SAIC Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Winter/Spring 2021 Brochure

ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION WINTER and SPRING 2021

NEW

ONLINE CLASSES

INVESTIGATE NEW IDEAS. EXCEED BOUNDARIES. 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 and interests.

This winter and spring, all Adult Continuing Education courses will be held online.

Distance learning doesn’t mean that you need to put your art practice on hold. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of learning and making 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.

WHAT DOES ONLINE LEARNING LOOK LIKE?

The majority of our classes are synchronous which means you’ll interact in real time with your instructors and peers during scheduled Zoom meeting sessions as well as work independently. A few classes meet in the asynchronous mode in which you can access course content and correspond with your instructor and peers at any time of day.

You’ll have access to an array of resources and engaging content through SAIC’s online learning platform.

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Adult Continuing Education (ACE) All Adult Continuing Education courses will be held online.

WINTER 2021 ONLINE COURSES 3-WEEK SESSION: JANUARY 4-25, 2021 Class # Title ART HISTORY 1077 Inside the Artist’s Studio NEW

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2-WEEKEND INTENSIVES: JANUARY 8-17, 2021 DESIGN 1059 Color Theory DRAWING 1060 Introduction to Drawing FASHION 1062 Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals GRAPHIC DESIGN 1065 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator 1066 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop 1064 Introduction to Graphic Design INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 1068 Introduction to Interior Design PHOTOGRAPHY 1069 Introduction to Digital Photography

F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5

1-WEEK INTENSIVES: JANUARY 11-15, 2021 ART HISTORY 1037 Art History from the Ground Up DRAWING 1075 Introduction to Drawing FASHION 1076 Advanced Patternmaking + Construction NEW 1063 Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals GRAPHIC DESIGN 1067 Introduction to Graphic Design

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SPRING 2021 ONLINE COURSES 10-WEEK SESSION: FEBRUARY 1–APRIL 18, 2021 ARCHITECTURE 2423 Introduction to Architecture ART HISTORY 2424 Art and the Movies 2425 Contemporary Art In Chicago 2426 East Meets West: Russian Art at the Turn of the Century 2486 Impressionism: The First 40 Years NEW DESIGN 2427 Color Theory 2429 Design Matters 2430 Digital Drawing: Interior Design 2428 Hand Drafting

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SPRING 2021 ONLINE COURSES (CONT’D) Class # Title DIGITAL 2432 Game Environments 2431 Motion Graphics: Video DRAWING 2436 Artist and the Sketchbook 2435 Comics and Graphic Novels 2434 Drawing Studio: Multi-level 2433 Introduction to Drawing FASHION 2440 Fashion Medium: Embroidery, Embellishments, and Sewn Elements 2437 Patternmaking and Construction: Below the Belt 2439 Sewing Techniques: Above the Waist 2438 Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES 2441 Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving GRAPHIC DESIGN 2444 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator 2449 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator 2446 Digital Design: Adobe InDesign 2445 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop 2442 Introduction to Graphic Design 2443 Introduction to Graphic Design 2447 Introduction to Typography ILLUSTRATION 2454 Comics and Graphic Novels 2453 Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative 2452 Introduction to Illustration INTERDISCIPLINARY 2458 Critique and Exhibition 2457 Studio: Surface, Space, Time INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 2456 Interior Design Studio: Kitchens and Baths 2455 Introduction to Interior Design PAINTING 2460 Contemporary Watercolor 2459 Interpreting Masterworks 2463 Introduction to Oil Painting 2461 Narrative in Acrylic Painting 2462 Painting: Color and Light PHOTOGRAPHY 2464 Introduction to Digital Photography 2465 Portrait Photography WRITING 2466 The Art of Creative Writing

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2-WEEKEND INTENSIVES: APRIL 23–MAY 2, 2021 GRAPHIC DESIGN 2451 Digital Design Studio: Adobe Illustrator Multi-level 2450 Digital Design Studio: Adobe Photoshop Multi-level 2448 Intermediate Typography PAINTING 2487 Water-Based Painting NEW

F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5 F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5

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Adult Continuing Education (ACE)

Course Descriptions For complete course details visit continuingstudies.saic.edu.

Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170.

ART HISTORY Art History from the Ground Up M-F, 1-2:30, Jan. 11-15 (#1037) From cave paintings to the work being created right now, this speed-date with a complex discipline will whet your appetite for the art that is all around us.

Contemporary Art in Chicago SA, 12-1:30, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2425) Participate in online visits to museums and galleries throughout the city and virtually step behind-the-scenes into artists’ studios and collectors’ homes.

East Meets West: Russian Art at the Turn of the Century TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2426) Explore art produced by Russian artists at the turn of the 20th century, and discuss how their artistic production was either parallel or perpendicular to the practices of their European counterparts.

Art and the Movies Su, 2-5, Feb. 7-Apr. 18 (#2424) Combining classroom-based screenings with virtual visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum, this course is designed to enhance your ability to understand the relationship between art and movies.

Impressionism: The First 40 Years NEW SA, 1-2:30, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2486) A new exhibition at the Art Institute allows us to examine the impact of French Impressionism on an American city at the turn of the 20th century.

ARCHITECTURE Introduction to Architecture TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2423) Develop an understanding of architectural design and explore historical and contemporary examples, freehand drawing, and representation.

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DESIGN Color Theory F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1059) W, 6-9, Feb. 4-Apr. 7 (#2427) 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.

Motion Graphics: Video SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2431) Expand your knowledge of Adobe After Effects and build editing skills by integrating motion design techniques. Explore basic animation principles as applied to motion design.

DRAWING

Design Matters

Artist and the Sketchbook

SA, 9-12, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2429) Discuss and analyze the principles of design through a survey of successful projects envisioned by artists, architects, theorists, and authors.

SA, 9-12, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2436) Investigate the personal nature of artists’ sketchbooks, develop drawings, collages, paintings and notes to generate new ideas, and build your own sketchbook.

Digital Drawing: Interior Design

Comics and Graphic Novels

TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2430) Learn how Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SU Podium can help you bring your ideas into the digital space for potential clients and colleagues to view.

T, 6-9, Feb. 2-Apr. 6 (#2435) Develop your drawing skills by experimenting with line and technique, and gain the tools necessary to create and think critically about time-based sequential work.

Hand Drafting

Drawing Studio: Multi-Level

T, 6-9, Feb. 2-Apr. 6 (#2428) Create working sketches and detailed architectural and interior design drawings by hand. Focus on developing representational drawing skills that reflect measurement, proportion, perspective, elevation, and surface.

M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2434) Investigate new subjects and themes while developing technical and conceptual skills through experimentation with a variety of methods and materials.

DIGITAL Game Environments Asynchronous, Feb. 1-Apr. 18 (#2432) Use industry leading software Autodesk Maya and Unity to create 3D objects and integrate them into visually compelling game environments. No prior experience is required.

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Introduction to Drawing M-F, 9-4, Jan. 11-15 (#1075) F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1060) Su, 10-1, Feb. 7-Apr. 18 (#2433) Learn to draw in this’ course designed to help you build foundational skills and understanding of line, perspective, composition, texture, light, and more.

FASHION Advanced Patternmaking + Construction NEW M-F, 9-4, Jan. 11-15 (#1076) Use existing slopers (either your own custom slopers or a standard sloper) to explore manipulating darts, adding fullness, and contouring.

Fashion Medium M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2440) Learn a variety of traditional and experimental techniques such as embroidery, cording, applique, trapunto, pleating, tucking, smocking, gathering, darting, and ribbon work.

Patternmaking and Construction: Below the Belt TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2437) 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 SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2439) 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.

Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals F 6-9, SA 9-4, SU 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1062) M-F, 9-6, Jan. 11-15, (#1063) T, 6-9, Feb. 2-Apr. 6 (#2438) 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 basic projects.

FIBER Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving W, 6-9, Feb. 3-Apr. 7 (#2441) Learn basic 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 Digital Design: Illustrator F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1065) Asynchronous, Feb. 1-Apr. 18 (#2449) SA, 9-12, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2444) Learn skills to create sophisticated designs and illustrations. Class activities will include a review of important functions and tools, demonstrations and in-class projects.

Digital Design: InDesign W, 6-9, Feb. 3-Apr. 7 (#2446) Learn how to create paragraph and character styles, object styles, layers, master pages, and import graphics as you investigate many aspects of digital publishing.

Digital Design: Photoshop F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1066) SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2445) Explore techniques to create imagery and designs of a more advanced nature. Discover the far-ranging use of this software for print, web, and mobile devices.

Digital Design Studio: Illustrator Multi-level F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Apr. 23-May 2 (#2451) Level up in this project-based course designed to advance your knowledge and application of Adobe Illustrator, building on your existing skill base.

Digital Design Studio: Photoshop Multi-level F 6-9, S 9-4, Su 10-5, Apr. 23-May 2 (#2450) Level up in this project-based course designed to advance your knowledge and application of Adobe Photoshop, building on your existing skill base.

Introduction to Graphic Design M-F, 9-4, Jan. 11-15 (#1067) F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1064) Su, 10-1, Feb. 7-Apr. 18 (#2443) M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2442) Investigate principles of design such as composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

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Introduction to Typography TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2447) Learn typographic history, dos and don’ts, terminology, and how to set copy and display text using style sheets in this working lab.

Intermediate Typography F 6-9, S 9-4, Su 10-5, Apr. 23-May 2 (#2448) This course functions as a working lab with multiple projects designed to advance typography usage in print and web projects.

ILLUSTRATION Comics and Graphic Novels T, 6-9, Feb. 2-Apr. 6 (#2454) Develop your drawing skills by experimenting with line and technique, and gain the tools necessary to create and think critically about time-based sequential work.

Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative Asynchronous, Feb. 1-Apr. 18 (#2453) Survey many forms of graphic storytelling including fresco and tapestry cycles, manga, comics and film sequences as you learn to deconstruct elements of their form, symbolism and style as you create your own pictorial narrative.

Introduction to Illustration W, 6-9, Feb. 4-Apr. 7 (#2452) Explore the illustration process, from ideation and freehand sketching to creation of the final piece. Experiment with a variety of materials and styles, from traditional to digital and their hybrid.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE Interior Design Studio: Kitchens and Baths M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2456) Designed for intermediate and advanced students with a desire to explore concept development and production skills tied to a specific area of interest or theme, this course will help you to refine the skills necessary to find unique design solutions.

Introduction to Interior Design F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1068) T, 6-9, Feb. 2-Apr. 6 (#2455) Learn the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer.

INTERDISCIPLINARY Critique and Exhibition SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2458) Learn to identify and articulate the personal, formal, conceptual, and historical cues embedded in your work. Sessions will include

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group conversation and critique, as well as designing a final presentation of your work.

Studio: Surface, Space, and Time TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2457) 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.

PAINTING Contemporary Watercolor SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2460) 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.

Interpreting Masterworks Su, 10-1, Feb. 7-Apr. 18 (#2459) Interpret the concepts and techniques of artists and artwork on exhibition in the Art Institute of Chicago. Virtual visits to the museum along with demonstrations and critiques will guide you.

Introduction to Oil Painting Su, 2-5, Feb. 7-Apr. 18 (#2463) 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.

Narrative in Acrylic Painting W, 6-9, Feb 3-Apr. 7 (#2461) Experiment with various acrylic paints, mediums, surfaces, and techniques to develop a personal approach to image making. Through individual dialogue, class discussions, and critiques, students will receive feedback and direction on how to challenge their practice.

Painting: Color and Light M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2462) Learn to paint form, space, and atmospheric effects by focusing on depicting light with color.

Explore color theory and painting techniques with an emphasis on using color expressively.

Water-Based Painting NEW F 6-9, S 9-4, Su 10-5, Apr. 23-May 2 (#2487) Experiment with traditional and non-traditional materials and methods. Working from a variety of subjects, students may use ink, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media while building skills in color, tone, volume, contrast, and temperature.

“I was concerned that I wouldn’t learn as much in the remote learning setting compared to in-person, however I was pleasantly surprised and feel that what I was able to accomplish via remote learning was very valuable. I think part of the success of remote learning was [the instructor’s] high level of organization and communication, from weekly emails to thoughtful stepby-step instructional videos. I hope that SAIC continues to offer remote Continuing Ed courses in the future.”

— Spring 2020 Student

PHOTOGRAPHY Introduction to Digital Photography F, 6-9, SA 9-4, Su 10-5, Jan. 8-17 (#1069) SA, 1-4, Feb. 6-Apr. 17 (#2464) Learn the foundations of photography and how to use a digital camera as you choose and shoot subjects that are both personally meaningful in content and contemporary in context.

Portrait Photography M, 6-9, Feb. 1-Apr. 5 (#2465) Investigate various formal and conceptual approaches to help refine and advance skills with the goal of creating a small body of work. Coursework includes presentations and discussions of the work of contemporary photographers, as well as group critiques.

SEMINAR Inside the Artist’s Studio NEW SA, 12-1:30, Jan. 9-23 (#1077) Tour practicing artists’ studio spaces and talk with them about their work and process.

Featuring three very different contemporary artists, you will learn about a diverse range of art practices. Get a sneak-peek of active projects, materials, and techniques, and have the opportunity to ask questions.

WRITING The Art of Creative Writing TH, 6-9, Feb 4-Apr. 8 (#2466) 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. While we will explore different poetic, non-fictional, and fictional forms, the course focus is on finding, building, and developing your stories.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Explore a field of interest. Prepare for further study in art and design. Attain a credential for career opportunities. Achieve personal and professional goals.

Students enrolled in Adult Continuing Education noncredit certificates take six courses, including electives of their choice. They pay the same tuition as non-certificate students, and are charged a one-time application fee.

Certificates are offered in the following areas: • Drawing • Interior Design

• Fashion • Painting

• Graphic Design • Studio Art and Design

Your coursework will provide you with opportunities to network with instructors and peers, many of whom are working professionals.

Completion of all noncredit certificates requires a portfolio review, fulfilled by participation in Portfolio Review Days offered in the fall and spring.

The portfolio review is an opportunity for you to reflect on your artistic development, obtain substantive feedback, and exchange information about you and your practice to inform the next steps in your evolution as an artist, designer, and scholar.

Visit saic.edu/ace to learn more.

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Family Artist Collective NEW SA, 12:00-2:30, Jan. 9-23 (#1078) Join us for a unique opportunity to stay connected to family near and far this winter.

Draw inspiration from virtual visits to the Art Institute of Chicago and other digital collections as you explore conventional and

A NEW WAY TO STAY

CONNECTED WITH FAMILY

THIS WINTER!

unconventional materials, working together with family members as artists and collaborators. Visit saic.edu/familyartistcollective for more info.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu.

QUESTIONS? Call 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu.

Students must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

TUITION 1-week and 2-weekend intensive course tuition $750 10 -week course tuition (10 sessions, 30 hours) $625; Impressionism: The First 40 Years course tuition $500; Art History From the Ground Up course tuition $250; Inside the Artist’s Studio course tuition $200 Students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies. A list of required items will be provided in the week prior to the first class meeting.

Payment Options: We accept credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA).

REFUND POLICY A 100 percent tuition refund will be issued one week prior to the session start date.

No refunds will be issued after this date.

Submit all requests to drop a course 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.

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 canceled courses will have the option of taking another class or receiving a full refund.

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Cover: ACE Student Isabella Danesi

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SAIC also offers courses for youth ages 4-18? Visit saic.edu/cs for more information.

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Spring classes begin in February, March, and April

Winter classes take place in January

WINTER AND SPRING 2021

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