Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Course Descriptions

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Design

Color Theory

#2408 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

#2409 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

#1004 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

Learn the variety of ways that color is used as a design element by working with current color theory principles and models to develop color plans and concepts.

Design Matters

#2410 TH 6-9, 9/28-12/7, no class 11/23

Discuss and analyze the principles of design through a survey of successful projects envisioned by artists, architects, theorists, and authors. Engage in lectures, readings, and discussions to discover a variety of approaches to problem-solving.

Design Process + Projects

#2419 M 6-9, 11/6-12/4

Investigate approaches to traditional design projects with a new sketching or model-making assignment each week focused on graphics, interiors, or objects.

Digital Drawing: Objects + Space

#2407 M 6-9, 10/2-12/4

Students will develop an understanding of software interfaces as they learn to translate 2D drawings into 3D models, working with digital drawing tools including Autodesk AutoCAD and SketchUp, and using SU Podium for renderings. This course is taught in Mac OS.

SketchUp for Interiors

#2417 M 6-9, 10/2-10/30

Learn how to model and modify rooms, furniture, cabinets, and other elements in this introduction to SketchUp, a 3D modeling and visualization tool, for interior design.

Digital

Game Design: Maya + Unity

#2411 asynchronous, 10/1-12/10 Design, develop, and create art for video games. Use industry-leading software Autodesk Maya and Unity to create 3D objects and integrate them into visually compelling environments. Explore interiors and exteriors, experiment with lighting, and develop complex soundscapes while enjoying the flexibility of an asynchronous online course. No prior experience is required.

Drawing

Digital Drawing + Illustration

#2415 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Develop ideas using traditional media, then translate them digitally in Procreate. Instruction will focus on learning the digital programs as well as concept development as students create original characters and environments.

Introduction to Drawing

#2412 SU 10-1, 10/1-12/10, no class 11/26

#2413 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

#1005 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

Learn to draw in this beginner’s course designed to help you build foundational skills and understanding of line, perspective, composition, texture, light, and more.

Introduction to Figure Drawing

#2414 M 6-9, 10/2-12/4

Working from the nude model, students will learn to draw the human figure from direct observation. The essential elements of life drawing, including anatomy, proportion, volume, composition, gesture, and the accurate and expressive use of line and tone will be addressed.

Fashion

Fashion Design

#2424 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Examine the fundamentals of designing a fashion collection as you investigate conceptual inspiration and technical apparel design and apply real-world practices of marketing plans, competitive research, and costing to your visions.

Patternmaking and Construction: Below the Belt

#2476 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Perfect the necessary techniques to assemble garments that cover the lower half of the female form. Instruction will focus on developing skills to draft a basic skirt and pant, and develop professional slopers, waistbands, pattern pockets, and fly fronts.

Sewing Techniques: Above the Waist #2477 TH 6-9, 9/28-12/7, no class 11/23

Industry-standard techniques and tips are presented for sewing together a pattern for a button-down shirt with sleeves and a lined, zippered shell. Students leave with the ability to transfer their skills to commercial patterns or their own designs.

Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals

#2421 SA 9-12, 9/30-12/9, no class 11/25

#2422 SA 1-4, 9/30-12/9, no class 11/25

#1006 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

#1007 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

Learn how to sew with industry standards in mind in this beginner’s class. Create a personal library of seam samples and then apply fundamental techniques in two foundational projects.

Fiber And Material Studies

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving #2425 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Learn introductory techniques such as tapestry and plain weave to create surface, image, texture, and various color effects within a woven form on a frame loom.

Graphic Design

Brand Identity Systems

#2433 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Identify, develop, and produce an integrated brand identity system that goes beyond the traditional logo. From rough sketches to final digital files, develop the practical components to create a public-facing brand.

Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator

#2428 SA 9-12, 9/30-12/9, no class 11/25 #2432 asynchronous, 10/1-12/10

Learn Adobe Illustrator skills to create sophisticated designs and illustrations, beginning with a review of important functions and tools, demonstrations, and class projects.

Digital Design: Adobe InDesign #2430 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to create paragraph and character styles, object styles, layers, master pages, and import graphics as you investigate many aspects of digital publishing.

Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop

#2429 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Explore techniques to create imagery and designs of a more advanced nature using Adobe Photoshop. Discover the far-ranging use of this software for print, web, and mobile devices.

Introduction to Graphic Design #2426 M 6-9, 10/2-12/4 #2427 SU 10-1, 10/1-12/10, no class 11/26 #1008 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

Investigate principles of design such as composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Introduction to Typography #2431 TH 6-9, 9/28-12/7, no class 11/23

Learn typographic history, type do’s and don’ts, type terminology, setting copy and display text, using style sheets, type styles, and handwriting and illustrative calligraphy in this working lab.

Illustration

Digital Drawing + Illustration #2416 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Develop ideas using traditional media, then translate them digitally in Procreate. Instruction will focus on learning the digital programs as well as concept development as students create original characters and environments.

Introduction to Illustration #2434 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Explore the illustration process, from ideation and freehand sketching to the final piece. Experiment with a variety of materials and styles, from traditional to digital and their hybrid.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Introduction to Interior Design #2435 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22 #2436 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Learn the essentials to design, build an interior space, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality.

SketchUp for Interiors

#2418 M 6-9, 10/2-10/30

Learn how to model and modify rooms, furniture, cabinets, and other elements in this introduction to SketchUp, a 3D modeling and visualization tool, for interior design.

Interdisciplinary

Artist Materials and Techniques

#2437 M 6-9, 10/2-12/4

Explore two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and four-dimensional media as you produce work that explores personal research and interests and new modes of creative production.

Portfolio Preparation

#2438 SA 10-4, 11/18

Open to students of all disciplines, this course will help you craft a digital portfolio that combines imagery, composition, text, and narrative to most successfully showcase your creativity, skills and passions. Perfect for certificate students preparing for Portfolio Review Day, as well as anyone interested in refining their portfolio for their website, residency or grant applications, or graduate admissions.

Painting

Contemporary Watercolor

#2439 SA 1-4, 9/30-12/9, no class 11/25

Explore traditional and contemporary approaches to the watercolor medium, including gouache. A variety of techniques, papers, and alternative painting surfaces, as well as mixed media processes, are introduced.

Explorations in Acrylic Painting

#1009 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/12-1/21

Through demonstrations, individual dialogue, class discussions, and critiques, you will learn how to work with acrylic paints.

Introduction to Oil Painting

#2442 TH 6-9, 9/28-12/7, no class 11/23

#2443 SU 2-5, 10/1-12/10, no class 11/26

Learn how to stretch your own canvas, lay out a palette, experiment with painting techniques, and mix colors in this beginner’s course designed to provide you with the fundamentals.

Painting: Materials and Methods

#2441 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Explore traditional and contemporary painting materials and methods through demonstrations and in-class projects.

Water-Based Painting

#2440 T 6-9, 10/3-12/5

Discover traditional and non-traditional materials and methods used in water-based paintings. Students paint from observation and the imagination, using current artist practices and historical examples.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to Digital Photography

#2444 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Learn the foundations of photography and how to use a manual digital camera as you select and capture subjects that are both personally meaningful in content and contemporary in context.

PRINTMEDIA

Experimental Printmaking

#2445 W 6-9, 9/27-12/6, no class 11/22

Learn do-it-yourself printmaking techniques that do not require the use of a print studio! From transfers, linoleum stamps, digital and handmade repeat patterns, digital printing on fabric, and alternative substrates to lo-fi silkscreen with stencils and drawing fluid, these processes can be transferred easily from the classroom to the artist’s workspace.

WRITING

Editing for Writers

#2446 TH 6-9, 9/28-12/7, no class 11/23

Whether penning the Next Great American Novel or preparing a writing sample for a fellowship, grant, or MFA application, you will gain insightful feedback workshopping new or existing projects.