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Featured Courses
NEW! Introducing Digital Badges
Digital badges are now available for select ACX offerings for students seeking professional development and continuing education courses.
What is a digital badge?
· A web-enabled representation of a collection of learning achievements.
· A new, trusted way to share your learning achievements online.
· Evidence of your skills and your capabilities, easily verified in real-time online.
· Badges are earned based on the successful completion of a sequence of selected courses.
Badges available as of Fall 2022:
· Surface Design (ACX)
· Graphic Design (ACX)
· Designing Everyday Products (ACX)
· Creative Direction (ACX)
· Professional Car Design (ACO)
Coming soon:
· Entertainment Design: Characters (ACX)
Earn a Badge in Creative Direction
Engage in the culture of a creative agency as you learn to work and thrive in a stimulating environment rooted in advertising. Learn how to utilize forms of traditional and emerging media to reach consumers, exercise design practices that tap into an audience and culture, construct brand identities, and produce multiple and varied creative campaigns with powerful copy ready to be presented in a final book or portfolio. Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- Intro to Creative Direction (ACX-538) or
- BtheCD: Be the Creative Director (ACO)
- AC4CDs: Art Direction for Creative Directors (ACX-626)
- Crashvertising (ACX-299X)
- Bookcamp – coming soon
- Copywriting - coming soon
If you’ve already taken any of these courses in the sequence through ACX within the last 3 years, you’re eligible to complete the series and earn the badge.
ACX student work, Intro to Creative Direction
Intro to Package Design
ACX-256
Explore the exciting and changing realm of package design. In this 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. Prerequisite: Intro to Graphic Design or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
work by Clara Thielke
Children’s Book Illustration
ACX-518W
Children’s book illustrators tell stories with pictures. Finding your unique voice is crucial to unlocking those stories, yet it's also one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as an upcoming illustrator. In this visual storytelling course, you will see how narrative picture-making offers a direct route to this process of discovery. By learning how to define yourself to yourself, you will move toward a more personally satisfying, creative and marketable illustration voice. Prerequisite: Basic picture-making skills recommended but not required.
work by Julia Liberali
Earn a Badge in Product Design
Designing Everyday Products
Learn basic sketch, rendering and presentation techniques rooted in dimensional form, observation and materials. You will work on projects that create an understanding of product design including project framing, research, concept, development, refinement and presentation. Complete the following courses with a grade of B or better:
- Product Design: Basics (ACX-086)
- Sketching for Designers (ACX-139)
- Product Design: Process (ACX-087)
- Product Design: Intermediate (ACX-619W)
work by Malcolm Gibson, Product Design: Basics
CreativeTech courses for Summer 2023
Looking to jump-start your career in 2023? Plug-in here.
Summer course offerings include:
· Intro to Mixed Reality (ACX-627)
· Gravity Sketch for Designers (ACX-488)
· Blender for Designers (ACX-640)
· Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Environments (ACX-261)
· Intro to Grasshopper 3D (ACX-608)
· Digital Painting (ACX-069W)
· Procreate Workshop (ACX-079W)
Did you know ACX offers discounts for ArtCenter alumni, senior citizens, teachers, plus active and retired military?
work by Nancy Nguyen, Intro to Grasshopper 3D
COVID-19 update 11/21/22:
Although most ACX courses this term will be taught remotely, a few will meet in person.
Summer 2023 for ACX classes that meet on campus: ArtCenter will continue vaccination requirements, however starting January 1, 2023, individuals who are fully vaccinated (primary series plus one booster dose) have the option to not wear a mask while indoors or outdoors on campus. See in-person protocols here.
ACX students with online courses: Vaccination records are not required unless your class has an in-person component.Summer 2023 registration begins Monday, March 20; classes start during the week of May 15.
*Course List does not include classes canceled due to low enrollment. To view all courses offered during the year, please visit the catalog page.
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ACX-007
2 Units $830
Design 360
Interested in art or design but not sure where to start? Want to sample each major offered at ArtCenter? In this course, we will touch on several of the art and design disciplines offered in ArtCenter's degree program-advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design and transportation design-and explore their principles through projects centered around one major theme. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate ideas. A perfect course for adult students (age18+) either new to art or design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
Meeting Times:
Harvey, Mark
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
Harvey, Mark
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
ACX-007
2 Units $830
Design 360
Interested in art or design but not sure where to start? Want to sample each major offered at ArtCenter? In this course, we will touch on several of the art and design disciplines offered in ArtCenter's degree program-advertising, graphic design, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, product design, environmental design, entertainment design and transportation design-and explore their principles through projects centered around one major theme. Drawing skills will be emphasized as an essential way to communicate ideas. A perfect course for adult students (age18+) either new to art or design or seeking to expand their creative horizons.
Meeting Times:
Harvey, Mark
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
Harvey, Mark
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
ACX-009
2 Units $830
Introduction to Figure Drawing
The ability to draw the human figure is a vital skill for academic and professional success in many areas of art and design. This course is an essential first step for those planning to study fine art, animation, illustration, costume design, character design and concept design. While working from a model and photo resources, 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 mediums will be used.
Meeting Times:
Llanos, Ronald
T/TH 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Yanish, Mary
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Llanos, Ronald
T/TH 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Yanish, Mary
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-016
2 Units $830
Intro to Painting/Sum. Intsv.
This intensive summer course provides an in-depth presentation of the fundamentals and motives of painting. Both traditional techniques and contemporary attitudes are explored with an emphasis on color, composition and form. You will 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.
Meeting Times:
Saitzyk, Anne
T/TH 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
Saitzyk, Anne
T/TH 09:00 AM - 01:50 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
ACX-030
2 Units $830
Intro to Graphic Design
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. Prerequisite: It is strongly recommended that you have access to a computer and some experience using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Meeting Times:
Hoy, Daniel
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
Hoy, Daniel
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
ACX-038
2 Units $830
Intro to Communication Sketchi
Learn how to put ideas to paper quickly and convincingly. Drawing techniques covered in this intensive class will help you tackle a variety of subjects and everyday objects including products, appliances, office equipment, furniture and materials such as wood, metals, plastics and glass. Mediums used will include pencil, pen, felt marker and pastel. Emphasis is on mastering basic forms-cubes, spheres and cylinders-to produce attractive drawings.
Meeting Times:
Smock, Randall
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Smock, Randall
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-050
2 Units $830
Introduction to Product and Tr
Interested in product and/or transportation design? In this course-strongly recommended for beginning designers-you will learn the fundamental design principles and procedures, drawing techniques, and presentation methods as they relate to those fields. In-class sketching demonstrations and exercises will use pencil, marker, chalk, Prismacolor and gouache. In-class discussions will cover careers and opportunities.
Meeting Times:
Eastwood, Steve
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Eastwood, Steve
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-055
2 Units $830
Introduction to Transportation
Want to become an automotive designer? In this off-campus course-strongly recommended for beginning designers-you will learn the fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial drawing techniques, and presentation methods of the transportation design field. In-class discussions will cover careers, opportunities and the role and responsibilities of the professional industrial designer.
Meeting Times:
Smock, Randall
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Smock, Randall
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-060
2 Units $830
Intro to Spatial Exper. Design
This foundation course will introduce you to the broad range of possibilities within environmental design, a discipline that focuses on a holistic and experiential approach to designing spaces, objects and images. Class 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. Building 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. (Class formerly titled: Intro to Environmental Design)
Meeting Times:
Ferreira, Carlos
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Ferreira, Carlos
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-069W
2 Units $415
Digital Painting
Photoshop offers a wide set of versatile tools for drawing and painting. How should one use them? In this 7-week course, students will learn to approach their digital work with intentionality and fluidity. Fundamentals of composition, color, light, and visual story-telling will be covered, along with techniques for a smooth digital workflow. For students interested in concept art or illustration. Prerequisite: some traditional painting experience plus previous Photoshop experience, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Required equipment: access to a computer with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, a Wacom tablet, and a digital camera to take reference photos.
Meeting Times:
Eichacker, Thomas
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/11/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Eichacker, Thomas
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/11/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-070
0 Units $525
Art 360
Interested in exploring contemporary art but are not sure where to start? This new course offers a hands-on exploration of several methods of art production and is designed to help expand your conceptual development, technical skills, and awareness of art-based processes offered in ArtCenter's undergraduate Art program. Explore principles and meaning as you experiment with a variety of disciplines including sculpture, painting, drawing, collage/mixed media and installation. This is an ideal course for students interested in exploring ArtCenter's approach to contemporary art, students developing portfolio projects, and those seeking to ways to expand their creative horizons and develop an art practice.
Meeting Times:
F 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
6/30/2023 - 8/18/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
F 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
6/30/2023 - 8/18/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-071W
2 Units $299
Direct Painting Summer Worksho
In this workshop, short exercises are designed to discover what paint and line can do when we don't over think it. We will build upon those discoveries in a larger composition focusing on color and paint application. Working from your own still life or interior, as well as using professional models over Zoom, class includes demonstrations and instructions on building your still life set-ups. Slide presentations and discussions will round out your experience. Oil is recommended, but all painting media are welcome. Instructor will email a supply list before the first session. Prerequisite: Intro to Painting or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Saitzyk, Anne
T/TH 09:00 AM - 12:50 PM
7/11/2023 - 7/27/2023
ONLNE
Saitzyk, Anne
T/TH 09:00 AM - 12:50 PM
7/11/2023 - 7/27/2023
ONLNE
ACX-074
2 Units $830
Visual Communication and Form
Mastering visual communication skills is vital to your academic and professional success as an industrial designer. This course deals with a variety of sketching techniques designed to help you communicate your creative solutions and explore form development as it relates to product design, transportation design, and entertainment 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to Product and Transportation Design or Introduction to Entertainment Design.
Meeting Times:
Paz, Leon
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Paz, Leon
M/W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/16/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-079W
0 Units $200
Procreate Workshop
Designed with creative professionals and aspiring artists in mind, Procreate, the leading creative app made for iPad and iPhone, is a portable art studio that allows you to create sketches, illustrations, animations, and paintings. This intensive workshop introduces you to Procreate's unique features and intuitive creative tools. An ideal workshop for anyone interested in fashion design, wearable product design, surface and textile design, entertainment, illustration and storyboarding. Prerequisites: painting and drawing skills; Photoshop skills recommended. Required: access to an ipad or iphone, Apple pencil, and current version of Procreate.
Meeting Times:
Aye, Yelen
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
5/20/2023 - 5/21/2023
ONLNE
Aye, Yelen
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
5/20/2023 - 5/21/2023
ONLNE
ACX-086
2 Units $475
Product Design: Basics
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 looking to learn basic industrial sketching and fundamental design processes through hands-on projects and is ideal for anybody interested in exploring educational and career opportunities in product design fields.
Meeting Times:
Kong, Stan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/27/2023
ONLNE
Kong, Stan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/27/2023
ONLNE
ACX-087
2 Units $475
Product Design: Process
Learn to apply more advanced "design processes" through one intense project in this course created for students with basic skills in product design. In class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. Recommended for intermediate or returning industrial design students, as well as design professionals. For students interested in applying to ArtCenter's industrial design or Interaction Design programs, projects created in this course will be suitable for use as part of an application portfolio.
Meeting Times:
Kong, Stan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/11/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Kong, Stan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/11/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-106
3 Units $960
Perspective
Increase your understanding of 3D perception and linear perspective systems. Through a series of exercises, you'll 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. This course-a foundation course for many majors-is ideal for illustration, industrial and environmental design students. Transferable (Illustration only).* Textbook: The Complete Guide to Perspective Drawing
Meeting Times:
Pastrana, Robert
F 01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
5/19/2023 - 8/18/2023
ONLNE
Pastrana, Robert
F 01:30 PM - 06:30 PM
5/19/2023 - 8/18/2023
ONLNE
ACX-114W
0 Units $415
Plein Air Painting
Experience plein-air landscape painting and examine the technical and formal issues of the genre. Painting on location, you will see how landscape is more than subject matter-it is a way of organizing visual elements to make a dynamic and coherent composition. Color theory, composition and quick painting techniques will be the focus of this seven-week course. Atmosphere and depth-crucial elements in achieving believability-will be studied extensively. Off-site meetings will explore various sites around Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Prerequisite: Basics of Painting or Introduction to Painting or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Sherrill, Robert
SU 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
6/4/2023 - 7/23/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
Sherrill, Robert
SU 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
6/4/2023 - 7/23/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
ACX-127
1 Units $415
Mastering Composition & Design
Developing a keen awareness of the communicative power of shapes is foundational for creating any visual expression, be it a painting, drawing, website or logo. In this seven-week course featuring open assignments based on your interests, you will learn to use design and compositional elements to enhance the effectiveness and expressiveness of your work. Composition will be discussed at two levels: the micro-managing shapes inherent in the design process-and the macro-composing on the page. Suitable for anybody interested in illustration, design, advertising and fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Color for Artists and Designers. More info: artcenter.robertpastrana.com.
Meeting Times:
Pastrana, Robert
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Pastrana, Robert
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-128
1 Units $415
Mastering Color, Art & Design
Color is one of the main communicators in any visual endeavor. In this seven-week course, learn to use color in ways that enhance the aesthetics and usability of your 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; and the psychology of color. Class projects will help you become proficient in color mixing and deciding which colors work best for specific assignments. Ideal for those interested in illustration, design, advertising or fine art, and may be taken in conjunction with Mastering Composition and Design. For more information, visit artcenter.robertpastrana.com.
Meeting Times:
Pastrana, Robert
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
Pastrana, Robert
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
ACX-139
2 Units $830
Sketching for Designers
This course will develop your personal sketch style and confidence to communicate your ideas using a variety of media, including pencils, pens and markers. The class introduces sketch techniques for 2- and 3-dimensional subjects with projects ranging from type indication and logo design to form development and object design. Class is ideal for students interested in studying design and creatives who need to brush up on freehand drawing skills. The class will progress through many demonstrations and students will engage in a series of projects based on simple subject matter.
Meeting Times:
Kong, Stan
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Kong, Stan
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-142
2 Units $830
Basics of Digital Photography
Take command of your digital camera and get the results you want! Whether you're just beginning with photography or need a refresher, this course will get you started from the ground up. We will cover basic camera functions, proper exposure, depth of field, composition, lighting and the challenges of shooting in a digital world. We will spend a significant portion of the course focusing on the use of Adobe Lightroom for image adjustment, delivery and asset management. Note: This is not a Photoshop class. A digital SLR camera with manual exposure adjustment capabilities as well as access to a computer with Lightroom are required.
Meeting Times:
Deyto, John
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
Additional Fees: $10
ONLNE
Deyto, John
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
Additional Fees: $10
ONLNE
ACX-152
2 Units $830
Introduction to Filmmaking
Learn the fundamental concepts and practices involved in filmmaking while making three short films. In this course, directing and cinematography will be closely linked as you explore methods that make a film play. Our emphasis will be on effective communication, storytelling and creative editing techniques to enhance the story. Requires access to a digital video camera and editing system (ArtCenter cameras and computer lab facilities are not available for student use).
Meeting Times:
Hawker, Devin
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Hawker, Devin
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-160
3 Units $960
Composition and Drawing
Strengthen and enhance the concepts introduced in Introduction to Figure Drawing. We will begin by reviewing skills in gesture, proportion, contour and analysis of form. Later, we will introduce and integrate anatomical observation (skeletal structure and musculature), mechanical function, and foreshortening. Finally, we will explore light theory and apply all the concepts gained by practicing with long poses. This fundamental course emphasizes a thorough practice of the skills required to draw the human figure and is vital for illustration or fine art students. Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure Drawing or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Transferable for prospective Illustration majors.*
Meeting Times:
Gibson, Jenna
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
Gibson, Jenna
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
ACX-175
2 Units $830
Essential Typography
Typography is the modus operandi graphic designers use to communicate and reinforce the content of their work. With its strong emphasis on the typographical grid, this course is a vital foundation for editorial design and multi-page layout and ideal for students and designers looking 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. Prerequisites:basic computer skills in Illustrator and InDesign, or similar graphics programs, strongly recommended. Access to a computer with a font library is required.
Meeting Times:
Moss, Scot
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Moss, Scot
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-175
2 Units $830
Essential Typography
Typography is the modus operandi graphic designers use to communicate and reinforce the content of their work. With its strong emphasis on the typographical grid, this course is a vital foundation for editorial design and multi-page layout and ideal for students and designers looking 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. Prerequisites:basic computer skills in Illustrator and InDesign, or similar graphics programs, strongly recommended. Access to a computer with a font library is required.
Meeting Times:
Moss, Scot
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Moss, Scot
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-200
3 Units $960
Intro to Interaction Design
Get a hands-on introduction to the elements and methods behind interaction design-the craft of how people interact with products, systems and services. Equal parts thinker and maker, you will conceive, design and produce simple interactive projects by brainstorming different types of user experiences such as mobile and social applications, websites, gestural interfaces, games, consumer electronics, smart products, tangibles and art. An ideal course for students interested in ArtCenter's Interaction Design program, professionals considering a career change, or anybody interested in this burgeoning field. Prerequisites: fundamental design skills recommended but not required. Transferable for prospective Interaction Design majors and select Illustration tracks.*
Meeting Times:
Deyto, John
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Deyto, John
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-229W
0 Units $525
Comic Book Illustration
Learn the ins and outs of comics and graphic novels by diving into various illustrative exercises and experimental storytelling. Learn how to make dynamic page designs utilizing an arsenal of trade tools from graphic design, comics and entertainment design. This course explores character design, pacing, cinematic design and story development. Each student will have the opportunity to produce a solid portfolio of work,a self-published book and a website.
Meeting Times:
Lawrence, Alan
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
Lawrence, Alan
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5/20/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
ACX-247
2 Units $830
Delivering Your Big Idea
Do you have a personal photo project idea but aren't sure how to get started? This course will help you research, organize, shoot, edit and deliver your next big project. Learn how to write an artist statement, utilize quantitative and qualitative research, plan a project, put together a budget, and write a proposal that is on target and differentiates your work from others. Edit your images into a cohesive series and/or learn to improve your "good" photos to make them better. Every project starts with the big idea and ends with a thoughtful presentation and deliverable such as a photo book, exhibit, projection, or digital delivery. An ideal course for photographers of all levels and genres who want to focus on a special project, build a cohesive body of work or series, or need help showcasing their work or transforming their brand. Students can work in any photographic genres and medium. NOTE: With instructor approval, course can be taken by students with interests or projects outside of photography. Before registering for this course, please send an email with a brief description of your proposed project along with your online portfolio to: acx@artcenter.edu
Meeting Times:
Kulikauskas, Jonas
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Kulikauskas, Jonas
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-256
2 Units $830
Introduction to Package Design
Explore the exciting and changing realm of package design. In this 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. Prerequisite: Introduction to Graphic Design or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Hoy, Daniel
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Hoy, Daniel
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-258W
0 Units $595
Surface Design 1
In this beginner level course, explore styles and techniques used in surface design and discover the limitless possibilities - and career opportunities - of this burgeoning arena! Review case studies, product categories beyond textiles, and themes in demand by manufacturers. Digitally scan hand-drawn artwork as well as digitally draw and paint patterns. Live demos by instructor include setting up accurate repeat patterns, changing colors, scale and textures. Assignments include developing coordinated surface design collections from concept through refinement, and applying designs to product mock-ups. The final outcome is a portfolio comprised of 9 collections. This is an ideal course for students seeking to pursue surface design professionally, as well as graphic designers, illustrators, interior designers or fashion designers expanding their skills. Prerequisites: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (intermediate level proficiency); basic drawing, color theory, and design; or by permission of an Art Center advisor. (Formerly titled Intro to Surface Design.)
Meeting Times:
Valencia, Debra
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
Valencia, Debra
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
ACX-260W
0 Units $930
Furniture Design
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. You will design and develop final models and basic production drawings, and 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.
Prerequisite: ACX-423 Materials and Modeling or by permission of an ACX advisor. ACX-060 Intro to Spatial Experience Design is strongly recommended.
Meeting Times:
Ambrosino, William
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/2/2023
Additional Fees: $100
HILLSIDE
Ambrosino, William
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/2/2023
Additional Fees: $100
HILLSIDE
ACX-261
3 Units $1235
Intro to Rhino: Furniture/Envi
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 ArtCenter advisor.
Recommended PC list to run Twinmotion rendering program: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kBEpICjB2PqUg6 CKiRDPKAkJ6vSPNzFD0QJYWZVMx9Q/edit
Rhino is available in both Mac and PC format and has a 90-day free evaluation version: https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino-for-windows /evaluation https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino-for-mac/eva luation
Meeting Times:
Oshima, Yo
M/TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $10
ONLNE
Oshima, Yo
M/TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $10
ONLNE
ACX-263
2 Units $830
Lighting Design
Explore lighting design through hands-on experimentation. In this course - which emphasizes a resourceful, innovative approach to materials, form and lighting technology - you will quickly make several experimental and functional 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. Previous coursework in spatial experience, environmental or product design is recommended, but not required.
Meeting Times:
Hernandez-Salazar, Stella
M 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
Additional Fees: $100
SOUTH CAMPUS
Hernandez-Salazar, Stella
M 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
Additional Fees: $100
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-332
2 Units $830
Intermediate Graphic Design
Integrate typography and images to magazine layouts, posters and transmedia identity systems to communicate a story, message or marketing idea. In this concept-oriented course, you will develop problem-solving and research skills that will help you define the appropriateness of a design for its intended audience. Prerequisites: Introduction to Graphic Design and a typography course such as Typography 1 or Essential Typography, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. 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. (Formerly titled Graphic Design.)
Meeting Times:
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-338W
2 Units $475
Sculpting + the Human Form
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. Class meets off-campus at a studio in the Lincoln Heights area of Los Angeles. Enrolled students will receive exact location prior to first class meeting. Please register before June 16.
Meeting Times:
Slatoff, Christopher
F 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
5/19/2023 - 6/30/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
Slatoff, Christopher
F 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
5/19/2023 - 6/30/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
ACX-356W
0 Units $249
Creative Sketchbook Seminar
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 we 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, pencils and a box lunch. Optional supplies: Collage materials/found papers, acrylic paints, inks, brushes, pastels, glue sticks, aluminum foil and blow-dryers.
Meeting Times:
Yanish, Mary
SU 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
6/25/2023 - 6/25/2023
ONLNE
Yanish, Mary
SU 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
6/25/2023 - 6/25/2023
ONLNE
ACX-367
2 Units $830
Printmaking Studio
Explore both 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 and lithography, as well as alternative photographic techniques that include photoengraving, salt printing and cyanotype. Course includes weekly demonstrations, assignments, presentations and group critiques. Individual projects will emphasize independent thought, creativity, problem solving and technical ability. Class size is limited. Prerequisite: open to beginning- to intermediate-level students but previous coursework in art, design or photography is strongly recommended.
NOTE: ArtCenter policy requires all persons who want to access our physical spaces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to ACX students, faculty and staff, as well as to those in the degree programs. Please see instructions for submitting vaccination records and other campus access requirements on the ACX website: https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/index.php?page=COVID -19
ACX students enrolled in Printmaking Studio may purchase additional lab time to use the printmaking facilities outside of their scheduled class hours. Lab time is optional and is limited to a specific day. Please contact the ACX office for additional details or to purchase lab time.
Meeting Times:
Sandberg, Erik
TH 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $85
SOUTH CAMPUS
Sandberg, Erik
TH 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $85
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-367
2 Units $830
Printmaking Studio
Explore both 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 and lithography, as well as alternative photographic techniques that include photoengraving, salt printing and cyanotype. Course includes weekly demonstrations, assignments, presentations and group critiques. Individual projects will emphasize independent thought, creativity, problem solving and technical ability. Class size is limited. Prerequisite: open to beginning- to intermediate-level students but previous coursework in art, design or photography is strongly recommended.
NOTE: ArtCenter policy requires all persons who want to access our physical spaces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to ACX students, faculty and staff, as well as to those in the degree programs. Please see instructions for submitting vaccination records and other campus access requirements on the ACX website: https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/index.php?page=COVID -19
ACX students enrolled in Printmaking Studio may purchase additional lab time to use the printmaking facilities outside of their scheduled class hours. Lab time is optional and is limited to a specific day. Please contact the ACX office for additional details or to purchase lab time.
Meeting Times:
Sandberg, Erik
TH 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $85
SOUTH CAMPUS
Sandberg, Erik
TH 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
Additional Fees: $85
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-372
2 Units $830
Collage and Mixed Media
Develop technical skills and a conceptual understanding of contemporary collage. Set up artistic problems and explore your own creative ideas. This course will cover color mixing, collage (traditional and non-traditional), medium transfer, acetone transfer, painting, drawing, patching and stencil techniques, hand mono-printing, found objects and sculpture. Group critiques and visits to local galleries and museums will enrich and broaden your perspective. Open to students of all levels.
Meeting Times:
Shahbaz, Delbar
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Shahbaz, Delbar
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-380
2 Units $830
Introduction to Illustration
Sharpen your conceptual problem-solving abilities as you explore various mediums and techniques- acrylic, watercolor, mixed-media-to illustrate ideas for magazines, newspapers and books. Projects will be editorial in nature; later projects can be self-directed to reflect individual interests or portfolio needs. Visit artcenter.robertpastrana.com for more information. Prerequisite: some prior drawing experience required.
Meeting Times:
Pastrana, Robert
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Pastrana, Robert
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-421
2 Units $830
Screenwriting 101
Move past your fears and begin your first screenplay! Too many screenwriters forget that a blank page can be liberating. It's actually the best time to experiment and develop writerly instincts. In this introduction to the world of screenwriting, we'll unpack what's on the page, such as dialogue, tone and character motivation. We will also explore what's not on the page, such as concept, genre, theme, and writing habits. Basic knowledge of filmmaking for movies and TV is beneficial but not required.
Meeting Times:
Ngo, Johnny
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Ngo, Johnny
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-423
1 Units $930
Materials + Modeling
Bring your art and design projects to life in ArtCenter's Technical Skills Center while learning the best and safest application of materials such as polystyrene, urethane foam and plastic, silicone rubber, polyester resin and fiberglass. This seven-week hands-on course provides an introduction to the techniques that will allow you to develop and execute well-crafted display models and gain an increased awareness of 3D form. Become familiar with many of the tools and materials used for a variety of design projects. Exercises include wood lathing, vacuum forming and single part RTV mold-making. No prerequisite.
Meeting Times:
Ellico, Jesse
T/TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/23/2023 - 7/6/2023
Additional Fees: $100
HILLSIDE
Ellico, Jesse
T/TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/23/2023 - 7/6/2023
Additional Fees: $100
HILLSIDE
ACX-426
2 Units $830
Intro to Creature Design
Learn different methods and approaches used to develop believable creatures and monsters for the entertainment industry. Working from photographic reference of animals and nature, you will learn how to combine the fundamentals of design, anatomy, form, storytelling and character development to create original sketches and renderings of beastly quadrupeds, bloodthirsty bipeds, and large-scale leviathans. With a focus on introductory level 2D drawing skills, this is an ideal class for aspiring concept designers, illustrators, animators or students considering the undergraduate Entertainment Design program at ArtCenter. Students who wish to work in digital formats will need to provide their own equipment and software. Prerequisites: Introduction to Figure Drawing, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Blanchard, Kevin
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Blanchard, Kevin
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-436W
0 Units $595
Surface Design 3
In the advanced level course, students delve deeper into developing a signature style and building a robust portfolio by completing 11 collections (1 per week). This course will provide an opportunity to work at a rapid pace with a focus on marketable themes and trends. The instructor, a working professional, will provide "creative director style" feedback. The final outcome is preparing students to work at a professional level with a portfolio that can be used to apply for jobs in the industry or show potential clients. x Prerequisites: Surface Design 1 & 2. (Formerly titled Advanced Surface Design.)
Meeting Times:
Valencia, Debra
M 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
Valencia, Debra
M 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
ACX-446W
0 Units $525
Designing PopUp Books Workshop
Explore 3D paper engineering mechanisms used in the publishing world-everything from children's pop-up books, pull tabs and novelty board books to pop-up greeting cards and fine art installation environments. In this 10-week course, you will animate your ideas using paper as your surface and tool, learn techniques to create movement from 2D to 3D, and develop a concept proposal ready for submission to your specific genre. Pre-press production and publishing submission requirements will also be covered. Skills learned can be applied across a range of disciplines, including entertainment, illustration, graphic design, fine art, product and environmental design.
Meeting Times:
Liu, I-Ten
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/15/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Liu, I-Ten
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/15/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-448W
0 Units $415
Thriving Creativepreneur 1
Learn how to sidestep starving artist syndrome! Specifically designed to help independent creatives thrive in the gig economy, this workshop addresses the total picture of a freelance business. Whether you are currently freelancing, just starting out, or simply curious, you will learn the crucial mindset shifts necessary to transition from creative to creativepreneur. Learn the basic structures and frameworks of a solid business foundation, and strategies and systems to build a powerful, sustainable career. Topics include: freelancing modes and markets; business structures; finding your niche; diversifying income streams; and worklife integration.
Meeting Times:
Lundgren, Alvalyn
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 6/28/2023
ONLNE
Lundgren, Alvalyn
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 6/28/2023
ONLNE
ACX-449W
0 Units $415
Thriving Creativepreneur 2
Build confidence in attracting and working with clients with this companion workshop to The Thriving Creativepreneur Part 1. Through a focus on messaging and marketing, you will learn the relational (soft skill) strategies for designing a powerful creative freelance business and for positioning yourself as a strategic creative partner. Explore proven strategies to communicate your value and gain a competitive advantage. Topics include: overcoming limiting beliefs; pricing your work; networking versus marketing; the client qualification and onboarding process; managing projects; establishing your expertise; values and authenticity; and maintaining an abundance mindset.
Meeting Times:
Lundgren, Alvalyn
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/5/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Lundgren, Alvalyn
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/5/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-454X
2 Units $830
Intro to Wearable Product Des.
This new design course allows you to explore wearables, soft goods and fashion through the lens of product design. Projects can include: bags, footwear, fashion or functional apparel. Projects focus on all stages of the product design process: brainstorming, trend research, market research, fashion/product sketching, form/material experimentation, and problem solving with the final goal to create a finished sample. In-class discussions will cover careers and opportunities.
Meeting Times:
Parish, Justine
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/13/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
Parish, Justine
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/13/2023 - 8/19/2023
ONLNE
ACX-463
2 Units $830
Introduction to Concept Design
Concept designers for the entertainment industry create compelling characters, environments, vehicles and props for all kinds of stories. Their work requires a unique combination of industrial design and illustration skills-understanding how things are built, and the ability to visually communicate their narrative role. In this course, which introduces the concept design process, you will create original design solutions through sketches and renderings to support a story. An ideal class for students considering the undergraduate Entertainment Design program at ArtCenter or for those interested in how concepts are created for entertainment-oriented projects. Prerequisites: Intro to Figure Drawing and Perspective, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Formerly ACX-045 Intro to Entertainment Design.
Meeting Times:
Ng, Eric
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Ng, Eric
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-472X
3 Units $960
Viscom for Wearables
Learn to illustrate clothing, accessories, decorative embellishments, fabric patterns, textures, and drape using manual and digital fashion illustration methods (Procreate and Photoshop). Course also includes an introduction to fashion trend research and its use of fashion illustration for Look Books. Class drawing sessions will cover body proportion, drawing action, historic fashion, and detail studies of heads, hands and feet using live fashion models and photographs. Prerequisites: Intro to Figure Drawing, and access to digital tools: Procreate or Adobe Photoshop and necessary hardware.
Meeting Times:
Parish, Justine
TH 04:00 PM - 08:50 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Parish, Justine
TH 04:00 PM - 08:50 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-481
0 Units $595
Crafting a Meaningful Career 1
Change is inevitable. By some accounts, Americans today will have seven or more career changes during their working lives. Whether big or small, all career changes involve introspection, risk assessment, and consideration of the impact your decision will have on those you care about most. In this information-packed, vital and enlightening course you will have the opportunity to examine the pros and cons of past employment, deep dive into what motivates you, and create a plan to confidently move on to the next level. Discover your unique purpose, redefine your goals, and connect with a growing network of talented people who are living their dreams.
Meeting Times:
Luna, Luis
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Luna, Luis
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-488
3 Units $960
Gravity Sketch for Designers
This new course will provide foundational knowledge of Gravity Sketch's creation tools and workflow. Take your 2D designs to 3D models as you learn the benefits of VR in the design process. Prerequisite: Digital Design 1 or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Required: Access to an AR/VR headset such as Oculus Quest or Quest 2.
Meeting Times:
Huang, Inga
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
Additional Fees: $50
ONLNE
Huang, Inga
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
Additional Fees: $50
ONLNE
ACX-518W
0 Units $525
Children's Book Illustration
Children's book illustrators tell stories with pictures. Finding your unique voice is crucial to unlocking those stories, yet it's also one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as an upcoming illustrator. In this visual storytelling course, you will see how narrative picture-making offers a direct route to this process of discovery. By learning how to define yourself to yourself, you will move toward a more personally satisfying, creative and marketable illustration voice. Prerequisite: Basic picture-making skills recommended but not required.
Meeting Times:
Winston Nogai, Jeannie
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Winston Nogai, Jeannie
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-538
2 Units $830
Intro to Creative Direction
Companies all over the world are becoming increasingly aware of the power of creativity to define, build and grow their brands. Hence, the role of the creative director has become an essential and highly valued one that influences every aspect of the way a company looks, sounds, feels and presents itself to the world. But what does it take to be a creative director? And what skill sets are needed to succeed in that field? In this course, you will find yourself in an unconventional class setting where you will do what creative directors do-everything from solving briefs and collaborating with a team to presenting and landing creative work. This immersive experience will introduce you to the world of creative direction and will prepare you to create and creative direct content in all of the most relevant and contemporary forms of media, as well as to master new technologies and emerging platforms. (Formerly ACX-040 Intro to Advertising.)
Meeting Times:
Gevorkian, Zohrab
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Gevorkian, Zohrab
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-561W
0 Units $220
Protect, Sell and License
You have labored over your work. Now learn how to protect, sell and license it. 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. We 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. 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.
Meeting Times:
Katz, Michelle
SA 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 6/3/2023
ONLNE
Katz, Michelle
SA 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
6/3/2023 - 6/3/2023
ONLNE
ACX-569W
0 Units $220
Extreme Negotiations
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. Over online lunch, we'll do some exercises suitable for those who want to keep eating while practicing negotiation skills. The instructor will be available via email for a period of one month following this seminar to answer follow- up questions from enrolled students.
Meeting Times:
Katz, Michelle
SA 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
7/8/2023 - 7/8/2023
ONLNE
Katz, Michelle
SA 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
7/8/2023 - 7/8/2023
ONLNE
ACX-608
2 Units $830
Intro to Grasshopper 3D
Ready to take your Rhino 3D skills to the next level? This new course will explore the parametric functionality of Grasshopper, Rhino's built-in visual programming engine, through a variety of projects and exercises. The functionality of Grasshopper will allow you to have control over user inputs during the design process and will provide greater flexibility and power. Grasshopper is widely utilized in a variety of disciplines including: architecture; entertainment; product, industrial, and interior design; and engineering. Required: previous experience and access to Rhinoceros 3D, Ver 7.
Meeting Times:
Aye, Yelen
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
Additional Fees: $50
ONLNE
Aye, Yelen
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
Additional Fees: $50
ONLNE
ACX-610
2 Units $830
Designing the Future
This new interdisciplinary course seeks to disrupt prevailing notions about the probable future and will explore what alternative futures might look like when envisioned by creative professionals, social innovators, grassroots influencers, ecological activists, technology disruptors and emerging powers. We will examine cross-media speculative and science fiction, including short stories, films, manifestos, journalism, critical theory and research studies in order to help us explore the past, understand the present and shape the futures. Rather than merely analyzing or theorizing various futures, this course will prepare students in hands-on methods of speculative design, critical thinking and creative exercise. After an introduction to future studies (futurism) and speculative design, students will move through a series of alternative futures triggered by six broad macro/mega trends: social, technological, economic, ecological and political factors. The creative work in this course will be intellectually creative, boundary-pushing, transdisciplinary and will obscure preconceived notions, theories and science fictions. This is not a course for the unadventurous and faint-hearted! Prerequisites: prior skills or experience using visualization, ideation sketching and Adobe Creative Suite. Formerly titled: Speculative Design: Envisioning Futures
Meeting Times:
Chu, James
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Chu, James
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-612
2 Units $830
UX/UI for Games
This new online class is an introduction to UX/UI design for video games. Learn and understand the differences between UX and UI as you create your own wireframes, flow, prototype, style guide, front-end menu and head's up display (HUD). Students will design a FUI (Fantasy/Future/Fictional/User/Interface) then prep all the art assets to animate in After Effect using 3D layers. An ideal course for those 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.
Meeting Times:
Dube, Stephan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Dube, Stephan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-619W
0 Units $720
Product Design: Intermediate
In this 10-week course, you may work on a new project for your portfolio for application to Art Center's Product Design program, or focus on completing a previously developed product. Course will cover storyboarding the user-scenario, will help you clarify the product development process, and will provide guidance if there are any missing elements. Explore material and finish exploration, assembly methods, sustainability, and develop a study model/prototype of your design. Prerequisite: Product Design: Basics and Product Design: Process, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Reinisch, Dana
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Reinisch, Dana
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-621W
0 Units $475
Surface Design 2
In the intermediate level course, students focus on the technical aspects of setting up artwork for printing on fabric, wallpaper, ceramics, plastic, paper products and more. Live demos by instructor include working with the various color systems and color indexing files for mass production, and working with manufacturers' templates and specifications for a variety of product types. Students will prepare art for the purpose of testing their surface pattern designs on a variety of product samples from print on demand sources. The final outcome is a group of product samples that can be photographed for portfolios as well as key technical knowledge. Materials: $100 per student estimated cost for ordering a variety of product samples. Prerequisite: Surface Design 1.
Meeting Times:
Valencia, Debra
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/23/2023 - 7/18/2023
ONLNE
Valencia, Debra
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/23/2023 - 7/18/2023
ONLNE
ACX-623W
0 Units $249
Monetizing Art With Licensing
Selling artwork or working hourly as an employee are not the only ways to make money as a creative person. Learn about the opportunities for retaining copyright ownership and licensing visual works for royalties. Topics covered include art themes, product categories, portfolio requirements; basics of contracts, trademarks, copyrights, marketing, publicity; working with agents and submitting work to manufacturers. Also learn how to self-publish your art content as books and approach traditional publishers. Finally, learn about utilizing "Print-On-Demand" (POD) manufacturers with no set up costs to make an array of products to sell including greeting cards & stickers, tee shirts & apparel, mugs, phone cases, pillows, wall art and more. These revenue models apply to fine art, graphic design, illustration, surface design, lettering and calligraphy, photography and mixed media, and will be of interest to anyone wanting to start their own side hustle or full-time business based on their creative content. Open to all students.
Meeting Times:
Valencia, Debra
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/25/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Valencia, Debra
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/25/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-626
0 Units $720
AD4CDs
Train your creative eye and learn how to make impactful images for creative direction! This nine-week course focuses on the conceptualization, design and production of outstanding, portfolio-worthy visuals that effectively communicate your message. Prerequisite: Intro to Creative Direction or Be the Creative Director. If you haven't taken one of these courses, please email samples of your work, or a link to your online portfolio, to acx@artcenter.edu.
Meeting Times:
Soady, Paul
W 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/9/2023
ONLNE
Soady, Paul
W 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
6/14/2023 - 8/9/2023
ONLNE
ACX-627
2 Units $830
Intro to Mixed Reality
Mixed Reality is a medium that blends physical and digital environments, enabling people to view and interact within both spaces simultaneously. In this course, you will learn to make with virtual and augmented reality technologies using game-development software (Unity/Unreal) and hardware (Oculus). You will be introduced to mixed reality workflows and opportunities through a series of workshops that will serve as a foundation for a final project. Learn to research, prototype, iterate, design, and combine the physical and digital to propose mixed reality interactions, objects, or environments. This course requires an interest in both the physical and digital and is ideal for those interested in emerging technologies, video games, industrial, environmental, or interaction design. Workspace and course materials (VR-enabled Windows computers, virtual and augmented reality technologies) will be provided. Concurrent enrollment in lab time is required - see details below.
Meeting Times:
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
Additional Fees: $125
SOUTH CAMPUS
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
Additional Fees: $125
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-628
2 Units $830
Head Painting: Online
The online format for this Head Painting class offers different possibilities than an in-person studio class. While skills sets may be best practiced in an actual studio-setting, in this online class, it's possible to develop a deeper student-to-instructor and student-to-student rapport, and we will go deeper into how to make a powerful statement, rather than just 'painting a head." We will go in depth about developing ideas, starting a project, carrying it through and finishing it; you will see the instructor also share in this process as he works on a project throughout the term. In a format somewhat like a bookclub, students will discuss their projects, receive valuable feedback, and then continue with their individual projects. During the successive phases of the projects, we will clarify the basics of head painting, and visit and revisit the important fundamentals of composition. Prerequisite: Head and Hands or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor; Introduction to Painting is strongly recommended.
Meeting Times:
Wohlgemuth, Denis
T 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
Wohlgemuth, Denis
T 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/16/2023 - 8/15/2023
ONLNE
ACX-635
2 Units $830
Drawing Dynamic Characters
Learn to draw dynamic figures and characters from life and from your imagination. Gesture, expression, and the study of human anatomy as it relates to entertainment design will enhance your understanding of how the body moves when creating expressive, dynamic characters. Use a variety of traditional media to create figures and characters as you explore drawing, design, and different storytelling considerations. Prerequisite: Intro to Figure Drawing or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Nacorda, Christian
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Nacorda, Christian
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-640
2 Units $830
Blender for Designers
3D software has increasingly become a powerful concept design tool. This introductory-level course covers the basics of Blender, a free and open-source 3D creation tool, with a focus on transportation, product design, world-building and illustration. Weekly projects explore design foundations such as iconic shape, detail level, contrast, and hardware modeling based on real world references, Blender's ideation design process, and real-time rendering engine. Prerequisite: beginning to intermediate digital skills, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Students required to provide their own digital tools (PC laptop with 3-button mouse recommended; Mac is OK.)
Meeting Times:
Yanke, Angelo
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
Yanke, Angelo
W 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/17/2023 - 8/16/2023
ONLNE
ACX-656W
2 Units $595
Watercolor Portraiture
This new course will focus on painting portraits of people from a variety of races and ethnicities. Working from photos, learn how to paint a spectrum of skin tones as you explore the basics of color theory, linear perspective, compositional structure, figure/ground relationships, and visual perception. You'll also learn to use watercolor and gouache techniques such as wash, wet into wet, and dry brush. No experience is necessary.
Meeting Times:
Shahbaz, Delbar
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
Shahbaz, Delbar
M 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/15/2023 - 8/14/2023
ONLNE
ACX-657W
0 Units $415
Brand Strategy Workshop
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 dif¬ference. This online workshop is designed to provide you with skills, confidence, and a road map for develop¬ing brand strategy for clients or your own business. We'll look at 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. You'll learn a proven process for ferreting out purpose and deeper meaning as the basis for design, and how to lead a strategy session. Course will also cover how to sell and price brand strategy as part of your slate of services, or as a stand-alone option. Course includes worksheets, templates, exercises, and a deck you'll develop for use in brand strategy sessions. An ideal class for designers, creative team leaders, art directors, creative directors, as well as independent and freelance creatives. Prerequisites: Access to a computer or tablet and knowledge of presentation software (Keynote, Powerpoint, PDFs, etc.)
Meeting Times:
Lundgren, Alvalyn
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
Lundgren, Alvalyn
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
Lundgren, Alvalyn
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
5/18/2023 - 6/29/2023
ONLNE
Lundgren, Alvalyn
TH 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7/6/2023 - 8/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-658W
0 Units $249
Tech & Best Practices in Oils
When creating an oil painting, your choice of materials and techniques carries with it a number of important ramifications, including how the medium will be applied, how long the work will take to complete and, of course, the overall aesthetic result. Through slide and video presentations and actual demonstrations of direct and indirect painting methods, you will learn about the qualities and possibilities of pigments and mediums, brushes, supports and grounds. We'll also touch on the rich history of these materials, explore some contemporary approaches, and cover safety issues. Ahead of the workshop, you will receive a list of optional supplies in case you'd like to try the techniques for yourself during the demonstration. Appro- priate for all levels.
Meeting Times:
Saitzyk, Anne
SA 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
6/17/2023 - 6/17/2023
ONLNE
Saitzyk, Anne
SA 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
6/17/2023 - 6/17/2023
ONLNE
ACX-660W
0 Units $225
Letterpress for All
Whether you are a beginner, or more advanced with ink already under your nails, design, hand-set and letterpress print your own unique broadsides, cards, notes or gifts using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and metal foundry type, ornaments, dingbats and decorative rules. If you are a novice, you will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press.
Meeting Times:
Prussia, Leslie
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
6/10/2023 - 6/11/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Prussia, Leslie
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
6/10/2023 - 6/11/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-661W
0 Units $225
A Typographic Zoo
Whether you are a beginner, or more advanced Create a unique creature using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and metal foundry type, ornaments, dingbats and decorative rules, or linocut your favorite animal, and letterpress print your project on a Vandercook proof press. No prior letterpress experience necessary.
Meeting Times:
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
6/24/2023 - 6/25/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
6/24/2023 - 6/25/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-662W
0 Units $225
Archetype New Wave
Experimental typographic workshop recommended for those who have taken Intro to Letterpress or who have had previous letterpress experience. Learn new printing and alternative letterform making techniques to create your own unique project, in addition to using Archetype Press' extensive collection of wood and metal foundry type, ornaments, dingbats and decorative rules. Projects will be printed on one of the Press' nine [9] Vandercook proof presses.
Meeting Times:
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
7/8/2023 - 7/9/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
7/8/2023 - 7/9/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-878X
0 Units $830
Sewing Lab
Learn to sew, advance your current sewing skills, or get help with your apparel and soft goods projects in this multi-level course. By the end of week 14, you will have completed one or more projects. Come to the first class with a proposal and sketches of your idea. This course is part of ArtCenter's undergraduate Product Design program. Enrollment for ACX students is limited. Required: ACX students will need access to a sewing machine at home.
NOTE: ArtCenter policy requires all persons who want to access our physical spaces to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This applies to ACX students, faculty and staff, as well as to those in the degree programs. Please see instructions for submitting vaccination records and other campus access requirements on the ACX website: https://www.artcenter.edu/acx/index.php?page=COVID -19
Meeting Times:
Joe, Jean
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/13/2023 - 8/19/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Joe, Jean
SA 08:00 AM - 12:50 PM
5/13/2023 - 8/19/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
PHOT-104X
3 Units $960
Composition (Photo + Imaging)
In this class, you will examine the fundamental elements of pictorial construction and learn to apply them through a series of assigned projects. These projects will be based on one or more of the compositional problems examined in class and will give you an opportunity to exercise and apply these compositional concepts. Assignments will begin with simple principles and, as you learn to juggle more complicated material, increase in complexity. Subject matter will include still life and figural work. This course is part of ArtCenter's undergraduate Photography + Imaging program. Enrollment for ACX students is limited. Eligible for transfer credit for prospective Photography + Imaging majors with a grade of B or better. Not applicable to current ArtCenter students. Prerequisite: PHOT-102X Concept plus Basics of Digital Photography, plus previous experience and access to Photoshop and Lightroom, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Cutting, Ann
T 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
5/15/2023 - 8/19/2023
HILLSIDE
Cutting, Ann
T 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
5/15/2023 - 8/19/2023
HILLSIDE
PHOT-208X
3 Units $475
Ai Generative Imaging
This introductory course in generative image making with AI is designed for those interested in creating images with Midjourney. Through a series of projects, explore the capabilities and limitations of generative art. Develop your own unique approach to AI-assisted image making and learn how to utilize this new technology in your creative process. Course includes prompt creation, blend mode, seed images, and data sets, and will explore the ethics of AI usage. This course is part of ArtCenter's undergraduate Photography + Imaging program. Enrollment for ACX students is extremely limited. Prerequisites: Basics of Digital Photography or by permission of an ACX advisor. Required: access to required software application and digital tools.
Meeting Times:
Cutting, Ann
T 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/27/2023
ONLNE
Cutting, Ann
T 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
5/16/2023 - 6/27/2023
ONLNE