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ArtCenter Extension offers a wide range of hands-on non-degree courses for adults (ACX). For teens and kids, visit ACX Teens and ACX Kids
Blender 3D: Intermediate

ACX-641        
Expand your proficiency in Blender 3D and acquire a well-founded skillset that will enable you to tackle diverse projects. In this new course that offers a comprehensive exploration of Blender’s capabilities, you will learn sculpting techniques to refine your 3D models, gain an understanding of the basics of procedurally creating textures and surfaces, and explore nodes to dynamically manipulate geometry for intricate designs. See full description under Courses. Meets online.

Intro to Painting Summer Intensive

ACX-016
Ready to dive deep into the fundamentals and motives of painting? In this intensive summer course, we will explore both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes with an emphasis on color, composition and form. We will also engage in a series of exercises using simple subject matter; study the human figure to learn painting principles; and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required. Meets online.

Brand Strategy Workshop

ACX-657W
For designers and other creatives seeking to attract high-value clients, level up their critical thinking skills, and increase their value in the marketplace, brand strategy can be the factor that makes a difference. This online workshop is designed to provide you with skills, confidence, and a road map for developing brand strategy for clients or your own business. Examine the role of brand strategy in brand development, the reasons why strategy is foundational to creating and managing brands, and how you can implement brand strategy with your clients. Prerequisites: Access to a computer or tablet and knowledge of presentation software (Keynote, Powerpoint, PDFs, etc.) See full description under Courses. Meets online.

Motion Design 1

ACX-211
Motion graphics, as incorporated in TV, film or online, is a fast-growing field. In this course, you will gain a working knowledge of current tools and techniques, allowing you to explore issues of rhythm, space and time using animation, sound and video. Build a repertoire of movements and learn keyframe editing and interpolation, masking, effects, basic sound editing and storyboarding for motion. Adobe After Effects is used as a teaching tool, but the skills learned can be transferred to any application or platform. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Access to a computer and software is required. Summer term only. Meets online.

Storyboarding

ACX-165        
Explore the mechanics of visual storytelling and develop an individual and industry-typical style using hand-drawn thumbnails and Storyboard Pro software. Through discussions and demonstrations, discover different styles and techniques of sequential art used in live action, animation and commercial applications. An ideal course for students and professionals interested in expanding their skills. Prerequisite: Intro to Figure Drawing, proficiency using digital tools for drawing and visual communication. Summer term only. Meets on campus.

Intro to Rhino 3D

ACX-261        
This 7-week online course is an overview of 3D computer-aided visualization concepts through the instruction of industry leading software, Rhino 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. Prerequisites: access to a computer with Rhino software. Meets online.

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04.01 -05.10

Summer 2024 registration period

04.04

Scholarship deadline

05.13

Summer classes begin; Late registration and drop period begins

05.17

Last day to add a class

05.27

Memorial Day - Campus closed

06.19

Juneteenth - Campus Closed (no classes)

06.28

Last day to drop a class

07.04 -07.05

Independence Day - Campus closed

08.17

Summer classes end