primary functions, Basics, Representations, and Advanced Modeling, which are not seen as completely separable, and intertwine with each other throughout the class. The first component of the course focuses on basic modeling skills, and modeling architecture of various scales so that students will become familiar with contemporary design methodology. The second part of the class introduces the process of representation and concepts of visual communication. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,080 + $125 Lab Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Lighting Design
ACN-263
Explore lighting design through hands-on experimentation. This course emphasizes a resourceful, innovative approach to materials, form and lighting technology. You will make several quick experimental lights. For the final project, you will develop a light - from drawing to mock up to final fabrication. Field trips, guest lectures and presentations will cover a variety of topics including LED, interactive and high-tech lighting, neon and glass, an insider's view of the lighting industry, and modern and contemporary lighting design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
CNC Workshop
ACN-293W
This one-day workshop is a brief introduction to CNC (computed numerically controlled) files, work piece setup and theory. Learn how to prepare a file from CAD software to be used in CAD CAM software, and set a job up on a CNC machine to be run as a demo with student participation.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Watercolor Illust.: Arch+Desn
ACN-313W
In this 10-week course, students will learn the theory and practice of the medium of watercolor to produce dynamic, show-stopping presentations for all phases of architectural sketching and illustration. Instruction will begin with the watercolor process-from paper preparation, transferring, drawing, masking and wash setups to basic color mixing and theory. Watercolor rendering techniques to be covered include: controlling value to distinguish objects and to create distance and space, organizing composition and achieving atmosphere. Final presentation preparation will also be discussed and implemented. This is a great class for individuals in the fields of interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design. Prerequisite: Introductory drawing, and/or perspective. Prior coursework in interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Neurology/Psych. Vis. Imag.
HMN-291X
Seeing, visualizing and dreaming are closely related-they are all perceptual experiences. This course will explore various aspects of visual imagination. We will use the neurological mechanisms of visual imagination to compare and contrast imagination with other visual experiences. Brain scan and brain lesion studies allow us to examine visualizing both in its normal state and in its disorders. Psychological studies will help us investigate the role of visualizing and other forms of imagination in cognition. And since visualizing is a private experience, we will look at phenomenological analyses and compare them with first-person knowledge. This course will also explore what happens when we externalize the visual imagination in sketching, drawing or painting.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Environmental Issues
MAT-315X
This course explores the impact of overpopulation, urbanization, pollution, politics and environmental activism on the land, oceans and atmosphere. Such topics as endangered species, biodiversity, human overpopulation, animal rights, deforestation, desertification, toxic waste, global warming, ozone depletion, wetland destruction, ocean threats and overgrazing will be covered. Students will learn to interpret complex environmental issues and apply them to their work and daily life and be better prepared to have their work, whether fine art or design, reflect the urgent nature of global concerns.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Future of Science & Technology
MAT-316X
While it is impossible to predict the future, it is clear that recent scientific and technological developments are poised to make a dramatic impact on our lives over the next half century. This class will focus on understanding the basic science behind the upcoming revolutions in bio-technology, artificial intelligence and quantum science, and on engaging students in developing a shared vision of a desirable future. Topics will include: robotics and artificial intelligence; quantum, nano and biotechnology; future energy sources; and mankind's possible future in space. The range of problems our society will face in coming years will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the science behind issues such as global warming. Ethical dilemmas posed by technology will also be explored. Are there lines that we, as a society, should not cross?
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Fashion
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Shoe Design
ACN-056
Apply your fundamental knowledge of product design and the creative design process (problem definition, research, concept development and refinement) to the growing field of shoe design. In addition to conceptualizing your ideas on paper, you will also learn to create factory-legible "technical" drawings and specs suitable for industry production. Instructor Grant Delgatty, founder of Urshuz (pronounced "yer shoes"), has over 16 years experience in the footwear industry and served as director of design at Vans Footwear for seven years.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Fashion + Costume Drawing
ACN-219
Working from live fashion and costumed models, students will explore: transitioning from life drawing to fashion and costume drawing; rendering draped fabric on the figure; drawing garment details; drawing historic costume; figure proportion; and experimentation with an assortment of media techniques. Digital illustrators working on laptops are welcome; please bring your own laptop if you wish to work digitally. This beginning-to-intermediate class is designed for: students working on college degree program entrance portfolios; fashion and costume teachers; illustrators; fashion and costume designers and entertainment business artists and designers. Beginning to intermediate level. Please bring the following supplies to the first class: Biggie drawing pad (14x 17" or larger), drawing board, two black Tombow pens and a water brush.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Shoes: Fact and Fantasy Wkshp
ACN-336W
Ever wonder what goes into designing and making shoes? Or how to design a pair? In this hands-on workshop, couture shoe designer and cobbler Wendy Holden will teach you how to conceptualize and develop your shoe ideas. Students interested in trying their hand at wearable footwear will learn the process of designing and making a flat sandal, or other type of unstructured footwear-using their own feet as the form-or can make prototypes using leather, fabric, fiberboard, cork or anything else at their disposal. Participants should feel comfortable using a variety of materials, and should bring a sketchbook to the first class, as well as their footwear ideas and fantasies.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
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Film
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Quick Sketch for Entertainment
ACN-069W
A "quick sketch," a sketch done quickly from live action, differs from the classroom sketch/gesture poses done from a model. The challenge of this class is to learn how to quickly capture on paper the impression of a one-time event or gesture, and to plainly depict the personality and actions of a subject. During the first class meeting you will learn to recognize and apply four basic shapes to your drawings, and examine anatomy (human and animal), balance and line of action. Subsequent class sessions are "hands on" and will be held off campus at locations where people gather-the zoo, local parks, shopping centers-where you will sharpen your sketching skills and learn to analyze your subject quickly.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Creating Content: Automotive
ACN-077W
This course will acquaint you with the fundamentals of a popular and rewarding journalistic specialty. Whether from the perspective of a writer, photo-grapher or filmmaker, this seven-week workshop emphasizes complete content. While the stock-in-trade conventions of composing new car reviews and vintage car evaluations will be covered, students will also consider techniques for event reportage, historical features, travel adventures, personality profiles and technical articles-all within the automotive vernacular. This course will also include on-camera stand-up and spontaneous interview techniques as even print reporters often find themselves on camera. Prerequisite: Access to a digital camera. For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Creative Writing
ACN-121
Do you dream of being a published author, or just want to open up a new mode of self-expression? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just testing the waters, this course will help you realize your ambitions to put word to page whether you gravitate to fiction, poetry, or something in between. Under the guidance of long-time Art Center professor Dennis Phillips, author of over a dozen books of poetry and fiction, this course offers a workshop-setting in which the skills and practice of writing meet the limitless frontiers of the imagination.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Exploring Studio Lighting
ACN-126
In this hands-on continuation of the Exploring Lighting class series, you will become familiar with studio lighting equipment (studio strobes, tungsten lighting, grip equipment, etc.). Projects will include still life photography, product photography and portraiture. Enrollment limited to 10 students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $795†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intermediate Photo Methods
ACN-143
This intermediate class emphasizes visual communication, lighting, composition and developing a personal point of view. Assignments range from still life and portraiture to advertising and conceptual thinking. Students work in black and white and may choose between traditional silver-based or digital imagery. Interpretive assignments are designed to challenge how students think about and approach their work. Please bring portfolios to the first class meeting.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beyond Story Concept
ACN-151W
An insider's guide to developing and packaging a story for the Hollywood market. Learn the fundamentals of creating a strong story structure from the perspective of the writer (the seller) and pitching an idea to the studio executive (the buyer)who is evaluating the viability of the project. The class goal is to move students from concept to a fleshed-out story treatment that can be shaped for the current marketplace. By the end of the course, students will have created an outline for a full length feature, short film, or TV script. This is an ideal class for aspiring writers, directors and producers looking to develop original material or adaptations, and is a vital course for students seeking careers in the industry. Please bring your story ideas/concepts to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intro to Filmmaking
ACN-152
Learn the fundamental concepts and practices involved in filmmaking. In this course, directing and cinematography are closely linked and students explore methods that make a film play. Emphasis is on effective communication, storytelling and creative editing techniques for story enhancement. Students will make three short films. Required: access to a digital video camera and editing system (Art Center's cameras and computer lab facilities are not available for student use.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Film Production Design
ACN-163
If your favorite words are "sets", "costumes" and "props," you may be a budding production designer. This course will provide you with an in-depth view of the role of a production designer. Through documentation, development and story analysis, learn the art of visual storytelling in production design. Starting with the raw material-the script-you will develop storyboards and key frames, then create set and costume designs, floor plans, completed renderings and real-world budgets. Choose or adapt a story, create a unique vision, and learn to communicate your vision to production teams.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Storyboarding Workshop
ACN-165W
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. Note: Access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Documentary Film
ACN-251
Have you always wanted to make a documentary, but weren't sure where or how to begin? This introductory course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, research, develop, write, produce, direct, shoot and edit short documentary video. Students will learn all aspects of production and, at the end of the semester, screen their short films in class. Throughout the course,a variety of films will be shown to provide a historical perspective and to illustrate different approaches and styles of the documentary. No previous experience is necessary; students are required to have access to a digital video camera and a digital editing system.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Filmmaking 2
ACN-252
In this new course that expands and refines filmmaking techniques learned in Introduction to Filmmaking, students will take a 10- to 15-minute narrative film from concept through pre- and post-production to a completed presentation suitable for general viewing. Students will also: expand their knowledge of screenwriting and production scheduling; refine their directorial and editing techniques; and have a chance to produce a meaningful portfolio-quality film.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Doc Film Production 2
ACN-253
This class is designed as a follow-up for students who have successfully completed Introduction to Documentary Film (or have equivalent experience) and want to further hone their skills in non-fiction filmmaking. Class will be organized in the model of a small production unit with groups of 3-5 students working on one project. The number of projects will be determined by the size of the class. Students may also have the opportunity to work on more projects in different positions. Screenings of dailies, rough cuts and related works will be followed by discussions of research methodology and production issues. To provide students with a broad spectrum of styles and approaches to the non-fiction form, films and videos by other filmmakers will be screened and discussed in class on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Introduction to Documentary Film or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Students are required to have their own digital video cameras and access to digital editing systems.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Premiere Pro
ACN-302W
This two-day intensive looks at the principles and concepts of video editing through an exploration of Adobe's Premiere Pro. Investigate the fundamentals of editing short, simple projects or lengthier, more complex ones. Topics covered include: building a project, capturing video, editing essentials, working in a timeline, transitions, keyframing, effects, compositing and other motion options. Students may bring in their own projects and video footage or use sample footage provided during the workshop.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Third Eye: Practice and Theory
ACN-354
This class focuses on developing your creative vision from within. Class exercises are designed to create an intensely personal and intimate dialogue between you and your work. Inspired and confident, you will develop individual projects to pursue as you explore various techniques, processes and contemporary media. Individual as well as collective critiques will develop, challenge and enhance your vision.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
History of Cinema 1
CUL-211X
Through an intensive examination of high points of world cinema, from its beginnings until 1941, students will explore how aesthetic and technical developments established, defined, refined and changed the medium in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants. This course will examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of moving images are manipulated for expressive purposes, students will learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall
History of Cinema 2
CUL-212X
Explore how the aesthetic and technical development of the cinema (from 1941 to the present) defined, refined and changed the nature of the medium and the way we see in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants/influences. This course will also examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analytical analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of design of the image are manipulated for expressive purposes, learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the full potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
Current Film
CUL-312X
Explore the many facets of filmmaking through lectures, discussions, readings and weekly trips to theaters (on students' own time) to view current films. Through intensive analysis of the formal elements of design and by studying how image and sound are manipulated for expressive purposes, you will learn how to really see, hear-and more fully experience-the full potential of film.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
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Fine Art Media
Printmaking: Optional Lab
ACN-001L
Art Center at Night students enrolled in Printmaking Studio this term may purchase additional lab time to use the printmaking facilities outside of their scheduled class hours. Concurrent enrollment in Printmaking Studio is required. Note: Space in the Printmaking lab is extremely limited. Available lab time is based on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the hours listed.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10:00AM-04:00PM o
(Section 2) 04:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 30 - AUG 09
Noncredit / $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Figure Drawing
ACN-009
The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for your academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This class is an essential first step for those planning to study fine art, animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. Working from a model, you will examine the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition and develop observational drawing skills by investigating proportion, form and gesture. Charcoal, graphite pencil and various other media will be used.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Drawing From Square One
ACN-010W
"Square One" is the starting place for any genuine expression. Its qualities are openness, inquisitiveness, directness and, often, bewilderment. Even a long-term project can be approached with a fresh start at any point. This workshop is designed to help you develop trust in your perceptions by working with instinct and investigation, and challenge your preconceptions by experimenting with scale, rhythm, line, contrast and color. A variety of wet and dry media will be used. All levels of experience are welcome.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Drawing: Summer Intsv
ACN-015
In this intensive summer course, you will develop observational drawing skills as you investigate proportion, form and gesture. Working from a model, the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition will be examined. The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This class is an essential first step for those planning to study animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. Charcoal, graphite pencil and various other media are used.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 14 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Painting/Sum. Intsv.
ACN-016
This intensive summer course provides an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Direct Painting: Still Life
ACN-017W
This workshop is meant for students with some painting background who want to get back in touch with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from still-life set-ups, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Eduard Manet, Giorgio Morandi, Paul Cezanne, Marsden Hartley, Vanessa Bell, Gabriele Munter, Henri Matisse and Nicolas de Stael.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall
Meditation / Creative Mind
ACN-018W
By engaging in the mindfulness and awareness practices found in meditation, we discover a path to genuine spontaneity and unselfconscious expression. Through a series of practices, we will discover that creativity is more about relaxing boundaries than gearing up to accomplish a goal. This eight-week course offers both meditation and meditation-in-action exercises such as non-objective brush and ink painting, collage, journaling, free-form poetry and object arranging, all designed to help us better connect to ourselves, our experience, and the world as it is. Two class sessions will be field trips to art museums to practice contemplative viewing. Instructor Steven Saitzyk (stevensaitzyk.com), is a painter and author, has completed a Buddhist Seminary, and has practiced and taught meditation internationally for more than 30 years. He is also International Director of Shambhala Art (shambhalaart.org), a nonprofit arts education program designed to integrate meditation into the creative process.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Introduction to Painting
ACN-020
This course will provide an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn oil painting principles and develop creative approaches.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Direct Painting: Figure
ACN-020W
This workshop is designed for students with some painting experience who are seeking to reconnect with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from live models, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Lucian Freud, Eduard Manet, Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Chaim Soutine and Henri Matisse.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Summer
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Entertainment Design
ACN-045
Concept designers for the entertainment industry skillfully illustrate and design unique and compelling characters, environments, vehicles and props for all kinds of stories and eras. This industry requires a unique combination of industrial design and illustration skills to understand how things are built, to communicate this through drawings and to show narrative aspects of the design. This course offers an introduction to the concept design process. Students will create original design solutions through sketches and renderings to support a story. This is an ideal class for students considering Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design major or for those seeking an understanding of how concepts are created for entertainment-oriented projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Destruction Rendering: Online
ACN-071
Burn it, break it, melt it, crush it and riddle it with bullets in this digital rendering course that might cause your mother to raise an eyebrow. Using your creativity and Adobe Photoshop as the medium, learn to make virtual eye candy that is not for the faint of heart. This online course is ideal for those considering jobs in entertainment design, illustration and entertainment arts-fields that often require visual representations of aged, abused and neglected objects and environments. Learn creative ways to illustrate crashing spaceships and to depict burnt wood, as well as answers to frequently asked questions like: If you blow up a car, will the framework show? What does that framework look like? Does fire have scale? Does smoke cast a shadow? Be ready to challenge your creativity and have fun, all in a safe, virtual destructive manner!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Basics: Interplanetary Flight
ACN-078W
Humans today are encountering new worlds. Thanks to robot emissaries, we are in the extraordinary position of experiencing these places up close for the first time. This raises a myriad of questions for designers: How do you design a spacecraft to travel among the planets? Under what conditions does it have to operate? How do you make it fly? How do you tell it what to do? What information does it send back? You don't have to know the first thing about space flight to participate fully in this course. Your only requirement is that you be curious about how humans are exploring the universe today, and what we're finding. The course an interactive, high-fidelity survey of disciplines and projects in today's interplanetary flight will involve participants in a variety of techniques, including visuals, design-based learning, hands-on physics, brainstorming, lecture, demonstrations, a stellar guest speaker or two and much more. More info: people.artcenter.edu/doody South Campus
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perspective
ACN-106
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, develop your technical skills and improve your ability to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. Theories explored in class apply to traditional and digitally generated images. Primary applications are to illustration and to industrial and environmental design. A foundation course for many majors. Transferable for Illustration majors (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 05:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 01:30PM-06:30PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Meditation / Creative Mind 2
ACN-112W
In part one of Meditation and the Creative Mind, you learned the benefits of meditation and the importance of seeing things as they truly are in our creative and viewing processes. In this eight-week continuation course, you will explore meditation-in-action practices that reveal not only the simplicity of seeing things as they are, but also the complexity of seeing things as they are-the natural connections between colors, shapes, the seasons, the elements, our emotions, truths and wisdoms. These discoveries become an unlimited palette to draw upon for inspiration. Although the gap between inspiration and manifestation can be huge and often filled with obstacles, negativity and self-consciousness, you will also explore the editing process where these obstacles can be transformed into challenges, and negativity into greater vision and truth. Class will include two museum field trips.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Plein Air Painting
ACN-114W
In this course, you will explore the on-site plein-air experience of landscape painting and examine the technical questions and formal issues that arise in this genre. Painting on location, you will discover that landscape is more than subject matter; it is a way to explore how an artist organizes elements in a visual field to make a dynamic, coherent and paintable composition. Color theory, composition and quick painting techniques will be the main focus of this seven-week course. Atmosphere and depth-crucial elements in achieving believability-will be studied extensively. First class meeting will be held at Art Center's Hillside Campus; subsequent class meetings will explore various sites around Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
SUNDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 19 - JUN 30
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Basics of Painting: Figure
ACN-115W
Learning to paint the human figure is a natural progression from still life painting. This second class in the Basics of Painting series uses the figure to explore issues such as composition, proportion, shape and value. Students who have an understanding of these essential skills will be more confident painting the figure with conviction. Prerequisite: Basics of Painting: Part 1 Still Life, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics of Painting: Still Life
ACN-116W
This seven-week Basics of Painting class will explore the fundamentals of painting using objects and still life, allowing beginning students the opportunity to learn basic techniques without the pressure that the human figure presents. Students may paint in the medium of their own choosing: oil, acrylic or watercolor. No prerequisite.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Book Illustration
ACN-118W
Students will explore the principles of children's book illustration needed to approach a publisher. Through individual and group critiques, in-class lectures and visual presentations, students will learn the process of illustrating (and writing) a children's book including character development, revisions, pacing, and design. Discussions will also include the business side of the industry such as payment, royalties and licensing. By the end of the term the goal will be to develop a picture book dummy that is presentable for submission to a publisher.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 11 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Picture Books
ACN-120W
This weekend intensive, co-taught by author-illustrator Marla Frazee and editor-publisher Allyn Johnston, will shed light on what picture books are, why they matter and move us, the editorial/author-illustrator relationship and process, and what a person needs to know in order to submit their work to publishers. This informative workshop is ideal for writers, illustrators, designers or anyone with an interest and passion for children's books. Open to adults of all levels of ability. Supplies needed: please bring notebook, paper, pencils, scissors, tape/glue sticks, and googly eyes (optional).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Creative Writing
ACN-121
Do you dream of being a published author, or just want to open up a new mode of self-expression? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just testing the waters, this course will help you realize your ambitions to put word to page whether you gravitate to fiction, poetry, or something in between. Under the guidance of long-time Art Center professor Dennis Phillips, author of over a dozen books of poetry and fiction, this course offers a workshop-setting in which the skills and practice of writing meet the limitless frontiers of the imagination.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beyond Story Concept
ACN-151W
An insider's guide to developing and packaging a story for the Hollywood market. Learn the fundamentals of creating a strong story structure from the perspective of the writer (the seller) and pitching an idea to the studio executive (the buyer)who is evaluating the viability of the project. The class goal is to move students from concept to a fleshed-out story treatment that can be shaped for the current marketplace. By the end of the course, students will have created an outline for a full length feature, short film, or TV script. This is an ideal class for aspiring writers, directors and producers looking to develop original material or adaptations, and is a vital course for students seeking careers in the industry. Please bring your story ideas/concepts to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intro to Filmmaking
ACN-152
Learn the fundamental concepts and practices involved in filmmaking. In this course, directing and cinematography are closely linked and students explore methods that make a film play. Emphasis is on effective communication, storytelling and creative editing techniques for story enhancement. Students will make three short films. Required: access to a digital video camera and editing system (Art Center's cameras and computer lab facilities are not available for student use.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interm. Painting: Composition
ACN-156
Building on the fundamentals of painting, this course will give students the opportunity to investigate the structure and design of a painting. Course will focus on the composition of paintings using live models, props and lighting with different colored gels. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of light scenarios, and both traditional and non-traditional palettes will be explored. Lectures and discussions will include painters, past and present, who use composition and design in their work to help communicate a mood, idea or concept. Creativity and experimentation are also encouraged to help students acquire a personal vocabulary.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intermediate Figure Drawing
ACN-161
This course will strengthen and enhance the concepts introduced in Introduction to Figure Drawing. During the first several weeks, students will review skills in gesture, proportion, contour and analysis of form. Later, anatomical observation (skeletal and muscle structure), mechanical function and foreshortening will be introduced and integrated into class drawings and assignments. In the final weeks, students will have the opportunity to explore light theory and apply all the concepts they have gained by practicing with long poses. This fundamental course emphasizes a thorough practice of the skills required to draw the human figure and is a vital class for Illustration or Fine Art students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Head and Hands
ACN-168
This course concentrates on learning how to read the primary forms of the face and hands and then how to translate that knowledge into a meaningful artistic statement. Learn to draw the head in action-in any position-with the proper expressions and conveying the energy of the pose, and ground your observational powers through an understanding of the planes of the head and anatomy. As you realize the expressive power of hands, you will learn what it takes to draw them dynamically to enhance a portrait by breaking down their complexity into simple forms. The ultimate goal of this course is to learn how to simplify and demystify the complexities of a "likeness." You will also examine great masters' portraiture drawings and compare different periods to enhance your understanding.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Figure Drawing: Beyond B/W
ACN-170
People often think of figure drawing merely as black lines on white paper, but drawing can be so much more. In this course, you will develop creative expression through gesture, movement, color and form as you draw the human figure from a model using a variety of media, including pastels, colored pencils, inks, prepared grounds and mixed media. Class projects will be inspired by the techniques and color palettes of various artists who drew with color, progressing from historical drawings to the more modern, expressive and experimental. Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure Drawing, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Mastering Oil Painting
ACN-171W
After more than 700 years, oil painting is still the ultimate artist's medium. Mastering this unparalleled medium is more dependent on knowledge of its materials than any other, yet little comprehensive information is readily available. And what can be found is often confusing, contradictory or shrouded in mystery. This one-day intensive seminar on oil painting materials offers the kind of in-depth knowledge necessary to tame this medium and explore its vast potential for expression. The seminar will also offer solutions for working safely and for producing artwork that will last for generations. Appropriate for painters of all levels. Product literature and a limited number of free samples will be available.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Mastering Acrylics/Watercolors
ACN-172W
Acrylic, vinyl, watercolor, gouache and egg tempera paints and their mediums provide endless possibilities for painterly expression, and yet few of us ever go beyond the basics. This one-day seminar, taught by Adjunct Professor Steven Saitzyk, author of Art Hardware: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials, provides the in-depth knowledge necessary to master the vast potential that these materials offer. Through a combination of video demonstrations, slides and discussion, we will explore solutions for: working safely; picking one pigment over another; picking one medium over another; producing artwork that will last for generations; and taking advantage of recent technological advances (i.e. few people know that acrylics were recently reformulated to dry more slowly and yellow less over time). Learn the whole story for the sake of your art.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Head Drawing: Online
ACN-173
In this online course, students will study and learn to draw the basic structure and proportions of the human head. Direct observation, as well as the effects of light and shade, will be emphasized. Volumetric and gestural drawing will be addressed throughout the course. Students can make drawings traditionally on paper with pencil, then submit digital photos or scans of their drawings for critique, or may choose to work digitally, using a drawing package like Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Fashion + Costume Drawing
ACN-219
Working from live fashion and costumed models, students will explore: transitioning from life drawing to fashion and costume drawing; rendering draped fabric on the figure; drawing garment details; drawing historic costume; figure proportion; and experimentation with an assortment of media techniques. Digital illustrators working on laptops are welcome; please bring your own laptop if you wish to work digitally. This beginning-to-intermediate class is designed for: students working on college degree program entrance portfolios; fashion and costume teachers; illustrators; fashion and costume designers and entertainment business artists and designers. Beginning to intermediate level. Please bring the following supplies to the first class: Biggie drawing pad (14x 17" or larger), drawing board, two black Tombow pens and a water brush.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Illustration Techniques/Concpt
ACN-224
In this course, conceptual problem solving will be emphasized as students explore various media and techniques - including acrylic, watercolor and mixed-media - to illustrate ideas for magazines, newspapers and books. An overview of the field of illustration is provided. Demonstrations are given for each technique, and practical compositional and design elements will be addressed with each assignment. Projects are editorial in nature; later projects can be self-directed to reflect individual interests or portfolio needs. Some prior drawing experience is required. For more information visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contemp. Illustration Concepts
ACN-228
In a competitive global marketplace, refining your unique point of view as an artist is essential to a successful and rewarding career in the visual arts. This is an ideal portfolio refinement class for students to develop, explore and create dynamic work for fine art exhibitions, graphic design, illustration, or mixed media projects. Students will learn about a variety of prolific working artists and their individual processes through artist profiles and documentaries. Students will be introduced to an array of possibilities within their own work. This class will challenge and encourage students to explore new potentials and techniques. Class projects can be tailored to meet individual needs. Instructors are open to working with students on their own desired media goals. Please bring samples of recent art projects to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Documentary Film
ACN-251
Have you always wanted to make a documentary, but weren't sure where or how to begin? This introductory course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, research, develop, write, produce, direct, shoot and edit short documentary video. Students will learn all aspects of production and, at the end of the semester, screen their short films in class. Throughout the course,a variety of films will be shown to provide a historical perspective and to illustrate different approaches and styles of the documentary. No previous experience is necessary; students are required to have access to a digital video camera and a digital editing system.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Figure Quick Sculpt
ACN-265W
Whether you want to better learn the figure for your painting and drawing or whether you want to try your hand at sculpting, this is a great course for studying gestural form and for adding life to your figures. In this course we concentrate on finding the life within the figure, not tediously measuring out every point of the body. Join us, and have fun! Walk in with nothing and take home a finished sculpture each week. The class will work in front of a different model each week and will be given a new challenge. You will begin each class with an armature and finish with a complete figure sculpture. All clay, armature wire, sculpting tools and bases are provided with the class; shopping for materials is not necessary. Materials fee: $70.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Photography As Contemp Art
ACN-273
In this studio course, students will investigate new ways to map and represent temporal, spatial and personal experiences. To help expand and stimulate visual perception, students will explore a variety of strategies used in the production of photo-based art, including documentation, series, performance, collaboration and text. Presentation and analytical skills will be developed through group critiques, viewings and discussions of contemporary art works. A field trip, guest lectures and readings will cover issues in contemporary art relevant to photography. Emphasis will be placed on the creative process, experimentation, and on how artists express their ideas. An exhibition of work produced during the term will be discussed. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Watercolor Illust.: Arch+Desn
ACN-313W
In this 10-week course, students will learn the theory and practice of the medium of watercolor to produce dynamic, show-stopping presentations for all phases of architectural sketching and illustration. Instruction will begin with the watercolor process-from paper preparation, transferring, drawing, masking and wash setups to basic color mixing and theory. Watercolor rendering techniques to be covered include: controlling value to distinguish objects and to create distance and space, organizing composition and achieving atmosphere. Final presentation preparation will also be discussed and implemented. This is a great class for individuals in the fields of interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design. Prerequisite: Introductory drawing, and/or perspective. Prior coursework in interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Love for the Drawing Line
ACN-320
In this class, instructor Christian Clayton will help demystify the drawing process for students by helping them break creative boundaries and explore new territories. Students will be introduced to a variety of hands-on experimental approaches in making images using various mediums that constitute a line. The class will explore contemporary drawing and art issues, plus strategies concerning art interpretation. Each student will be encouraged to explore renegade mediums of drawing in order to develop drawing maturation and a personal style. Discussions will introduce students to other artists who speak informatively on their development of personal drawing expression as well as how and why they create images. Open to students of all disciplines and levels. Please bring your portfolio or drawing samples to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Experimental Illustration Wksp
ACN-326
In a competitive marketplace, refining your individual point of view is critical to a successful and rewarding career in the visual arts. This is an ideal portfolio refinement class for art students to develop and produce dynamic work for exhibition, print and multimedia projects. Explore a variety of media and techniques. Class projects can be tailored to meet individual needs. Please bring samples of recent art projects to the first class meeting. Prerequisite: Illustration Techniques or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Head Painting: Part 1
ACN-330W
This course is divided into two distinct seven-week parts. In Part 1, you will become familiar with the "classical method," a method used by the great masters of the Renaissance and the Northern European traditions and which remains unequalled in its expressiveness and understanding of the human form, tone and color. From this method, you will learn to break up the painting process into different phases, while enhancing your capacity for creative expression. The classical method provides all the tools you will ever need to evaluate your work and to avoid getting stuck in a painting gone wrong. You will know what to do to solve common problems.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Head Painting: Part 2
ACN-331W
In this seven-week follow-up class, you will use methods learned in Head Painting: Part 1 to engage in 'direct painting' to enhance your free handling of color, tone and line. This is an ideal course to help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the entire painting process. You are encouraged to explore and develop individual techniques and styles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Shoes: Fact and Fantasy Wkshp
ACN-336W
Ever wonder what goes into designing and making shoes? Or how to design a pair? In this hands-on workshop, couture shoe designer and cobbler Wendy Holden will teach you how to conceptualize and develop your shoe ideas. Students interested in trying their hand at wearable footwear will learn the process of designing and making a flat sandal, or other type of unstructured footwear-using their own feet as the form-or can make prototypes using leather, fabric, fiberboard, cork or anything else at their disposal. Participants should feel comfortable using a variety of materials, and should bring a sketchbook to the first class, as well as their footwear ideas and fantasies.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Sculpting and the Human Form
ACN-338
Take your life-drawing skills to the third dimension. In this class, you will use clay to sculpt life studies based on the human form. Class will emphasize working with a live model to create quick studies that emphasize the rhythm, gesture and interplay of volume in the model's poses. Open to students of all levels. OPTIONAL: For students who wish to take their clay figures to the next level, Mr. Slatoff has made arrangements with a local foundry to have both molds and wax castings made of your work. Please note: Additional fees will apply (see below). In class, you will chase (re-sculpt and clean) the wax pattern, which will then be cast into bronze by the foundry. Also in class, you will chase the bronze with files and sandpaper, and eventually patina the finished bronze sculpture with cold patina chemicals. The foundry has generously offered to do all this work for $375. If you prefer, you can have a similar experience with a casting in plaster for $175. At the end of class, you will have a permanent finished sculpture and a mold that you can use to make additional copies in the future.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Sculpting/Human Form Intensive
ACN-338W
Take your life-drawing skills to the third dimension. In this course, you will use clay to sculpt life studies based on the human form. Class will stress working with a live model to create quick studies that emphasize the rhythm, gesture and interplay of volume in the model's poses.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 10:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 17 - JUN 28
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Altered Book Seminar
ACN-359W
In this intensive one-day seminar, you'll explore and create altered books, a very popular art form that has spread around the world. Transform the cover, pages, imagery and text of several hardcover books into uniquely creative artist's journals and fascinating sculptural objects. Using 2D and 3D techniques, you will work on a variety of projects, including: altered poems, mixed-media collage pages, folded- and cut-paper sculptures, niches and drawers. Sample a variety of creative approaches and go home with several small completed projects and plenty of ideas and inspiration. Some materials will be available for the class to share, but please bring: three or more old hardcover books, a pencil, a metal ruler, a utility knife with extra blades, a glue stick or Yes! paste, and a box lunch. Optional supplies: acrylic gel medium, a sponge brush or other paint brushes, acrylic paint, scissors, collage paper, photos, old magazines, wax paper and a blow dryer.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
ACN-360W
Explore a wide variety of collage and mixed media techniques on a larger scale using rosin paper in this creative and inspirational workshop. You will use a vocabulary of mark-making, including: drawing, painting, stencils, image transfers, sprays, drips, rolled inks and distressed finishes. Elements of composition and color will be discussed and examples will be shown. You will have the opportunity to create a collaborative group collage as well as one or more large mixed media pieces. Bring a camera to document the work in progress. Additional supplies to bring: a box lunch, white acrylic gesso, a glue stick or Yes! paste, scissors, acrylic paints, a water cup, painter's tape, collage paper, old magazines, photocopies of personal photos, a spray bottle, drawing ink, sandpaper, blow dryer, pencils and pens.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Collage Club
ACN-361W
Come join Sketchbook Club! Enjoy a fun, relaxing and inspiring class where you can learn new creative techniques and approaches to image-making and book arts. We'll meet on campus once a month, then 'meet' online in between class sessions via the class' Facebook page. You'll also use Facebook as you continue to work on projects at home and to stay in contact with your classmates and instructor. The first hour of each in-class meeting will begin with a light potluck/snack-time and a sociable "show and tell" of recent work and inspirations, followed by a featured mixed media sketchbook project that incorporates various elements of drawing, painting and collage. Great for beginners, intermediate students or professionals longing for some creative fun. Recommended supplies: one or more sketchbooks, acrylic paints, water cup, brushes, Yes! paste, glue stick or Linco adhesive, scissors, old magazines, books, maps, collage papers, photo's, pencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps. Please also bring some artwork (sketchbook-related or otherwise) for show-and-tell. Light snacks will be provided, but students are invited to bring potluck items to share.This class meets once a month on the following dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, + August 12.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 06:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 20 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $149†Class regularly offered in Summer
Free to Create
ACN-363W
Learn the skills necessary to move the creative process from struggle to ease. We were designed to create; the right brain contains everything necessary. But often history and thoughts hinder results. Get clarity about the creative dreams already inside. Remove the blocks that hinder their expression such as procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt. Learn how to manage the creative process so that creative action will be taken. The class uses the writings of Julia Cameron in The Artist's Way to guide weekly discussions and invites connection within to find solutions. This experiential approach to coaching brings new awareness and the tools needed to remain productive and happy. Business expertise guides dreams to reality. For those tired of struggling, this is the way to get out of the rut, or the hamster wheel, and move onward toward your creative potential.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Collage
ACN-366
Explore the beauty and richness of a wide variety of materials as you create small and large mixed media works of art. Experience the powerful synergy of combining traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques to express your uniquely personal vision. The two- or three-dimensional projects you create can range from abstract to representational, and can include photographs, drawings, writing, found objects, textiles and papers. Open to students of all levels.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Printmaking Studio
ACN-367
Explore the historical and current digital techniques involved in fine art printmaking and image production. Develop an increased appreciation for and knowledge of printmaking processes such as intaglio, silkscreen, woodcut, stone and plate lithography, as well as alternative photographic techniques that include photogravure, photoengraving, platinum palladium, salt printing and cyanotype. Class includes weekly demonstrations, assignments, presentations and group critiques. Individual projects will emphasize independent thought, creativity, problem solving and technical ability. Open to beginning to intermediate-level students; however, previous coursework in art, design or photography is strongly recommended. Class size is limited.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $760 + $85 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Abstract Painting + Compositon
ACN-520
Explore the abstract visual principles and processes that underlie all traditional art. This course examines formalist art theory and the rise of modernism, deep space versus flat space, monumental space, and color versus field painting, as well as the exploration of the creative process. Class will examine traditional abstract as well as contemporary painters for analysis and discussion. Students may work in a variety of mediums of their choice, including watercolor, acrylic and oil. Invited speakers will address the class on both their technique and processes of painting. In-class exercises will offer students an opportunity to discover their individual psychological space and to understand color as a method of tapping into the creative process. The final project includes a painted visual diary.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Color + Light in Painting
ACN-525
To focus on color that creates space, mood and light, this course will use the "light keys in nature" approach to color that originated with American Impressionist Henry Hensche, the direct successor to the great Charles Hawthorne. Relating this to Monet's ideas on color, we will examine how composition and form can be expressed through color planes. Using Hensche's approach as a basis, we will also examine principles of composition as an example of monumental space. Some meetings will be held at off-campus sites where students can paint the landscape directly from nature. Students will be encouraged to read Hensche's and Hawthorne's books on painting.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - JUN 19
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contemporary Letterpress
ACN-556
This class will cover aspects of the revolutionary new processes used for the relief printing of digital imaging, including typographic and image design, digital prepress, plate processing and letterpress printing. Lab work will includes demonstrations of digital imaging and font requirements as well as printing on the Vandercook flatbed cylinder press. Other forms of alternative letterpress will also be examined. Students will complete several printed projects to reinforce processes learned during the term, plus a final edition printed project. Optional additional lab time can be purchased separately.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Studies-Contemporary Sculpture
FAR-152X
Explore a selection of diverse concepts, materials and processes associated with contemporary sculpture. This class is for students interested in exploring alternative methods of art production and expanding their conceptual development, as well as for students interested in furthering their technical skills and awareness of contemporary sculpture. Discussions will cover a wide range of ideas pertaining to sculpture: its history and status as object; materials; process; craft; space; the temporal; and the experiential. The course will focus on use of wood, steel, plaster, sheet metal and Plexiglas. Other materials such as fiberglass, clay, fabric, found objects and other media may also be used for some projects. Each project will be guided by the required materials but will allow for an expanded application of craft, spatial exploration and conceptual issues. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Drawing As Process
FAR-154X
Explore the role of drawing in contemporary art through abstraction and non-objective drawing, as well as projects and lectures on subjects ranging from sketchbooks to drawings for site-specific projects. Students will develop and maintain a sketchbook and learn the difference between drawing from direct observation and drawing from photographs. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Passion for Painting
FAR-172X
This studio workshop examines issues confronting contemporary painting and is divided into two seven-week sessions, each taught by a notable contemporary painter. Through lectures, readings and discussions, the two instructors express contrasting values, methodologies and strategies for painting today. Students will work in class and explore various painting tools, mediums and techniques for painting. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Installation Concepts
FAR-253X
In this course, students will make artwork intended to be experienced as an integrated part of a space, rather than viewed singularly on a wall or pedestal. Assigned readings, research assignments and participation in class discussions and critiques will help you develop the lines of thought and art-making methods that will culminate in your projects. Assignments will be geared towards enhancing your understanding of the practice of installation. Students will work in a variety of media; all disciplines are welcome. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Painting Techniques
FAR-288X
What is painting now? This course examines how artists make work today and explores opportunities for painting in the 21st. With a focus on acrylic paint, this class offers a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and contemporary methods and materials used in painting. The class provides a basic knowledge of application tools and brushes, preparation of grounds and surfaces, color and pigments, painting mediums and preservation strategies. Through an examination of both the process and effects of painting, including demonstrations and exercises, students learn how to analyze and execute various painting techniques while developing an awareness of contemporary painting strategies.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall
Painting Strategies
FAR-304X
This class provides a rigorous introduction to both technical and formal problems in painting. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of mediums. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the fundamentals of the painter's craft through a range of available materials, including pigments, paints, structures, surfaces, grounds, brushes, tools and varnishes. Subject matter will be explored by studying the traditional painting genres-still life, landscape, figure and portrait-as well as symbols and allegories. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fine Art Seminar: Hand Made
FAR-403X
This course will explore the terrain of the hand-made, with a starting point of contemporary ventures expanding traditional craft. Radical craft made by individual artists, designers and collectives will be explored. The focus of the course will shift across the lines of art and design until it blurs, tracing histories from Ruskin and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Industrial Revolution London, to the present. Sustainability and environmental considerations will be linked to these practices. The interdependence of hand-craft and technology will be considered. While current hand-craft endeavors can be partially understood as a reaction to our culture's predominant and impersonal corporate design, at the same time craft communities are brought together via blogs, Facebook and Twitter. This project-based studio seminar emphasizes learning through making and focuses on creating work using particular hand-making skills such as knitting and sewing, ceramics and pottery, and woodworking and metalworking, among others. Lectures, readings and presentations by visiting artists and shop faculty will add to your knowledge of the hand-made. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contemporary Issues
FAR-451X
This seminar for upper term and graduate students focuses on distinct contemporary issues adjoining concepts of fine art production. Students will be encouraged to better define their own art production in relationship to the historical and theoretical dialogue of the class.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960Analytical Figure Drawing
ILL-204X
This class provides intensive study of human anatomy. Principles of foreshortening, development of visual memory, observation of gesture, visual viewpoint and sequential figures in motion are addressed. Course material provides an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art, illustration, entertainment design and animation. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Illustration program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Drawing for Illustration
ILL-305X
Life drawing from the nude and clothed model forms the foundation of in-class drawing exercises. In addition, you will explore other media including pen and ink as well as sculptural materials for individual expression. Twentieth-century art is presented as a means of understanding the range of possibilities of formal and conceptual relationships. Personal expression is encouraged as you begin the process of finding your own artistic voice and direction. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Imaginatomy
ILL-381X
Though most character development today is done on a computer, it is still imperative for entertainment design students to explore the 3D common sense of organic forms in a hands-on way. In this class, students will explore anatomy and zoological similarities and differences between a variety of animals. And by studying the mechanics of these animals, students will also gain an understanding of how levers and fulcrums function. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Materials of Art and Design
INT-158X
This foundation level course is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of the inherent characteristics of a variety of materials in order to explore their best applications for art or design projects. In this class, you will broaden your understanding of creative problem solving, originality and analysis of visual information. Assignments will be experimental to allow you to discover innovative solutions to the development of form, structure and texture. Materials may include wood, plastics, plaster, metal and paper. Topics of instruction will include the safe operation of woodworking and some metalworking machines, techniques of mold-making and material safety. No prerequisite.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $200 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Japanese Art Techniques
INT-352X
This course combines both theory and hands-on practice of Japanese papermaking, watercolor and sumi-e painting techniques. Using the Nagashi-Zuki method of papermaking, students will learn two distinctive Japanese papermaking techniques-cast paper and decorative paper-and how to integrate them in the creation of colorful 3D works of art. Learn hand-casting techniques such as draping, wrapping, tying, twisting and hand-forming. The course also covers color and pattern control through decorative papermaking techniques using dyes, stencils and watercolors. An additional fee of $65 to be paid directly to the instructor for imported materials provided in class.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Properties: Artistic Materials
MAT-304X
A lack of knowledge of artistic materials is one of the greatest obstacles to creativity and a successful art career. This course will discuss the physical and chemical properties of Western and Eastern art materials and how to select the right tool for the job. Learn how to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health, and how to unlock creativity using a vast array of materials, and hot to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Game Development
Intro to Communication Sketch.
ACN-038
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly in this intensive class. Drawing techniques covered in this course will enable you to handle a variety of subjects and everyday objects, including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms - such as cubes, spheres and cylinders - to produce attractive drawings. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Acquired skills are appropriate for students interested in industrial design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Maya: 3D Modeling
ACN-185
This course provides an intensive introduction to organic modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering using Maya software and PC hardware. Students will lay out UV maps for texturing and investigate organic modeling, lighting and rendering for film and video games. For the final project, students will develop a fully-textured, portfolio-ready model of their choice. Prerequisites: Digital Design 1, plus experience in figure drawing and design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Maya & 3D Animation
ILL-210X
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of character and motion-based animation, with emphasis on story, acting, camera and animation. Students will use the tools available in the Maya software package for the creation of CG animation. Topics covered include modeling, basic character set up, animation, shading, lighting and rendering. The fundamental concepts of digital animation and storytelling will be emphasized.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-09:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Graphic Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Graphic Design
ACN-030
Explore the process of problem solving for graphics through realistic design projects. Please note that this is not a computer class but rather a course in which you will be introduced to the fundamental approaches to graphic design as you develop your conceptual process, design skills and presentation techniques. Logotypes and a range of other design projects will be assigned.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Advertising
ACN-040
This course offers a hands-on introduction to the art, and business, of advertising. You'll sharpen your conceptual thinking skills as you brainstorm innovative marketing strategies for a range of products and services, then create magazine, newspaper and billboard campaigns that bring those ideas to life in a smart, engaging way. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to the Advertising program at Art Center; adults contemplating a career change; or those just interested in learning how advertising professionals think and how the ad campaigns we see every day are created.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Copywriting
ACN-041
Explore the history of copywriting, where and how copywriting fits in today's world of digital media, and how to write copy that can be emotive, entertaining and informative. This course will arm students with a better understanding of how words can help launch brands, create loyalty, change perceptions and shape the world around you. Topics to be covered include: pick-up lines vs. headlines, brand mantras, storytelling without lies, the Haiku of taglines, radio that delights, script writing for TV, digital video and life, and writing for bots, search engines and people. This course is ideal for anyone interested in how to make a living by carefully stringing together the right combination of words, and will appeal to those who are expert visual problem solvers, but stumble over their own words when trying to say what they want to in simple English. This course is also perfect for writers seeking to expand their reach as storytellers in the advertising and marketing game.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-072
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Make it Great:Design Concepts
ACN-104W
This course introduces new and intermediate students to the skill sets needed in the design and illustrative fields. Each week students are introduced to a variety of core fundamentals necessary to succeed in the applied arts. Topics covered include an overview of comp sketching (people, places and objects), perspective (to create accurate space and dimension in indoor and outdoor environments), composition, color theory and visual communication. Ideal for those interested in the fields of graphic design, advertising and illustration, this course is designed to support and reinforce the skills necessary in the creation of successful content. More info: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perspective Drawing: Online
ACN-108
Established during the Renaissance, perspective theories are the crucial foundation of 3D drawing and painting and have direct applications in architecture, illustration and industrial, environmental and entertainment design. This online course introduces and explores 3D perception and linear perspective systems that enable designers and illustrators to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. This course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions and video, audio and text-based critiques for both individuals and groups. The course homework may be done traditionally, with pencil and paper OR using any recent version of Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector-based software). Note: the course teaches Illustrator, so that is the preferred software. Prerequisite: access to a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Internet access. The Firefox browser is recommended for best viewing of course videos.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Typography 1
ACN-125
This course explores the structural and spatial properties of letterforms, providing the groundwork for display typography, logo design or alphabet design/redesign. The course introduces the five basic type families (classic, modern, slab serif, script and sans serif) and expands on that vocabulary to include an investigation into hybrid, modified, digital and hand-drawn typefaces. Topics covered include properties of scale, proportion, figure-ground, cropping and overlap, as well as contrasts of weight, width, emphasis and direction. Drawing techniques, both sketch and rendered, will be practiced in applied and experimental exercises. Pencil, pen, brush and ink, and computer programs will be used, with attention given to both personal style and craftsmanship.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Essential Typography
ACN-175
Typography is the modus operandi graphic designers use to communicate and reinforce the content of graphic design pieces. With its strong emphasis on the typographical grid, this course is a vital foundation for editorial design and multi-page layout. This is an ideal course for students and designers who wish to use typography with greater confidence. Gain increased sensitivity to the details of typographic form, paragraph format, page-layout dynamics and the expressive potential of type. Topics also include type characteristics and nomenclature.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Web Fundamentals
ACN-194
This course presents a practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a Web site incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in Web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to Web site design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class. Prior design experience is assumed; access to a computer with current versions of Photoshop and Dreamweaver is required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-196
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Motion Design 1
ACN-211
Motion graphics, as incorporated in broadcast design, film effects or the Internet, is a fast-growing field. This class will provide a working knowledge of current tools and techniques and explore issues of rhythm, space and time using animation, sound and video. Students will build a repertoire of different types of movement and learn keyframe editing and interpolation, masking, effects, basic sound editing and storyboarding for motion. Adobe After Effects for the Macintosh is used as a teaching tool, but the skills learned can be transferred to any application or platform. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Package Design
ACN-256
Explore the exciting and changing realm of package design. In this 14-week course, you will develop creative packaging solutions that attract visual attention through the use of 3D form, packaging materials, typography, color and graphics. The course will also explore sustainability issues and emerging technologies that will change consumer interaction with packaging in the future. An ideal course for designers seeking to add packaging design to their portfolio or increase their awareness of the packaging field.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interaction + Design/Tablets
ACN-276
Design publications, tell stories and learn the language of tablets without coding. Using Adobe InDesign Digital Publishing Suite, create a project that uses interactivity, motion, and gestures.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $830†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Digital Magazines for IPad
ACN-277
In this new course, you will take publications already designed for print and repurpose them for the iPad and similar devices by integrating rich media like video, audio, Web and animation. Learn to navigate technical intricacies and problem-solve design challenges to create functional high-end digital magazines using many of the tools you already know. This seven-week course will take you through the process of learning about interactivity and applying the elements to your new digital magazine, including how to compile them into an app without writing a line of coding. This course will also demystify the concepts and jargon that come with this rapidly changing market. This course is perfect for students interested in editorial design who wish to bring their designs to a mobile device, and ideal for students concurrently enrolled in, or who have already completed, ACN-337 Editorial Design for the iPad and want to take their designs to the next level of publishing. Required: Students must have a fundamental understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Advanced Photoshop 1
ACN-278
Already have a general grasp of Adobe Photoshop? Then get ready to jump into the deep end with Advanced Photoshop 1. Taught by Adobe Certified Expert York Knowlton, this course covers professional-level methods used to create impeccable selections, and brings the color correction techniques covered in Photoshop Kick-Start up a notch to include "Levels" and "Shadow/Highlights." Color management as it relates to monitor calibration is also covered. Creative type effects will allow students to take typography to a new level as they create projects with images and type, while artistic assignments will focus on compositing to give the illusion of depth and dimension.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced Photoshop 2
ACN-279
Take your professional-level selections further by mastering the "Pen" tool. This course's detailed assignment can transform even the most "Pen"-phobic student into a Bezier curve master. Learn the importance of combining selection tools such as "Quick Mask" and "Alpha Channels," and learn masking techniques, including "Full-toned Image Channels." Armed with a toolbox full of skills, you will have what you need to attack isolated color manipulation using "Color Range," "Selective" and "Replace Color" palettes. Assignments in this course will develop skills to create realistic and surrealistic compositing, and "Printer Color Management" techniques will help you get the most out of your inkjet printer.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
InDesign 2
ACN-280
Create a Book, Catalogue or Annual Report This course will cover basic design and layout for multipage projects and will include how to professionally design and create CMYK files and PMS color space. An emphasis will be placed on the use of grid structures and creative use of typography and imagery. Skills acquired in this class may be applied to a broad range of color printing jobs including brochures, corporate annual reports and retail catalogs. Extensive question and answer time aimed at individual issues will be provided. Course formerly titled Book Layout and Design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Digital Retouching
ACN-282
Amaze demanding clients with expert retouching. Equipped with a strong skill-based toolbox, discover the power you have to revive and elevate images to their fullest potential. Learn how to evaluate client needs and exceed their expectations. In this workshop, professional-level skills are developed through photo-realistic compositing, adding and removing people or objects from images, color correction, restoration, portrait/beauty retouching and facial reconstruction.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 13 - JUN 24
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to InDesign
ACN-285
Using Adobe InDesign as a layout tool, this seven-week course offers an introduction to designing successful layouts and compositions. Learn how to utilize this popular publishing application as a print media design tool for publication design and business applications.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start
ACN-286
Photoshop can be overwhelming for first-time users. Even those who have used the software for a while may find themselves wasting time trying to understand the tools. Maybe you're new to the current version of Photoshop and are a little lost as to what's different or where to find the features you're used to using in earlier versions. This skills-based class, taught by York Knowlton, an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is specifically designed to give you the kick-start you need to further explore Photoshop so that you can create with confidence.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
TEXTure
ACN-289W
Working in a non-digital environment with shredded text and imagery and combining the traditional techniques of cut-and-paste and collage, students in this one-day workshop will explore and discover the contrasting textural, tonal, rhythmic and illustrative qualities these elements can bring to a composition. Students will discover the vigorous direction and motion that can be expressed when these elements are stripped and torn from their original intentions and given new character and dimension. No prerequisites other than experimentation, imagination and a willingness to use both!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Diy Graphic Design
ACN-290W
Employing strong original and conceptual thinking, this class will explore the craft and language of visual communication in a non-digital environment, expanding students' awareness and appreciation of the tactile quality of hand-crafted artwork. Traditional graphic design techniques will be the preferred method for producing class projects; students will use computers only in the production of artwork and to output digital prints. This class will introduce students to British trailblazers in the field of graphic design during the non-digital era. These designers, who produced record sleeves, posters, magazines and more, are the inspiration for this class.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 06 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
The Next Great Idea
ACN-291W
Processes and Solutions For Future Creative Professionals. In this seven-week workshop, students will gain a keen awareness and understanding of the methods that artists and designers use to expand upon their creativity, with a special emphasis on creative problem solving in a visually oriented workplace. This class will explore visual and verbal methods of idea generation, the rules and processes of brainstorming and how to put yourself in a creative state of mind. The class will also break down the creative process-from idea to final execution-and explore how it differs from other processes that most people use today. This class is beneficial for students and creative professionals with an interest in advertising,illustration, graphic design, photography, film and product design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start 2
ACN-296
This course continues where Photoshop Kick-Start 1 left off. Many of the skills introduced in Kick Start 1 will now be taken to the next level, with higher expectations, and will include color correction, selection techniques and layer masks. The class will focus on two assignments throughout the seven-week course, giving students ample opportunity to develop their concepts into strong portfolio pieces.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Personal Branding
ACN-319
In today's highly competitive world of seven billion people, a strong brand identity lies at the foundation of an enterprise's business success. Similarly, establishing an effective personal brand identity is vital to an individual's success. This course will help you define yourself by uncovering your untapped potential, unique value proposition and competitive advantage. Learn to identify your strengths, weaknesses and career opportunities through positioning mapping and by conducting a comprehensive analysis. You will learn how to create a compelling personal branding strategy to differentiate yourself and stay ahead of your competition. At the end of the course, you will have created a branding strategy and a brand book that will guide you as you pursue your passions and career goals. Prerequisites: passion, commitment, plus prior experience using Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint or Keynote.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Branding Strategy and Design
ACN-323
As businesses increasingly recognize the vital importance of building a strong brand to stay competitive in a global economy, there is a critical need for designers to have a more comprehensive understanding of product branding strategy. This course will address how a successful brand creates strong loyalty and builds valuable equity by establishing crucial connections with its target customers through strategically designed products and services. This is an ideal course for product designers, graphic and packaging designers and entrepreneurs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Graphic Design
ACN-332
This concept-oriented course is about integrating typography and images applied to projects such as magazine layouts, posters and transmedia identity systems to communicate a story, a message or a marketing idea for its intended audience. Students are encouraged to develop problem-solving and research skills in defining the appropriateness of a design. Note: This is not a computer class. However, students should have some computer experience, plus access to a computer with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign or similar graphics programs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Editorial Design for the IPad
ACN-337
Use your skills as a designer to bring your work into this new environment. With an emphasis on concept and design, you will utilize structure, typography, color and imagery, then learn to add the elements that make the iPad unique: touch, sound, movement and interactivity. Create a magazine app sample in four phases: concept, research, design, and animated app development. Adobe Publishing Suite is used to create the app. There is no coding.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Altered Book Seminar
ACN-359W
In this intensive one-day seminar, you'll explore and create altered books, a very popular art form that has spread around the world. Transform the cover, pages, imagery and text of several hardcover books into uniquely creative artist's journals and fascinating sculptural objects. Using 2D and 3D techniques, you will work on a variety of projects, including: altered poems, mixed-media collage pages, folded- and cut-paper sculptures, niches and drawers. Sample a variety of creative approaches and go home with several small completed projects and plenty of ideas and inspiration. Some materials will be available for the class to share, but please bring: three or more old hardcover books, a pencil, a metal ruler, a utility knife with extra blades, a glue stick or Yes! paste, and a box lunch. Optional supplies: acrylic gel medium, a sponge brush or other paint brushes, acrylic paint, scissors, collage paper, photos, old magazines, wax paper and a blow dryer.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
ACN-360W
Explore a wide variety of collage and mixed media techniques on a larger scale using rosin paper in this creative and inspirational workshop. You will use a vocabulary of mark-making, including: drawing, painting, stencils, image transfers, sprays, drips, rolled inks and distressed finishes. Elements of composition and color will be discussed and examples will be shown. You will have the opportunity to create a collaborative group collage as well as one or more large mixed media pieces. Bring a camera to document the work in progress. Additional supplies to bring: a box lunch, white acrylic gesso, a glue stick or Yes! paste, scissors, acrylic paints, a water cup, painter's tape, collage paper, old magazines, photocopies of personal photos, a spray bottle, drawing ink, sandpaper, blow dryer, pencils and pens.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Collage Club
ACN-361W
Come join Sketchbook Club! Enjoy a fun, relaxing and inspiring class where you can learn new creative techniques and approaches to image-making and book arts. We'll meet on campus once a month, then 'meet' online in between class sessions via the class' Facebook page. You'll also use Facebook as you continue to work on projects at home and to stay in contact with your classmates and instructor. The first hour of each in-class meeting will begin with a light potluck/snack-time and a sociable "show and tell" of recent work and inspirations, followed by a featured mixed media sketchbook project that incorporates various elements of drawing, painting and collage. Great for beginners, intermediate students or professionals longing for some creative fun. Recommended supplies: one or more sketchbooks, acrylic paints, water cup, brushes, Yes! paste, glue stick or Linco adhesive, scissors, old magazines, books, maps, collage papers, photo's, pencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps. Please also bring some artwork (sketchbook-related or otherwise) for show-and-tell. Light snacks will be provided, but students are invited to bring potluck items to share.This class meets once a month on the following dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, + August 12.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 06:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 20 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $149†Class regularly offered in Summer
Crafting a Meaningful Career
ACN-473
An invaluable class for mid-career professionals eager to take their careers to the next level! Change naturally occurs as careers evolve. Sometimes change is forced upon us; sometimes we have to make it happen ourselves. Ask yourself, "Isn't it time to shake things up and reach deeper into my talent?" Based on the principles laid out in his book, "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" (Allworth Press), Tony Luna has created this engaging class for mid-career professionals who want to revitalize their career perspectives. He has been a creative consultant, artist representative and producer for 35 years. His lectures, workshops and classes have inspired a generation of creative entrepreneurs. This empowering class follows in that tradition, drawing on interviews with veteran commercial artists and testimonials from past clients and students. Students have used this information to rediscover their passion, embrace risk, create a new artistic voice and take control of their creative destiny.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Traditional Letterpress
ACN-553W
Learn to appreciate the beauty and craft of hand-set type using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and foundry type. This seven-week course expands upon the basic foundation covered in Introduction to Letterpress Printing. Short assigned projects will deepen your understanding of the traditional analog methods explored in this class. Note: no photopolymer plates will be utilized.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Contemporary Letterpress
ACN-556
This class will cover aspects of the revolutionary new processes used for the relief printing of digital imaging, including typographic and image design, digital prepress, plate processing and letterpress printing. Lab work will includes demonstrations of digital imaging and font requirements as well as printing on the Vandercook flatbed cylinder press. Other forms of alternative letterpress will also be examined. Students will complete several printed projects to reinforce processes learned during the term, plus a final edition printed project. Optional additional lab time can be purchased separately.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Letterpress Printing
ACN-574W
Explore the art of letterpress printing in this hands-on workshop. This is a great introduction to setting and printing metal type, where you can take advantage of more than 2,500 drawers of foundry type in the Archetype Press collection. Learn how to use a pica rule, composing stick, leading, spacing, the layout of the California Job Case, mix ink and how to operate a Vandercook proof press. You will set, proof and print multiple copies of a poem or a few lines of text. We will then distribute type and clean up. No prerequisites or previous experience required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
MAY 18 - MAY 19
Noncredit / $200 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Valentine Card Letterpress Wk
ACN-580W
Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own unique valentine cards, notes or gifts using Archetype's extensive collection of foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing of the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Letterpress Pop-Up Workshop
ACN-587W
It's all about U...Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own Unique business or calling cards, or personal note cards, using Archetype's extensive collection of Unique foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Unique Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Direct Response Marketing
ACN-602W
Getting consumers to do what you want them to do, right now, is as much an art as a science. However, you must be well versed in creative tactics, psychology, testing platforms and data analysis to really hit the bull's-eye with direct response (DR) campaigns. In this intensive weekend course, students will review case studies with creative examples from the masters of DR (Netflix, Match.com, Wells Fargo and others) and breakdown each step of how a winning campaign is created and monitored. You will also hear directly from one or two of the executives behind these campaigns, then, armed with best practices, students will work in small groups to create their own DR online advertising campaign and plan for the launch, testing and measurement of that campaign. Topics will include: campaign ideation/development, understanding what a "good" result is, designing a creative test that provides meaningful and actionable results and measuring and interpreting results effectively. This class will be useful for entrepreneurs, brand marketers looking to improve campaign ROI, designers working at agencies and anyone with a general passion for advertising and marketing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Advertising, or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Access to a laptop with Internet access is helpful but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
3D Motion Graphics
GPK-208X
This course introduces you to general 3D design and animation techniques using Cinema 4D. By creating an animated project of at least 30 seconds, you will learn basic 3D modeling, lighting, textures, effects and animation. You will also plan the creation of 3D elements to be used for compositing and learn the post-treatment process of 3D renderings.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Motion Design 2
GPK-265X
Strengthen your skills as a motion designer, and learn to approach motion design projects in the most efficient manner, with the goal of creating a dynamic motion piece for your portfolio. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and other tools will be used to develop a motion design project starting with an original concept and moving on to a detailed storyboard presentation and final motion execution with music. Each student will work on a series of short animation projects or one longer project (minimum 30 seconds). This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced 3D Motion Graphics
GPK-305X
This course offers an advanced understanding of the 3D design process from start to finish. Build upon the basic techniques developed in the 3D Motion Graphics course to expand your understanding of general 3D motion skills. Specifically, you will learn how Cinema 4D fits into the design process. An animated project of at least 30 seconds will be produced. This course is part of Art Center's Undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design 1 for GPK/ILL/ADT
INT-102X
This class builds a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. Space for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Graphic Design, Illustration, and Advertising students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960
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Humanities + Design Sciences
Creative Writing
ACN-121
Do you dream of being a published author, or just want to open up a new mode of self-expression? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just testing the waters, this course will help you realize your ambitions to put word to page whether you gravitate to fiction, poetry, or something in between. Under the guidance of long-time Art Center professor Dennis Phillips, author of over a dozen books of poetry and fiction, this course offers a workshop-setting in which the skills and practice of writing meet the limitless frontiers of the imagination.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
History of Cinema 1
CUL-211X
Through an intensive examination of high points of world cinema, from its beginnings until 1941, students will explore how aesthetic and technical developments established, defined, refined and changed the medium in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants. This course will examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of moving images are manipulated for expressive purposes, students will learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall
History of Cinema 2
CUL-212X
Explore how the aesthetic and technical development of the cinema (from 1941 to the present) defined, refined and changed the nature of the medium and the way we see in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants/influences. This course will also examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analytical analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of design of the image are manipulated for expressive purposes, learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the full potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
Introduction to Modernism
CUL-220X
This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary relationships among the arts, intellectual and scientific thought, technological progress, and social and political events from the mid-19th century through the 1960s. Through extensive visual material, primary source texts and class discussion, this course examines the changing perceptions of reality and the corresponding modes of representation in the visual arts, performing arts and literary arts in the modern industrial age.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 09:00AM-11:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Critical Practice 1
CUL-235X
In this course, students will learn the rhetoric of visual communication as a form of persuasion that produces an intellectual and physical transformation in the viewer. Rather than asking what images mean, the emphasis is on how images work in a variety of contexts to convey the intended meaning of the artist/designer to a desired audience. This is a different approach from the usual critical theory class in which the goal is to understand different theoretical frames, models of interpretation or a prior condition of meaning. Instead, following the lessons of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, the question of meaning begins only after a desired effect (or affect) is produced-a model based on intentionalism.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perpetual Motion
CUL-237X
This academic course will introduce you to new ways of understanding the modern city as a dynamic-rather than static-entity. It will focus on how cities and regions are conceived, how they function, thrive, move, and sometimes fail. Early suburban utopias, contemporary edge cities, squatter cities of the South, and the shrinking cities of the North will all be analyzed. Readings and discussions will emphasize mobility, and often times the lack of it. In short, this course will serve as a primer for the problems and challenges associated with the built environment and its integrated and overlapping systems that require great expense to be built, maintained and changed.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Japanese Aesthetics+Philosph.
CUL-307X
This course will introduce and elaborate on three important elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics-Wabi-San, Ma and Kan-using Japanese art and literature as examples. An understanding of these three elements in their infinite variations and combinations will bring insight to the examination of the philosophy of beauty and will provide a new perspective from which students can evaluate their own work.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
American Politics + Media
CUL-308X
Is the media liberal? Are all politicians in the pockets of corporations? Is dissent unpatriotic? Is the United States a nation to be loved or feared? Is it a democracy? An empire? Both? How are we, as citizens (of any country), to find our way through the rhetoric of the left, the right and the middle? How can we make sense out of the increasing flood of political and cultural information that bursts from our computers, televisions, radios, newspapers and movies? Whom should we believe? This course seeks to provide the tools to help make sense of it all.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Current Film
CUL-312X
Explore the many facets of filmmaking through lectures, discussions, readings and weekly trips to theaters (on students' own time) to view current films. Through intensive analysis of the formal elements of design and by studying how image and sound are manipulated for expressive purposes, you will learn how to really see, hear-and more fully experience-the full potential of film.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Greek + Roman Mythology
CUL-316X
Whether your interests lie in narrative, in archetype, in religion, in social and political organization, in the development of "Western" ethics and mores, the collection of works that contain what we think of as mythology are indispensable resources to understanding some of the base material from which emerged European/American Civilization. In this course we will read some of the major works of Greek and Roman mythological writing as well as look into the historical contexts that helped to create the stories that continue to vibrate in the minds and imaginations of we who are almost 3,000 years removed from the oldest of the texts.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Design Theories
CUL-319X
This course examines the ideas of 20th century designers such as Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Ettore Sottsass, as well as design movements such as art nouveau, art deco, internationalism, brutalism and postmodernism.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Pacific Destiny
CUL-322X
This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the political, economic and cultural background of the Pacific Rim in general, and of Far East Asia in particular. Course material covers mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Los Angeles Histories + Myths
CUL-372X
Los Angeles was a postmodern city by 1890, and has remained for generations what historian Norman Klein calls "the most photographed and least remembered city in the world." Even today, its layers, microclimates, bizarre planning and ethnic and cultural contradictions remain as fierce as ever. This class traces the historical trends that have shaped these contradictions.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Graphic Novel
CUL-382X
This course offers a close examination of the genre loosely labeled "graphic novel," in which verbal and visual language come together on the page toward a literary effect. Through a study of comics and graphic novels themselves, plus a number of critical texts which examine comics development over time and how they function physically and thematically, we will investigate the specialized language of comics and the narrative possibilities of a medium so open to experimentation.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Human Factors + Design Psych.
HMN-202X
This course will familiarize students with general human factors principles that are at the heart of any effective design. Students will be introduced to areas of human performance, cognition, ergonomics, memory and behavior, and taught how to apply these to the design process. Extensive reading assignments and in-class and take-home projects will expose students to a variety of human factors theories and design examples. Two group projects are required, allowing students to apply the principles that they have learned in class and through their course reading and assignments.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Neurology/Psych. Vis. Imag.
HMN-291X
Seeing, visualizing and dreaming are closely related-they are all perceptual experiences. This course will explore various aspects of visual imagination. We will use the neurological mechanisms of visual imagination to compare and contrast imagination with other visual experiences. Brain scan and brain lesion studies allow us to examine visualizing both in its normal state and in its disorders. Psychological studies will help us investigate the role of visualizing and other forms of imagination in cognition. And since visualizing is a private experience, we will look at phenomenological analyses and compare them with first-person knowledge. This course will also explore what happens when we externalize the visual imagination in sketching, drawing or painting.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Anatomy & Psych of Perception
HMN-301X
Visual perception, which includes both observation and interpretation, ranges from the mere detection of objects being present in the visual field, to the construction of reality and the assessment of meaning. This course will cover both the anatomical and neuropsychological aspects of visual perception. The anatomical structures involved in seeing (the eye and the visual cortex) will be studied and related to "normal" seeing and dysfunction, including characteristics of the visual field, the perception of color and brightness, the recognition of faces, and depth perception. The psychological processes relevant in visual perception include attention and selection, seeing emotional content, and the relation between seeing and thinking. Students will gain an understanding of "seeing" as both an action and a neuropsychological construction, and become more aware of the characteristics of the experiential phenomena of seeing. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Short Story
HMN-326X
Two of the greatest pleasures on earth are reading short stories and writing them. Students in this class will spend the semester accomplishing both. The course will examine a wide variety of short fiction by such masters as Lydia Davis, Mary Gaitskill, Juan Rulfo, Flannery O'Connor, George Saunders, Denis Johnson, Donald Barthelme, Mona Simpson and many others.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Science & Sustainability
MAT-290X
Over the next hundred years, mankind will find itself in a life or death race: Can we develop the technology needed to achieve a sustainable society before we deplete the Earth's resources or irrevocably damage the environment? This course explores the science of sustainability, including climate change, alternative energy, relationships between poverty and sustainability, and the future of the car.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Physical Anthropology
MAT-303X
This course studies human biology within the framework of evolution. The emphasis is on primates, primate behavior and evolution, leading to human evolution, as well as changing ancestral human physiology as evidenced by the fossil record.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Properties: Artistic Materials
MAT-304X
A lack of knowledge of artistic materials is one of the greatest obstacles to creativity and a successful art career. This course will discuss the physical and chemical properties of Western and Eastern art materials and how to select the right tool for the job. Learn how to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health, and how to unlock creativity using a vast array of materials, and hot to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Ocean Science
MAT-309X
This class is designed to be an interesting introduction to ocean science. Students will explore and derive a deeper understanding or our planet's largest feature, the ocean, its origin and its uniqueness. The class investigates the ocean as a significant influence in our everyday lives. The students will learn that the ocean has a sensitive interconnectedness between the delicate biological balances and physical driving forces; as well as our everyday life-style choices and activities that profoundly impact the ocean. It is for the student who is curious about the ocean, yet who may have little or no formal background in science.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Environmental Issues
MAT-315X
This course explores the impact of overpopulation, urbanization, pollution, politics and environmental activism on the land, oceans and atmosphere. Such topics as endangered species, biodiversity, human overpopulation, animal rights, deforestation, desertification, toxic waste, global warming, ozone depletion, wetland destruction, ocean threats and overgrazing will be covered. Students will learn to interpret complex environmental issues and apply them to their work and daily life and be better prepared to have their work, whether fine art or design, reflect the urgent nature of global concerns.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Future of Science & Technology
MAT-316X
While it is impossible to predict the future, it is clear that recent scientific and technological developments are poised to make a dramatic impact on our lives over the next half century. This class will focus on understanding the basic science behind the upcoming revolutions in bio-technology, artificial intelligence and quantum science, and on engaging students in developing a shared vision of a desirable future. Topics will include: robotics and artificial intelligence; quantum, nano and biotechnology; future energy sources; and mankind's possible future in space. The range of problems our society will face in coming years will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the science behind issues such as global warming. Ethical dilemmas posed by technology will also be explored. Are there lines that we, as a society, should not cross?
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
PRP-325X
The dictionary defines an entrepreneur as, "a person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture." However, an entrepreneur is also a true innovator who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of those opportunities. This course will provide you with all the necessary tools to complete a fully integrated business plan. Harvard Business School case studies will be reviewed and referenced so that you can learn from real world companies and the challenges they faced on the road to success. At the end of the course, you will present your business plan to an invited group of venture capitalists during a special presentation.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Illustration
Printmaking: Optional Lab
ACN-001L
Art Center at Night students enrolled in Printmaking Studio this term may purchase additional lab time to use the printmaking facilities outside of their scheduled class hours. Concurrent enrollment in Printmaking Studio is required. Note: Space in the Printmaking lab is extremely limited. Available lab time is based on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to the hours listed.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) THURSDAY, FRIDAY 10:00AM-04:00PM o
(Section 2) 04:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 30 - AUG 09
Noncredit / $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to Figure Drawing
ACN-009
The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for your academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This class is an essential first step for those planning to study fine art, animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. Working from a model, you will examine the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition and develop observational drawing skills by investigating proportion, form and gesture. Charcoal, graphite pencil and various other media will be used.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Drawing From Square One
ACN-010W
"Square One" is the starting place for any genuine expression. Its qualities are openness, inquisitiveness, directness and, often, bewilderment. Even a long-term project can be approached with a fresh start at any point. This workshop is designed to help you develop trust in your perceptions by working with instinct and investigation, and challenge your preconceptions by experimenting with scale, rhythm, line, contrast and color. A variety of wet and dry media will be used. All levels of experience are welcome.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Drawing: Summer Intsv
ACN-015
In this intensive summer course, you will develop observational drawing skills as you investigate proportion, form and gesture. Working from a model, the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition will be examined. The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This class is an essential first step for those planning to study animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. Charcoal, graphite pencil and various other media are used.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 14 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Painting/Sum. Intsv.
ACN-016
This intensive summer course provides an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Direct Painting: Still Life
ACN-017W
This workshop is meant for students with some painting background who want to get back in touch with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from still-life set-ups, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Eduard Manet, Giorgio Morandi, Paul Cezanne, Marsden Hartley, Vanessa Bell, Gabriele Munter, Henri Matisse and Nicolas de Stael.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall
Introduction to Painting
ACN-020
This course will provide an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn oil painting principles and develop creative approaches.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Direct Painting: Figure
ACN-020W
This workshop is designed for students with some painting experience who are seeking to reconnect with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from live models, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Lucian Freud, Eduard Manet, Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Chaim Soutine and Henri Matisse.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Entertainment Design
ACN-045
Concept designers for the entertainment industry skillfully illustrate and design unique and compelling characters, environments, vehicles and props for all kinds of stories and eras. This industry requires a unique combination of industrial design and illustration skills to understand how things are built, to communicate this through drawings and to show narrative aspects of the design. This course offers an introduction to the concept design process. Students will create original design solutions through sketches and renderings to support a story. This is an ideal class for students considering Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design major or for those seeking an understanding of how concepts are created for entertainment-oriented projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Destruction Rendering: Online
ACN-071
Burn it, break it, melt it, crush it and riddle it with bullets in this digital rendering course that might cause your mother to raise an eyebrow. Using your creativity and Adobe Photoshop as the medium, learn to make virtual eye candy that is not for the faint of heart. This online course is ideal for those considering jobs in entertainment design, illustration and entertainment arts-fields that often require visual representations of aged, abused and neglected objects and environments. Learn creative ways to illustrate crashing spaceships and to depict burnt wood, as well as answers to frequently asked questions like: If you blow up a car, will the framework show? What does that framework look like? Does fire have scale? Does smoke cast a shadow? Be ready to challenge your creativity and have fun, all in a safe, virtual destructive manner!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Make it Great:Design Concepts
ACN-104W
This course introduces new and intermediate students to the skill sets needed in the design and illustrative fields. Each week students are introduced to a variety of core fundamentals necessary to succeed in the applied arts. Topics covered include an overview of comp sketching (people, places and objects), perspective (to create accurate space and dimension in indoor and outdoor environments), composition, color theory and visual communication. Ideal for those interested in the fields of graphic design, advertising and illustration, this course is designed to support and reinforce the skills necessary in the creation of successful content. More info: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perspective
ACN-106
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, develop your technical skills and improve your ability to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. Theories explored in class apply to traditional and digitally generated images. Primary applications are to illustration and to industrial and environmental design. A foundation course for many majors. Transferable for Illustration majors (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 05:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 01:30PM-06:30PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Plein Air Painting
ACN-114W
In this course, you will explore the on-site plein-air experience of landscape painting and examine the technical questions and formal issues that arise in this genre. Painting on location, you will discover that landscape is more than subject matter; it is a way to explore how an artist organizes elements in a visual field to make a dynamic, coherent and paintable composition. Color theory, composition and quick painting techniques will be the main focus of this seven-week course. Atmosphere and depth-crucial elements in achieving believability-will be studied extensively. First class meeting will be held at Art Center's Hillside Campus; subsequent class meetings will explore various sites around Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
SUNDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 19 - JUN 30
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Basics of Painting: Figure
ACN-115W
Learning to paint the human figure is a natural progression from still life painting. This second class in the Basics of Painting series uses the figure to explore issues such as composition, proportion, shape and value. Students who have an understanding of these essential skills will be more confident painting the figure with conviction. Prerequisite: Basics of Painting: Part 1 Still Life, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics of Painting: Still Life
ACN-116W
This seven-week Basics of Painting class will explore the fundamentals of painting using objects and still life, allowing beginning students the opportunity to learn basic techniques without the pressure that the human figure presents. Students may paint in the medium of their own choosing: oil, acrylic or watercolor. No prerequisite.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Book Illustration
ACN-118W
Students will explore the principles of children's book illustration needed to approach a publisher. Through individual and group critiques, in-class lectures and visual presentations, students will learn the process of illustrating (and writing) a children's book including character development, revisions, pacing, and design. Discussions will also include the business side of the industry such as payment, royalties and licensing. By the end of the term the goal will be to develop a picture book dummy that is presentable for submission to a publisher.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 11 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Picture Books
ACN-120W
This weekend intensive, co-taught by author-illustrator Marla Frazee and editor-publisher Allyn Johnston, will shed light on what picture books are, why they matter and move us, the editorial/author-illustrator relationship and process, and what a person needs to know in order to submit their work to publishers. This informative workshop is ideal for writers, illustrators, designers or anyone with an interest and passion for children's books. Open to adults of all levels of ability. Supplies needed: please bring notebook, paper, pencils, scissors, tape/glue sticks, and googly eyes (optional).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Creative Writing
ACN-121
Do you dream of being a published author, or just want to open up a new mode of self-expression? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just testing the waters, this course will help you realize your ambitions to put word to page whether you gravitate to fiction, poetry, or something in between. Under the guidance of long-time Art Center professor Dennis Phillips, author of over a dozen books of poetry and fiction, this course offers a workshop-setting in which the skills and practice of writing meet the limitless frontiers of the imagination.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Interm. Painting: Composition
ACN-156
Building on the fundamentals of painting, this course will give students the opportunity to investigate the structure and design of a painting. Course will focus on the composition of paintings using live models, props and lighting with different colored gels. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of light scenarios, and both traditional and non-traditional palettes will be explored. Lectures and discussions will include painters, past and present, who use composition and design in their work to help communicate a mood, idea or concept. Creativity and experimentation are also encouraged to help students acquire a personal vocabulary.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intermediate Figure Drawing
ACN-161
This course will strengthen and enhance the concepts introduced in Introduction to Figure Drawing. During the first several weeks, students will review skills in gesture, proportion, contour and analysis of form. Later, anatomical observation (skeletal and muscle structure), mechanical function and foreshortening will be introduced and integrated into class drawings and assignments. In the final weeks, students will have the opportunity to explore light theory and apply all the concepts they have gained by practicing with long poses. This fundamental course emphasizes a thorough practice of the skills required to draw the human figure and is a vital class for Illustration or Fine Art students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Storyboarding Workshop
ACN-165W
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. Note: Access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Head and Hands
ACN-168
This course concentrates on learning how to read the primary forms of the face and hands and then how to translate that knowledge into a meaningful artistic statement. Learn to draw the head in action-in any position-with the proper expressions and conveying the energy of the pose, and ground your observational powers through an understanding of the planes of the head and anatomy. As you realize the expressive power of hands, you will learn what it takes to draw them dynamically to enhance a portrait by breaking down their complexity into simple forms. The ultimate goal of this course is to learn how to simplify and demystify the complexities of a "likeness." You will also examine great masters' portraiture drawings and compare different periods to enhance your understanding.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Figure Drawing: Beyond B/W
ACN-170
People often think of figure drawing merely as black lines on white paper, but drawing can be so much more. In this course, you will develop creative expression through gesture, movement, color and form as you draw the human figure from a model using a variety of media, including pastels, colored pencils, inks, prepared grounds and mixed media. Class projects will be inspired by the techniques and color palettes of various artists who drew with color, progressing from historical drawings to the more modern, expressive and experimental. Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure Drawing, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Mastering Oil Painting
ACN-171W
After more than 700 years, oil painting is still the ultimate artist's medium. Mastering this unparalleled medium is more dependent on knowledge of its materials than any other, yet little comprehensive information is readily available. And what can be found is often confusing, contradictory or shrouded in mystery. This one-day intensive seminar on oil painting materials offers the kind of in-depth knowledge necessary to tame this medium and explore its vast potential for expression. The seminar will also offer solutions for working safely and for producing artwork that will last for generations. Appropriate for painters of all levels. Product literature and a limited number of free samples will be available.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Mastering Acrylics/Watercolors
ACN-172W
Acrylic, vinyl, watercolor, gouache and egg tempera paints and their mediums provide endless possibilities for painterly expression, and yet few of us ever go beyond the basics. This one-day seminar, taught by Adjunct Professor Steven Saitzyk, author of Art Hardware: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials, provides the in-depth knowledge necessary to master the vast potential that these materials offer. Through a combination of video demonstrations, slides and discussion, we will explore solutions for: working safely; picking one pigment over another; picking one medium over another; producing artwork that will last for generations; and taking advantage of recent technological advances (i.e. few people know that acrylics were recently reformulated to dry more slowly and yellow less over time). Learn the whole story for the sake of your art.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Head Drawing: Online
ACN-173
In this online course, students will study and learn to draw the basic structure and proportions of the human head. Direct observation, as well as the effects of light and shade, will be emphasized. Volumetric and gestural drawing will be addressed throughout the course. Students can make drawings traditionally on paper with pencil, then submit digital photos or scans of their drawings for critique, or may choose to work digitally, using a drawing package like Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Character Design
ACN-193
This new course takes you through the creative process of conceptualizing iconic characters for the entertainment industry and focuses on research, sketching/ rendering, storytelling, originality and other crucial technical aspects of character design. You will work on several simulative professional assignments to design and illustrate your own compelling characters to support a story. This is an ideal class for aspiring concept artists or students who are preparing admissions portfolios to Art Center's Entertainment Design major. Prerequisite: Introduction to Entertainment Design and Introduction to Figure Drawing are recommended but not required. Although this class will primarily focus on hand-sketching and rendering skills, access to a laptop or tablet with a recent version Photoshop is also recommended.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Fashion + Costume Drawing
ACN-219
Working from live fashion and costumed models, students will explore: transitioning from life drawing to fashion and costume drawing; rendering draped fabric on the figure; drawing garment details; drawing historic costume; figure proportion; and experimentation with an assortment of media techniques. Digital illustrators working on laptops are welcome; please bring your own laptop if you wish to work digitally. This beginning-to-intermediate class is designed for: students working on college degree program entrance portfolios; fashion and costume teachers; illustrators; fashion and costume designers and entertainment business artists and designers. Beginning to intermediate level. Please bring the following supplies to the first class: Biggie drawing pad (14x 17" or larger), drawing board, two black Tombow pens and a water brush.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Illustration Techniques/Concpt
ACN-224
In this course, conceptual problem solving will be emphasized as students explore various media and techniques - including acrylic, watercolor and mixed-media - to illustrate ideas for magazines, newspapers and books. An overview of the field of illustration is provided. Demonstrations are given for each technique, and practical compositional and design elements will be addressed with each assignment. Projects are editorial in nature; later projects can be self-directed to reflect individual interests or portfolio needs. Some prior drawing experience is required. For more information visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contemp. Illustration Concepts
ACN-228
In a competitive global marketplace, refining your unique point of view as an artist is essential to a successful and rewarding career in the visual arts. This is an ideal portfolio refinement class for students to develop, explore and create dynamic work for fine art exhibitions, graphic design, illustration, or mixed media projects. Students will learn about a variety of prolific working artists and their individual processes through artist profiles and documentaries. Students will be introduced to an array of possibilities within their own work. This class will challenge and encourage students to explore new potentials and techniques. Class projects can be tailored to meet individual needs. Instructors are open to working with students on their own desired media goals. Please bring samples of recent art projects to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Figure Quick Sculpt
ACN-265W
Whether you want to better learn the figure for your painting and drawing or whether you want to try your hand at sculpting, this is a great course for studying gestural form and for adding life to your figures. In this course we concentrate on finding the life within the figure, not tediously measuring out every point of the body. Join us, and have fun! Walk in with nothing and take home a finished sculpture each week. The class will work in front of a different model each week and will be given a new challenge. You will begin each class with an armature and finish with a complete figure sculpture. All clay, armature wire, sculpting tools and bases are provided with the class; shopping for materials is not necessary. Materials fee: $70.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
TEXTure
ACN-289W
Working in a non-digital environment with shredded text and imagery and combining the traditional techniques of cut-and-paste and collage, students in this one-day workshop will explore and discover the contrasting textural, tonal, rhythmic and illustrative qualities these elements can bring to a composition. Students will discover the vigorous direction and motion that can be expressed when these elements are stripped and torn from their original intentions and given new character and dimension. No prerequisites other than experimentation, imagination and a willingness to use both!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Diy Graphic Design
ACN-290W
Employing strong original and conceptual thinking, this class will explore the craft and language of visual communication in a non-digital environment, expanding students' awareness and appreciation of the tactile quality of hand-crafted artwork. Traditional graphic design techniques will be the preferred method for producing class projects; students will use computers only in the production of artwork and to output digital prints. This class will introduce students to British trailblazers in the field of graphic design during the non-digital era. These designers, who produced record sleeves, posters, magazines and more, are the inspiration for this class.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 06 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
The Next Great Idea
ACN-291W
Processes and Solutions For Future Creative Professionals. In this seven-week workshop, students will gain a keen awareness and understanding of the methods that artists and designers use to expand upon their creativity, with a special emphasis on creative problem solving in a visually oriented workplace. This class will explore visual and verbal methods of idea generation, the rules and processes of brainstorming and how to put yourself in a creative state of mind. The class will also break down the creative process-from idea to final execution-and explore how it differs from other processes that most people use today. This class is beneficial for students and creative professionals with an interest in advertising,illustration, graphic design, photography, film and product design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Introduction to ZBrush
ACN-292
Open your eyes to a revolution in digital art. 3D sculpting using zBrush is a vital tool in the creation of complex models, textures and digital illustration. Beginners and intermediate students alike will find the artistic interaction between Wacom tablet and computer liberating as they mold virtual clay into complex and photographically realistic organic forms. zBrush easily integrates with leading 3D software such as Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D and Modo. Take your digital work to the next level with zBrush and sculpt your future.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Watercolor Illust.: Arch+Desn
ACN-313W
In this 10-week course, students will learn the theory and practice of the medium of watercolor to produce dynamic, show-stopping presentations for all phases of architectural sketching and illustration. Instruction will begin with the watercolor process-from paper preparation, transferring, drawing, masking and wash setups to basic color mixing and theory. Watercolor rendering techniques to be covered include: controlling value to distinguish objects and to create distance and space, organizing composition and achieving atmosphere. Final presentation preparation will also be discussed and implemented. This is a great class for individuals in the fields of interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design. Prerequisite: Introductory drawing, and/or perspective. Prior coursework in interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Love for the Drawing Line
ACN-320
In this class, instructor Christian Clayton will help demystify the drawing process for students by helping them break creative boundaries and explore new territories. Students will be introduced to a variety of hands-on experimental approaches in making images using various mediums that constitute a line. The class will explore contemporary drawing and art issues, plus strategies concerning art interpretation. Each student will be encouraged to explore renegade mediums of drawing in order to develop drawing maturation and a personal style. Discussions will introduce students to other artists who speak informatively on their development of personal drawing expression as well as how and why they create images. Open to students of all disciplines and levels. Please bring your portfolio or drawing samples to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Experimental Illustration Wksp
ACN-326
In a competitive marketplace, refining your individual point of view is critical to a successful and rewarding career in the visual arts. This is an ideal portfolio refinement class for art students to develop and produce dynamic work for exhibition, print and multimedia projects. Explore a variety of media and techniques. Class projects can be tailored to meet individual needs. Please bring samples of recent art projects to the first class meeting. Prerequisite: Illustration Techniques or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Head Painting: Part 1
ACN-330W
This course is divided into two distinct seven-week parts. In Part 1, you will become familiar with the "classical method," a method used by the great masters of the Renaissance and the Northern European traditions and which remains unequalled in its expressiveness and understanding of the human form, tone and color. From this method, you will learn to break up the painting process into different phases, while enhancing your capacity for creative expression. The classical method provides all the tools you will ever need to evaluate your work and to avoid getting stuck in a painting gone wrong. You will know what to do to solve common problems.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Head Painting: Part 2
ACN-331W
In this seven-week follow-up class, you will use methods learned in Head Painting: Part 1 to engage in 'direct painting' to enhance your free handling of color, tone and line. This is an ideal course to help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the entire painting process. You are encouraged to explore and develop individual techniques and styles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Sculpting and the Human Form
ACN-338
Take your life-drawing skills to the third dimension. In this class, you will use clay to sculpt life studies based on the human form. Class will emphasize working with a live model to create quick studies that emphasize the rhythm, gesture and interplay of volume in the model's poses. Open to students of all levels. OPTIONAL: For students who wish to take their clay figures to the next level, Mr. Slatoff has made arrangements with a local foundry to have both molds and wax castings made of your work. Please note: Additional fees will apply (see below). In class, you will chase (re-sculpt and clean) the wax pattern, which will then be cast into bronze by the foundry. Also in class, you will chase the bronze with files and sandpaper, and eventually patina the finished bronze sculpture with cold patina chemicals. The foundry has generously offered to do all this work for $375. If you prefer, you can have a similar experience with a casting in plaster for $175. At the end of class, you will have a permanent finished sculpture and a mold that you can use to make additional copies in the future.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Sculpting/Human Form Intensive
ACN-338W
Take your life-drawing skills to the third dimension. In this course, you will use clay to sculpt life studies based on the human form. Class will stress working with a live model to create quick studies that emphasize the rhythm, gesture and interplay of volume in the model's poses.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 10:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 17 - JUN 28
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Altered Book Seminar
ACN-359W
In this intensive one-day seminar, you'll explore and create altered books, a very popular art form that has spread around the world. Transform the cover, pages, imagery and text of several hardcover books into uniquely creative artist's journals and fascinating sculptural objects. Using 2D and 3D techniques, you will work on a variety of projects, including: altered poems, mixed-media collage pages, folded- and cut-paper sculptures, niches and drawers. Sample a variety of creative approaches and go home with several small completed projects and plenty of ideas and inspiration. Some materials will be available for the class to share, but please bring: three or more old hardcover books, a pencil, a metal ruler, a utility knife with extra blades, a glue stick or Yes! paste, and a box lunch. Optional supplies: acrylic gel medium, a sponge brush or other paint brushes, acrylic paint, scissors, collage paper, photos, old magazines, wax paper and a blow dryer.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
ACN-360W
Explore a wide variety of collage and mixed media techniques on a larger scale using rosin paper in this creative and inspirational workshop. You will use a vocabulary of mark-making, including: drawing, painting, stencils, image transfers, sprays, drips, rolled inks and distressed finishes. Elements of composition and color will be discussed and examples will be shown. You will have the opportunity to create a collaborative group collage as well as one or more large mixed media pieces. Bring a camera to document the work in progress. Additional supplies to bring: a box lunch, white acrylic gesso, a glue stick or Yes! paste, scissors, acrylic paints, a water cup, painter's tape, collage paper, old magazines, photocopies of personal photos, a spray bottle, drawing ink, sandpaper, blow dryer, pencils and pens.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Collage Club
ACN-361W
Come join Sketchbook Club! Enjoy a fun, relaxing and inspiring class where you can learn new creative techniques and approaches to image-making and book arts. We'll meet on campus once a month, then 'meet' online in between class sessions via the class' Facebook page. You'll also use Facebook as you continue to work on projects at home and to stay in contact with your classmates and instructor. The first hour of each in-class meeting will begin with a light potluck/snack-time and a sociable "show and tell" of recent work and inspirations, followed by a featured mixed media sketchbook project that incorporates various elements of drawing, painting and collage. Great for beginners, intermediate students or professionals longing for some creative fun. Recommended supplies: one or more sketchbooks, acrylic paints, water cup, brushes, Yes! paste, glue stick or Linco adhesive, scissors, old magazines, books, maps, collage papers, photo's, pencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps. Please also bring some artwork (sketchbook-related or otherwise) for show-and-tell. Light snacks will be provided, but students are invited to bring potluck items to share.This class meets once a month on the following dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, + August 12.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 06:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 20 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $149†Class regularly offered in Summer
Free to Create
ACN-363W
Learn the skills necessary to move the creative process from struggle to ease. We were designed to create; the right brain contains everything necessary. But often history and thoughts hinder results. Get clarity about the creative dreams already inside. Remove the blocks that hinder their expression such as procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt. Learn how to manage the creative process so that creative action will be taken. The class uses the writings of Julia Cameron in The Artist's Way to guide weekly discussions and invites connection within to find solutions. This experiential approach to coaching brings new awareness and the tools needed to remain productive and happy. Business expertise guides dreams to reality. For those tired of struggling, this is the way to get out of the rut, or the hamster wheel, and move onward toward your creative potential.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Collage
ACN-366
Explore the beauty and richness of a wide variety of materials as you create small and large mixed media works of art. Experience the powerful synergy of combining traditional and non-traditional materials and techniques to express your uniquely personal vision. The two- or three-dimensional projects you create can range from abstract to representational, and can include photographs, drawings, writing, found objects, textiles and papers. Open to students of all levels.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Printmaking Studio
ACN-367
Explore the historical and current digital techniques involved in fine art printmaking and image production. Develop an increased appreciation for and knowledge of printmaking processes such as intaglio, silkscreen, woodcut, stone and plate lithography, as well as alternative photographic techniques that include photogravure, photoengraving, platinum palladium, salt printing and cyanotype. Class includes weekly demonstrations, assignments, presentations and group critiques. Individual projects will emphasize independent thought, creativity, problem solving and technical ability. Open to beginning to intermediate-level students; however, previous coursework in art, design or photography is strongly recommended. Class size is limited.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $760 + $85 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Crafting a Meaningful Career
ACN-473
An invaluable class for mid-career professionals eager to take their careers to the next level! Change naturally occurs as careers evolve. Sometimes change is forced upon us; sometimes we have to make it happen ourselves. Ask yourself, "Isn't it time to shake things up and reach deeper into my talent?" Based on the principles laid out in his book, "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" (Allworth Press), Tony Luna has created this engaging class for mid-career professionals who want to revitalize their career perspectives. He has been a creative consultant, artist representative and producer for 35 years. His lectures, workshops and classes have inspired a generation of creative entrepreneurs. This empowering class follows in that tradition, drawing on interviews with veteran commercial artists and testimonials from past clients and students. Students have used this information to rediscover their passion, embrace risk, create a new artistic voice and take control of their creative destiny.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Abstract Painting + Compositon
ACN-520
Explore the abstract visual principles and processes that underlie all traditional art. This course examines formalist art theory and the rise of modernism, deep space versus flat space, monumental space, and color versus field painting, as well as the exploration of the creative process. Class will examine traditional abstract as well as contemporary painters for analysis and discussion. Students may work in a variety of mediums of their choice, including watercolor, acrylic and oil. Invited speakers will address the class on both their technique and processes of painting. In-class exercises will offer students an opportunity to discover their individual psychological space and to understand color as a method of tapping into the creative process. The final project includes a painted visual diary.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Color + Light in Painting
ACN-525
To focus on color that creates space, mood and light, this course will use the "light keys in nature" approach to color that originated with American Impressionist Henry Hensche, the direct successor to the great Charles Hawthorne. Relating this to Monet's ideas on color, we will examine how composition and form can be expressed through color planes. Using Hensche's approach as a basis, we will also examine principles of composition as an example of monumental space. Some meetings will be held at off-campus sites where students can paint the landscape directly from nature. Students will be encouraged to read Hensche's and Hawthorne's books on painting.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - JUN 19
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Contemporary Letterpress
ACN-556
This class will cover aspects of the revolutionary new processes used for the relief printing of digital imaging, including typographic and image design, digital prepress, plate processing and letterpress printing. Lab work will includes demonstrations of digital imaging and font requirements as well as printing on the Vandercook flatbed cylinder press. Other forms of alternative letterpress will also be examined. Students will complete several printed projects to reinforce processes learned during the term, plus a final edition printed project. Optional additional lab time can be purchased separately.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Letterpress Printing
ACN-574W
Explore the art of letterpress printing in this hands-on workshop. This is a great introduction to setting and printing metal type, where you can take advantage of more than 2,500 drawers of foundry type in the Archetype Press collection. Learn how to use a pica rule, composing stick, leading, spacing, the layout of the California Job Case, mix ink and how to operate a Vandercook proof press. You will set, proof and print multiple copies of a poem or a few lines of text. We will then distribute type and clean up. No prerequisites or previous experience required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
MAY 18 - MAY 19
Noncredit / $200 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
The Graphic Novel
CUL-382X
This course offers a close examination of the genre loosely labeled "graphic novel," in which verbal and visual language come together on the page toward a literary effect. Through a study of comics and graphic novels themselves, plus a number of critical texts which examine comics development over time and how they function physically and thematically, we will investigate the specialized language of comics and the narrative possibilities of a medium so open to experimentation.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Studies-Contemporary Sculpture
FAR-152X
Explore a selection of diverse concepts, materials and processes associated with contemporary sculpture. This class is for students interested in exploring alternative methods of art production and expanding their conceptual development, as well as for students interested in furthering their technical skills and awareness of contemporary sculpture. Discussions will cover a wide range of ideas pertaining to sculpture: its history and status as object; materials; process; craft; space; the temporal; and the experiential. The course will focus on use of wood, steel, plaster, sheet metal and Plexiglas. Other materials such as fiberglass, clay, fabric, found objects and other media may also be used for some projects. Each project will be guided by the required materials but will allow for an expanded application of craft, spatial exploration and conceptual issues. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Passion for Painting
FAR-172X
This studio workshop examines issues confronting contemporary painting and is divided into two seven-week sessions, each taught by a notable contemporary painter. Through lectures, readings and discussions, the two instructors express contrasting values, methodologies and strategies for painting today. Students will work in class and explore various painting tools, mediums and techniques for painting. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Installation Concepts
FAR-253X
In this course, students will make artwork intended to be experienced as an integrated part of a space, rather than viewed singularly on a wall or pedestal. Assigned readings, research assignments and participation in class discussions and critiques will help you develop the lines of thought and art-making methods that will culminate in your projects. Assignments will be geared towards enhancing your understanding of the practice of installation. Students will work in a variety of media; all disciplines are welcome. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Fine Art program; space for Art Center at Night students is limited.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Painting Techniques
FAR-288X
What is painting now? This course examines how artists make work today and explores opportunities for painting in the 21st. With a focus on acrylic paint, this class offers a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and contemporary methods and materials used in painting. The class provides a basic knowledge of application tools and brushes, preparation of grounds and surfaces, color and pigments, painting mediums and preservation strategies. Through an examination of both the process and effects of painting, including demonstrations and exercises, students learn how to analyze and execute various painting techniques while developing an awareness of contemporary painting strategies.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall
Analytical Figure Drawing
ILL-204X
This class provides intensive study of human anatomy. Principles of foreshortening, development of visual memory, observation of gesture, visual viewpoint and sequential figures in motion are addressed. Course material provides an overview of mainstream figural concepts in contemporary art, illustration, entertainment design and animation. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Illustration program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Maya & 3D Animation
ILL-210X
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of character and motion-based animation, with emphasis on story, acting, camera and animation. Students will use the tools available in the Maya software package for the creation of CG animation. Topics covered include modeling, basic character set up, animation, shading, lighting and rendering. The fundamental concepts of digital animation and storytelling will be emphasized.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-09:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Drawing for Illustration
ILL-305X
Life drawing from the nude and clothed model forms the foundation of in-class drawing exercises. In addition, you will explore other media including pen and ink as well as sculptural materials for individual expression. Twentieth-century art is presented as a means of understanding the range of possibilities of formal and conceptual relationships. Personal expression is encouraged as you begin the process of finding your own artistic voice and direction. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Imaginatomy
ILL-381X
Though most character development today is done on a computer, it is still imperative for entertainment design students to explore the 3D common sense of organic forms in a hands-on way. In this class, students will explore anatomy and zoological similarities and differences between a variety of animals. And by studying the mechanics of these animals, students will also gain an understanding of how levers and fulcrums function. This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Design 1 for GPK/ILL/ADT
INT-102X
This class builds a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. Space for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Graphic Design, Illustration, and Advertising students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960
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Industrial Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Communication Sketch.
ACN-038
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly in this intensive class. Drawing techniques covered in this course will enable you to handle a variety of subjects and everyday objects, including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms - such as cubes, spheres and cylinders - to produce attractive drawings. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Acquired skills are appropriate for students interested in industrial design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Entertainment Design
ACN-045
Concept designers for the entertainment industry skillfully illustrate and design unique and compelling characters, environments, vehicles and props for all kinds of stories and eras. This industry requires a unique combination of industrial design and illustration skills to understand how things are built, to communicate this through drawings and to show narrative aspects of the design. This course offers an introduction to the concept design process. Students will create original design solutions through sketches and renderings to support a story. This is an ideal class for students considering Art Center's undergraduate Entertainment Design major or for those seeking an understanding of how concepts are created for entertainment-oriented projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Process
ACN-046W
Students with basic skills in product design will learn to apply more advanced "design processes" through one intense project. In-class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. This course is recommended for intermediate or returning industrial design students, as well as design professionals. For individuals interested in applying to Art Center's industrial design or interaction design programs, the project created in this course will be suitable for use as part of your application portfolio.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Basics
ACN-047W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. No prerequisite.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Rapid Problem Solving
ACN-048
In Rapid Problem Solving: The Art of Invention, students will take everyday products and scenarios, and through a process of determining problems and 'pain points,' design innovative and compelling product solutions. This 14-week course is open to anyone who has ever had inventive ideas, creative solutions, or good problem solving skills, and is strongly recommended for students planning to apply to Art Center's undergraduate Product Design major or graduate Industrial Design program. Prerequisite: Product Design: Process, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Product & Trans Des.
ACN-050
This course is strongly recommended for beginning design students who want to enter the product and transportation design fields. Design projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, drawing techniques and presentation methods as they relate to product and transportation design. Sketching demonstrations and exercises utilize pencil, marker, chalk, Prismacolor and gouache. Career information and opportunities are discussed.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-051
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Mazda Design North America, Irvine.
OC CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-055
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Honda R&D Americas Inc.,Torrance; enrolled students will receive details via email a few days before the term begins.
SBAY CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Shoe Design
ACN-056
Apply your fundamental knowledge of product design and the creative design process (problem definition, research, concept development and refinement) to the growing field of shoe design. In addition to conceptualizing your ideas on paper, you will also learn to create factory-legible "technical" drawings and specs suitable for industry production. Instructor Grant Delgatty, founder of Urshuz (pronounced "yer shoes"), has over 16 years experience in the footwear industry and served as director of design at Vans Footwear for seven years.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Design the Perfect Bicycle
ACN-057W
In this course, students will learn the basics of bicycle design, mock up a scale prototype and develop a portfolio project suitable for use in an application to either Product Design or Transportation Design degree programs. Learn about the range of existing bicycle designs, from folding bicycles to electric bicycles to utility bicycles and everything in between.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Motorcycle Design
ACN-059W
Learn the basics of motorcycle design in this introductory seven-week course. Explore the design, proportions and functional aspects of a range of existing two-wheel vehicles for fun, career enhancement or to create a portfolio project for applying to Art Center's Transportation Design program.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to 3D Printing
ACN-073W
Take some of the mystery out of the current hype about 3D Printing and find out what, how, and why people are using 3D printers. Learn about the different types of machines and materials available (hobby, desktop, and large industrial machines; plastics, metals, waxes), create part files and send them to different printers for a hands-on experience. Course will include a field trip to see how major industries are using rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Develop a good foundation to go forward and incorporate 3D printing in some of your upcoming projects, and find out what's coming in the future of these machines and how we create things to print. Access to Art Center's Model Shops and Digital 3D Labs is limited to class time during the term in which you are enrolled. No outside lab time is permitted. Projects are limited to the 3-4 models developed during the course; no outside projects are allowed.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $525 + $200 Model Shop Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Tools
ACN-075
This seven-week course provides a primer for the use of hand tools and shop environment basics. Students will gain an understanding of the use of hand- and power hand-tools, fasteners and glues by learning how they work and when to use them. This mini-course culminates in a self-created reference binder that outlines the use of the hand tools available in the Art Center Tool Crib and the world at large. Note: This class does not include an introduction to nor use large power tools. This course is open to all disciplines and is especially useful for students preparing to begin studying in Art Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Prerequisite: For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to I.D. Modeling
ACN-076
This course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. In this seven-week workshop, you will be introduced to the Art Center Technical Skills Center and become familiar with many of the materials that are used to build models for industrial design presentations. Some of the materials you will work with are styrene, urethane foam, and polyester resin. Hands-on excercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming, and mold making. Fiberglass layup and two-part molding/casting may also be covered, if time allows.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 28 - JUL 11
2 units / $720 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Basics: OC
ACN-080W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Process: OC
ACN-081W
In this follow-up course to Product Design Basics, students with the fundamental knowledge and sketching skills related to the product design profession will learn and apply the design process-problem definition, research, concept development and refinement-through hands-on design projects. Offering more advanced rendering and presentation techniques, this course is recommended for both intermediate and returning students, as well as for professionals interested in developing a portfolio for application to undergraduate and graduate industrial design programs. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers: Trans
ACN-138W
This class will focus on visual communication skills for transportation design and vehicles for entertainment design. Learn to communicate ideas through a variety of techniques using traditional media (pencil, pen, markers, chalk and gouache) and refine their skills through quick sketch techniques taught in class. Note: This class will not focus on design and concept; projects will emphasize drawing skills fundamental to industrial design. Concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Transportation Design or Advanced Vehicle Design is recommended. This is an ideal class for those who need to strengthen their drawing skills and those who are refining sketching and rendering for a transportation or entertainment design portfolio projects. Prerequisites: Introduction to Product and Transportation design or Introduction to Transportation design, plus Visual Communication and Form Development.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro/Sustainability in Design
ACN-257W
Learn about the importance of considering sustainability in new designs, how to evaluate the sustainability of existing designs, and how to incorporate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA's) into your design process to further enhance the value of your concepts. Applicable to industrial design and Graphic Design majors and anybody interested in better understanding sustainable design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Furniture Design 1
ACN-260W
Explore the diverse discipline of furniture design through various projects, such as functional furniture, interior systems, hybrid objects and lighting. Learn how to develop a concept into an actual object through various exercises in ideation, sketching, model building and materials exploration. Students will design and develop final models and basic production drawings, as well as design and fabricate a final 1:1 scale project. Class will meet at South Campus for the first few weeks; remaining classes will be held at the Hillside Campus model shop facilities.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 03 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Envi
ACN-261
This course is an overview of 3D computer-aided visualization concepts through the instruction of industry leading software, Rhinoceros 3D, with the focus on modeling for the design and representation of built environments and furniture. The use of V-Ray for still image rendering will be introduced and the course will touch on the use of Photoshop and Illustrator as essential support tools. The course is structured around three primary functions, Basics, Representations, and Advanced Modeling, which are not seen as completely separable, and intertwine with each other throughout the class. The first component of the course focuses on basic modeling skills, and modeling architecture of various scales so that students will become familiar with contemporary design methodology. The second part of the class introduces the process of representation and concepts of visual communication. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,080 + $125 Lab Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Lighting Design
ACN-263
Explore lighting design through hands-on experimentation. This course emphasizes a resourceful, innovative approach to materials, form and lighting technology. You will make several quick experimental lights. For the final project, you will develop a light - from drawing to mock up to final fabrication. Field trips, guest lectures and presentations will cover a variety of topics including LED, interactive and high-tech lighting, neon and glass, an insider's view of the lighting industry, and modern and contemporary lighting design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
CNC Workshop
ACN-293W
This one-day workshop is a brief introduction to CNC (computed numerically controlled) files, work piece setup and theory. Learn how to prepare a file from CAD software to be used in CAD CAM software, and set a job up on a CNC machine to be run as a demo with student participation.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Transpor-Tainment
ACN-307W
From Tron: Legacy's light cycles to Star Wars' pod racers, GM's EN-V people mover to Honda's U3-X personal mobility device, the lines between sci-fi, production, concept and entertainment are becoming blurred. Automotive design is often energized by the open-minded spirit of the entertainment industry and, likewise, vehicles designed for entertainment purposes need a sense of realism through the fundamentals of transportation design. This new intermediate-level transportation/entertainment vehicle design course embraces and nurtures these notions by exploring what it takes to transport humans (and other creatures) from point A to point B. This course examines buyer/character, usage/theme, ideation sketch development and final renderings through two intensive projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 18 - JUL 20
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
Automotive Interiors: Trans 2
ACN-308
Build upon the skills learned in Introduction to Transportation Design as you improve your sketching and visualization skills, and apply creativity and problem solving to automotive interiors. Note: This class meets off-campus. Enrolled students will receive location address and directions via email.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Photoshop Rendering for I.D.
ACN-309
For those interested in taking their industrial design rendering skills to the next level, this digital rendering course builds upon fundamental knowledge of manual techniques and applies it digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn to use basic Photoshop functions such as masking, airbrushing and image manipulation to create realistic, 3D-looking products. Materials, textures and lighting will be covered through design projects ranging from consumer electronics to automobiles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Branding Strategy and Design
ACN-323
As businesses increasingly recognize the vital importance of building a strong brand to stay competitive in a global economy, there is a critical need for designers to have a more comprehensive understanding of product branding strategy. This course will address how a successful brand creates strong loyalty and builds valuable equity by establishing crucial connections with its target customers through strategically designed products and services. This is an ideal course for product designers, graphic and packaging designers and entrepreneurs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Service-Based Products: Design
ACN-350W
Expand your knowledge of product design in this introductory course that focuses on the design and development of service-based products for categories such as Internet, software, financial, insurance and healthcare services. Whether you are designing an intangible experience or creating a service-based extension to a tangible product, many of the fundamental design processes for services are similar to designing a product you can touch. You will be introduced to the front-end innovation stages for services, learn key distinctions between tangible and intangible service-based product design, and design a service-based product as a standalone offering or as a value-added extension of a tangible product. Class discussions will include case studies of service-based adjacencies offered by different companies and regulatory, legal or other design or development activities specific to services. This is an ideal course for those interested in product design, product development or product management of service-based products for individual or commercial consumers. It is especially useful for individuals interested in service-based extensions to tangible products.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intermediate Product Design
ACN-351
This intermediate-level course augments the design processes explored in Product Design: Process to further your research, market/benchmarking, and materials exploration by providing an overview of common assembly/manufacturing methods, concept development and problem-solving skills. The skills learned and the projects developed in this course are beneficial to students interested in refining their portfolios for admissions to Art Center's Product Design and Industrial Design degree programs, as well as to industry professionals seeking to maintain a competitive edge. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intermediate Trans. Design
ACN-353
Expand and strengthen your creative processes, automotive design knowledge, and visual and verbal vocabulary through two seven-week projects. Learn about basic vehicle packaging, product planning and strategy, brand considerations, basic feasibility issues and other industry information. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interm. Transportation Design
ACN-355
Expand and strengthen your creative processes and automotive design knowledge through two seven-week projects. These will involve research, concept sketches, basic vehicle packaging, presentation sketches and techniques. Hear from several designers who will provide an overview of life and work in a professional car design studio. Learn about product planning and strategy, brand management, and fundamental engineering and manufacturing issues. Class meets at Mitsubishi Motors Research & Design Center, Cypress.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Advanced Vehicle Design
ACN-439
Expand your knowledge of dynamic vehicle design while increasing your understanding of the creative process from a contemporary perspective. While breaking away from some of the traditional methods of industrial design, learn to explore a unique and personal approach to the design process. Students will focus on quick and conceptual mini-projects, relevant to the changing nature of the world and its views on transportation. Contemporary issues such as battery-electric and other alternative fuels will be discussed and explored. In addition to demonstrations and lectures, a series of discussions on vehicle history, innovative packaging and future trends will also be included. This "out of the box" approach to vehicle design and creative conceptualization makes this an ideal class for transportation, product, and entertainment designers.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Environ Design 2
ACN-461W
Introduction to Environmental Design 2
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Design Fundamentals 1
INT-112X
This first half of a two-term class integrates basic principles of 2-D and 3-D design with the fundamentals of letterform design. Students continue to study over the two terms with a team of instructors expert in these two disciplines. The primary goal of this class is to build a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in various compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Entertainment Design, Product Design, and Transportation Design students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Summer
Materials of Art and Design
INT-158X
This foundation level course is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of the inherent characteristics of a variety of materials in order to explore their best applications for art or design projects. In this class, you will broaden your understanding of creative problem solving, originality and analysis of visual information. Assignments will be experimental to allow you to discover innovative solutions to the development of form, structure and texture. Materials may include wood, plastics, plaster, metal and paper. Topics of instruction will include the safe operation of woodworking and some metalworking machines, techniques of mold-making and material safety. No prerequisite.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $200 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Interaction Design
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Interaction + Design/Tablets
ACN-276
Design publications, tell stories and learn the language of tablets without coding. Using Adobe InDesign Digital Publishing Suite, create a project that uses interactivity, motion, and gestures.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $830†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Liberal Arts & Sciences
History of Cinema 1
CUL-211X
Through an intensive examination of high points of world cinema, from its beginnings until 1941, students will explore how aesthetic and technical developments established, defined, refined and changed the medium in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants. This course will examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of moving images are manipulated for expressive purposes, students will learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall
History of Cinema 2
CUL-212X
Explore how the aesthetic and technical development of the cinema (from 1941 to the present) defined, refined and changed the nature of the medium and the way we see in the context of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic determinants/influences. This course will also examine the ideas, implications and ramifications of important trends, movements, styles, genres, theories and directors. Finally, through intensive analytical analyses of the ways in which the formal elements of design of the image are manipulated for expressive purposes, learn how to really "see" and more fully experience the full potential of cinema.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
Introduction to Modernism
CUL-220X
This course provides an introduction to the interdisciplinary relationships among the arts, intellectual and scientific thought, technological progress, and social and political events from the mid-19th century through the 1960s. Through extensive visual material, primary source texts and class discussion, this course examines the changing perceptions of reality and the corresponding modes of representation in the visual arts, performing arts and literary arts in the modern industrial age.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 09:00AM-11:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Critical Practice 1
CUL-235X
In this course, students will learn the rhetoric of visual communication as a form of persuasion that produces an intellectual and physical transformation in the viewer. Rather than asking what images mean, the emphasis is on how images work in a variety of contexts to convey the intended meaning of the artist/designer to a desired audience. This is a different approach from the usual critical theory class in which the goal is to understand different theoretical frames, models of interpretation or a prior condition of meaning. Instead, following the lessons of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, the question of meaning begins only after a desired effect (or affect) is produced-a model based on intentionalism.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Perpetual Motion
CUL-237X
This academic course will introduce you to new ways of understanding the modern city as a dynamic-rather than static-entity. It will focus on how cities and regions are conceived, how they function, thrive, move, and sometimes fail. Early suburban utopias, contemporary edge cities, squatter cities of the South, and the shrinking cities of the North will all be analyzed. Readings and discussions will emphasize mobility, and often times the lack of it. In short, this course will serve as a primer for the problems and challenges associated with the built environment and its integrated and overlapping systems that require great expense to be built, maintained and changed.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Japanese Aesthetics+Philosph.
CUL-307X
This course will introduce and elaborate on three important elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics-Wabi-San, Ma and Kan-using Japanese art and literature as examples. An understanding of these three elements in their infinite variations and combinations will bring insight to the examination of the philosophy of beauty and will provide a new perspective from which students can evaluate their own work.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
American Politics + Media
CUL-308X
Is the media liberal? Are all politicians in the pockets of corporations? Is dissent unpatriotic? Is the United States a nation to be loved or feared? Is it a democracy? An empire? Both? How are we, as citizens (of any country), to find our way through the rhetoric of the left, the right and the middle? How can we make sense out of the increasing flood of political and cultural information that bursts from our computers, televisions, radios, newspapers and movies? Whom should we believe? This course seeks to provide the tools to help make sense of it all.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Current Film
CUL-312X
Explore the many facets of filmmaking through lectures, discussions, readings and weekly trips to theaters (on students' own time) to view current films. Through intensive analysis of the formal elements of design and by studying how image and sound are manipulated for expressive purposes, you will learn how to really see, hear-and more fully experience-the full potential of film.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Greek + Roman Mythology
CUL-316X
Whether your interests lie in narrative, in archetype, in religion, in social and political organization, in the development of "Western" ethics and mores, the collection of works that contain what we think of as mythology are indispensable resources to understanding some of the base material from which emerged European/American Civilization. In this course we will read some of the major works of Greek and Roman mythological writing as well as look into the historical contexts that helped to create the stories that continue to vibrate in the minds and imaginations of we who are almost 3,000 years removed from the oldest of the texts.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Design Theories
CUL-319X
This course examines the ideas of 20th century designers such as Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Ettore Sottsass, as well as design movements such as art nouveau, art deco, internationalism, brutalism and postmodernism.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Pacific Destiny
CUL-322X
This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the political, economic and cultural background of the Pacific Rim in general, and of Far East Asia in particular. Course material covers mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Los Angeles Histories + Myths
CUL-372X
Los Angeles was a postmodern city by 1890, and has remained for generations what historian Norman Klein calls "the most photographed and least remembered city in the world." Even today, its layers, microclimates, bizarre planning and ethnic and cultural contradictions remain as fierce as ever. This class traces the historical trends that have shaped these contradictions.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Graphic Novel
CUL-382X
This course offers a close examination of the genre loosely labeled "graphic novel," in which verbal and visual language come together on the page toward a literary effect. Through a study of comics and graphic novels themselves, plus a number of critical texts which examine comics development over time and how they function physically and thematically, we will investigate the specialized language of comics and the narrative possibilities of a medium so open to experimentation.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Human Factors + Design Psych.
HMN-202X
This course will familiarize students with general human factors principles that are at the heart of any effective design. Students will be introduced to areas of human performance, cognition, ergonomics, memory and behavior, and taught how to apply these to the design process. Extensive reading assignments and in-class and take-home projects will expose students to a variety of human factors theories and design examples. Two group projects are required, allowing students to apply the principles that they have learned in class and through their course reading and assignments.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Neurology/Psych. Vis. Imag.
HMN-291X
Seeing, visualizing and dreaming are closely related-they are all perceptual experiences. This course will explore various aspects of visual imagination. We will use the neurological mechanisms of visual imagination to compare and contrast imagination with other visual experiences. Brain scan and brain lesion studies allow us to examine visualizing both in its normal state and in its disorders. Psychological studies will help us investigate the role of visualizing and other forms of imagination in cognition. And since visualizing is a private experience, we will look at phenomenological analyses and compare them with first-person knowledge. This course will also explore what happens when we externalize the visual imagination in sketching, drawing or painting.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Anatomy & Psych of Perception
HMN-301X
Visual perception, which includes both observation and interpretation, ranges from the mere detection of objects being present in the visual field, to the construction of reality and the assessment of meaning. This course will cover both the anatomical and neuropsychological aspects of visual perception. The anatomical structures involved in seeing (the eye and the visual cortex) will be studied and related to "normal" seeing and dysfunction, including characteristics of the visual field, the perception of color and brightness, the recognition of faces, and depth perception. The psychological processes relevant in visual perception include attention and selection, seeing emotional content, and the relation between seeing and thinking. Students will gain an understanding of "seeing" as both an action and a neuropsychological construction, and become more aware of the characteristics of the experiential phenomena of seeing. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Short Story
HMN-326X
Two of the greatest pleasures on earth are reading short stories and writing them. Students in this class will spend the semester accomplishing both. The course will examine a wide variety of short fiction by such masters as Lydia Davis, Mary Gaitskill, Juan Rulfo, Flannery O'Connor, George Saunders, Denis Johnson, Donald Barthelme, Mona Simpson and many others.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Automotive Engineering
MAT-200X
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the principles of engineering that guide the development of automobile design and manufacture. This course covers automobile functionality and gives an overview of the demands placed on the design process.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Science & Sustainability
MAT-290X
Over the next hundred years, mankind will find itself in a life or death race: Can we develop the technology needed to achieve a sustainable society before we deplete the Earth's resources or irrevocably damage the environment? This course explores the science of sustainability, including climate change, alternative energy, relationships between poverty and sustainability, and the future of the car.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Physical Anthropology
MAT-303X
This course studies human biology within the framework of evolution. The emphasis is on primates, primate behavior and evolution, leading to human evolution, as well as changing ancestral human physiology as evidenced by the fossil record.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Properties: Artistic Materials
MAT-304X
A lack of knowledge of artistic materials is one of the greatest obstacles to creativity and a successful art career. This course will discuss the physical and chemical properties of Western and Eastern art materials and how to select the right tool for the job. Learn how to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health, and how to unlock creativity using a vast array of materials, and hot to create a lasting work of art while protecting your health.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Ocean Science
MAT-309X
This class is designed to be an interesting introduction to ocean science. Students will explore and derive a deeper understanding or our planet's largest feature, the ocean, its origin and its uniqueness. The class investigates the ocean as a significant influence in our everyday lives. The students will learn that the ocean has a sensitive interconnectedness between the delicate biological balances and physical driving forces; as well as our everyday life-style choices and activities that profoundly impact the ocean. It is for the student who is curious about the ocean, yet who may have little or no formal background in science.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Environmental Issues
MAT-315X
This course explores the impact of overpopulation, urbanization, pollution, politics and environmental activism on the land, oceans and atmosphere. Such topics as endangered species, biodiversity, human overpopulation, animal rights, deforestation, desertification, toxic waste, global warming, ozone depletion, wetland destruction, ocean threats and overgrazing will be covered. Students will learn to interpret complex environmental issues and apply them to their work and daily life and be better prepared to have their work, whether fine art or design, reflect the urgent nature of global concerns.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Future of Science & Technology
MAT-316X
While it is impossible to predict the future, it is clear that recent scientific and technological developments are poised to make a dramatic impact on our lives over the next half century. This class will focus on understanding the basic science behind the upcoming revolutions in bio-technology, artificial intelligence and quantum science, and on engaging students in developing a shared vision of a desirable future. Topics will include: robotics and artificial intelligence; quantum, nano and biotechnology; future energy sources; and mankind's possible future in space. The range of problems our society will face in coming years will be discussed, with particular emphasis on the science behind issues such as global warming. Ethical dilemmas posed by technology will also be explored. Are there lines that we, as a society, should not cross?
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Entrepreneurial Spirit
PRP-325X
The dictionary defines an entrepreneur as, "a person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture." However, an entrepreneur is also a true innovator who recognizes opportunities and organizes resources to take advantage of those opportunities. This course will provide you with all the necessary tools to complete a fully integrated business plan. Harvard Business School case studies will be reviewed and referenced so that you can learn from real world companies and the challenges they faced on the road to success. At the end of the course, you will present your business plan to an invited group of venture capitalists during a special presentation.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Motion Design
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Essential Typography
ACN-175
Typography is the modus operandi graphic designers use to communicate and reinforce the content of graphic design pieces. With its strong emphasis on the typographical grid, this course is a vital foundation for editorial design and multi-page layout. This is an ideal course for students and designers who wish to use typography with greater confidence. Gain increased sensitivity to the details of typographic form, paragraph format, page-layout dynamics and the expressive potential of type. Topics also include type characteristics and nomenclature.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Motion Design 1
ACN-211
Motion graphics, as incorporated in broadcast design, film effects or the Internet, is a fast-growing field. This class will provide a working knowledge of current tools and techniques and explore issues of rhythm, space and time using animation, sound and video. Students will build a repertoire of different types of movement and learn keyframe editing and interpolation, masking, effects, basic sound editing and storyboarding for motion. Adobe After Effects for the Macintosh is used as a teaching tool, but the skills learned can be transferred to any application or platform. Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
3D Motion Graphics
GPK-208X
This course introduces you to general 3D design and animation techniques using Cinema 4D. By creating an animated project of at least 30 seconds, you will learn basic 3D modeling, lighting, textures, effects and animation. You will also plan the creation of 3D elements to be used for compositing and learn the post-treatment process of 3D renderings.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 01:00PM-03:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Motion Design 2
GPK-265X
Strengthen your skills as a motion designer, and learn to approach motion design projects in the most efficient manner, with the goal of creating a dynamic motion piece for your portfolio. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects and other tools will be used to develop a motion design project starting with an original concept and moving on to a detailed storyboard presentation and final motion execution with music. Each student will work on a series of short animation projects or one longer project (minimum 30 seconds). This course is part of Art Center's undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced 3D Motion Graphics
GPK-305X
This course offers an advanced understanding of the 3D design process from start to finish. Build upon the basic techniques developed in the 3D Motion Graphics course to expand your understanding of general 3D motion skills. Specifically, you will learn how Cinema 4D fits into the design process. An animated project of at least 30 seconds will be produced. This course is part of Art Center's Undergraduate Motion Design program. Enrollment for Art Center at Night students is extremely limited.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,525 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Off-Campus
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-051
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Mazda Design North America, Irvine.
OC CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-055
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Honda R&D Americas Inc.,Torrance; enrolled students will receive details via email a few days before the term begins.
SBAY CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Automotive Interiors: Trans 2
ACN-308
Build upon the skills learned in Introduction to Transportation Design as you improve your sketching and visualization skills, and apply creativity and problem solving to automotive interiors. Note: This class meets off-campus. Enrolled students will receive location address and directions via email.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interm. Transportation Design
ACN-355
Expand and strengthen your creative processes and automotive design knowledge through two seven-week projects. These will involve research, concept sketches, basic vehicle packaging, presentation sketches and techniques. Hear from several designers who will provide an overview of life and work in a professional car design studio. Learn about product planning and strategy, brand management, and fundamental engineering and manufacturing issues. Class meets at Mitsubishi Motors Research & Design Center, Cypress.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
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Online
Spaceships + Robots: Online
ACN-070
Learn to render and design from the comfort of your home or workplace in this online course that focuses on digital drawing, rendering and designing as it pertains to spaceship and robot designs for the entertainment industry. Emphasis is on developing finished portfolio quality digital renderings of high-level creative designs. Course will address topics ranging from rendering techniques, gestures, shapes and forms, to storytelling approaches and color application. Photoshop and Wacom tablets will be used to render designs with a variety of surface materials including matte, glossy, metallic, carbon fiber and wood. This online course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions; and video, audio and text-based critiques, both individual and as a group.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Destruction Rendering: Online
ACN-071
Burn it, break it, melt it, crush it and riddle it with bullets in this digital rendering course that might cause your mother to raise an eyebrow. Using your creativity and Adobe Photoshop as the medium, learn to make virtual eye candy that is not for the faint of heart. This online course is ideal for those considering jobs in entertainment design, illustration and entertainment arts-fields that often require visual representations of aged, abused and neglected objects and environments. Learn creative ways to illustrate crashing spaceships and to depict burnt wood, as well as answers to frequently asked questions like: If you blow up a car, will the framework show? What does that framework look like? Does fire have scale? Does smoke cast a shadow? Be ready to challenge your creativity and have fun, all in a safe, virtual destructive manner!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-072
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Perspective Drawing: Online
ACN-108
Established during the Renaissance, perspective theories are the crucial foundation of 3D drawing and painting and have direct applications in architecture, illustration and industrial, environmental and entertainment design. This online course introduces and explores 3D perception and linear perspective systems that enable designers and illustrators to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. This course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions and video, audio and text-based critiques for both individuals and groups. The course homework may be done traditionally, with pencil and paper OR using any recent version of Adobe Illustrator (or similar vector-based software). Note: the course teaches Illustrator, so that is the preferred software. Prerequisite: access to a computer with Adobe Illustrator and Internet access. The Firefox browser is recommended for best viewing of course videos.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Head Drawing: Online
ACN-173
In this online course, students will study and learn to draw the basic structure and proportions of the human head. Direct observation, as well as the effects of light and shade, will be emphasized. Volumetric and gestural drawing will be addressed throughout the course. Students can make drawings traditionally on paper with pencil, then submit digital photos or scans of their drawings for critique, or may choose to work digitally, using a drawing package like Autodesk Sketchbook Pro.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Web Fundamentals: Online
ACN-196
An online, practical introduction to the challenges of designing for the Web. Work toward designing or redesigning a site of your own. Topics to be covered include interaction and information design, site architecture, image optimization, page layout and design for online media. Photoshop and Dreamweaver will be used to design and produce a prototype of a website incorporating Web code such as cascading style sheets, the format and layout standard in web page layout. This class is ideal for those who are new to design, as well as designers who want to expand their practice onto the Web. This is not a programming class.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Business Plan Develp: Online
ACN-346
Your passion for art is the first step in the creative process. But now you'll want to add entrepreneurial skills and the ability to deliver your vision in a manner that can help you reach your financial goals. In this new online class, inception and validation of your idea is the first step in the business process. Next you will develop a business plan focused on your idea - this will become your roadmap to reducing risk as a small business owner, freelancer or consultant. Delivery of your project presentations combined with the inception of your idea and development of your business plan will produce a three-part plan of action designed to showcase your talents as an artist in the business environment. Prerequisite: Access to and working knowledge of PowerPoint, plus access to a computer with Internet access. Textbooks: Anatomy of a Business Plan: The Step-by-Step Guide (paperback), Linda Pinson-Author (7th Edition), and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to be Insanely Great in Front of any Audience (hardback) by Carmine Gallo.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
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Orange County
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-051
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Mazda Design North America, Irvine.
OC CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-055
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Honda R&D Americas Inc.,Torrance; enrolled students will receive details via email a few days before the term begins.
SBAY CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Basics: OC
ACN-080W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Process: OC
ACN-081W
In this follow-up course to Product Design Basics, students with the fundamental knowledge and sketching skills related to the product design profession will learn and apply the design process-problem definition, research, concept development and refinement-through hands-on design projects. Offering more advanced rendering and presentation techniques, this course is recommended for both intermediate and returning students, as well as for professionals interested in developing a portfolio for application to undergraduate and graduate industrial design programs. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Automotive Interiors: Trans 2
ACN-308
Build upon the skills learned in Introduction to Transportation Design as you improve your sketching and visualization skills, and apply creativity and problem solving to automotive interiors. Note: This class meets off-campus. Enrolled students will receive location address and directions via email.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interm. Transportation Design
ACN-355
Expand and strengthen your creative processes and automotive design knowledge through two seven-week projects. These will involve research, concept sketches, basic vehicle packaging, presentation sketches and techniques. Hear from several designers who will provide an overview of life and work in a professional car design studio. Learn about product planning and strategy, brand management, and fundamental engineering and manufacturing issues. Class meets at Mitsubishi Motors Research & Design Center, Cypress.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
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Photography & Imaging
B&W Darkroom Additional Lab
ACN-004L
Art Center at Night students who are enrolled in Intermediate Photo Methods, Photographing People, Exploring Studio Light, or Third Eye may purchase a limited amount of lab time at the Hillside Campus. Lab hours are: Thursday and Friday, 4 - 8pm and Saturday, 12 - 6pm. Note: Lab time is extremely limited.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Smartphone Pro
ACN-008W
Learn to shoot quality, professional photographs on your iPhone or other smartphone. Journal your life and your travels as you refine your lighting and composition skills. You will revisit photographic basics like point-of-view, perspective, light and more light, composition and storytelling. Learn to utilize the latest photo apps and techniques. You will design a book of your images, shoot and edit a short video, and utilize free and effective image retouching software. Class lighting demonstrations and guest photographers will expand your understanding of this ever-present, sophisticated successor to your dusty old snapshot camera. Required: access to a smartphone (iPhone 4S highly recommended). Optional expenses will include approx. $50 in photo apps, online book printing costs (if ordered), and other fun gadgets.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Photo 101: Analog to Digital
ACN-011W
This seven-week crash course in the principles of photography is ideal for anyone who wants to gain confidence in basic camera operations and develop a strong technical foundation. Techniques and concepts covered include aperture settings, shutter speed, depth of field, film selection/ISO setting and proper exposure for both 35mm film and digital SLR cameras. Students must have access to a 35mm SLR or digital SLR camera with manual capabilities. No darkroom work is required.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Exploring Light Fundamentals
ACN-014W
Lighting skills are essential to good photography practice. In this seven-week course, you will explore the potential of light using simple tools to illustrate and control many aspects of continuous light sources. Traditional and digital photographers alike will benefit from the skills taught in this course. No darkroom work is required. Students must have access to a 35mm camera SLR or digital SLR and possess basic camera-operation skills.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Exploring Light: the Next Step
ACN-019W
In this seven-week follow-up course, you will further explore the potential of light. Topics to be discussed include the Kelvin temperature scale and lighting for multiple light sources/temperatures. A demonstration on battery-powered flash as well as studio strobe will also be included. Traditional and digital photographers alike will benefit from the lighting skills taught in this course. No darkroom work is required. Students must have access to a 35mm camera SLR or digital SLR and possess basic camera-operation skills.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Creating Content: Automotive
ACN-077W
This course will acquaint you with the fundamentals of a popular and rewarding journalistic specialty. Whether from the perspective of a writer, photo-grapher or filmmaker, this seven-week workshop emphasizes complete content. While the stock-in-trade conventions of composing new car reviews and vintage car evaluations will be covered, students will also consider techniques for event reportage, historical features, travel adventures, personality profiles and technical articles-all within the automotive vernacular. This course will also include on-camera stand-up and spontaneous interview techniques as even print reporters often find themselves on camera. Prerequisite: Access to a digital camera. For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Photo 102: Taking the Streets
ACN-102W
In this course, you will fine-tune your camera skills and publish a collection of photographs online. You will learn how to focus your "photographer's eye," discover your photographic "nouns"-the persons, places and things that speak to you-and clarify your personal vision as you refresh or continue your visual voyage. You may choose to shoot traditional or digital imagery. Access to a 35mm SLR or a digital camera with manual capabilities is required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Creative Writing
ACN-121
Do you dream of being a published author, or just want to open up a new mode of self-expression? Whether you're a seasoned writer or just testing the waters, this course will help you realize your ambitions to put word to page whether you gravitate to fiction, poetry, or something in between. Under the guidance of long-time Art Center professor Dennis Phillips, author of over a dozen books of poetry and fiction, this course offers a workshop-setting in which the skills and practice of writing meet the limitless frontiers of the imagination.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Exploring Studio Lighting
ACN-126
In this hands-on continuation of the Exploring Lighting class series, you will become familiar with studio lighting equipment (studio strobes, tungsten lighting, grip equipment, etc.). Projects will include still life photography, product photography and portraiture. Enrollment limited to 10 students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $795†Class regularly offered in Summer
Basics of Digital Photography
ACN-142
Don't be a victim to your digital camera! Take command of your camera and learn how to get the results you want. Whether you are just starting out with photography or need a refresher course, this class will get you started from the ground up. This class will cover all basic camera functions, proper exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting and the challenges of shooting in a digital world. Demonstrations will augment in-class lectures, critiques and hands-on computer time. A significant portion of the class will focus on the use of Adobe Lightroom as today's 'darkroom' for image adjustment, delivery and asset management. While this class may touch on Adobe Photoshop, this is not a Photoshop class. Students must have a digital SLR camera with manual exposure adjustment capabilities as well as access to a computer with Adobe Lightroom 3. (Adobe Lightroom is available at the Art Center Student Store for $99 with valid ACN student ID.)
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720 + $125 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intermediate Photo Methods
ACN-143
This intermediate class emphasizes visual communication, lighting, composition and developing a personal point of view. Assignments range from still life and portraiture to advertising and conceptual thinking. Students work in black and white and may choose between traditional silver-based or digital imagery. Interpretive assignments are designed to challenge how students think about and approach their work. Please bring portfolios to the first class meeting.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
How to Manage a Photo Shoot
ACN-144W
Photographic images are essential in branding and marketing communications. In order to create successful images within a timeline and budget, designers and commercial photographers must both grasp the financial, technical and conceptual side of the craft and be able to collaborate on the production of photographic images. Working together is essential. With an emphasis on visual solutions, production, workflow and image optimization techniques, this one-day intensive workshop is ideal for designers and photographers looking to expand their skills and gain insight into the collaborative process of producing a photo shoot. The problem-solving, visual and production skills, and collaborative experience gained in class will enable you to produce more confident, powerful and marketable work. Class meets off campus in the Pasadena area. Enrolled students will receive address and directions.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Art Directing a Photo Shoot
ACN-147W
Learn how to schedule, prepare and conduct a successful photo shoot. Students will develop a concept for a specified company or product, gain experience with pre-production, art direct a shoot and oversee post-production. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques used in creating photographic images, and how to work with clients and photographers to attain desired images. Topics include: budgets, timelines, workflow, locations vs. in-studio, logistics, client considerations, products, composition, lighting, styling, props, talent/models, agents, reps, assistants and overall management.
Advanced Lightroom Techniques
ACN-148W
This one-day intensive workshop picks up where the "Basics" class left off and delves deeper into Lightroom workflow. Covering all of the remaining advanced options available to Lightroom users, you'll leave this course with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of this premier photo management software. While this course will not teach Photoshop, it will address the close integration it has with Lightroom. Students should be prepared to bring their entire existing Lightroom Library to class on a portable hard drive. (Video tutorial on how to accomplish this will be made available online for enrolled students before the course).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Beyond Story Concept
ACN-151W
An insider's guide to developing and packaging a story for the Hollywood market. Learn the fundamentals of creating a strong story structure from the perspective of the writer (the seller) and pitching an idea to the studio executive (the buyer)who is evaluating the viability of the project. The class goal is to move students from concept to a fleshed-out story treatment that can be shaped for the current marketplace. By the end of the course, students will have created an outline for a full length feature, short film, or TV script. This is an ideal class for aspiring writers, directors and producers looking to develop original material or adaptations, and is a vital course for students seeking careers in the industry. Please bring your story ideas/concepts to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intro to Filmmaking
ACN-152
Learn the fundamental concepts and practices involved in filmmaking. In this course, directing and cinematography are closely linked and students explore methods that make a film play. Emphasis is on effective communication, storytelling and creative editing techniques for story enhancement. Students will make three short films. Required: access to a digital video camera and editing system (Art Center's cameras and computer lab facilities are not available for student use.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Storyboarding
ACN-165
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. (Note: access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally).
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Documentary Film
ACN-251
Have you always wanted to make a documentary, but weren't sure where or how to begin? This introductory course provides students with an opportunity to conceive, research, develop, write, produce, direct, shoot and edit short documentary video. Students will learn all aspects of production and, at the end of the semester, screen their short films in class. Throughout the course,a variety of films will be shown to provide a historical perspective and to illustrate different approaches and styles of the documentary. No previous experience is necessary; students are required to have access to a digital video camera and a digital editing system.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Filmmaking 2
ACN-252
In this new course that expands and refines filmmaking techniques learned in Introduction to Filmmaking, students will take a 10- to 15-minute narrative film from concept through pre- and post-production to a completed presentation suitable for general viewing. Students will also: expand their knowledge of screenwriting and production scheduling; refine their directorial and editing techniques; and have a chance to produce a meaningful portfolio-quality film.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photography As Contemp Art
ACN-273
In this studio course, students will investigate new ways to map and represent temporal, spatial and personal experiences. To help expand and stimulate visual perception, students will explore a variety of strategies used in the production of photo-based art, including documentation, series, performance, collaboration and text. Presentation and analytical skills will be developed through group critiques, viewings and discussions of contemporary art works. A field trip, guest lectures and readings will cover issues in contemporary art relevant to photography. Emphasis will be placed on the creative process, experimentation, and on how artists express their ideas. An exhibition of work produced during the term will be discussed. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Digital Retouching
ACN-282
Amaze demanding clients with expert retouching. Equipped with a strong skill-based toolbox, discover the power you have to revive and elevate images to their fullest potential. Learn how to evaluate client needs and exceed their expectations. In this workshop, professional-level skills are developed through photo-realistic compositing, adding and removing people or objects from images, color correction, restoration, portrait/beauty retouching and facial reconstruction.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 13 - JUN 24
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Photoshop Kick-Start
ACN-286
Photoshop can be overwhelming for first-time users. Even those who have used the software for a while may find themselves wasting time trying to understand the tools. Maybe you're new to the current version of Photoshop and are a little lost as to what's different or where to find the features you're used to using in earlier versions. This skills-based class, taught by York Knowlton, an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is specifically designed to give you the kick-start you need to further explore Photoshop so that you can create with confidence.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beauty Intensive
ACN-287W
In this 2-day workshop, you'll learn advanced techniques on beauty retouching from retouching expert, Lisa Carney. Using only a few of tools in Photoshop, you'll learn efficient techniques that will help you render professional results quickly, without sacrificing quality. Major areas discussed will be skin, hair, lips and eyes, with emphasis on techniques for perfect textured skin and how to get it; how to clean and add pop to eyes, create eyelashes for a variety of situations; cleaning extra lines on lips, adding shine and creating gloss, matching lipstick colors and reshaping. You will also learn how to create sophisticated masks and use them for color correcting skin and hair.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Photoshop Kick-Start 2
ACN-296
This course continues where Photoshop Kick-Start 1 left off. Many of the skills introduced in Kick Start 1 will now be taken to the next level, with higher expectations, and will include color correction, selection techniques and layer masks. The class will focus on two assignments throughout the seven-week course, giving students ample opportunity to develop their concepts into strong portfolio pieces.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The Art of Storytelling
ACN-352
The art of storytelling is the earliest form of communication. At the heart of every good book or screenplay lies a powerful story. But how do you transform a simple idea or experience into a compelling narrative? In this course you will explore the essential storytelling methods, including story structure, subtext and character development. An excellent course for filmmakers, photographers, animators and illustrators.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Third Eye: Practice and Theory
ACN-354
This class focuses on developing your creative vision from within. Class exercises are designed to create an intensely personal and intimate dialogue between you and your work. Inspired and confident, you will develop individual projects to pursue as you explore various techniques, processes and contemporary media. Individual as well as collective critiques will develop, challenge and enhance your vision.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Photographing People
ACN-358
Interested in portrait, fashion and fine art photography? Gain new insight to your work and enhance your technical, conceptual and personal perspectives on photographing people in this new intermediate-level course. Assignments will focus on the psychological challenges involved in photographing individuals, and provide you with the tools to articulate these challenges. This course will explore people photography through a broad perspective and also examine both historical and contemporary developments. We will look at which photographers inspire us, discover what they are doing, and understand how they are doing it. In addition to assignments, students will create a personal series of images with the goal of integrating their newfound perspectives on light, narrative, intention and exploration.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Altered Book Seminar
ACN-359W
In this intensive one-day seminar, you'll explore and create altered books, a very popular art form that has spread around the world. Transform the cover, pages, imagery and text of several hardcover books into uniquely creative artist's journals and fascinating sculptural objects. Using 2D and 3D techniques, you will work on a variety of projects, including: altered poems, mixed-media collage pages, folded- and cut-paper sculptures, niches and drawers. Sample a variety of creative approaches and go home with several small completed projects and plenty of ideas and inspiration. Some materials will be available for the class to share, but please bring: three or more old hardcover books, a pencil, a metal ruler, a utility knife with extra blades, a glue stick or Yes! paste, and a box lunch. Optional supplies: acrylic gel medium, a sponge brush or other paint brushes, acrylic paint, scissors, collage paper, photos, old magazines, wax paper and a blow dryer.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
ACN-360W
Explore a wide variety of collage and mixed media techniques on a larger scale using rosin paper in this creative and inspirational workshop. You will use a vocabulary of mark-making, including: drawing, painting, stencils, image transfers, sprays, drips, rolled inks and distressed finishes. Elements of composition and color will be discussed and examples will be shown. You will have the opportunity to create a collaborative group collage as well as one or more large mixed media pieces. Bring a camera to document the work in progress. Additional supplies to bring: a box lunch, white acrylic gesso, a glue stick or Yes! paste, scissors, acrylic paints, a water cup, painter's tape, collage paper, old magazines, photocopies of personal photos, a spray bottle, drawing ink, sandpaper, blow dryer, pencils and pens.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Crafting a Meaningful Career
ACN-473
An invaluable class for mid-career professionals eager to take their careers to the next level! Change naturally occurs as careers evolve. Sometimes change is forced upon us; sometimes we have to make it happen ourselves. Ask yourself, "Isn't it time to shake things up and reach deeper into my talent?" Based on the principles laid out in his book, "How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career" (Allworth Press), Tony Luna has created this engaging class for mid-career professionals who want to revitalize their career perspectives. He has been a creative consultant, artist representative and producer for 35 years. His lectures, workshops and classes have inspired a generation of creative entrepreneurs. This empowering class follows in that tradition, drawing on interviews with veteran commercial artists and testimonials from past clients and students. Students have used this information to rediscover their passion, embrace risk, create a new artistic voice and take control of their creative destiny.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
The 'Business' of Photography
ACN-494W
During this jam-packed one-day seminar, Dana Hursey will discuss "The Business"-how to launch your photography business and keep it growing. A well-respected advertising photographer and educator, Hursey will share his insider's knowledge and business practices on the day-to-day operations of running his company. He will discuss business considerations, needs and professional practices. Topics will also include: equipment, estimating, production, pre- and post- production, invoicing and getting paid. Please bring your portfolio to class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
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Product Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Communication Sketch.
ACN-038
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly in this intensive class. Drawing techniques covered in this course will enable you to handle a variety of subjects and everyday objects, including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms - such as cubes, spheres and cylinders - to produce attractive drawings. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Acquired skills are appropriate for students interested in industrial design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Process
ACN-046W
Students with basic skills in product design will learn to apply more advanced "design processes" through one intense project. In-class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. This course is recommended for intermediate or returning industrial design students, as well as design professionals. For individuals interested in applying to Art Center's industrial design or interaction design programs, the project created in this course will be suitable for use as part of your application portfolio.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Basics
ACN-047W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. No prerequisite.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Rapid Problem Solving
ACN-048
In Rapid Problem Solving: The Art of Invention, students will take everyday products and scenarios, and through a process of determining problems and 'pain points,' design innovative and compelling product solutions. This 14-week course is open to anyone who has ever had inventive ideas, creative solutions, or good problem solving skills, and is strongly recommended for students planning to apply to Art Center's undergraduate Product Design major or graduate Industrial Design program. Prerequisite: Product Design: Process, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Product & Trans Des.
ACN-050
This course is strongly recommended for beginning design students who want to enter the product and transportation design fields. Design projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, drawing techniques and presentation methods as they relate to product and transportation design. Sketching demonstrations and exercises utilize pencil, marker, chalk, Prismacolor and gouache. Career information and opportunities are discussed.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Shoe Design
ACN-056
Apply your fundamental knowledge of product design and the creative design process (problem definition, research, concept development and refinement) to the growing field of shoe design. In addition to conceptualizing your ideas on paper, you will also learn to create factory-legible "technical" drawings and specs suitable for industry production. Instructor Grant Delgatty, founder of Urshuz (pronounced "yer shoes"), has over 16 years experience in the footwear industry and served as director of design at Vans Footwear for seven years.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Design the Perfect Bicycle
ACN-057W
In this course, students will learn the basics of bicycle design, mock up a scale prototype and develop a portfolio project suitable for use in an application to either Product Design or Transportation Design degree programs. Learn about the range of existing bicycle designs, from folding bicycles to electric bicycles to utility bicycles and everything in between.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Motorcycle Design
ACN-059W
Learn the basics of motorcycle design in this introductory seven-week course. Explore the design, proportions and functional aspects of a range of existing two-wheel vehicles for fun, career enhancement or to create a portfolio project for applying to Art Center's Transportation Design program.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Environmental Design
ACN-060
This foundation course introduces the broad range of possibilities within environmental design through a series of projects. Environmental design focuses on a holistic and experiential approach to designing experiences, spaces, objects and images. Projects will range in scope from the design of overall immersive spaces to the detailed elements that define them, focusing on the design and integration of furniture, lighting, materials and graphics. The development of basic skills in concept development and visual communication (including drawings, models and other media) will be covered. Weekly presentations and lectures on significant artists, designers and architects will also take place. Visiting design professionals will provide tangible insight into career paths within environmental design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Spaceships + Robots: Online
ACN-070
Learn to render and design from the comfort of your home or workplace in this online course that focuses on digital drawing, rendering and designing as it pertains to spaceship and robot designs for the entertainment industry. Emphasis is on developing finished portfolio quality digital renderings of high-level creative designs. Course will address topics ranging from rendering techniques, gestures, shapes and forms, to storytelling approaches and color application. Photoshop and Wacom tablets will be used to render designs with a variety of surface materials including matte, glossy, metallic, carbon fiber and wood. This online course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions; and video, audio and text-based critiques, both individual and as a group.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to 3D Printing
ACN-073W
Take some of the mystery out of the current hype about 3D Printing and find out what, how, and why people are using 3D printers. Learn about the different types of machines and materials available (hobby, desktop, and large industrial machines; plastics, metals, waxes), create part files and send them to different printers for a hands-on experience. Course will include a field trip to see how major industries are using rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Develop a good foundation to go forward and incorporate 3D printing in some of your upcoming projects, and find out what's coming in the future of these machines and how we create things to print. Access to Art Center's Model Shops and Digital 3D Labs is limited to class time during the term in which you are enrolled. No outside lab time is permitted. Projects are limited to the 3-4 models developed during the course; no outside projects are allowed.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $525 + $200 Model Shop Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Visual Communication
ACN-074
Mastering visual communication skills is vital to your academic and professional success as an industrial designer. This class deals with a variety of sketching techniques designed to help you communicate your creative solutions and explore form development as it relates to product and transportation design. Class exercises will be geared toward improving your drawing skills as well as providing a strong foundation in perspective, composition, value, craftsmanship and use of graphics in presentations. Emphasis will be placed on rapid ideation to improve the flow of your ideas on paper. As an exercise in studying form, this class will also involve one or two sessions of figure drawing.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Tools
ACN-075
This seven-week course provides a primer for the use of hand tools and shop environment basics. Students will gain an understanding of the use of hand- and power hand-tools, fasteners and glues by learning how they work and when to use them. This mini-course culminates in a self-created reference binder that outlines the use of the hand tools available in the Art Center Tool Crib and the world at large. Note: This class does not include an introduction to nor use large power tools. This course is open to all disciplines and is especially useful for students preparing to begin studying in Art Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Prerequisite: For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to I.D. Modeling
ACN-076
This course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. In this seven-week workshop, you will be introduced to the Art Center Technical Skills Center and become familiar with many of the materials that are used to build models for industrial design presentations. Some of the materials you will work with are styrene, urethane foam, and polyester resin. Hands-on excercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming, and mold making. Fiberglass layup and two-part molding/casting may also be covered, if time allows.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 28 - JUL 11
2 units / $720 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics: Interplanetary Flight
ACN-078W
Humans today are encountering new worlds. Thanks to robot emissaries, we are in the extraordinary position of experiencing these places up close for the first time. This raises a myriad of questions for designers: How do you design a spacecraft to travel among the planets? Under what conditions does it have to operate? How do you make it fly? How do you tell it what to do? What information does it send back? You don't have to know the first thing about space flight to participate fully in this course. Your only requirement is that you be curious about how humans are exploring the universe today, and what we're finding. The course an interactive, high-fidelity survey of disciplines and projects in today's interplanetary flight will involve participants in a variety of techniques, including visuals, design-based learning, hands-on physics, brainstorming, lecture, demonstrations, a stellar guest speaker or two and much more. More info: people.artcenter.edu/doody South Campus
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Oasis Spaces
ACN-079
This course will explore creative solutions to provide office workers with restful as well as recharging styled environments. With long commutes and extended work hours, employees require more creative interior solutions in dealing with their extended work days. Students will enhance existing lobbies, break rooms, company lounges and transform them into "tangible mirages". An office product will be developed to enhance the employee's daily tasks. Other projects such as retreat type environments utilizing green spaces and rest pods are also applicable to hotels, schools and other large organizations. A basic understand of blue prints, emphasis on sketching and presentation techniques will be covered.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Product Design Basics: OC
ACN-080W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Process: OC
ACN-081W
In this follow-up course to Product Design Basics, students with the fundamental knowledge and sketching skills related to the product design profession will learn and apply the design process-problem definition, research, concept development and refinement-through hands-on design projects. Offering more advanced rendering and presentation techniques, this course is recommended for both intermediate and returning students, as well as for professionals interested in developing a portfolio for application to undergraduate and graduate industrial design programs. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Perspective
ACN-106
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, develop your technical skills and improve your ability to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. Theories explored in class apply to traditional and digitally generated images. Primary applications are to illustration and to industrial and environmental design. A foundation course for many majors. Transferable for Illustration majors (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 05:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 01:30PM-06:30PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Film Production Design
ACN-163
If your favorite words are "sets", "costumes" and "props," you may be a budding production designer. This course will provide you with an in-depth view of the role of a production designer. Through documentation, development and story analysis, learn the art of visual storytelling in production design. Starting with the raw material-the script-you will develop storyboards and key frames, then create set and costume designs, floor plans, completed renderings and real-world budgets. Choose or adapt a story, create a unique vision, and learn to communicate your vision to production teams.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro/Sustainability in Design
ACN-257W
Learn about the importance of considering sustainability in new designs, how to evaluate the sustainability of existing designs, and how to incorporate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA's) into your design process to further enhance the value of your concepts. Applicable to industrial design and Graphic Design majors and anybody interested in better understanding sustainable design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Furniture Design 1
ACN-260W
Explore the diverse discipline of furniture design through various projects, such as functional furniture, interior systems, hybrid objects and lighting. Learn how to develop a concept into an actual object through various exercises in ideation, sketching, model building and materials exploration. Students will design and develop final models and basic production drawings, as well as design and fabricate a final 1:1 scale project. Class will meet at South Campus for the first few weeks; remaining classes will be held at the Hillside Campus model shop facilities.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 03 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Envi
ACN-261
This course is an overview of 3D computer-aided visualization concepts through the instruction of industry leading software, Rhinoceros 3D, with the focus on modeling for the design and representation of built environments and furniture. The use of V-Ray for still image rendering will be introduced and the course will touch on the use of Photoshop and Illustrator as essential support tools. The course is structured around three primary functions, Basics, Representations, and Advanced Modeling, which are not seen as completely separable, and intertwine with each other throughout the class. The first component of the course focuses on basic modeling skills, and modeling architecture of various scales so that students will become familiar with contemporary design methodology. The second part of the class introduces the process of representation and concepts of visual communication. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,080 + $125 Lab Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Lighting Design
ACN-263
Explore lighting design through hands-on experimentation. This course emphasizes a resourceful, innovative approach to materials, form and lighting technology. You will make several quick experimental lights. For the final project, you will develop a light - from drawing to mock up to final fabrication. Field trips, guest lectures and presentations will cover a variety of topics including LED, interactive and high-tech lighting, neon and glass, an insider's view of the lighting industry, and modern and contemporary lighting design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
CNC Workshop
ACN-293W
This one-day workshop is a brief introduction to CNC (computed numerically controlled) files, work piece setup and theory. Learn how to prepare a file from CAD software to be used in CAD CAM software, and set a job up on a CNC machine to be run as a demo with student participation.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Photoshop Rendering for I.D.
ACN-309
For those interested in taking their industrial design rendering skills to the next level, this digital rendering course builds upon fundamental knowledge of manual techniques and applies it digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn to use basic Photoshop functions such as masking, airbrushing and image manipulation to create realistic, 3D-looking products. Materials, textures and lighting will be covered through design projects ranging from consumer electronics to automobiles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Branding Strategy and Design
ACN-323
As businesses increasingly recognize the vital importance of building a strong brand to stay competitive in a global economy, there is a critical need for designers to have a more comprehensive understanding of product branding strategy. This course will address how a successful brand creates strong loyalty and builds valuable equity by establishing crucial connections with its target customers through strategically designed products and services. This is an ideal course for product designers, graphic and packaging designers and entrepreneurs.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Shoes: Fact and Fantasy Wkshp
ACN-336W
Ever wonder what goes into designing and making shoes? Or how to design a pair? In this hands-on workshop, couture shoe designer and cobbler Wendy Holden will teach you how to conceptualize and develop your shoe ideas. Students interested in trying their hand at wearable footwear will learn the process of designing and making a flat sandal, or other type of unstructured footwear-using their own feet as the form-or can make prototypes using leather, fabric, fiberboard, cork or anything else at their disposal. Participants should feel comfortable using a variety of materials, and should bring a sketchbook to the first class, as well as their footwear ideas and fantasies.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Service-Based Products: Design
ACN-350W
Expand your knowledge of product design in this introductory course that focuses on the design and development of service-based products for categories such as Internet, software, financial, insurance and healthcare services. Whether you are designing an intangible experience or creating a service-based extension to a tangible product, many of the fundamental design processes for services are similar to designing a product you can touch. You will be introduced to the front-end innovation stages for services, learn key distinctions between tangible and intangible service-based product design, and design a service-based product as a standalone offering or as a value-added extension of a tangible product. Class discussions will include case studies of service-based adjacencies offered by different companies and regulatory, legal or other design or development activities specific to services. This is an ideal course for those interested in product design, product development or product management of service-based products for individual or commercial consumers. It is especially useful for individuals interested in service-based extensions to tangible products.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intermediate Product Design
ACN-351
This intermediate-level course augments the design processes explored in Product Design: Process to further your research, market/benchmarking, and materials exploration by providing an overview of common assembly/manufacturing methods, concept development and problem-solving skills. The skills learned and the projects developed in this course are beneficial to students interested in refining their portfolios for admissions to Art Center's Product Design and Industrial Design degree programs, as well as to industry professionals seeking to maintain a competitive edge. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intermediate Trans. Design
ACN-353
Expand and strengthen your creative processes, automotive design knowledge, and visual and verbal vocabulary through two seven-week projects. Learn about basic vehicle packaging, product planning and strategy, brand considerations, basic feasibility issues and other industry information. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced Vehicle Design
ACN-439
Expand your knowledge of dynamic vehicle design while increasing your understanding of the creative process from a contemporary perspective. While breaking away from some of the traditional methods of industrial design, learn to explore a unique and personal approach to the design process. Students will focus on quick and conceptual mini-projects, relevant to the changing nature of the world and its views on transportation. Contemporary issues such as battery-electric and other alternative fuels will be discussed and explored. In addition to demonstrations and lectures, a series of discussions on vehicle history, innovative packaging and future trends will also be included. This "out of the box" approach to vehicle design and creative conceptualization makes this an ideal class for transportation, product, and entertainment designers.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Design Fundamentals 1
INT-112X
This first half of a two-term class integrates basic principles of 2-D and 3-D design with the fundamentals of letterform design. Students continue to study over the two terms with a team of instructors expert in these two disciplines. The primary goal of this class is to build a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in various compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Entertainment Design, Product Design, and Transportation Design students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Summer
Materials of Art and Design
INT-158X
This foundation level course is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of the inherent characteristics of a variety of materials in order to explore their best applications for art or design projects. In this class, you will broaden your understanding of creative problem solving, originality and analysis of visual information. Assignments will be experimental to allow you to discover innovative solutions to the development of form, structure and texture. Materials may include wood, plastics, plaster, metal and paper. Topics of instruction will include the safe operation of woodworking and some metalworking machines, techniques of mold-making and material safety. No prerequisite.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $200 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Summer Workshop
Intro to Painting/Sum. Intsv.
ACN-016
This intensive summer course provides an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
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Transportation Design
Design 360 At Art Center
ACN-007
Are you interested in art or design, but not sure which area suits you best? Would you like to sample each major offered at Art Center? Then this class is for you! Design 360 explores the major art and design fields offered in Art Center's degree program, including: advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design, and transportation design. Through projects centered around one major theme, you will have a chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is the perfect first class for adult students (over age 18) who are either new to design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Communication Sketch.
ACN-038
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly in this intensive class. Drawing techniques covered in this course will enable you to handle a variety of subjects and everyday objects, including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms - such as cubes, spheres and cylinders - to produce attractive drawings. Media will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Acquired skills are appropriate for students interested in industrial design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Product & Trans Des.
ACN-050
This course is strongly recommended for beginning design students who want to enter the product and transportation design fields. Design projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, drawing techniques and presentation methods as they relate to product and transportation design. Sketching demonstrations and exercises utilize pencil, marker, chalk, Prismacolor and gouache. Career information and opportunities are discussed.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-051
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Mazda Design North America, Irvine.
OC CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Porfolio Prep: Trans Design Wk
ACN-052W
This 2-hour portfolio workshop is designed for students who are planning to apply for entrance into the undergraduate Transportation Design department at Art Center. This workshop will give students insight as to what is expected in the portfolio and how to present it in a more effective manner. This will also be an informal meeting that will include quick reviews of examples students may bring for critique. Bring your passion and see what it takes to get to the next step. This presentation will be given by faculty member Richard Pietruska. Enrollment is limited to 10 students interested in applying to the undergraduate transportation design program.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Transportation Design
ACN-055
This course is strongly recommended for beginning students who want to enter the automotive design field. Class projects involve fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques and presentation methods. The role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer as well as career information and opportunities are discussed. Class meets at Honda R&D Americas Inc.,Torrance; enrolled students will receive details via email a few days before the term begins.
SBAY CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Motorcycle Design
ACN-059W
Learn the basics of motorcycle design in this introductory seven-week course. Explore the design, proportions and functional aspects of a range of existing two-wheel vehicles for fun, career enhancement or to create a portfolio project for applying to Art Center's Transportation Design program.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Environmental Design
ACN-060
This foundation course introduces the broad range of possibilities within environmental design through a series of projects. Environmental design focuses on a holistic and experiential approach to designing experiences, spaces, objects and images. Projects will range in scope from the design of overall immersive spaces to the detailed elements that define them, focusing on the design and integration of furniture, lighting, materials and graphics. The development of basic skills in concept development and visual communication (including drawings, models and other media) will be covered. Weekly presentations and lectures on significant artists, designers and architects will also take place. Visiting design professionals will provide tangible insight into career paths within environmental design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) SATURDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Spaceships + Robots: Online
ACN-070
Learn to render and design from the comfort of your home or workplace in this online course that focuses on digital drawing, rendering and designing as it pertains to spaceship and robot designs for the entertainment industry. Emphasis is on developing finished portfolio quality digital renderings of high-level creative designs. Course will address topics ranging from rendering techniques, gestures, shapes and forms, to storytelling approaches and color application. Photoshop and Wacom tablets will be used to render designs with a variety of surface materials including matte, glossy, metallic, carbon fiber and wood. This online course includes: video lectures/demonstrations, class discussions; and video, audio and text-based critiques, both individual and as a group.
ONLNE CAMPUS
ONLINE
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Visual Communication
ACN-074
Mastering visual communication skills is vital to your academic and professional success as an industrial designer. This class deals with a variety of sketching techniques designed to help you communicate your creative solutions and explore form development as it relates to product and transportation design. Class exercises will be geared toward improving your drawing skills as well as providing a strong foundation in perspective, composition, value, craftsmanship and use of graphics in presentations. Emphasis will be placed on rapid ideation to improve the flow of your ideas on paper. As an exercise in studying form, this class will also involve one or two sessions of figure drawing.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY, WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Tools
ACN-075
This seven-week course provides a primer for the use of hand tools and shop environment basics. Students will gain an understanding of the use of hand- and power hand-tools, fasteners and glues by learning how they work and when to use them. This mini-course culminates in a self-created reference binder that outlines the use of the hand tools available in the Art Center Tool Crib and the world at large. Note: This class does not include an introduction to nor use large power tools. This course is open to all disciplines and is especially useful for students preparing to begin studying in Art Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Prerequisite: For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to I.D. Modeling
ACN-076
This course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. In this seven-week workshop, you will be introduced to the Art Center Technical Skills Center and become familiar with many of the materials that are used to build models for industrial design presentations. Some of the materials you will work with are styrene, urethane foam, and polyester resin. Hands-on excercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming, and mold making. Fiberglass layup and two-part molding/casting may also be covered, if time allows.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 28 - JUL 11
2 units / $720 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Creating Content: Automotive
ACN-077W
This course will acquaint you with the fundamentals of a popular and rewarding journalistic specialty. Whether from the perspective of a writer, photo-grapher or filmmaker, this seven-week workshop emphasizes complete content. While the stock-in-trade conventions of composing new car reviews and vintage car evaluations will be covered, students will also consider techniques for event reportage, historical features, travel adventures, personality profiles and technical articles-all within the automotive vernacular. This course will also include on-camera stand-up and spontaneous interview techniques as even print reporters often find themselves on camera. Prerequisite: Access to a digital camera. For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Basics: Interplanetary Flight
ACN-078W
Humans today are encountering new worlds. Thanks to robot emissaries, we are in the extraordinary position of experiencing these places up close for the first time. This raises a myriad of questions for designers: How do you design a spacecraft to travel among the planets? Under what conditions does it have to operate? How do you make it fly? How do you tell it what to do? What information does it send back? You don't have to know the first thing about space flight to participate fully in this course. Your only requirement is that you be curious about how humans are exploring the universe today, and what we're finding. The course an interactive, high-fidelity survey of disciplines and projects in today's interplanetary flight will involve participants in a variety of techniques, including visuals, design-based learning, hands-on physics, brainstorming, lecture, demonstrations, a stellar guest speaker or two and much more. More info: people.artcenter.edu/doody South Campus
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Oasis Spaces
ACN-079
This course will explore creative solutions to provide office workers with restful as well as recharging styled environments. With long commutes and extended work hours, employees require more creative interior solutions in dealing with their extended work days. Students will enhance existing lobbies, break rooms, company lounges and transform them into "tangible mirages". An office product will be developed to enhance the employee's daily tasks. Other projects such as retreat type environments utilizing green spaces and rest pods are also applicable to hotels, schools and other large organizations. A basic understand of blue prints, emphasis on sketching and presentation techniques will be covered.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Perspective
ACN-106
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, develop your technical skills and improve your ability to simulate 3D space on a 2D plane. Theories explored in class apply to traditional and digitally generated images. Primary applications are to illustration and to industrial and environmental design. A foundation course for many majors. Transferable for Illustration majors (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 05:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) FRIDAY 01:30PM-06:30PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers: Trans
ACN-138W
This class will focus on visual communication skills for transportation design and vehicles for entertainment design. Learn to communicate ideas through a variety of techniques using traditional media (pencil, pen, markers, chalk and gouache) and refine their skills through quick sketch techniques taught in class. Note: This class will not focus on design and concept; projects will emphasize drawing skills fundamental to industrial design. Concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Transportation Design or Advanced Vehicle Design is recommended. This is an ideal class for those who need to strengthen their drawing skills and those who are refining sketching and rendering for a transportation or entertainment design portfolio projects. Prerequisites: Introduction to Product and Transportation design or Introduction to Transportation design, plus Visual Communication and Form Development.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Sketching for Designers
ACN-139
Learn to communicate your ideas through quick sketching techniques using a variety of media, including pencil, pen and markers. Emphasis is on developing visual communication skills for graphic design and packaging, product and advertising. Class will cover type indication,3D form development and observational sketching through still life. This is an ideal class for beginning design students, or designers who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to Interaction Design
ACN-200
This course offers a hands-on introduction to interaction design, the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Through brainstorming and critiquing different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art, students will become familiar with the range of design elements and methods that make up interaction design. Equal parts thinker and maker, students will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects. An ideal course for students thinking of applying to Art Center's Interaction Design program, adults considering a career change and those interested in understanding this emerging field. Prerequisite: curiosity and a desire to create never-seen-before solutions. Fundamental design skills are recommended but not required. Basic computer skills are required; access to a laptop is strongly recommended but not required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
(Section 2) TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Intro to modo 3D
ACN-201
As the newest industry-leading 3D software, modo provides the best modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering experience. This user-friendly, but robust software allows students to take their imagination and creativity to a whole new level with efficiency and ease of use. In this course, you will learn the basics such as navigation, using the modeling tool set, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Through specific projects, you will gain knowledge on best modeling approaches, problem solving, and achieving finished and professional results. This course is an ideal for anyone interested in 3D modeling for illustration, product design, plus props, environments and character visualization for entertainment design. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Prior design experience or coursework is strongly recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
CNC Workshop
ACN-293W
This one-day workshop is a brief introduction to CNC (computed numerically controlled) files, work piece setup and theory. Learn how to prepare a file from CAD software to be used in CAD CAM software, and set a job up on a CNC machine to be run as a demo with student participation.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Transpor-Tainment
ACN-307W
From Tron: Legacy's light cycles to Star Wars' pod racers, GM's EN-V people mover to Honda's U3-X personal mobility device, the lines between sci-fi, production, concept and entertainment are becoming blurred. Automotive design is often energized by the open-minded spirit of the entertainment industry and, likewise, vehicles designed for entertainment purposes need a sense of realism through the fundamentals of transportation design. This new intermediate-level transportation/entertainment vehicle design course embraces and nurtures these notions by exploring what it takes to transport humans (and other creatures) from point A to point B. This course examines buyer/character, usage/theme, ideation sketch development and final renderings through two intensive projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 18 - JUL 20
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
Automotive Interiors: Trans 2
ACN-308
Build upon the skills learned in Introduction to Transportation Design as you improve your sketching and visualization skills, and apply creativity and problem solving to automotive interiors. Note: This class meets off-campus. Enrolled students will receive location address and directions via email.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Photoshop Rendering for I.D.
ACN-309
For those interested in taking their industrial design rendering skills to the next level, this digital rendering course builds upon fundamental knowledge of manual techniques and applies it digitally using Adobe Photoshop. You will learn to use basic Photoshop functions such as masking, airbrushing and image manipulation to create realistic, 3D-looking products. Materials, textures and lighting will be covered through design projects ranging from consumer electronics to automobiles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intermediate Trans. Design
ACN-353
Expand and strengthen your creative processes, automotive design knowledge, and visual and verbal vocabulary through two seven-week projects. Learn about basic vehicle packaging, product planning and strategy, brand considerations, basic feasibility issues and other industry information. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Interm. Transportation Design
ACN-355
Expand and strengthen your creative processes and automotive design knowledge through two seven-week projects. These will involve research, concept sketches, basic vehicle packaging, presentation sketches and techniques. Hear from several designers who will provide an overview of life and work in a professional car design studio. Learn about product planning and strategy, brand management, and fundamental engineering and manufacturing issues. Class meets at Mitsubishi Motors Research & Design Center, Cypress.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Advanced Vehicle Design
ACN-439
Expand your knowledge of dynamic vehicle design while increasing your understanding of the creative process from a contemporary perspective. While breaking away from some of the traditional methods of industrial design, learn to explore a unique and personal approach to the design process. Students will focus on quick and conceptual mini-projects, relevant to the changing nature of the world and its views on transportation. Contemporary issues such as battery-electric and other alternative fuels will be discussed and explored. In addition to demonstrations and lectures, a series of discussions on vehicle history, innovative packaging and future trends will also be included. This "out of the box" approach to vehicle design and creative conceptualization makes this an ideal class for transportation, product, and entertainment designers.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Intro to Environ Design 2
ACN-461W
Introduction to Environmental Design 2
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Perpetual Motion
CUL-237X
This academic course will introduce you to new ways of understanding the modern city as a dynamic-rather than static-entity. It will focus on how cities and regions are conceived, how they function, thrive, move, and sometimes fail. Early suburban utopias, contemporary edge cities, squatter cities of the South, and the shrinking cities of the North will all be analyzed. Readings and discussions will emphasize mobility, and often times the lack of it. In short, this course will serve as a primer for the problems and challenges associated with the built environment and its integrated and overlapping systems that require great expense to be built, maintained and changed.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Japanese Aesthetics+Philosph.
CUL-307X
This course will introduce and elaborate on three important elements of traditional Japanese aesthetics-Wabi-San, Ma and Kan-using Japanese art and literature as examples. An understanding of these three elements in their infinite variations and combinations will bring insight to the examination of the philosophy of beauty and will provide a new perspective from which students can evaluate their own work.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Spring
Pacific Destiny
CUL-322X
This course is designed to give students a better understanding of the political, economic and cultural background of the Pacific Rim in general, and of Far East Asia in particular. Course material covers mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Summer
Design Fundamentals 1
INT-112X
This first half of a two-term class integrates basic principles of 2-D and 3-D design with the fundamentals of letterform design. Students continue to study over the two terms with a team of instructors expert in these two disciplines. The primary goal of this class is to build a solid foundation for the students' expanding abilities as artists and professionals. Problem solving processes, analytical thinking and craftsmanship are emphasized in various compositional and color exercises. This course provides an introduction to major design principles and theories, in addition to contemporary and historical art and design references. This course section is designed to address specific media and content needs of prospective Entertainment Design, Product Design, and Transportation Design students. Transferable* *Not applicable to current Art Center degree students.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $960†Class regularly offered in Summer
Materials of Art and Design
INT-158X
This foundation level course is dedicated to enhancing your understanding of the inherent characteristics of a variety of materials in order to explore their best applications for art or design projects. In this class, you will broaden your understanding of creative problem solving, originality and analysis of visual information. Assignments will be experimental to allow you to discover innovative solutions to the development of form, structure and texture. Materials may include wood, plastics, plaster, metal and paper. Topics of instruction will include the safe operation of woodworking and some metalworking machines, techniques of mold-making and material safety. No prerequisite.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 02:00PM-06:50PM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $1,245 + $200 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Design for Sustainability
MAT-313X
"Design" is being redefined and designers must now use their unlimited ingenuity to consider the environmental consequences of materials, production methods, performance, and life cycling. Students learn the fundamental principles of the science of ecology, study methods for evaluating environmental performance of design/product concepts, and learn current strategies for creating a sustainable interface between design and the environment.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 09:00AM-11:50AM
MAY 13 - AUG 17
3 units / $675†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Art of Research:Prod/Tran/Env
PRP-201X
This course examines research techniques, methodologies and strategies and their benefits to the design world. Discover methods designers use to integrate research into the design process to enhance and supplement their original concepts. Through case studies, guest speakers, observation and hands-on research, learn how to design and analyze research studies, and use the findings to support, persuade and sell your designs. This course is relevant to many design diciplines.
Transferable (see REGISTRATION INFO-COURSE CREDIT for details).†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
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Workshop
Smartphone Pro
ACN-008W
Learn to shoot quality, professional photographs on your iPhone or other smartphone. Journal your life and your travels as you refine your lighting and composition skills. You will revisit photographic basics like point-of-view, perspective, light and more light, composition and storytelling. Learn to utilize the latest photo apps and techniques. You will design a book of your images, shoot and edit a short video, and utilize free and effective image retouching software. Class lighting demonstrations and guest photographers will expand your understanding of this ever-present, sophisticated successor to your dusty old snapshot camera. Required: access to a smartphone (iPhone 4S highly recommended). Optional expenses will include approx. $50 in photo apps, online book printing costs (if ordered), and other fun gadgets.
SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Drawing From Square One
ACN-010W
"Square One" is the starting place for any genuine expression. Its qualities are openness, inquisitiveness, directness and, often, bewilderment. Even a long-term project can be approached with a fresh start at any point. This workshop is designed to help you develop trust in your perceptions by working with instinct and investigation, and challenge your preconceptions by experimenting with scale, rhythm, line, contrast and color. A variety of wet and dry media will be used. All levels of experience are welcome.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Photo 101: Analog to Digital
ACN-011W
This seven-week crash course in the principles of photography is ideal for anyone who wants to gain confidence in basic camera operations and develop a strong technical foundation. Techniques and concepts covered include aperture settings, shutter speed, depth of field, film selection/ISO setting and proper exposure for both 35mm film and digital SLR cameras. Students must have access to a 35mm SLR or digital SLR camera with manual capabilities. No darkroom work is required.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Exploring Light Fundamentals
ACN-014W
Lighting skills are essential to good photography practice. In this seven-week course, you will explore the potential of light using simple tools to illustrate and control many aspects of continuous light sources. Traditional and digital photographers alike will benefit from the skills taught in this course. No darkroom work is required. Students must have access to a 35mm camera SLR or digital SLR and possess basic camera-operation skills.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to Drawing: Summer Intsv
ACN-015
In this intensive summer course, you will develop observational drawing skills as you investigate proportion, form and gesture. Working from a model, the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition will be examined. The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This class is an essential first step for those planning to study animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. Charcoal, graphite pencil and various other media are used.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
MAY 14 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to Painting/Sum. Intsv.
ACN-016
This intensive summer course provides an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes will be explored, with an emphasis on color, composition and form. Students will engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter and will study the human figure to learn painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 08:00AM-12:50PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Summer
Direct Painting: Still Life
ACN-017W
This workshop is meant for students with some painting background who want to get back in touch with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from still-life set-ups, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Eduard Manet, Giorgio Morandi, Paul Cezanne, Marsden Hartley, Vanessa Bell, Gabriele Munter, Henri Matisse and Nicolas de Stael.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall
Meditation / Creative Mind
ACN-018W
By engaging in the mindfulness and awareness practices found in meditation, we discover a path to genuine spontaneity and unselfconscious expression. Through a series of practices, we will discover that creativity is more about relaxing boundaries than gearing up to accomplish a goal. This eight-week course offers both meditation and meditation-in-action exercises such as non-objective brush and ink painting, collage, journaling, free-form poetry and object arranging, all designed to help us better connect to ourselves, our experience, and the world as it is. Two class sessions will be field trips to art museums to practice contemplative viewing. Instructor Steven Saitzyk (stevensaitzyk.com), is a painter and author, has completed a Buddhist Seminary, and has practiced and taught meditation internationally for more than 30 years. He is also International Director of Shambhala Art (shambhalaart.org), a nonprofit arts education program designed to integrate meditation into the creative process.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Exploring Light: the Next Step
ACN-019W
In this seven-week follow-up course, you will further explore the potential of light. Topics to be discussed include the Kelvin temperature scale and lighting for multiple light sources/temperatures. A demonstration on battery-powered flash as well as studio strobe will also be included. Traditional and digital photographers alike will benefit from the lighting skills taught in this course. No darkroom work is required. Students must have access to a 35mm camera SLR or digital SLR and possess basic camera-operation skills.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Direct Painting: Figure
ACN-020W
This workshop is designed for students with some painting experience who are seeking to reconnect with paint, color and brush. Working quickly from live models, students will complete one or more paintings per session. Short presentations will suggest a direction for the day and will cover some of the following artists: Lucian Freud, Eduard Manet, Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, Elmer Bischoff, Chaim Soutine and Henri Matisse.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 03:00PM-06:30PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Summer
Kiln-Fired Glass Workshop
ACN-044W
This one-day hands-on workshop will introduce you to the exciting art of fused glass. Learn the fundamental properties of glass as you work with cut glass, glass chips, stringers, confetti and powders. Discussions will cover the compatibility of glass, vitrification and tacking/slumping/fusing temperatures. Each student will have an opportunity to create four to six small items such as jewelry, tiles, frames and plates. A lab fee of $35 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the workshop will cover the glass, kiln firing and lunch. Instructor will supply the necessary tools and equipment. Beginners are welcome. More advanced students will appreciate the use of a large kiln and are welcome to buy or bring larger pieces of glass and to work on fine art pieces. Class meets off campus at the instructor's studio. Enrolled students will receive class location and directions.Please note: This workshop focuses on the kiln forming of glass; it is not a glass blowing class.
OFFP CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
JUN 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Process
ACN-046W
Students with basic skills in product design will learn to apply more advanced "design processes" through one intense project. In-class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. This course is recommended for intermediate or returning industrial design students, as well as design professionals. For individuals interested in applying to Art Center's industrial design or interaction design programs, the project created in this course will be suitable for use as part of your application portfolio.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design: Basics
ACN-047W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. No prerequisite.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 14 - JUN 25
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Porfolio Prep: Trans Design Wk
ACN-052W
This 2-hour portfolio workshop is designed for students who are planning to apply for entrance into the undergraduate Transportation Design department at Art Center. This workshop will give students insight as to what is expected in the portfolio and how to present it in a more effective manner. This will also be an informal meeting that will include quick reviews of examples students may bring for critique. Bring your passion and see what it takes to get to the next step. This presentation will be given by faculty member Richard Pietruska. Enrollment is limited to 10 students interested in applying to the undergraduate transportation design program.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Quick Sketch for Entertainment
ACN-069W
A "quick sketch," a sketch done quickly from live action, differs from the classroom sketch/gesture poses done from a model. The challenge of this class is to learn how to quickly capture on paper the impression of a one-time event or gesture, and to plainly depict the personality and actions of a subject. During the first class meeting you will learn to recognize and apply four basic shapes to your drawings, and examine anatomy (human and animal), balance and line of action. Subsequent class sessions are "hands on" and will be held off campus at locations where people gather-the zoo, local parks, shopping centers-where you will sharpen your sketching skills and learn to analyze your subject quickly.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Intro to 3D Printing
ACN-073W
Take some of the mystery out of the current hype about 3D Printing and find out what, how, and why people are using 3D printers. Learn about the different types of machines and materials available (hobby, desktop, and large industrial machines; plastics, metals, waxes), create part files and send them to different printers for a hands-on experience. Course will include a field trip to see how major industries are using rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing. Develop a good foundation to go forward and incorporate 3D printing in some of your upcoming projects, and find out what's coming in the future of these machines and how we create things to print. Access to Art Center's Model Shops and Digital 3D Labs is limited to class time during the term in which you are enrolled. No outside lab time is permitted. Projects are limited to the 3-4 models developed during the course; no outside projects are allowed.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $525 + $200 Model Shop Fee†Class regularly offered in Summer
Tools
ACN-075
This seven-week course provides a primer for the use of hand tools and shop environment basics. Students will gain an understanding of the use of hand- and power hand-tools, fasteners and glues by learning how they work and when to use them. This mini-course culminates in a self-created reference binder that outlines the use of the hand tools available in the Art Center Tool Crib and the world at large. Note: This class does not include an introduction to nor use large power tools. This course is open to all disciplines and is especially useful for students preparing to begin studying in Art Center's undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Prerequisite: For students with a native language other than English, a score of 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL is required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Intro to I.D. Modeling
ACN-076
This course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. In this seven-week workshop, you will be introduced to the Art Center Technical Skills Center and become familiar with many of the materials that are used to build models for industrial design presentations. Some of the materials you will work with are styrene, urethane foam, and polyester resin. Hands-on excercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming, and mold making. Fiberglass layup and two-part molding/casting may also be covered, if time allows.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 28 - JUL 11
2 units / $720 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics: Interplanetary Flight
ACN-078W
Humans today are encountering new worlds. Thanks to robot emissaries, we are in the extraordinary position of experiencing these places up close for the first time. This raises a myriad of questions for designers: How do you design a spacecraft to travel among the planets? Under what conditions does it have to operate? How do you make it fly? How do you tell it what to do? What information does it send back? You don't have to know the first thing about space flight to participate fully in this course. Your only requirement is that you be curious about how humans are exploring the universe today, and what we're finding. The course an interactive, high-fidelity survey of disciplines and projects in today's interplanetary flight will involve participants in a variety of techniques, including visuals, design-based learning, hands-on physics, brainstorming, lecture, demonstrations, a stellar guest speaker or two and much more. More info: people.artcenter.edu/doody South Campus
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Product Design Basics: OC
ACN-080W
Housewares, appliances, electronics, toys, soft goods, sporting goods, tools, lighting and other lifestyle products are just some of the items that product designers create. This seven-week crash course is designed for beginners seeking to explore educational and career opportunities in product design fields and learn basic industrial design sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Product Design Process: OC
ACN-081W
In this follow-up course to Product Design Basics, students with the fundamental knowledge and sketching skills related to the product design profession will learn and apply the design process-problem definition, research, concept development and refinement-through hands-on design projects. Offering more advanced rendering and presentation techniques, this course is recommended for both intermediate and returning students, as well as for professionals interested in developing a portfolio for application to undergraduate and graduate industrial design programs. Class meets at Hyundai Design Technical Center, Irvine.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Invention Innovation Seminar
ACN-099W
Do you dream of moving your design ideas into production? Is self-manufacturing or product licensing your best option? Krystina Castella is an industrial designer with more than 60 product lines distributed throughout the world, including furniture, toys, clothing, stationery, and housewares. In this one-day seminar, she will teach you how to get an idea for a product out of your head and into the stores by uniting design and business strategies throughout the entire process. Learn more about market research, structuring product lines, prototyping, working with manufacturing vendors, building distribution systems and finding sales representatives. Discover what to include in a business plan that will attract investors. Leave the class with sample contracts, agreements, and an information sourcebook in hand. Concurrent enrollment in Invention Innovation: Manufacturing and Licensing Products is strongly recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Photo 102: Taking the Streets
ACN-102W
In this course, you will fine-tune your camera skills and publish a collection of photographs online. You will learn how to focus your "photographer's eye," discover your photographic "nouns"-the persons, places and things that speak to you-and clarify your personal vision as you refresh or continue your visual voyage. You may choose to shoot traditional or digital imagery. Access to a 35mm SLR or a digital camera with manual capabilities is required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Make it Great:Design Concepts
ACN-104W
This course introduces new and intermediate students to the skill sets needed in the design and illustrative fields. Each week students are introduced to a variety of core fundamentals necessary to succeed in the applied arts. Topics covered include an overview of comp sketching (people, places and objects), perspective (to create accurate space and dimension in indoor and outdoor environments), composition, color theory and visual communication. Ideal for those interested in the fields of graphic design, advertising and illustration, this course is designed to support and reinforce the skills necessary in the creation of successful content. More info: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Color:Illust/Design
ACN-105W
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week workshop, students will learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of their work. Topics covered include: understanding and controlling the three characteristics of color; dealing with tonal and color keys; developing proficiencies using the inherent relationships of colors within the color wheel; and the psychology of color. Discussions of color throughout the visual arts, including photo and film, will also be covered. Class projects will help students become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors are the best ones relative to a given assignment. This class is ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Mastering Composition + Design
ACN-107W
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes and designing expressive compositions are the foundations of visual expression. In this seven-week class, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro level, managing shapes inherent in the design process; and the macro level, learning effective ways to compose on the page. Time will be spent learning how to effectively control visual priorities on the page, whether in a painting, logo, website or drawing. With open assignments based on a student's area of interest, this course can serve to enhance ongoing projects and inform new ones. This course is suitable for those interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Illustrators and Designers. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Fashion Illustration
ACN-109W
While hand-drawing is still a must, the fashion industry increasingly demands more productivity and versatility from those who are starting out. This course will provide a constructive lesson on using Adobe Illustrator, the vector-based fashion industry standard design application, and skills that are essential for those pursuing careers in fashion. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to create flats of simple items such as tops, skirts, and shirts, then gradually learn more advanced vector-based illustration skills. Hone your presentation techniques and develop skills in drawing fashion croquis, fashion apparel, fashion flats and textile design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 31 - AUG 16
Noncredit / $525 + $75 lab fee†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Meditation / Creative Mind 2
ACN-112W
In part one of Meditation and the Creative Mind, you learned the benefits of meditation and the importance of seeing things as they truly are in our creative and viewing processes. In this eight-week continuation course, you will explore meditation-in-action practices that reveal not only the simplicity of seeing things as they are, but also the complexity of seeing things as they are-the natural connections between colors, shapes, the seasons, the elements, our emotions, truths and wisdoms. These discoveries become an unlimited palette to draw upon for inspiration. Although the gap between inspiration and manifestation can be huge and often filled with obstacles, negativity and self-consciousness, you will also explore the editing process where these obstacles can be transformed into challenges, and negativity into greater vision and truth. Class will include two museum field trips.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Plein Air Painting
ACN-114W
In this course, you will explore the on-site plein-air experience of landscape painting and examine the technical questions and formal issues that arise in this genre. Painting on location, you will discover that landscape is more than subject matter; it is a way to explore how an artist organizes elements in a visual field to make a dynamic, coherent and paintable composition. Color theory, composition and quick painting techniques will be the main focus of this seven-week course. Atmosphere and depth-crucial elements in achieving believability-will be studied extensively. First class meeting will be held at Art Center's Hillside Campus; subsequent class meetings will explore various sites around Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
SUNDAY 09:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 19 - JUN 30
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Basics of Painting: Figure
ACN-115W
Learning to paint the human figure is a natural progression from still life painting. This second class in the Basics of Painting series uses the figure to explore issues such as composition, proportion, shape and value. Students who have an understanding of these essential skills will be more confident painting the figure with conviction. Prerequisite: Basics of Painting: Part 1 Still Life, or by permission of an Art Center advisor.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
(Section 1) TUESDAY, THURSDAY 07:30PM-10:00PM
JUL 02 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Basics of Painting: Still Life
ACN-116W
This seven-week Basics of Painting class will explore the fundamentals of painting using objects and still life, allowing beginning students the opportunity to learn basic techniques without the pressure that the human figure presents. Students may paint in the medium of their own choosing: oil, acrylic or watercolor. No prerequisite.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Book Illustration
ACN-118W
Students will explore the principles of children's book illustration needed to approach a publisher. Through individual and group critiques, in-class lectures and visual presentations, students will learn the process of illustrating (and writing) a children's book including character development, revisions, pacing, and design. Discussions will also include the business side of the industry such as payment, royalties and licensing. By the end of the term the goal will be to develop a picture book dummy that is presentable for submission to a publisher.
SOUTH CAMPUS
TUESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 11 - AUG 13
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Children's Picture Books
ACN-120W
This weekend intensive, co-taught by author-illustrator Marla Frazee and editor-publisher Allyn Johnston, will shed light on what picture books are, why they matter and move us, the editorial/author-illustrator relationship and process, and what a person needs to know in order to submit their work to publishers. This informative workshop is ideal for writers, illustrators, designers or anyone with an interest and passion for children's books. Open to adults of all levels of ability. Supplies needed: please bring notebook, paper, pencils, scissors, tape/glue sticks, and googly eyes (optional).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Sketching for Designers: Trans
ACN-138W
This class will focus on visual communication skills for transportation design and vehicles for entertainment design. Learn to communicate ideas through a variety of techniques using traditional media (pencil, pen, markers, chalk and gouache) and refine their skills through quick sketch techniques taught in class. Note: This class will not focus on design and concept; projects will emphasize drawing skills fundamental to industrial design. Concurrent enrollment in Intermediate Transportation Design or Advanced Vehicle Design is recommended. This is an ideal class for those who need to strengthen their drawing skills and those who are refining sketching and rendering for a transportation or entertainment design portfolio projects. Prerequisites: Introduction to Product and Transportation design or Introduction to Transportation design, plus Visual Communication and Form Development.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
How to Manage a Photo Shoot
ACN-144W
Photographic images are essential in branding and marketing communications. In order to create successful images within a timeline and budget, designers and commercial photographers must both grasp the financial, technical and conceptual side of the craft and be able to collaborate on the production of photographic images. Working together is essential. With an emphasis on visual solutions, production, workflow and image optimization techniques, this one-day intensive workshop is ideal for designers and photographers looking to expand their skills and gain insight into the collaborative process of producing a photo shoot. The problem-solving, visual and production skills, and collaborative experience gained in class will enable you to produce more confident, powerful and marketable work. Class meets off campus in the Pasadena area. Enrolled students will receive address and directions.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Art Directing a Photo Shoot
ACN-147W
Learn how to schedule, prepare and conduct a successful photo shoot. Students will develop a concept for a specified company or product, gain experience with pre-production, art direct a shoot and oversee post-production. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques used in creating photographic images, and how to work with clients and photographers to attain desired images. Topics include: budgets, timelines, workflow, locations vs. in-studio, logistics, client considerations, products, composition, lighting, styling, props, talent/models, agents, reps, assistants and overall management.
Advanced Lightroom Techniques
ACN-148W
This one-day intensive workshop picks up where the "Basics" class left off and delves deeper into Lightroom workflow. Covering all of the remaining advanced options available to Lightroom users, you'll leave this course with a deeper understanding of the capabilities of this premier photo management software. While this course will not teach Photoshop, it will address the close integration it has with Lightroom. Students should be prepared to bring their entire existing Lightroom Library to class on a portable hard drive. (Video tutorial on how to accomplish this will be made available online for enrolled students before the course).
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Storyboarding Workshop
ACN-165W
This course provides an introduction to the versatile field of storyboarding. Class discussions and demonstrations will cover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. Through a combination of in-class and homework assignments, this course will teach you the necessary mechanics of visual storytelling and help you develop an individual and industry-typical style. Special guest speakers will round out the classroom experience. Students may draw by hand or work in digital formats using Wacom boards and laptops. Note: Access to Art Center's computer facilities is not included. Please provide your own equipment and software if you wish to work digitally.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Mastering Oil Painting
ACN-171W
After more than 700 years, oil painting is still the ultimate artist's medium. Mastering this unparalleled medium is more dependent on knowledge of its materials than any other, yet little comprehensive information is readily available. And what can be found is often confusing, contradictory or shrouded in mystery. This one-day intensive seminar on oil painting materials offers the kind of in-depth knowledge necessary to tame this medium and explore its vast potential for expression. The seminar will also offer solutions for working safely and for producing artwork that will last for generations. Appropriate for painters of all levels. Product literature and a limited number of free samples will be available.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Mastering Acrylics/Watercolors
ACN-172W
Acrylic, vinyl, watercolor, gouache and egg tempera paints and their mediums provide endless possibilities for painterly expression, and yet few of us ever go beyond the basics. This one-day seminar, taught by Adjunct Professor Steven Saitzyk, author of Art Hardware: The Definitive Guide to Artists' Materials, provides the in-depth knowledge necessary to master the vast potential that these materials offer. Through a combination of video demonstrations, slides and discussion, we will explore solutions for: working safely; picking one pigment over another; picking one medium over another; producing artwork that will last for generations; and taking advantage of recent technological advances (i.e. few people know that acrylics were recently reformulated to dry more slowly and yellow less over time). Learn the whole story for the sake of your art.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Interactive Is Not Just Web
ACN-198W
This new seven-week course is dedicated to exploring, understanding and applying interactive design to advertising concepts. Using a roster of clientele, students will conceive, design and execute ad campaigns with interactive components including banners, sites, micro-sites and other pieces that allow the audience to become familiar with a brand through an interactive experience. This fast-paced, deadline-driven process will allow students to become familiar with the advertising industry while strengthening their concepting and production skills within the realm of interactive design. Note: This is not a computer class. However, it is recommended that students have access to a computer and Photoshop experience.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Fashion + Costume Drawing
ACN-219
Working from live fashion and costumed models, students will explore: transitioning from life drawing to fashion and costume drawing; rendering draped fabric on the figure; drawing garment details; drawing historic costume; figure proportion; and experimentation with an assortment of media techniques. Digital illustrators working on laptops are welcome; please bring your own laptop if you wish to work digitally. This beginning-to-intermediate class is designed for: students working on college degree program entrance portfolios; fashion and costume teachers; illustrators; fashion and costume designers and entertainment business artists and designers. Beginning to intermediate level. Please bring the following supplies to the first class: Biggie drawing pad (14x 17" or larger), drawing board, two black Tombow pens and a water brush.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beg. Costume + Fashion Design
ACN-223W
Explore the conceptual garment design and illustration methods of the entertainment and fashion design industries. This class will cover design foundations, concept development methods, marker and colored pencil illustration techniques, historic costume research and contemporary fashion. Students may use manual or digital methods to execute project concepts and may choose to focus on designs for costume, fashion or video game character costumes. No sewing is involved. Ideal for students interested in costume design, fashion design, and video game character design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 13 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Furniture Design 1
ACN-260W
Explore the diverse discipline of furniture design through various projects, such as functional furniture, interior systems, hybrid objects and lighting. Learn how to develop a concept into an actual object through various exercises in ideation, sketching, model building and materials exploration. Students will design and develop final models and basic production drawings, as well as design and fabricate a final 1:1 scale project. Class will meet at South Campus for the first few weeks; remaining classes will be held at the Hillside Campus model shop facilities.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 03 - AUG 05
Noncredit / $525 + $100 shop fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Figure Quick Sculpt
ACN-265W
Whether you want to better learn the figure for your painting and drawing or whether you want to try your hand at sculpting, this is a great course for studying gestural form and for adding life to your figures. In this course we concentrate on finding the life within the figure, not tediously measuring out every point of the body. Join us, and have fun! Walk in with nothing and take home a finished sculpture each week. The class will work in front of a different model each week and will be given a new challenge. You will begin each class with an armature and finish with a complete figure sculpture. All clay, armature wire, sculpting tools and bases are provided with the class; shopping for materials is not necessary. Materials fee: $70.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $415†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Digital Magazines for IPad
ACN-277
In this new course, you will take publications already designed for print and repurpose them for the iPad and similar devices by integrating rich media like video, audio, Web and animation. Learn to navigate technical intricacies and problem-solve design challenges to create functional high-end digital magazines using many of the tools you already know. This seven-week course will take you through the process of learning about interactivity and applying the elements to your new digital magazine, including how to compile them into an app without writing a line of coding. This course will also demystify the concepts and jargon that come with this rapidly changing market. This course is perfect for students interested in editorial design who wish to bring their designs to a mobile device, and ideal for students concurrently enrolled in, or who have already completed, ACN-337 Editorial Design for the iPad and want to take their designs to the next level of publishing. Required: Students must have a fundamental understanding of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Advanced Photoshop 1
ACN-278
Already have a general grasp of Adobe Photoshop? Then get ready to jump into the deep end with Advanced Photoshop 1. Taught by Adobe Certified Expert York Knowlton, this course covers professional-level methods used to create impeccable selections, and brings the color correction techniques covered in Photoshop Kick-Start up a notch to include "Levels" and "Shadow/Highlights." Color management as it relates to monitor calibration is also covered. Creative type effects will allow students to take typography to a new level as they create projects with images and type, while artistic assignments will focus on compositing to give the illusion of depth and dimension.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced Photoshop 2
ACN-279
Take your professional-level selections further by mastering the "Pen" tool. This course's detailed assignment can transform even the most "Pen"-phobic student into a Bezier curve master. Learn the importance of combining selection tools such as "Quick Mask" and "Alpha Channels," and learn masking techniques, including "Full-toned Image Channels." Armed with a toolbox full of skills, you will have what you need to attack isolated color manipulation using "Color Range," "Selective" and "Replace Color" palettes. Assignments in this course will develop skills to create realistic and surrealistic compositing, and "Printer Color Management" techniques will help you get the most out of your inkjet printer.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 01 - AUG 12
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
InDesign 2
ACN-280
Create a Book, Catalogue or Annual Report This course will cover basic design and layout for multipage projects and will include how to professionally design and create CMYK files and PMS color space. An emphasis will be placed on the use of grid structures and creative use of typography and imagery. Skills acquired in this class may be applied to a broad range of color printing jobs including brochures, corporate annual reports and retail catalogs. Extensive question and answer time aimed at individual issues will be provided. Course formerly titled Book Layout and Design.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Digital Retouching
ACN-282
Amaze demanding clients with expert retouching. Equipped with a strong skill-based toolbox, discover the power you have to revive and elevate images to their fullest potential. Learn how to evaluate client needs and exceed their expectations. In this workshop, professional-level skills are developed through photo-realistic compositing, adding and removing people or objects from images, color correction, restoration, portrait/beauty retouching and facial reconstruction.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 04:00PM-07:00PM
MAY 13 - JUN 24
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Introduction to InDesign
ACN-285
Using Adobe InDesign as a layout tool, this seven-week course offers an introduction to designing successful layouts and compositions. Learn how to utilize this popular publishing application as a print media design tool for publication design and business applications.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start
ACN-286
Photoshop can be overwhelming for first-time users. Even those who have used the software for a while may find themselves wasting time trying to understand the tools. Maybe you're new to the current version of Photoshop and are a little lost as to what's different or where to find the features you're used to using in earlier versions. This skills-based class, taught by York Knowlton, an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) is specifically designed to give you the kick-start you need to further explore Photoshop so that you can create with confidence.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 16 - JUN 27
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Beauty Intensive
ACN-287W
In this 2-day workshop, you'll learn advanced techniques on beauty retouching from retouching expert, Lisa Carney. Using only a few of tools in Photoshop, you'll learn efficient techniques that will help you render professional results quickly, without sacrificing quality. Major areas discussed will be skin, hair, lips and eyes, with emphasis on techniques for perfect textured skin and how to get it; how to clean and add pop to eyes, create eyelashes for a variety of situations; cleaning extra lines on lips, adding shine and creating gloss, matching lipstick colors and reshaping. You will also learn how to create sophisticated masks and use them for color correcting skin and hair.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
TEXTure
ACN-289W
Working in a non-digital environment with shredded text and imagery and combining the traditional techniques of cut-and-paste and collage, students in this one-day workshop will explore and discover the contrasting textural, tonal, rhythmic and illustrative qualities these elements can bring to a composition. Students will discover the vigorous direction and motion that can be expressed when these elements are stripped and torn from their original intentions and given new character and dimension. No prerequisites other than experimentation, imagination and a willingness to use both!
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Diy Graphic Design
ACN-290W
Employing strong original and conceptual thinking, this class will explore the craft and language of visual communication in a non-digital environment, expanding students' awareness and appreciation of the tactile quality of hand-crafted artwork. Traditional graphic design techniques will be the preferred method for producing class projects; students will use computers only in the production of artwork and to output digital prints. This class will introduce students to British trailblazers in the field of graphic design during the non-digital era. These designers, who produced record sleeves, posters, magazines and more, are the inspiration for this class.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUN 06 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
The Next Great Idea
ACN-291W
Processes and Solutions For Future Creative Professionals. In this seven-week workshop, students will gain a keen awareness and understanding of the methods that artists and designers use to expand upon their creativity, with a special emphasis on creative problem solving in a visually oriented workplace. This class will explore visual and verbal methods of idea generation, the rules and processes of brainstorming and how to put yourself in a creative state of mind. The class will also break down the creative process-from idea to final execution-and explore how it differs from other processes that most people use today. This class is beneficial for students and creative professionals with an interest in advertising,illustration, graphic design, photography, film and product design. For more info visit: www.artcenter.robertpastrana.com
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
CNC Workshop
ACN-293W
This one-day workshop is a brief introduction to CNC (computed numerically controlled) files, work piece setup and theory. Learn how to prepare a file from CAD software to be used in CAD CAM software, and set a job up on a CNC machine to be run as a demo with student participation.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Physical Computing w/ Arduino
ACN-295W
The popularity of low-cost, simple-to-use microprocessors, such as the Arduino, has made it easier than ever to create a variety of electro-mechanical gadgets-everything from small robots that respond to their surroundings to lava lamps that respond to the temperature or a Twitter feed. This six-week course provides an introduction to the techniques used to create custom physical devices using the Arduino microprocessor. Topics covered include basic electronics, sensors, motors, LED and LCD displays, and communicating with other devices and the internet. Prerequisites: Basic computer programming knowledge (example: students should understand "if" statements, for loops, and simple functions). Required: students needs to bring a laptop and a kit of electronic components to class. Instructor recommends the $95 Inventor's sparkfun.com/products/10173
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Photoshop Kick-Start 2
ACN-296
This course continues where Photoshop Kick-Start 1 left off. Many of the skills introduced in Kick Start 1 will now be taken to the next level, with higher expectations, and will include color correction, selection techniques and layer masks. The class will focus on two assignments throughout the seven-week course, giving students ample opportunity to develop their concepts into strong portfolio pieces.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
2 units / $720†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Manufacturing Techniques
ACN-298W
As a manufacturing center, Los Angeles provides a tremendous resource for designers; just about anything you want to create or put into production can be made here. In this seven-week course, you will receive information on how to work with a wide range of materials and industrial processes including glass, wood, metal, plastic and ceramics. Materials, technologies, processes, production, product planning and the business context of manufacturing will be explored. This class also includes information about working with vendors in the United States and outsourcing overseas, lifecycle analysis, recycling and lean manufacturing methods. Design exercises will be given to explore materials and manufacturing processes.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 15 - JUN 26
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Summer
Invention Innovation: Products
ACN-300W
This course builds the skills independent designers need to develop, produce and distribute their own products. You will design and develop a product line and a manufacturing company, identify and secure intellectual property, write a business plan, evaluate its feasibility and raise funds. You will also apply the same knowledge to license a product line to an actual manufacturer, as well as generate a business plan and licensing packet to send out to potential licensees. The course uses weekly visual, verbal and writing exercises to show designers the similarities between business and design.
HILLSIDE CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 03 - AUG 14
Noncredit / $495†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Premiere Pro
ACN-302W
This two-day intensive looks at the principles and concepts of video editing through an exploration of Adobe's Premiere Pro. Investigate the fundamentals of editing short, simple projects or lengthier, more complex ones. Topics covered include: building a project, capturing video, editing essentials, working in a timeline, transitions, keyframing, effects, compositing and other motion options. Students may bring in their own projects and video footage or use sample footage provided during the workshop.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Transpor-Tainment
ACN-307W
From Tron: Legacy's light cycles to Star Wars' pod racers, GM's EN-V people mover to Honda's U3-X personal mobility device, the lines between sci-fi, production, concept and entertainment are becoming blurred. Automotive design is often energized by the open-minded spirit of the entertainment industry and, likewise, vehicles designed for entertainment purposes need a sense of realism through the fundamentals of transportation design. This new intermediate-level transportation/entertainment vehicle design course embraces and nurtures these notions by exploring what it takes to transport humans (and other creatures) from point A to point B. This course examines buyer/character, usage/theme, ideation sketch development and final renderings through two intensive projects.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 09:00AM-03:00PM
MAY 18 - JUL 20
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
Watercolor Illust.: Arch+Desn
ACN-313W
In this 10-week course, students will learn the theory and practice of the medium of watercolor to produce dynamic, show-stopping presentations for all phases of architectural sketching and illustration. Instruction will begin with the watercolor process-from paper preparation, transferring, drawing, masking and wash setups to basic color mixing and theory. Watercolor rendering techniques to be covered include: controlling value to distinguish objects and to create distance and space, organizing composition and achieving atmosphere. Final presentation preparation will also be discussed and implemented. This is a great class for individuals in the fields of interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design. Prerequisite: Introductory drawing, and/or perspective. Prior coursework in interior design, architecture, product design or entertainment design recommended but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Head Painting: Part 1
ACN-330W
This course is divided into two distinct seven-week parts. In Part 1, you will become familiar with the "classical method," a method used by the great masters of the Renaissance and the Northern European traditions and which remains unequalled in its expressiveness and understanding of the human form, tone and color. From this method, you will learn to break up the painting process into different phases, while enhancing your capacity for creative expression. The classical method provides all the tools you will ever need to evaluate your work and to avoid getting stuck in a painting gone wrong. You will know what to do to solve common problems.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Head Painting: Part 2
ACN-331W
In this seven-week follow-up class, you will use methods learned in Head Painting: Part 1 to engage in 'direct painting' to enhance your free handling of color, tone and line. This is an ideal course to help you gain a well-rounded understanding of the entire painting process. You are encouraged to explore and develop individual techniques and styles.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Shoes: Fact and Fantasy Wkshp
ACN-336W
Ever wonder what goes into designing and making shoes? Or how to design a pair? In this hands-on workshop, couture shoe designer and cobbler Wendy Holden will teach you how to conceptualize and develop your shoe ideas. Students interested in trying their hand at wearable footwear will learn the process of designing and making a flat sandal, or other type of unstructured footwear-using their own feet as the form-or can make prototypes using leather, fabric, fiberboard, cork or anything else at their disposal. Participants should feel comfortable using a variety of materials, and should bring a sketchbook to the first class, as well as their footwear ideas and fantasies.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Sculpting/Human Form Intensive
ACN-338W
Take your life-drawing skills to the third dimension. In this course, you will use clay to sculpt life studies based on the human form. Class will stress working with a live model to create quick studies that emphasize the rhythm, gesture and interplay of volume in the model's poses.
SOUTH CAMPUS
FRIDAY 10:00AM-04:00PM
MAY 17 - JUN 28
Noncredit / $525†Class regularly offered in Summer
Service-Based Products: Design
ACN-350W
Expand your knowledge of product design in this introductory course that focuses on the design and development of service-based products for categories such as Internet, software, financial, insurance and healthcare services. Whether you are designing an intangible experience or creating a service-based extension to a tangible product, many of the fundamental design processes for services are similar to designing a product you can touch. You will be introduced to the front-end innovation stages for services, learn key distinctions between tangible and intangible service-based product design, and design a service-based product as a standalone offering or as a value-added extension of a tangible product. Class discussions will include case studies of service-based adjacencies offered by different companies and regulatory, legal or other design or development activities specific to services. This is an ideal course for those interested in product design, product development or product management of service-based products for individual or commercial consumers. It is especially useful for individuals interested in service-based extensions to tangible products.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
ACN-356W
Develop creative ideas, imagery and your own personal style, all within a sketchbook format. The sketchbook is the most unintimidating place to explore and is the perfect vehicle for creating the seeds of future projects. It can also become a fascinating work of art unto itself. In this inspiring one-day workshop, students will explore a variety of media and creative exercises including collage, evidence journaling and collaboration. Great for beginners or beleaguered professionals longing for some creative fun. Bring a new sketchbook, a pencil and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Altered Book Seminar
ACN-359W
In this intensive one-day seminar, you'll explore and create altered books, a very popular art form that has spread around the world. Transform the cover, pages, imagery and text of several hardcover books into uniquely creative artist's journals and fascinating sculptural objects. Using 2D and 3D techniques, you will work on a variety of projects, including: altered poems, mixed-media collage pages, folded- and cut-paper sculptures, niches and drawers. Sample a variety of creative approaches and go home with several small completed projects and plenty of ideas and inspiration. Some materials will be available for the class to share, but please bring: three or more old hardcover books, a pencil, a metal ruler, a utility knife with extra blades, a glue stick or Yes! paste, and a box lunch. Optional supplies: acrylic gel medium, a sponge brush or other paint brushes, acrylic paint, scissors, collage paper, photos, old magazines, wax paper and a blow dryer.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Mixed Media Collage Workshop
ACN-360W
Explore a wide variety of collage and mixed media techniques on a larger scale using rosin paper in this creative and inspirational workshop. You will use a vocabulary of mark-making, including: drawing, painting, stencils, image transfers, sprays, drips, rolled inks and distressed finishes. Elements of composition and color will be discussed and examples will be shown. You will have the opportunity to create a collaborative group collage as well as one or more large mixed media pieces. Bring a camera to document the work in progress. Additional supplies to bring: a box lunch, white acrylic gesso, a glue stick or Yes! paste, scissors, acrylic paints, a water cup, painter's tape, collage paper, old magazines, photocopies of personal photos, a spray bottle, drawing ink, sandpaper, blow dryer, pencils and pens.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Collage Club
ACN-361W
Come join Sketchbook Club! Enjoy a fun, relaxing and inspiring class where you can learn new creative techniques and approaches to image-making and book arts. We'll meet on campus once a month, then 'meet' online in between class sessions via the class' Facebook page. You'll also use Facebook as you continue to work on projects at home and to stay in contact with your classmates and instructor. The first hour of each in-class meeting will begin with a light potluck/snack-time and a sociable "show and tell" of recent work and inspirations, followed by a featured mixed media sketchbook project that incorporates various elements of drawing, painting and collage. Great for beginners, intermediate students or professionals longing for some creative fun. Recommended supplies: one or more sketchbooks, acrylic paints, water cup, brushes, Yes! paste, glue stick or Linco adhesive, scissors, old magazines, books, maps, collage papers, photo's, pencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps. Please also bring some artwork (sketchbook-related or otherwise) for show-and-tell. Light snacks will be provided, but students are invited to bring potluck items to share.This class meets once a month on the following dates: May 20, June 17, July 15, + August 12.
SOUTH CAMPUS
MONDAY 06:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 20 - AUG 12
Noncredit / $149†Class regularly offered in Summer
Free to Create
ACN-363W
Learn the skills necessary to move the creative process from struggle to ease. We were designed to create; the right brain contains everything necessary. But often history and thoughts hinder results. Get clarity about the creative dreams already inside. Remove the blocks that hinder their expression such as procrastination, perfectionism and self-doubt. Learn how to manage the creative process so that creative action will be taken. The class uses the writings of Julia Cameron in The Artist's Way to guide weekly discussions and invites connection within to find solutions. This experiential approach to coaching brings new awareness and the tools needed to remain productive and happy. Business expertise guides dreams to reality. For those tired of struggling, this is the way to get out of the rut, or the hamster wheel, and move onward toward your creative potential.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Intro to Environ Design 2
ACN-461W
Introduction to Environmental Design 2
†Class regularly offered in Spring
The 'Business' of Photography
ACN-494W
During this jam-packed one-day seminar, Dana Hursey will discuss "The Business"-how to launch your photography business and keep it growing. A well-respected advertising photographer and educator, Hursey will share his insider's knowledge and business practices on the day-to-day operations of running his company. He will discuss business considerations, needs and professional practices. Topics will also include: equipment, estimating, production, pre- and post- production, invoicing and getting paid. Please bring your portfolio to class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Forming the Dream: Cmc 2
ACN-496W
Now that you have completed Crafting a Meaningful Career, you are ready to progress to the next level. To do that, you will need to: define your goals; create your vision and mission statements; identify your market; research the impact of your concept in the marketplace; develop fee structures; and market your concept. To provide you with a roadmap to success, in this class you will begin the process of creating either a business plan or life plan. You will meet with your fellow classmates each week to refine and add value to your concept. And you will discover how others have met the challenges of creating a new way of life for themselves.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 06:00PM-09:00PM
MAY 23 - JUN 27
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Fulfilling the Dream: Cmc-3
ACN-497W
Building on the first two sections of this class, you will now be ready to address other important issues necessary to begin a successful new career. Continuing on the development of your business plan or life plan, you will address such issues as: forms of management; intellectual property; team building and communication; identifying the competition; identifying your competitive advantage; location; financing your new venture; and defining success. Once finished, you will have the tools necessary to proceed, confident that you have examined the necessary aspects of a fulfilling career, and ready to embrace a new career dimension of your own design.
SOUTH CAMPUS
THURSDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
JUL 11 - AUG 15
Noncredit / $395†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Traditional Letterpress
ACN-553W
Learn to appreciate the beauty and craft of hand-set type using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and foundry type. This seven-week course expands upon the basic foundation covered in Introduction to Letterpress Printing. Short assigned projects will deepen your understanding of the traditional analog methods explored in this class. Note: no photopolymer plates will be utilized.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Licensing Your Ideas
ACN-555W
Stephen Key knows a thing or two about starting small and finishing big. Before he was an Edison Award-winning inventor, he had a knack for turning his ideas into billions of dollars in revenue. In this one-day seminar, Stephen will teach principles he uses to help you learn what it takes to fully understand "open innovation"; discover your most important sales tool (hint: It's not you); discover what it takes to build a passive income generator; and create a source of income by learning how to license your ideas to major companies. Countless companies need simple ideas to bring to market; with this course, you can learn how to make licensing work for you. This is an interactive seminar; please bring your products and ideas to review. See InventRight.com for bio.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
Protect/Sell/License Your Work
ACN-561W
The Legal Side of What to Do and How
This intensive seminar covers a full range of intellectual property issues, including the language used in contracts that affects the license, sale and creation of designs and other original works. This course will cover: the basics of copyright law; fair use and copyright defenses; trademark law and registration; maintaining trademark rights and avoiding infringements; and patent law. Other topics include: privacy and publicity; legal clearance issues that affect your work; and a variety of contracts and contract clauses necessary to make the most of your business opportunities. Learn the best avenues of protection for the type of work you have produced. Bring in a sample of your work, and we will practice filing a copyright application, searching the availability of a trademark and filing a trademark application.†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Contracts/Artists + Designers
ACN-562W
This class, taught by Michelle Katz, an attorney specializing in copyright, trademark, licensing and promotions law, will cover contracts and deal structures for artists and designers who work on a freelance basis, run their own companies and/or take a business or leadership role as artists, designers or business developers. The terms and provisions of employment, confidentiality, project agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing, promotion and marketing agreements as well as your rights and obligations under these various agreements will be covered. Forms and reference materials will also be provided. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following the seminar to answer students' questions.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUN 22
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Summer
Artistic Expression + Privacy
ACN-564W
Discover how the law impacts artists, designers and the people they work with - models, celebrities and clients. Learn how the law deals with the sometimes competing rights and interests of individuals, religions, organizations, communities and government. This seminar will cover the rights of individuals and groups to privacy and free speech and will examine the laws of obscenity, libel and defamation, as well as changes to these essential civil rights since 9/11. Discussion will include recent issues such as "Shepard Fairey versus the Associated Press" which generated questions about fair use, copyright, and appopriation, and will include guidelines for artists and designers to maximize their artistic freedom and expression without getting sued.
†Class regularly offered in Summer
Extreme Negotiations
ACN-569W
The successful negotiation of deals and contracts is a vital life skill. Whether you are negotiating jobs and salaries, or you are an employee making business deals on behalf of an organization, this one-day seminar will arm you with the necessary skills to negotiate difficult situations. During the seminar, you will tackle both short and longer negotiations as you evaluate both your own skills and those of your classmates. By understanding your own strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator, you will learn how to play to your style and how to assess the style, strengths and weaknesses of the other side. Learn how to say "yes" or "no" graciously, how to handle the evolution of the negotiation, how to assess what happened in a negotiation, and how to move forward. Seminar will include a "lunch negotiation," so please bring cash for lunch (you are also welcome to bring a box lunch instead). Please also bring your laptop to conduct quick research for in-class scenarios. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following this seminar to answer follow-up questions from enrolled students.
SOUTH CAMPUS
SATURDAY 10:00AM-02:00PM
JUL 20
Noncredit / $220†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Intro to Letterpress Printing
ACN-574W
Explore the art of letterpress printing in this hands-on workshop. This is a great introduction to setting and printing metal type, where you can take advantage of more than 2,500 drawers of foundry type in the Archetype Press collection. Learn how to use a pica rule, composing stick, leading, spacing, the layout of the California Job Case, mix ink and how to operate a Vandercook proof press. You will set, proof and print multiple copies of a poem or a few lines of text. We will then distribute type and clean up. No prerequisites or previous experience required.
SOUTH CAMPUS
(Section 1) SATURDAY, SUNDAY 10:00AM-05:00PM
MAY 18 - MAY 19
Noncredit / $200 + $25 materials fee†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Valentine Card Letterpress Wk
ACN-580W
Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own unique valentine cards, notes or gifts using Archetype's extensive collection of foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing of the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Creative Business Development
ACN-582W
Looking for new ways to generate business? This three-hour workshop, designed exclusively for working creative professionals, will give you a place to discuss the current state of your business openly with business coach Peleg Top and other like-minded creative pros. Come prepared to talk about a specific issue your company is facing right now-whether it's a challenging client relationship, choosing the right marketing strategy, or generating new business-and to exchange ideas with others. You'll learn new strategies for growing and improving your business, inspired by the experiences of others who've been in your shoes. Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs who have been in business for more than three years.
†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Win Clients + What to Charge
ACN-583W
Many creative people don't enjoy the process of selling their services or making money, but there's no need for you to be one of them. This half-day workshop will show you how to apply your creative skills to the creation of a marketing platform that will help you spark new client relationships, make more money, and have a great time doing it. You'll learn proven strategies for: - Positioning your creative business to attract your ideal clients - Building client loyalty - Creating a website that generates the right leads - How to create a winning proposal, and - Charging what your work is really worth
Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs with at least three years of business experience.†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Getting Clients + Making Money
ACN-584W
You've mastered your craft, now it's time to master the art of attracting the work you desire and to make good money doing it. This course will serve as your business development experience to help keep you focused on getting new work as well as change the way you develop your creative business. You will learn how to connect with your ideal clients, better price your work and create specific marketing and business-development activities tailored to your unique business. This class is not just about getting answers and new ideas, it's about action. Between monthly meetings, you'll pursue targeted client- and revenue-creating activities-exercises designed to enhance your business. You will be working together with a classmate as your 'accountability buddy' through the process and get coached on your challenges during class time. Recommended for creative agency owners and solopreneurs with at least three years of business experience. www.PelegTop.com (4 sessions- class meets once each month.) Take advantage of a pre-class complimentary half-hour coaching session with Peleg Top; upon registration, Peleg will help you get focused on how to maximize your class experience and how to better prepare.
†Class regularly offered in Fall
From Passion to Profits: Mrktg
ACN-585W
Whether you're a freelancer, a seasoned owner of a creative firm, or an aspiring entrepreneur, in order to create a successful business you must attract ideal clients and generate profits for growth to take place. For this to begin to happen, marketing yourself must be part of your business development process. Peleg Top, creative business coach and spiritual life mentor, will teach you how to create the kind of marketing tools that align with your passion, how to master the game of money and how to create the abundant life you desire. In this class you will create fun, new marketing tools and put them into action to start generating the kind of leads and business opportunities you are looking for. Recommended for creatives with at least three years of business experience. www.PelegTop.com Class meets once a month: (4 sessions)
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Business Info: Arts/Designers
ACN-586W
Whether you're an established professional or embarking on a new creatively entrepreneurial adventure, this intensive seminar covers a range of business topics vital to artists and designers. After an overview of copyright, trademark and patent issues, the discussion will move to negotiating deals, contract basics for design and other services rendered on a freelance or employment basis, and contracts you need to understand to make the most of your business opportunities to sell or license creative works. Ms. Katz will be available via email for one month following this seminar to answer questions from enrolled students.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Letterpress Pop-Up Workshop
ACN-587W
It's all about U...Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own Unique business or calling cards, or personal note cards, using Archetype's extensive collection of Unique foundry type, ornaments, dingbats, and decorative rules. Students will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press. Class meets at Art Center's Unique Archetype Press.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Powerful Presentations
ACN-589W
"How to Tell it So You Can Sell It"
Creating innovative projects and preparing your portfolio are just the first steps in becoming a design student, professional artist or designer. Next, you must learn to connect effectively with your audience and communicate your design ideas in a compelling way. This inspirational workshop will help you hone one of the most critical and often overlooked skills that every designer must possess - the professional presentation. Learn how to take your presentation skills to the next level using words, voice, body language and visuals. Mastering these skills is vital to both your academic and professional success as a designer, artist, entrepreneur or business leader.SOUTH CAMPUS
WEDNESDAY 07:00PM-10:00PM
MAY 29
Noncredit / $135†Class regularly offered in Fall, Spring and Summer
Create: iBooks/ePubs for iPad
ACN-590W
The increasing popularity of Apple's iPad has changed the world of publishing. This workshop explores: how to effectively design for this device and other similar tablets; the strengths and weaknesses of various electronic publishing formats like "epub" and "pdf;" how integrated graphics and video play a role when deciding on a format; and the pros and cons of the digital reading experience. This two-day seminar includes an exploration of the design process, using various software applications including Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word and Apple Pages, and is perfect for anyone interested in designing content that needs to be distributed on smart tablet devices.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
HTML Emails for Designers
ACN-594W
As a designer with HTML email design skills, you have the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. However, the art of creating both visually attractive and promotionally successful HTML emails can be a tricky skill to master. In this two-day hands-on seminar, you'll discover how to stay ahead of the pack, improve your email marketing and design skills and learn the best way to create and distribute HTML emails-from developing strategies and setting targets and objectives, to designing engaging content and ensuring deliverability. Topics will include: pros and cons of various technologies and approaches; social media integration; methods to effectively market your services; optimal sizes and dimensions; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; text vs. HTML; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; deliverability; platforms; and best methods and practices. Does not include programming. Access to a laptop with Internet access is recommended.
†Class regularly offered in Spring and Summer
Design Engaging Landing Pages
ACN-598W
Landing pages are essential to every online marketing campaign. As a key page within the e-commerce 'conversion funnel,' landing pages influence your visitors' experience and can result in more profitable returns. Learn the essential elements required for successful landing page design, how to maintain visual continuity among various marketing channels and achieve business objectives. Concept development and visual composition are emphasized. You will design engaging landing pages ready for programming that connect, communicate and create desired responses. As a designer, these skills will provide you with the opportunity to broaden your service offerings and expand your business. Discussions will include: pros and cons of various approaches; creating effective campaigns; email; Pay Per Click (PPC); social media integration; optimal sizes and dimensions; fonts; branding; layout styles and design; design implications; key elements; graphics; hyperlinks; forms; navigation, personalization; platforms; browsers; proofing; testing and best practices. This hands-on, two-day workshop is a must for designers looking to enhance their online marketing skills. Does not include programming. Prerequisites: Intro to Graphic Design and experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or by permission of an ACN advisor.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Spring
Social Media Marketing
ACN-599W
Old days: "Didn't you read my blog?" Today: "Didn't you read my post on Facebook, Twitter, Google+." Marketing today isn't about e-mail blasting; it's about relationships and how you can creatively deliver a concept that's going to work for your client. In this seven-week intensive we will examine how to present yourself as the brand, show you how to present your work in a professional manner, fine-tune what is right for you and create a network to launch you to your next step. We will also explore the myriad ways to connect with and stay connected with your clients. This class is ideal for illustrators, photographers, graphic designers and other working professionals who need a push, a portfolio refresh or inspiration. Please bring your portfolio to the first class meeting.
†Class regularly offered in Spring
Video Marketing: Must Know
ACN-600W
Video is the medium of choice for online communications. Agencies and clients today demand engaging and interactive content that is highly functional, intuitive and measurable. In this one-day introduction to video marketing, you'll gain tactics, strategies and knowledge to apply within your digital communications to help publishers, advertisers and brand marketers improve effectiveness and drive sales. Whether you are involved in creating web sites, point of purchase displays, trade shows, exhibits and/or signage, video knowledge is imperative. Understand how to leverage video to map out your video marketing strategy, evaluate tactical directions and select distribution methods. Learn how to use the power of online video to improve the reach and effectiveness of brand communications and promotions, educate and train, demonstrate, engage, and sell. Topics include: production; processes; variables; budgets; delivery; measurement; challenges; platforms, devices and browsers; encoding; content; social media integration; marketing, sales and IT involvement. This workshop is a must for designers, marketers and entrepreneurs looking to gain a competitive advantage through sought-after video marketing skills. Prerequisites: Experience using the Internet and access to a laptop to bring to class. Note: This is not a video editing or production class.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Powerful Presentations 2
ACN-601W
Building on concepts and strategies presented in Powerful Presentations: How to Tell It So You Can Sell It, this next-level three-hour workshop gives students a valuable opportunity to deliver a five-minute presentation and gain constructive, supportive feedback from course instructors Anne Reeves, Johnny Cho and Antoinette Byron. The presentation may be a five-minute segment of an actual presentation the student has given or is planning to give, or it may be five minutes on any subject of the student's choosing. By providing specific input on the students' use of words, voice and visuals in their presentations, course instructors will help students improve their skills, diminish their nerves and help them become more powerful and impactful presenters. Please bring a prepared presentation and, as necessary, any supporting materials such as boards, props or PowerPoint documents.
†Class regularly offered in Fall and Summer
Direct Response Marketing
ACN-602W
Getting consumers to do what you want them to do, right now, is as much an art as a science. However, you must be well versed in creative tactics, psychology, testing platforms and data analysis to really hit the bull's-eye with direct response (DR) campaigns. In this intensive weekend course, students will review case studies with creative examples from the masters of DR (Netflix, Match.com, Wells Fargo and others) and breakdown each step of how a winning campaign is created and monitored. You will also hear directly from one or two of the executives behind these campaigns, then, armed with best practices, students will work in small groups to create their own DR online advertising campaign and plan for the launch, testing and measurement of that campaign. Topics will include: campaign ideation/development, understanding what a "good" result is, designing a creative test that provides meaningful and actionable results and measuring and interpreting results effectively. This class will be useful for entrepreneurs, brand marketers looking to improve campaign ROI, designers working at agencies and anyone with a general passion for advertising and marketing. Prerequisite: Introduction to Advertising, or by permission of an Art Center advisor. Access to a laptop with Internet access is helpful but not required.
†Class regularly offered in Spring