EDUCATIONCONTINUINGADULT FALL 2022 + WINTER 2023 STUDENTSSCHEDULINGFLEXIBLEOPTIONS,OPENTOATALLLEVELS!
—ACE Student, The Art of Creative Writing
EVENING AND WEEKEND COURSES FOR EVERYONE.
This fall and winter you can select to take courses in-person at our campus in Chicago’s Loop, or you can enjoy the flexibility and convenience of learning online from wherever you are. Students from around the world and right here in Chicago are joining us for online courses taught by our acclaimed faculty. The majority of our online classes meet in real time through dynamic video conference sessions, which include demonstrations and lectures, group discussion and critiques with peers, and one-on-one time with our exceptional instructors. In-person courses will take place on SAIC’s campus, giving you access to a vast array of creative resources, as well as face-to-face learning experiences with faculty members and fellow students. All in-person courses will follow health and safety guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Chicago Department of Public Health to ensure proper social distancing. Please note, all Continuing Studies students who intend to be on campus for any period of time will be required to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. Visit saic.edu/csvaccine for more information. I
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2 | saic.edu/ace The School of the Art Institute of Chicago invites you to be part of our diverse community of artists, designers, and scholars by enrolling in an Adult Continuing Education (ACE) noncredit course (or two), or one of our exciting certificate programs. As a member of our community, one defined by practice and inquiry, you will cultivate creative confidence, learning with and from your instructors and peers as you produce work based on your personal research, goals and interests. Our outstanding faculty are experts in their respective fields and experienced educators committed to creating opportunities for students to explore concept development while engaging with new materials and techniques. OFFERED
“Michael Barlow is an excellent instructor and covered a wide variety of topics related to drawing without being overwhelming for new or recently re-engaged drawing students. I felt as if I not only got a solid foundation for beginning drawing, but learned much more than I thought I would. He also opened my eyes to new ways of observing the everyday and how that vision can translate to drawing/art.”
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INTERDISCIPLINARY Portfolio Preparation #2424 SA 10-4 = In-Person | = Online
Art Survey at the AIC: Impressionism and Post#2384ImpressionismF12-2,9/30-12/9, 2022, no class 11/25, Develop the ability to look closely at, analyze, and discuss one of the largest and most significant collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago museum. Works by Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh, among others, will be discussed.
#2383IntroductionARCHITECTUREtoArchitectureTH6-9,9/29-12/8,2022, no class 11/24, Develop an understanding of architectural design and explore historical and contemporary architecture, freehand drawing, and representation. ART HISTORY Art History from the Ground Up #2387 SU 1-2:30, 10/2-10/30, 2022, #1002 MTWTHF 12-1:30, 1/9-13, 2023, From cave paintings to contemporary art, this speed-date with a complex discipline will whet your appetite for the art that is all around us as you discuss artists’ traditional and radical roles around the world. Art Survey at the AIC: Ancient to PreModern #2385 SA 2-4, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, Learn how to analyze a work of art, as well as gain insights into the context of specific periods, the lives of the artists, and range of expression as a basis for further inquiry. Part of a three-course series, this class meets in galleries and observes, discusses, and finds connections between works in different points of history.
ARCHITECTURE Introduction to Architecture #2383 TH 6-9 ART HISTORY Art Survey at the AIC: Ancient to PreModern #2385 SA 2-4 Art Survey at the AIC: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism #2384 F 12-2 Contemporary Art in Chicago #2386 SA 10-1 DESIGN Color Theory #2389 W 6-9 Color Theory #2390 W 6-9 Design Matters #2391 TH 6-9 Design Matters #2392 TH 6-9 Digital Drawing: Interior Design #2393 T 6-9 DESIGNED OBJECTS Introduction to Product Design #2394 TH 6-9 DIGITAL Motion Graphics: Type and Image #2395 T 6-9 DRAWING Artist and the Sketchbook #2400 SA 9-12 Digital Drawing + Illustration #2399 T 6-9 Introduction to Drawing #2396 SU 10-1 Introduction to Drawing #2397 SU 10-1 Introduction to Figure Drawing #2398 M 6-9 FASHION Fashion Design #2408 T 6-9 Patternmaking and Construction: Above the Waist #2404 T 6-9 Sewing Techniques: Below the Belt #2407 M 6-9 Sewing FundamentalsTechniques:#2405 SA 9-12 Sewing FundamentalsTechniques:#2406 TH 6-9 FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving #2409 TH 6-9 GRAPHIC DESIGN Brand Identity Systems #2417 W 6-9 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator #2412 SA 1-4 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator #2416 Asynchronous Digital Design: Adobe InDesign #2414 T 6-9 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop #2413 M 6-9 Introduction to Graphic Design #2410 TH 6-9 Introduction to Graphic Design #2411 TH 6-9 Introduction to Typography #2415 TH 6-9 ILLUSTRATION Children’s Book Illustration #2419 W 6-9 Digital Drawing + Illustration #2420 T 6-9 Introduction to Illustration #2418 T 6-9 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Introduction to Interior Design #2421 W 6-9 Introduction to Interior Design #2422 T 6-9 INTERDISCIPLINARY Artist Materials and Techniques #2423 M 6-9 PAINTING Contemporary Watercolor #2425 SA 1-4 Introduction to Oil Painting #2428 SU 2-5 Painting: Materials and Methods #2427 W 6-9 Water-Based Painting #2426 T 6-9 PHOTOGRAPHY Introduction to Digital Photography #2403 W 6-9 PRINTMEDIA Expanded Print #2402 W 6-9 WRITING The Art of Creative Writing: Short Forms of Fiction and Poetry #2401 TH 6-9 ART HISTORY Art History from the Ground Up #1002 MTWTHF 12-1:30 FASHION Sewing FundamentalsTechniques:#1008 MTWTHF 9-4 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Introduction to Interior Design #1011 MTWTHF 9-4 Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Fall 2022 Courses Key: = In-Person, = Online For complete course details, including description and instructor, visit continuingstudies.saic.edu. Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170 saic.edu/ace | 54 | saic.edu/ace Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Winter 2023 Courses 10-WEEK SESSION: SEPTEMBER 28-DECEMBER 11, 2022; no class November 23-27 5-WEEK SESSION: OCTOBER 2 –30, 2022 ART HISTORY Art History from the Ground Up #2387 SU 1-2:30 SATURDAY WORKSHOP: DECEMBER 3, 2022 5-WEEK SESSION: NOVEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 11, 2022 ART HISTORY Modern to Contemporary Art History: 1960 to the Present #2388 SU 1-2:30 2-WEEKEND INTENSIVES: JANUARY 6-15, 2023 DESIGN Color Theory #1003 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 Color Theory #1004 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 Design Matters #1005 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 DRAWING Introduction to Drawing #1006 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 FASHION Sewing FundamentalsTechniques:#1007 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 GRAPHIC DESIGN Introduction to Graphic Design #1009 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop #1010 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 1-WEEK INTENSIVES: JANUARY 9-13, 2023 Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Course Descriptions For complete course details visit continuingstudies.saic.edu. Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170
Contemporary Art in Chicago #2386 SA 10-1, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, In this introduction to Chicago’s vibrant visual art scene, you will participate in virtual and in-person visits to museums and galleries throughout the city. Students will also have the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes into artists’ studios and collectors’ homes, where they can view works in progress, ask questions, and get to know the real people who make up Chicago’s art world.
MotionDIGITALGraphics: Type and Image #2395 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Explore the principles and elements of motion applied to text and image using Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop as you learn to design with time and develop basic character animation skills.
DESIGNED OBJECTS Introduction to Product Design #2394 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, Explore multiple approaches and directions in contemporary product design. You will learn about cultural views of design, be introduced to the field’s most prominent players, and work through the different stages of product development from idea formation to prototype creation.
Digital Drawing + Illustration #2399 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Develop ideas using traditional media, then translate them digitally in programs such as Procreate. Instruction will focus on learning the digital programs as well as concept development as students create original characters and environments.
Introduction to Graphic Design #2410 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, #2411 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, #1009 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, Investigate principles of design such as composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Modern to Contemporary Art History: 1960 to the #2388PresentSU1-2:30, 11/6-12/11, 2022, no class 11/27, The work of art in the age of digital production requires a longer and more critical look. In this five-week course, students will discuss the relative impact of works of art made in the more recent past, and work being made today.
#2419Children’sILLUSTRATIONBookIllustrationW6-9,9/28-12/7,2022, no class 11/23, This course is designed to introduce students to the illustration process, from ideation and freehand sketching to the development of a finished product.
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Patternmaking and Construction: Above the Waist #2404 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Learn industry-standard techniques to sew a button-down shirt and a lined, zippered shell. You will leave with the ability to transfer your skills to commercial patterns or your own designs.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Brand Identity Systems #2417 W 6-9, 9/28-12/7, 2022, no class 11/23, 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.
#2408FashionFASHIONDesignT6-9,10/4-12/6, 2022, 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.
Digital Drawing + Illustration #2420 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Develop ideas using traditional media, then translate them digitally in programs such as Procreate. Instruction will focus on learning the digital programs as well as concept development as students create original characters and environments.
Introduction to Drawing #2396 SU 10-1, 10/2-12/11, 2022, no class 11/27, #2397 SU 10-1, 10/2-12/11, 2022, no class 11/27, #1006 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, 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.
#2389ColorDESIGNTheoryW6-9, 9/28-12/7, 2022, no class 11/23, #2390 W 6-9, 9/28-12/7, 2022, no class 11/23, #1003 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, #1004 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, 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 #2391 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, #2392 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, #1005 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, 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.
Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving #2409 TH 6-9, 9/29–12/8, 2022, 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.
Introduction to Typography #2415 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, 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.
Introduction to Illustration #2418 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, 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.
Digital Drawing: Interior Design #2393 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Learn how to use 3D modeling software to bring your ideas into the digital space for potential clients and colleagues. Create a workflow for your interior design projects that includes space planning, furniture modeling, and applying materials for viewing and rendering using Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SU Podium.
ArtistDRAWINGandthe Sketchbook #2400 SA 9-12, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, Investigate the personal nature of artists’ sketchbooks, develop drawings, collages, paintings, and notes to generate new ideas, and even build your own handmade sketchbook.
Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator #2412 SA 1-4, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, #2416 Asynchronous, 9/28-12/11, 2022, 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 #2414 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, 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 #2413 M 6-9, 10/3-12/5, 2022, #1010 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, 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.
FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES
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Sewing Techniques: Below the Belt #2407 M 6-9, 10/3-12/5, 2022, 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: Fundamentals #2405 SA 9-12, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, #2406 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, #1007 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, 1/6-15, 2023, #1008 MTWTHF 9-4, 1/9-13, 2023, 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.
Introduction to Figure Drawing #2398 M 6-9, 10/3-12/5, 2022, 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.
#2421IntroductionARCHITECTUREtoInteriorDesignW6-9,9/28-12/7,2022,no
Certificates are offered in the following areas: Drawing Interior Design Fashion Painting Graphic Design Certificate students take a combination of six Adult Continuing Education noncredit courses unique to each subject, including electives of their choice. They pay the same tuition for ACE courses as noncertificate students, and are charged a one-time application fee. Visit saic.edu/ace and select Certificate Programs for individual program details, policies, and frequently asked questions, or register at continuingstudies.saic.edu. For more information, email cs@saic.edu. saic.edu/ace
ContemporaryPAINTING Watercolor #2425 SA 1-4, 10/1-12/10, 2022, no class 11/26, 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.
—ACE Student, Certificate,Drawing2022
IntroductionPHOTOGRAPHYtoDigital Photography #2403 W 6-9, 9/28-12/7, 2022, no class 11/23, 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.
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INTERIOR class 11/23, #2422 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, #1011 MTWTHF 9-4, 1/9-13, 2023, Learn the essentials to design, build an interior space, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality.
Painting: Materials and Methods #2427 W 6-9, 9/28-12/7, 2022, no class 11/23, Explore traditional and contemporary painting materials and methods through demonstrations and in-class projects. Water-Based Painting #2426 T 6-9, 10/4-12/6, 2022, Discover traditional and non-traditional materials and methods used in water-based paintings you paint from observation and the imagination, using current artist practices and historical examples. Students build skills in color, tone, volume, contrast, and temperature.
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#2402ExpandedPRINTMEDIAPrintW6-9,9/28-12/7, no class 11/23, Explore DIY printmaking techniques that don’t require a dedicated print studio including monotype, relief, image transfer, and basic screen printing.
Your coursework will provide you with opportunities to network with instructors and peers, many of whom are working professionals.
#2423ArtistINTERDISCIPLINARYMaterialsandTechniquesM6-9,10/3-12/5,2022,
FASHION CERTIFICATE Required course (1) Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses from those listed under the subject heading Fashion Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
Portfolio Preparation #2424 SA 10-4, 12/3, 2022, 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.
TheWRITINGArtof Creative Writing: Short Forms of Fiction and Poetry #2401 TH 6-9, 9/29-12/8, 2022, no class 11/24, Learn the basics of creative writing regardless of what form your work takes in this community workshop. Share your literary efforts, both raw and polished. Explore different poetic and fictional forms as you focus on finding, building, and developing your voice.
Adult Continuing Education noncredit certificate programs provide you the opportunity to delve deeply into an area of personal or professional interest. Designed to be completed in one or two years, you can expand your skill set or prepare a portfolio should you choose to apply to a degree program or other credit-based credential.
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.
Introduction to Oil Painting #2428 SU 2-5, 10/2-12/11, 2022, no class 11/27, 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.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
“I believe that having the opportunity to participate in a certificate program encouraged me to enroll in new courses, challenge myself more, and gave me the confidence to continue drawing. It also helped me to pace myself and make art a priority.”
DRAWING CERTIFICATE Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses from those listed under the subject headings Drawing or Painting and Drawing. Art history course (1) One 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
Cancellation and Schedule Changes: We reserve the right to cancel or alter the fees, schedule, or staffing when circumstances warrant. If a cancellation or change is necessary, students will be notified prior to the first class, and students enrolled in cancelled courses will have the option of taking another class or receiving a full refund.
SAVETHEDATE
Join us for a 1-day Portfolio Preparation Workshop on December 3.
PAINTING CERTIFICATE* Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses under the subject headings Painting or Painting and Drawing Art history course (1) One 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
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Students must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
QUESTIONS? Call 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu.
REFUND POLICY
Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
* It is strongly encouraged that students with little or no drawing experience take Introduction to Drawing, which can be used to fulfill the Painting Certificate elective requirement.
Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Certificate
Join us for a 30-minute review session to receive valuable feedback on your work. Strengthen your portfolio and receive guidance about the next steps in your creative development.
Required course (1) Design Matters Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses under the subject headings Design and Interior Architecture. You may also use Introduction to Architecture as one of your required studio courses.
For more information, visit saic.edu/ace and select Student Benefits.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu.
All requests to drop a course must be submitted in writing to cs@saic.edu and include the student’s name, ID number, and course information. Refunds take four to six weeks to process.
Visit continuingstudies.saic.edu to register.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE Required course (1) Introduction to Graphic Design Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses from those listed under the subject heading Graphic Design. You may also use Color Theory as one of your required studio courses. Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates. Programs (cont’d.)
All ACE students are eligible to participate and reviews are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Certificate students who are fulfilling their portfolio requirement will be allowed to register in advance.
DID YOU KNOW? SAIC also offers courses for youth ages 4-18! Visit saic.edu/cs for more information.
Portfolio Review Day Saturday, December 10
INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATE
TUITION 1-week and 2-weekend intensive course tuition: $750 10-week and 5-week course tuition (10 sessions, 30 hours): $625 10-hour course tuition: $250 Portfolio Preparation Workshop: $125 Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. A list of required items will be provided at the first course session, along with a syllabus.
Payment Options: We accept credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA).
A 100 percent tuition refund will be issued if a course is dropped at least one week prior to the session start date. No refunds will be issued after this date. Refunds will not be issued if the instructional mode for a course changes from in-person to online due to health guidelines.
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