 | Adobe Illustrator
One Credit, J. Hazelett
Learn how to create artwork in Adobe Illustrator, from the creation of drawings on paper to the output with a printer. This introductory course covers the basics of Adobe Illustrator including all of the palettes and tools, with special attention given to the pen tool. Gradients, masking, and more advanced operations will also be discussed and practiced. Web sites and artwork created by artists and designers that use Illustrator will be studied in order to assist broader understanding of the program. Students will complete a final project in the form of a logo, business card, letterhead, or an illustration. A basic understanding of computer processes is recommended to enroll in this course.Thursdays, Feb. 4 - April 29, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 | |
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 | Adobe InDesign Workshop
Noncredit, V. Golden
This introductory workshop will explore tools and techniques involved in page layout and document design using Adobe InDesign software. This class is designed for students who are familiar with basic computer operations (such as opening and saving documents, copying, and pasting) but are new to electronic page layout or Adobe InDesign. | |
| | Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20-21, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
$95 | |
| | Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
$95 | |
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 | Art Crimes: Heist and Forgery
One Credit, J. Jones, B. Williams
This course is a comprehensive history of stolen and forged art; who does it, why, and how. Students will examine famous cases of museum heists, and explore the debate of institutionalized theft: one country, government, regime, or institution stealing from another. Offering an insight into the controversial reality of the art industry, this course will examine the often hidden side of private and public collections. Students will explore processes professionals use to determine whether an art object is real or fake. This course will include lecture, discussion, interactive activities and extended time at the Columbus Museum of Art.Thursdays, Feb. 4 - April 29, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 | |
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 | Basic Drawing
Drawing is the process of creating an image on a surface using various tools and techniques. Explore simple perspective, accurate proportion, measured drawing, composition, and tonal values, using pencil, charcoal, and other drawing media. Create still-life studies and landscapes. |
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| | One Credit, A. Fisher
Thursdays, Feb. 4 - April 29, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 | |
| | Noncredit, B. Roberts
Saturdays, Feb 6 - April 24, 9-11:30 a.m.
$225 | |
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 | Ceramics
One Credit, J. Foy
Ceramics is the art of making objects from clay whose final form results from the action of heat. Explore some of the basic techniques such as hand building and throwing. Create items like cups, bowls, and lidded pots. Learn to fire your work in a kiln. This course is designed for all skill levels.
Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - April 28, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 |
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 | Design & Visual Culture
One Credit, B. Williams
Design is the process of conceiving and executing a plan for a project. This class will focus on applying design and color theories into real-world projects and creative applications such as graphic design, web design, digital fine art and illustration. Explore the fundamental techniques of composition and color using the computer software programs Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. This class is suitable for creative individuals who would like to gain experience working with computer design software as well as for experienced designers looking to strengthen their skills and knowledge of design theory and visual communication.
*Students must have a working knowledge of computers, but experience with the Adobe creative suite of computer software is not necessary.
Mondays, Feb. 1 - April 26, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 |
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 | Digital Photography
One Credit, M. Houghton
Beginning to intermediate photographers will gain practical tools to create more dynamic, visually-appealing images. Emphasis will be placed on basic use and handling of cameras to gain practical tools for working with the digital format. Students will be introduced to getting pixels into the computer, creating and saving image files, file formats, and transferring to CD-ROM. Interesting and fun uses for saved images will be discussed. During class, students will have access to a computer lab with the instructor. Students are asked to have a functioning digital camera and CD-R storage disks.Saturdays, January 1 - May 1, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
$460
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 | Figure Drawing
One Credit, K. Schramer
Figure drawing is the pictoral representation of the human body in various forms and positions. Working form the nude model, explore proportion, anatomy, perspective, foreshortening, analysis of form, and planer structures of the figure. Create drawings with particular attention to line and value. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - April 27, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 | |
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 | Oil Painting
N. Neilson
Oil paint is an art medium that embodies a unique thickness that can be brushed, spread, pushed, and scraped. Develop a fundamental understanding of this complex medium. Learn how to handle paint, prepare surfaces, mix colors, organize picture plane, and develop perception. Progressive exercises are designed for all skill levels. |
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Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - April 28, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 | |
| | Noncredit
Saturdays, Feb. 6 - April 24, 9-11:30 a.m.
$225 | |
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 | Pattern Drafting and Sewing
One Credit, E. Chung
This introductory course will explore sewing and pattern drafting skills. Students will learn to communicate ideas through garment by designing a fashion piece and bring it to fruition. Students will develop their ideas through fashion flats and transforming them into pattern then garment. Appropriate fabrics, surface treatment and textiles will be discussed and explored. Sewing machines are suggested but not required.Thurdays, Feb. 4 - April 29, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 |
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 | Photoshop: Basics & Beyond
One Credit, C. White
Discover all the fun tricks with cut & paste techniques as well as cloning, painting, eraser, cropping, and lasso tools in this introductory Photoshop course. Learn to correctly adjust color for prints or the Web, tone, crop, retouch, and composite images for professional results. Find out how to automate many Photoshop functions and batch process images to increase productivity in this course. A basic knowledge of computer processes is recommended. Tuesdays, Feb. 2 - April 27, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 |
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 | Portfolio Development
Noncredit, TBA
A portfolio is a deliberately organized collection of an artist's work that showcases accomplishment and progress over a period of time. Explore the delicate balance between the creation of art and the skills necessary to evaluate and organize that art. Create observational drawings from still-life, and portraits.Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - April 28, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 |
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 | Printmaking
One Credit, K. McGhee
Printmaking involves the creation of a mater plate from which multiple
images are made. Explore some of the basic techniques in printmaking such as relief, intaglio, lithography, and screen-printing. Develop a basic understanding of the printmaking equipment and create your own editions. Mondays, Feb 1 - April 26, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460
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 | Watercolor
One Credit, D. Pirasteh
Watercolor is a delicate painting medium whereby the artist combines a pigment mixture with varying amounts of water to create a translucent effect on paper. Explore transparent and opaque technique, color mixing, application, texture, and control of the medium. Create still-life, landscape, and model studies.Tuesdays, Feb 2 - April 27, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$315 |
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 | Web Design
One Credit, M. Stephenson
This course will explore layout principles, site hosting, tools and techniques for uploading Web sites to the internet. Learn Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks, the most widely used applications in Web design. Previous Web design experience is recommended for enrollment in this course.Wednesdays, Feb. 3 - April 28, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 |
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 | Web Design (Advanced)
One Credit, M. Stephenson
This course will explore advanced layout principles, tools and techniques, optimizing, site hosting for uploading Web sites to the internet. Create slide shows, html emails, animation, flash banners, and more. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and basic Flash the most widely used applications in Web design.
*Previous Web design experience is needed for enrollment in this course.Mondays, Feb. 1 - April 26, 6:45 - 9:30 p.m.
$460 |
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