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Figure Drawing
ACT-004
Drawing the human figure is important training for all artists. By working with a costumed model, you will develop an understanding of form by sharpening your observation skills. In-class discussions will explore how artists from the past and present have depicted the human figure.
Character Design
ACT-070This class is for anyone who loves to draw characters, regardless of skill level. Create and develop characters for video games, animated films and illustrations through fun and exciting exercises that strengthen your conceptual ability and skills. Learn how to develop a character layout sheet, a model sheet and a turnaround. This class will emphasize brainstorming, along with conceptualization of a story and ideas. In-person and online sections are available.
Dynamic Drawing
ACT-013
Explore rapid visualization techniques using ink, pens, markers and other related mediums. Learn to control your lines and line weights while drawing with line economy in a quick visual descriptive style. Develop your observation and perspective skills and strengthen your ability to communicate ideas and thoughts through drawings. Assignments will range from simple consumer products and complex industrial items to environmental settings and fantasy expressions. If you’re interested in product design, transportation design, illustration, fine art or entertainment design, this class is for you.
Spatial Experience Design
ACT-009
This course draws from several disciplines, including architecture, interior design, landscape design, furniture design and branding to create a comprehensive experience. In this class, you will learn conceptual thinking skills as well as fundamentals like drafting and model making. Projects may include designing a house, restaurant, or retail store.
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ACT-004
0 Units $400
Figure Drawing
Drawing the human figure is important training for all artists. By working with a costumed model, you will develop an understanding of form by sharpening your observation skills. In-class discussions will explore how artists from the past and present have depicted the human figure.
Meeting Times:
Howarth, John
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Horowitz, Michael
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Howarth, John
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Horowitz, Michael
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACT-006
0 Units $400
Digital Photography
An introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography. Through discussions of image quality and composition, create your personal vision and achieve meaningful images. Study the impact of black & white imagery, color theory, and storytelling. Explore the photography industry and different genres such as still life, street, portraiture, landscape, and documentary photography. Students must provide their own image-making equipment with memory capability. This could be a cell phone, an iPad, a digital or film camera.
Meeting Times:
Howland, Gail
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
HILLSIDE
Howland, Gail
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
HILLSIDE
ACT-009
0 Units $400
Spatial Experience Design
This course draws from several disciplines, including architecture, interior design, landscape design, furniture design and branding to create a comprehensive experience. In this class, you will learn conceptual thinking skills as well as fundamentals like drafting and model making. Projects may include designing a house, restaurant, or retail store.Formerly titled "Environmental Design."
Meeting Times:
Kanda, Chiaki
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kanda, Chiaki
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACT-017
0 Units $400
Design 360
Do you have an interest in art or design but not sure which field suits you best? Then this lecture/studio class is for you. Design 360º explores many of the majors in ArtCenter's degree programs, including: Advertising, Entertainment Design, Environmental Design, Film, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Imaging, Product Design and Transportation Design. Through individual projects, you will get the chance to explore the principles of each of these art and design disciplines. Drawing skills are emphasized as an essential way to communicate your ideas. This class is a perfect introduction for students new to Teens.
Meeting Times:
Perez-Morin, Christian
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Perez-Morin, Christian
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACT-034
0 Units $400
Concept Design Basics
Bring your characters, environments, props and storyboards to life. Explore light and shade, perspective, color theory and basic design techniques. Learn how to take 2D line drawings and process them into tones for a lifelike result. Also, explore arranging shapes, values, colors and edges in interesting and intriguing ways to create images that hold the viewer's attention. Not only will your characters look more dimensional, but the environments and objects will also be more believable.
Meeting Times:
Sherrill, Robert
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
ONLNE
Sherrill, Robert
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
ONLNE
ACT-039
0 Units $400
Digital Illustration With Proc
Procreate, the leading creative app made for iPad, is a portable art studio that allows you to create sketches, illustrations, animations, and paintings. This class will introduce you to Procreate's unique features and intuitive creative tools. It's ideal for anyone interested in fashion design, industrial design, entertainment, and illustration. Required: access to an iPad, Apple pencil, and a current version of Procreate.
Meeting Times:
Aye, Yelen
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Aye, Yelen
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACT-045
0 Units $400
Animation
Learn how to bring drawings to life through movement in Adobe Flash. Create a storyboard and transform your story into an animation. Discover the importance of "meaningful movement"-not just moving an object from one side of the page to the other but also deciding how it should move. Explore your imagination to create an emotional and organic experience.
Meeting Times:
Kouo, Howard
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
Additional Fees: $5
SOUTH CAMPUS
Kouo, Howard
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
Additional Fees: $5
SOUTH CAMPUS
ACT-070
0 Units $400
Character Design
This class is for anyone who loves to draw characters, regardless of skill level. Create and develop characters for video games, animated films and illustrations through fun and exciting exercises that strengthen your conceptual ability and skills. Learn how to develop a character layout sheet, a model sheet and a turnaround. This class will emphasize brainstorming, along with conceptualization of a story and ideas.
Meeting Times:
Llanos, Ronald
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
ONLNE
Llanos, Ronald
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS
Llanos, Ronald
SA 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
ONLNE
Llanos, Ronald
SA 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9/30/2023 - 12/9/2023
SOUTH CAMPUS