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Student work from an Illustration class

Illustration

ACK-005
Sun 1:00PM–4:00PM
Michael Horowitz
$325

Turn your drawings into fun and engaging images that communicate a mood, a feeling or an idea. Explore drawing and image making through short- and long-term projects; experiment with different problem-solving methods; and work with media ranging from crayons and pencils to watercolors and acrylics. 

Student work from ACX Kids Illustration class taught by Michael Horowitz

Student work from Fundamentals of Drawing

Fundamentals of Drawing

ACK-025
Sun 1:00PM–4:00PM
Vanya Horvath
$325

Explore drawing fundamentals; become familiar with techniques in graphite, charcoal, Conté crayons, pastel and ink; and develop your understanding of line, shape, proportion, value and composition through technical exercises and abstract thinking.

Student work from Fundamentals of Drawing

Fun with Fashion

ACK-046
Sun 1:00PM–4:00PM
Yelen Aye
$325

Take your interest in fashion to a whole new level! Have fun while learning to draw croquis (elongated quick sketches), creating 3D projects like paper dresses, and exploring accessory design. Learn basic fashion vocabulary and how to present your work.

 

Student work from Fun with Fashion

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ACK-001
0 Units $325
Behind the Scenes
Learn how to create your own short film. This fun exploration of the art of filmmaking covers the elements of screenwriting, cinematography and editing. You may bring a digital camera for shooting video (optional).

Meeting Times:

Kahsai, Nate'eya
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-004
0 Units $325
Animation
Explore your imagination and learn how to bring drawings to life through movement using Adobe Flash. Create a storyboard and explore the importance of "meaningful movement"-deciding how an object should move-to create an emotional and organic experience. Additional Lab Fee - $5

Meeting Times:

Kouo, Howard
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-005
0 Units $325
Illustration
Turn your drawings into fun and engaging images that communicate a mood, a feeling or an idea. Explore drawing and image making through short- and long-term projects; experiment with different problem-solving methods; and work with media ranging from crayons and pencils to watercolors and acrylics.

Meeting Times:

Horowitz, Michael
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-007
0 Units $350
Photography
Discover the power of black-and-white photography as you learn the fundamentals, from lighting to composition. Fun projects cover various photography genres (portraiture, nature, still-life, abstraction, landscape), and each student leaves with their own negatives, contact sheets and 8 x 10 prints. Held at ArtCenter's Black and White Photography Lab.

Meeting Times:

Howland, Gail
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
Additional Fees: $25
HILLSIDE
ACK-008
0 Units $325
Inventors' Workshop
Product designers invent and design the things you buy: watches, bicycles, shoes and even toothbrushes. Learn how to come up with original ideas, create real products and then bring them to life. You'll learn industrial drawing techniques, concept development and visualization skills.

Meeting Times:

Oh, Nas
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-009
0 Units $325
Drawing the Clothed Figure
Drawing the human figure is important training for all artists. Learn about form, proportion, shape, composition, the human skeleton and simplification. To inspire your drawing, we will study art created by everybody from the Old Masters to contemporary artists.

Meeting Times:

Hanesyan, Ruzanna
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-011
0 Units $325
Cartooning Technique
Learn the nuts and bolts of comic book creation: character design, page composition, penciling, inking, lettering and screentone. Polish your narrative skills and explore various approaches from single-panel gags to full-page construction. Everyone's contributions will be included in the class comic book-a guaranteed future collector's item.

Meeting Times:

Weissman, Steven
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-025
0 Units $325
Fundamentals of Drawing
Explore drawing fundamentals; become familiar with techniques in graphite, charcoal, Conté crayons, pastel and ink; and develop your understanding of line, shape, proportion, value and composition through technical exercises and abstract thinking.

Meeting Times:

Horwath, Vanya
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-039
0 Units $325
Painting
Discover the process of painting and composition while creating quality work. Fun activities include painting demonstrations, participating in setting up the composition, and one-on-one instruction. Near the end of the class you will paint from a clothed model.

Meeting Times:

Morioka, Maria
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACK-046
0 Units $325
Fun with Fashion
Take your interest in fashion to a different level. Have fun while learning how to draw fashion croquis (elongated quick sketches), creating 3D projects like paper dresses, and exploring accessory design. Learn basic fashion vocabulary and how to present your work.

Meeting Times:

Aye, Yelen
SU 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
10/22/2023 - 12/10/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS