ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION SUMMER 2020
SUMMER 2020 CLASSES BEGIN: Weekend Workshops Saturday, May 16 10-week session Tuesday, May 26 5-week sessions Tuesday, May 26 and Monday, July 6 1-week sessions Monday, May 18, July 27, August 3
QUESTIONS? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170.
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PURSUE A PASSION, FULFILL A DREAM, TRY SOMETHING NEW. The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) invites you to be a 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. Engage in material exploration and learn new skills or refresh existing ones in our state-of-the-art facilities and studios. Investigate new modes of creative production, including laser cutting and 3D printing, or find inspiration with access to the Art Institute of Chicago museum, the Fashion Resource Center, Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection, the Roger Brown Study Collection, and Video Data Bank. 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.
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Adult Continuing Education (ACE)
Summer 2020 Courses
TEN-WEEK SESSION
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
For complete course details, including description and instructor, visit saic.edu/ace. Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS: MAY 16 + 17, 2020 Class # Title
ART HISTORY 1160 Public Art in Chicago: An Accelerated History of Murals 1970s to Present Day NEW DIGITAL 1166 After Effects Essentials NEW DRAWING 1171 Sketching the Model: Gestures and Short Poses FASHION 1180 Tote Bags PHOTOGRAPHY 1201 Adobe Lightroom Essentials PRINTMEDIA 1204 Exploring Monoprint
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10-WEEK SESSION: MAY 26-AUGUST 9, 2020; No Class July 3-5 ART HISTORY 1159 Art and the Movies 1157 Art Survey at the AIC: American Art 1158 Art Survey at the AIC: Ancient to PreModern DESIGN 1162 Design Matters DESIGNED OBJECTS 1164 Adventures in Crowdfunding NEW DRAWING 1170 Figure Drawing Studio: Multi-level 1167 Introduction to Drawing FASHION 1175 Patternmaking and Construction: Above the Waist 1179 Sewing Techniques: Below the Belt GRAPHIC DESIGN 1185 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator 1188 Digital Design: Adobe InDesign 1187 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop 1183 Introduction to Graphic Design INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 1165 Adventures in Crowdfunding NEW PAINTING 1195 Plein Air Painting PHOTOGRAPHY 1200 Urban Photography PAINTING AND DRAWING 1205 From Drawing to Painting WRITING 1211 The Revisionist NEW
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FIVE-WEEK SESSIONS
5-WEEK SESSION: MAY 26-JUNE 29, 2020 DESIGN 1163 Digital Drawing: Interior Design FASHION 1176 Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals GRAPHIC DESIGN 1184 Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator 1186 Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop 1182 Introduction to Graphic Design INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 1192 Introduction to Interior Design PAINTING 1196 Introduction to Oil Painting PHOTOGRAPHY 1198 Introduction to Digital Photography PRINTMEDIA 1203 Monoprinted Artists Books WRITING 1210 Experiments in Writing *
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5-WEEK SESSION: JULY 6-AUGUST 9, 2020 DESIGN 1161 Color Theory DRAWING 1173 Comics and Graphic Novels NEW FASHION 1177 Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES 1181 Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving GRAPHIC DESIGN 1295 Digital Design Studio: Adobe Illustrator Multi-level 1190 Digital Design Studio: Adobe Photoshop Multi-level ILLUSTRATION 1174 Comics and Graphic Novels NEW INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE 1193 Introduction to Interior Design PHOTOGRAPHY 1199 Intermediate Digital Photography PRINT MEDIA 1202 Block Printing Without a Press
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Cancellation and Schedule Changes: Continuing Studies reserves 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. Please view our full cancellation policy at saic.edu/ace.
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SUMMER 2020 ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES
Summer 2020 Courses INVESTIGATE NEW IDEAS, EXCEED BOUNDARIES Develop your creative and critical abilities while immersing yourself in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s collaborative thinking and making community this summer. Adult Continuing Education one-week intensives provide artists and designers opportunities to advance their practice in one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world: Chicago. Emerging and established artists will enjoy the kinship and camaraderie that is quickly established when working with peers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Coursework is supplemented by evening access to studios and facilities.
1-WEEK SESSION: MAY 18-22, 2020 DRAWING 1169 SEEING the Art Institute of Chicago: The Collection as Inspiration GRAPHIC DESIGN 1189 Introduction to Graphic Design INTERDISCIPLINARY 1194 Exploring the Art of Geometry: Craftsmanship & Digital Technology NEW
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1-WEEK SESSION: JULY 27-JULY 31, 2020 DRAWING 1168 SEEING the Art Institute of Chicago: The Collection as Inspiration FASHION 1178 Contemporary Fashion PAINTING 1197 Explorations in Acrylic Painting
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1-WEEK SESSION: AUGUST 3-AUGUST 7, 2020 DRAWING 1172 Drawing on Site: Urban Sketching PAINTING AND DRAWING 1206 Experimental Drawing and Painting: Exploring Contemporary Practice 1207 Painting and Drawing Intensive
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Come for one week or two. Contact Continuing Studies for suggestions on suitable pairings, including SEEING The Art Institute of Chicago: The Collection as Inspiration and Drawing on Site: Urban Sketching, and Explorations in Acrylic Painting and Painting and Drawing Intensive. Note: Students who register for a one-week intensive will be charged a fee of $100 per week, in addition to tuition. Limited space is available in campus housing at a rate of $470/week. To reserve housing, please email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170.
NEW The Poetics of Botanical Art Instructor: Stevie Hanley
Utilizing the rich resources of the Chicago Botanic Garden and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, explore traditional botanical illustration techniques and materials with room for play and experimentation. Gouache (opaque watercolor) is the focal medium of this course with emphasis placed on representations of outdoor color or light in the gardens. Develop Plein Air observational skills with a focus on botany as you identify plants and their parts, learn paint handling and pictorial composition, and reference historical examples of the portrayal of nature, both real and imagined, from abstraction to Impressionism and photorealism. No prior experience with gouache paint is required. This course will meet at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Friday and the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday and Sunday. Offered in collaboration with the Chicago Botanic Garden, the tuition for this course is $425. AIC member and SAIC alumni discounts are not available.
The Poetics of Botanical Art: Gardens of Color (#1208) $425 Friday, June 19-Sunday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Poetics of Botanical Art: Gardens of Light (#1209) $425 Friday, July 17-Sunday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Adult Continuing Education (ACE) noncredit certificate programs provide you the opportunity to delve deeply into an area of personal or professional interest. Designed to be completed in one year, 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 and benefits, including the option to participate in campus events, will provide you with opportunities to network with instructors and peers, many of whom are working professionals.
Certificates are offered in the following areas: D rawing F ashion G raphic Design
I nterior Design P ainting Studio Art and Design
The requirements for all noncredit certificates include six courses and a portfolio review, fulfilled by participation in Portfolio Review Days offered in the fall and spring. For more information regarding Portfolio Review Day, visit Student Benefits at saic.edu/ace. Visit saic.edu/ace and select Certificate Programs to review the Certificate Program FAQ, Certificate Program Policies, and the complete description for each individual program.
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CERTIFICATE IN STUDIO ART AND DESIGN Studio course (1)
Studio: Surface, Space, Time —offered in fall only
Electives (4)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, all 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
Culminating course (1)
Critique and Exhibition —offered in spring only
DRAWING CERTIFICATE Studio courses (4)
Select four 30-hour courses from those listed under the subject headings Drawing or Painting and Drawing.
Art history course (1)
Select one 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History.
Elective (1)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, all 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
FASHION CERTIFICATE Prerequisite (1)
Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals
Studio courses (4)
Select four 30-hour courses from those listed under the subject heading Fashion.
Elective (1)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, all 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE Prerequisite (1)
Introduction to Graphic Design
Studio courses (4)
Select 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)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, all 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
Weekend workshops and short format courses cannot be used to fulfill certificate program requirements.
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INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATE Prerequisite (1)
Design Matters
Studio courses (4)
Select 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)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, all 30-hour Adult Continuing Education courses are eligible electives for all certificates.
PAINTING CERTIFICATE* Studio courses (4)
Select four 30-hour courses under the subject headings Painting or Painting and Drawing.
Art history course (1)
Select one 30-hour course under the subject heading Art History.
Elective (1)
Reflecting the degree program’s interdisciplinary approach to an art and design education, 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. Weekend workshops and short format courses cannot be used to fulfill certificate program requirements.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu. Call 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu if you have any questions about online registration! Students wishing to enroll in Adult Continuing Education courses must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
TUITION Tuition is $585 for one-week, five-week, 10-week, and online courses. Discounts are available to Art Institute of Chicago members ($527) and SAIC alumni ($439). One-week intensives have an additional $100 fee. Short format class tuition: $292.50 (#1210 – Experiments in Writing) Weekend Workshops (May 16 – 17): $193.05 Chicago Botanic Garden courses: $425.00 Unless otherwise indicated, 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), as well as checks and money orders made out to SAIC.
REFUND POLICY • 100 percent tuition refund prior to the second class • No refunds will be issued after the second class begins. All withdrawal requests 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, depending on payment type. Cancellation and Schedule Changes: Continuing Studies reserves 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. Please view our full cancellation policy at saic.edu/ace.
DID YOU KNOW? SAIC also offers courses for children ages 4-18. Visit saic.edu/cs for more information.
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Visit continuingstudies.saic.edu, email cs@saic.edu, or call 312-629-6170 to register today!
Classes begin in May, June, July, and August
SUMMER 2020
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