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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:
· Surface Design
· Graphic Design
· Designing Everyday Products
· Creative Direction
Intro to Creative Direction
ACX-538
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. Meets online.
Intro to Creative Direction, work by Bryn Cohn
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. Meets online.
work by Yukie Funni
Transportation Design
Offering 2 seven-week transportation design courses for anybody interested in designing vehicles or exploring educational and career opportunities in transportation design.
Transportation Design: Basics
ACX-629
Learn fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial design drawing techniques, and presentation methods used in the transportation design field as you work on a luxury sedan project. Meets online.
Transportation Design: Process
ACX-630
Learn to apply more advanced design processes while working on an electric SUV project. This is an ideal course for students interested in applying to ArtCenter's transportation design program—the class project will be suitable for use as part of an application portfolio. In-class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. Prerequisite: Transportation Design: Basics or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Meets online.
Intro to Transportation Design
Intro to Painting
ACX-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 painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required. Meets online.
work by Joanne Rowan, Intro to Painting
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Service fee on credit and debit card payments
All credit and debit card payments for course tuition (plus any lab and materials fees) will be assessed a non-refundable service fee of 2.85% during the registration process.
New Payment Option
Students with US bank accounts now have the option to pay by ACH e-Check – no service fees will apply when you use this payment option.
See How to Register for more details.
Fall 2023 registration begins Monday, July 31; classes start during the week of September 11.
*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-001L
0 Units $125
Printmaking Lab (additional)
Concurrent enrollment in ACX-367 Printmaking Studio is required. To purchase this optional lab time, first register for ACX-367 Printmaking Studio, then contact the ACX office for additional instructions.
Meeting Times:
Faculty, ACN
F 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
9/29/2023 - 12/1/2023
Additional Fees: $125
SOUTH CAMPUS
Faculty, ACN
F 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
9/29/2023 - 12/1/2023
Additional Fees: $125
SOUTH CAMPUS
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:
ACX-020
2 Units $830
Introduction to Painting
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 painting principles and develop creative approaches. Some prior drawing experience is recommended but not required.
Meeting Times:
ACX-020W
0 Units $415
Direct Painting: Figure
This online workshop is designed for students with some painting experience who are seeking to reconnect with paint, color and composition. Working from live models as well as personal photo sources, students will develop compositions using various means and media. Short slide presentations will suggest a direction for the project and will cover some of the following artists: Richard Diebenkorn and Henri Matisse, Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, Edward Hopper and Susan Lichtman. Demonstrations and group discussions round out the course.
Meeting Times:
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:
ACX-060
2 Units $830
Intro to Spatial Exper. Design
This foundation course will introduce you to the broad range of possibilities within spatial experience 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 spatial experience design.
Meeting Times:
ACX-069W
2 Units $415
Digital Painting
Digital painting offers us a wide variety of tools. How should one use them? In this 7-week course, students will learn to approach their digital paintings with intentionality and fluidity. Using Photoshop, fundamentals of composition, color, light, and visual storytelling 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 Photoshop, a Wacom tablet or cintiq, and a digital camera to take reference photos.
Meeting Times:
ACX-070W
0 Units $495
Art 360
Interested in exploring contemporary art but not sure where to start? Dive into several methods of art production in this hands-on course designed to expand your conceptual development, technical skills, and awareness of the 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. One or two field trips to local galleries will be included. An ideal course for those interested in exploring ArtCenter's approach to contemporary art, students developing portfolio projects, and anyone seeking ways to expand their creative horizons and develop an art practice.
Meeting Times:
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:
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:
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
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
ONLNE
Kong, Stan
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
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:
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
10/1/2023 - 11/12/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
Sherrill, Robert
SU 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
10/1/2023 - 11/12/2023
OFF-CAMPUS
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:
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:
ACX-168
3 Units $960
Head and Hands
Demystify the complexities of creating a likeness! Learn how to read the primary forms of the face and hands and translate that knowledge into an artistic statement. Learn to draw the head in action-in any position-with the proper expressions; convey 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, discover how to draw them dynamically by breaking them down into simple forms. Prerequisite: Introduction to Figure Drawing or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor. Transferable for prospective Illustration majors.*
Meeting Times:
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:
ACX-201X
3 Units $720
Business & Professional Pract.
This class will examine business and professional practices that help form the basis of a career in photography. The goal is to begin to create a practical business framework for aesthetic and commercial growth in a changing media landscape.
Meeting Times:
ACX-229W
0 Units $525
Comic Book Illustration
Learn the ins and outs of comic books 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:
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:
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:
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.
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:
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.)
NOTE: class will not meet September 25 and October 2, 2023 but will still meet for 12 sessions.
Meeting Times:
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:
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:
ACX-539W
0 Units $415
Still Life Painting Fast/Slow
Are you a painter looking to break new ground in your work? Still Life: Fast and Slow will have you painting at two speeds. In this course, fast exercises will lead to new discoveries as you learn how to work intuitively and playfully. Slow exercises will build upon those discoveries and lead to the creation of larger compositions. To paint from life, we'll provide you with photo references or you can create your own still life setups. Presentations, demonstrations, and discussions will round out your experience. Oil is recommended, but other mediums are welcome. Instructor will email a supply list before the first session. Prerequisite: Introduction to Painting or by permission of an ArtCenter counselor.
Meeting Times:
Saitzyk, Anne
T 03:00 PM - 06:50 PM
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
ONLNE
Saitzyk, Anne
T 03:00 PM - 06:50 PM
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
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
10/21/2023 - 10/21/2023
ONLNE
Katz, Michelle
SA 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
10/21/2023 - 10/21/2023
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
11/21/2023 - 12/12/2023
ONLNE
Valencia, Debra
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
11/21/2023 - 12/12/2023
ONLNE
ACX-629
1 Units $415
Transportation Design: Basics
So you want to design cars? Learn fundamental design principles and procedures, industrial design drawing techniques, and presentation methods used in the transportation design field as you work on a luxury sedan project. This seven-week course is ideal for anybody interested in designing vehicles or exploring educational and career opportunities in transportation design.
Meeting Times:
ACX-630
1 Units $415
Transportation Design: Process
Learn to apply more advanced design processes while working on an electric SUV project in this seven-week course designed for students who have completed Transportation Design: Basics. This is an ideal course for students interested in applying to ArtCenter's transportation design program-the class project will be suitable for use as part of an application portfolio. In-class demonstrations of more advanced rendering and presentation techniques will also be covered. Prerequisite: Transportation Design: Basics or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
Smock, Randall
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
ONLNE
Smock, Randall
T 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10/31/2023 - 12/12/2023
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:
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:
ACX-659X
0 Units $960
Apparel Patternmaking 2D-3D
Learn the basic principles of patternmaking by flat pattern manipulation and draping on dress forms. Create a sample book of flat pattern manipulation for a variety of designs including construction of a basic sloper and selected samples. Course will culminate with an introduction to CLO, the 3D patternmaking software currently used in the industry. Prerequisite: successful completion of ACX-878X Sewing Lab, or test on machines for those with sewing experience.
Meeting Times:
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. For planning purposes, please register for this workshop by Oct 3.
Meeting Times:
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-663W
0 Units $225
Journals, Notebooks & Diaries
This new workshop lets you create your own personalized, small-edition covers for saddle-stitched booklets 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's thirteen Vandercook proof presses. No previous letterpress experience required. For planning purposes, please register for this workshop Oct 24.
Meeting Times:
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
10/28/2023 - 10/29/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kupchick, Janet
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
10/28/2023 - 10/29/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACX-664W
0 Units $225
Holiday Greetings
Design, hand-set and letterpress print your own unique holiday cards, notes or gifts using Archetype's extensive collection of foundry type, ornaments, dingbats and decorative rules. You will be introduced to the basics of hand-set typography and letterpress printing on the Vandercook proof press. No previous letterpress experience required. For planning purposes, please register for this workshop Nov 7.
Meeting Times:
Prussia, Leslie
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
11/11/2023 - 11/12/2023
Additional Fees: $25
SOUTH CAMPUS
Prussia, Leslie
SA/SU 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
11/11/2023 - 11/12/2023
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.
Meeting Times:
PHOT-102X
3 Units $960
Concept (photo + Imaging)
This photographic imaging class will explore the nature of the creative process and the value of a focused work ethic. You will discover ways to think visually and to understand that the quality and quantity of decisions made while working define one's creative style. You will begin to construct images that show evidence of your understanding of the value of light, pose, gesture, composition and environment, how to fashion these elements for creative effect and to take responsibility for every aspect of your image. Learn to define the problem at hand and to understand the difference between an idea and a developed concept. 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: Basics of Digital Photography, plus previous experience and access to Photoshop and Lightroom, or by permission of an ArtCenter advisor.
Meeting Times:
PHOT-208X
1 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:
PHOT-209X
3 Units $960
What's Your Story
What's Your Story blends selfie culture, personal history archiving with a direct introduction to the many cultures and cultural experiences in Southern California. What's Your Story takes a page out of NPR's Story Core playbook by asking people to sit down and tell their stories with the added element of photography. Integral to the project is the recognition and visibility that comes with sharing your story with the world. Anyone who comes to the What's Your Story booth will be gifted a portrait on 13 x 19 paper, those who participate further by granting us an interview, will have their stories archived and celebrated through a breadth of social media outlets, exhibitions, and publications. Their stories will reach well beyond their personal social algorithm. 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. Access to ArtCenter's equipment and facilities is not included.
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