SAIC Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Spring 2023

EVENING AND WEEKEND COURSES FOR EVERYONE. OFFERED IN PERSON AND ONLINE.

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.

“The teacher [Emilie Yardley-Hodges] is very generous with the amount of work she lets people submit, meaning one can get a lot out of the workshop. The small course size was particularly a positive as one could workshop a great amount of material, and the setting was intimate.”

—ACE student, Editing for Writers

“This was a nice intro to digital photography. It effectively covered the basics, and I was able to learn how to use a manual camera.”

—ACE student, Introduction to Digital Photography

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This spring 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 oneon-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 faceto-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, the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on campus for any period of time during the 2022–2023 academic year. Visit saic.edu/csvaccine for more information, and saic.edu/maketogether for details about SAIC’s current COVID-19 protocols.

Adult Continuing Education (ACE)

Spring 2023 Courses

For complete course details, including description and instructor, visit continuingstudies.saic.edu Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170

Key: = In-Person, = Online

10-WEEK SESSION: FEBRUARY 4-APRIL 23, 2023; no class March 11-12 and April 8-9

ARCHITECTURE

Introduction to Architecture #2281 T 6-9

ART HISTORY

Art Survey at the AIC: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism #2283 SA 2-4

Art Survey at the AIC: Modernism and Beyond #2282 F 12-2

DESIGN

Color Theory #2285 W 6-9

Design Matters #2286 TH 6-9

Digital Drawing: Objects and Space #2284 M 6-9

DESIGNED OBJECTS

Laser Cutting and Engraving #2290 TH 6-9

DIGITAL

Motion Graphics: Type and Image #2292 SA 1-4

DRAWING

Comics and Graphic Novels #2298 W 6-9

Drawing Studio: Multi-level #2294 TH 6-9

Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative #2296 asynchronous

Introduction to Drawing #2293 SU 10-1

Portrait Drawing #2295 W 6-9

FASHION

Fashion Illustration #2300 T 6-9

Fashion Medium: Embroidery, Embellishments, and Sewn Elements #2304 M 6-9

Patternmaking and Construction: Below the Belt #2301 SA 9-12

Sewing Techniques: Above the Waist #2303 TH 6-9

Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals #2302 T 6-9

FIBER AND MATERIALS STUDIES

Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving #2305 T 6-9

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Brand Identity Systems #2337 TH 6-9

Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator #2308 SA 9-12

Digital Design:

Adobe Illustrator #2312 asynchronous

Digital Design: Adobe InDesign #2310 T 6-9

Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop #2309 M 6-9

Introduction to Graphic Design #2306 M 6-9

Introduction to Graphic Design #2307 M 6-9

Introduction to Typography #2311 SA 1-4

ILLUSTRATION

Comics and Graphic Novels #2299 W 6-9

Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative #2297 asynchronous

Introduction to Illustration #2314 T 6-9

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

Interior Design Studio: Kitchens and Baths #2317 W 6-9

Introduction to Interior Design #2315 TH 6-9

Introduction to Interior Design #2316 T 6-9

INTERDISCIPLINARY

Exhibition Essentials #2318 TH 6-9

PAINTING

Introduction to Oil Painting #2323 SU 2-5

Narratives in Acrylic Painting #2321 M 6-9

Painting Studio: Multi-level #2320 W 6-9 Painting: Color and Light #2322 W 6-9

PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to Digital Photography #2324 SA 1-4 PRINTMEDIA

Experimental Printmaking #2325 W 6-9 SCULPTURE

Laser Cutting and Engraving #2291 TH 6-9 WRITING

Editing for Writers #2326 TH 6-9

5-WEEK SESSION: FEBRUARY 4-MARCH 10, 2023

ART HISTORY

Art History from the Ground Up #2341 SU 10-11:30

Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Course Descriptions

For complete course details visit continuingstudies.saic.edu.

Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170

ARCHITECTURE

Introduction to Architecture #2281, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

Develop an understanding of architectural design and explore historical and contemporary architecture, freehand drawing, and representation.

ART HISTORY

Art History from the Ground Up #2341, SU 10-11:30, 2/5-3/5

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: Impressionism and PostImpressionism #2283, SA 2-4, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8 Meeting in the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago museum, this course takes advantage of one of the largest and most significant collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, including works by Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh, among others. Develop the ability to look closely at, analyze, and discuss works presented as you learn about the period in which it was created.

Art Survey at the AIC: Modernism and Beyond #2282, F 12-2, 2/10-4/14

Observe, discuss and learn how to analyze a work of art in the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing. Lectures and discussions give students insight into the context of the dawn of Modernism, exploring the work of Cezanne, Picasso, Braque, Matisse and others, and traces breakthrough developments in drawing, painting, collage and sculpture.

DESIGN

Color Theory

#2285, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

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

#2286, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

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

#2289, M 6-9, 2/6-3/6

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: Objects and Space

#2284, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10

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

#2287, M 6-9, 3/20-4/17

DESIGN

Design Process + Projects #2289 M 6-9

5-WEEK SESSION: MARCH 18-APRIL 23, 2023, no class April 8-9

ART HISTORY

Modern to Contemporary Art History: 1960 to the Present #2342 SU 10-11:30

1-DAY WORKSHOP: APRIL 15, 2023

INTERDISCIPLINARY

DESIGN

SketchUp for Interiors #2287 M 6-9

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

SketchUp for Interiors #2288 M 6-9

Modern to Contemporary Art History: 1960 to the Present #2342, SU 10-11:30, 3/19-4/23, no class 4/9

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.

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.

DESIGNED OBJECTS

Laser Cutting and Engraving

#2290, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

Gain practical knowledge and experience in preparing images—designs, drawings, photographs—to create objects with laser cutters and engrave materials ranging from acrylic, balsa wood, and corrugated cardboard to Dura-Lar, linoleum, and 100% silk, among others.

Portfolio Preparation #2319 SA 10-4

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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

In-Person,

DIGITAL

Motion Graphics: Type and Image #2292, SA 1-4, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8

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.

DRAWING

Comics and Graphic Novels #2298, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

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.

Drawing Studio: Multi-level #2294, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

Investigate new subjects and themes while developing technical and conceptual skills through experimentation with a variety of methods and materials. Creative exploration will include exercises addressing scale, mixed-media processes, drawing formats, and series.

Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative #2296, asynchronous, 2/12-4/22

Survey several forms of graphic storytelling as you create your own pictorial narrative. Weekly projects include drawing exercises, ideation through sketching, and research or writing.

Introduction to Drawing #2293, SU 10-1, 2/5-4/23, no class 3/12 + 4/9

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.

Portrait Drawing #2295, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

Working from a live model, you will focus on the proportional relationships of the human head and face to achieve naturalistic resemblance in your drawings. Work in black and white and color as you explore the use of line, shape, light, and shadow to achieve believable volumetric form.

FASHION

Fashion Illustration #2300, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

Learn the skills needed to create evocative fashion illustrations. Gain inspiration from influential fashion illustrators as you explore fabric texture and draping, along with drawing principles including body proportions, movement, perspective, exaggeration, and stylization.

Fashion Medium: Embroidery, Embellishments, and Sewn Elements #2304, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10

Learn a variety of traditional and experimental techniques for fabric embellishment and manipulation such as embroidery, cording, applique, trapunto, pleating, tucking, smocking, gathering, darting, and ribbon work as you create a sample book of foundation techniques and experiments, and produce your own final project.

Patternmaking and Construction: Below the Belt #2301, SA 9-12, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8

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 pants and develop professional slopers, waistbands, pattern pockets, and fly fronts.

Sewing Techniques: Above the Waist #2303, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

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 #2302, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

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 #2305, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

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 #2337, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

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 #2308, SA 9-12, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8 #2312, asynchronous, 2/12-4/22

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

Digital Design: Adobe InDesign #2310, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

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 #2309, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10

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 #2306, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10 #2307, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10

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

Introduction to Typography #2311, SA 1-4, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8

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

Comics and Graphic Novels #2299, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

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 #2297, asynchronous, 2/12-4/22

Survey several forms of graphic storytelling as you create your own pictorial narrative. Weekly projects include drawing exercises, ideation through sketching, and research or writing.

Introduction to Illustration #2314, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

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

Interior Design Studio: Kitchens and Baths #2317, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

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 #2315, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13 #2316, T 6-9, 2/7-4/11

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 #2288, M 6-9, 3/20-4/17

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

Exhibition Essentials

#2318, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

Hone your ability to identify and articulate the personal, formal, conceptual, and historical cues embedded in your work. Sessions will include group conversation and critique, as well as designing and preparing a culminating presentation of your work.

Portfolio Preparation #2319, SA 10-4, 4/15

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 on April 22nd.

PAINTING

Introduction to Oil Painting #2323, SU 2-5, 2/5-4/23, no class 3/12 + 4/9

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.

Narratives in Acrylic Painting #2321, M 6-9, 2/6-4/10

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 Studio: Multi-level #2320, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

This multi-level course is intended for students with previous painting experience who are ready to take their work to the next level. Through instructor guidance and lively peer critiques, you will organize your ideas and create self-directed work in the media of your choice.

Painting: Color and Light #2322, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

Learn to paint form, space, and atmospheric effects by focusing on depicting light with color. Explore color theory as it pertains to painting practices with an emphasis on using color expressively. Painting techniques are demonstrated and color effects, schemes, and properties will be discussed.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Introduction to Digital Photography #2324, SA 1-4, 2/4-4/22, no class 3/11 + 4/8

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 #2325, W 6-9, 2/8-4/12

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.

SCULPTURE

Laser Cutting and Engraving #2291, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

Gain practical knowledge and experience in preparing images—designs, drawings, photographs—to create objects with laser cutters and engrave materials ranging from acrylic, balsa wood, and corrugated cardboard to Dura-Lar, linoleum, and 100% silk, among others.

WRITING

Editing for Writers #2326, TH 6-9, 2/9-4/13

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.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Adult Continuing Education noncredit certificates 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.

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

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, call 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu.

“[The certificate] gave me more confidence in what I am doing. I especially liked that portfolio workshop because we had to really think about what do you want to do with your work now that you have more experience, more practice, more artwork.”

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 20- to 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History

Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.

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.

—ACE student, Painting Certificate

Adult Continuing Education (ACE)

Certificate Programs (cont’d.)

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.

Portfolio Review Day

Saturday, April 22

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.

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.

For more information, visit saic.edu/ace and select Student Benefits.

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INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATE

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.

Elective (1) All 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.

PAINTING CERTIFICATE*

Studio courses (4) Four 30-hour courses under the subject headings Painting or Painting and Drawing

Art history course (1) One 20- to 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History

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.

Join us for a 1-day Portfolio Preparation workshop on April 15. Visit continuingstudies.saic.edu to register.

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