Discover the world of analog photography! Learn the fundamentals of 35mm film photography and basic lighting techniques to create still life, portraits and landscape imagery. You will also learn basic darkroom techniques to process film and print black-and-white photographs. The structure of the course is divided between lecture, demonstration and darkroom lab time. Assignments are designed to encourage personal expression and new ways of thinking about the meaning of images. An ideal class for those interested in photography, film/video and fine art, as well as for individuals interested in applying to ArtCenter’s Photography and Imaging undergraduate degree program. Access to an analog 35mm camera is necessary; a limited number of cameras may be available to share during class time.

Experience the pace and intensity of working in a real world advertising agency. Led by Gary Goldsmith, an award-winning creative director and member of the Wall Street Journal Creative Leader Series, students in this immersive course will work on assignments for multiple brands across a wide range of traditional and nontraditional media. Our focus will be on coming up with big, impactful ideas and quickly executing them to completion. You will leave with portfolio-worthy work that will showcase your talent, as well as a process that will give you the confidence and ability to continue creating powerful work on your own, well beyond the class. Be sure to bring your drive, your creativity and your A-Game. Class meets all day for 3 days over two consecutive weekends. Prerequisite: Prior to registering, please submit work samples as attachments (or a URL to an online portfolio) to acx@artcenter.edu.

Learn and understand the differences between UX and UI as you create wireframes, prototypes, style guides, front-end menus and head-up displays (HUD) in this new online course. Students will design a FUI (fantasy/future/fictional user interface), prep all the necessary art assets for Unreal, build the Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) library, and do a simple page menu transition. This is an ideal introductory course for individuals interested in learning how to get into UX/UI design for video games. Prerequisites: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Required: Access to Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.

Do you have an idea for a clothing line? An accessory collection? A footwear concept? Maybe you’ve been dreaming up an upholstery innovation? If you’re ready to take your vision from a sketch to a soft materials prototype, this is the course for you. Discover innovative methods of constructing mockups with or without a sewing machine. Explore glues, tapes, hand sewing and other prototyping methods. In addition to a variety of mockup-making methods, this course will also cover basic patternmaking, tech packs, and working with a sample maker or contractor. Though machine sewing is not required, the instructor will provide interested students with machine and supplier recommendations tailored to their needs. No prerequisites. This course does not include Sewing Lab access.