EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SPRING 2020
CREATE EXPERIMENT EXPLORE Whether you are interested in working on your portfolio to apply to art school, or want to follow a passion, our Early College Program (ECP), for students grades 9 through 12, ages 14-18, offers a wide range of courses to inspire you!
CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, November 25, 2019 FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Jan. 17, 2020
We invite you to join our community at one of the country’s leading art and design schools. • ECP Faculty — practicing artists, EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
designers, and scholars who are passionate about teaching • Access to our Art Institute of Chicago museum — the world’s third largest art museum • Incredible tools and resources — from 3D printers and laser cutters to spacious studios and everything in between • Preparation — you will
Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu
Financial Aid Deadline: January 17, 2020
should you wish to pursue
Registration Begins: Monday, November 25, 2019
Early College Program (ECP) courses are open to students in grades 9 through 12, ages 14-18
Classes Begin Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16
saic.edu/ecp
create portfolio-quality work
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM
Register online at continuingstudies. saic.edu. Call 312.629.6170, or email cs@saic.edu if you have any questions!
art and design at the college level
JUNIORS AND SENIORS CAN RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT All students in grades 9–12 may register for noncredit; high school juniors and seniors have the option of enrolling for one college credit per course to get a jump start on their college career.
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SPRING 2020
Advanced Fashion Design/ Construction
Animation Studio (SA 1–4, #2404) Explore
Artist Materials/Techniques (SU 10–1,
(SU 2–5, #2400) Culminating in a runway show, you will create one-of-a-kind advanced designs and garments, experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques. Previous experience recommended.
frame-by-frame, paper cutout, claymation stopmotion, digital hand-drawn, and 3D animation, as well as character development, set making, and props, using the latest software to develop your final project. NOTE: Basic drawing and computer experience required.
#2401) Experiment with a variety of methods, which may include drawing, sculpture, image transfer, collage, laser cutting, and/or 3D printing to help expand your creative skillset.
Digital Photography II (SU 2–5, #2406)
Drawing Studio (SU 10–1, #2396) Explore
Focus on the possibilities of communication using photo-based images, using the latest photo manipulation software and our stateof-the-art printers. You will produce your own themed project. Previous experience required and students must bring their own digital SLR camera with manual control options.
a variety of traditional and contemporary drawing techniques such as line, perspective, tone, proportion, composition, value, gesture, and contour using pencil, charcoal, pastel, ink, and mixed media, Photoshop, Illustrator and Wacom tablets.
Experimental Print (SA 1–4, #2407)
Figure Drawing (SU 10–1, #2397)
From Drawing to Painting (SU 2–5, #2408)
Creative Writing (SA 1–4, #2410) Engage with a variety of writing forms, hone your skills, and acquire inspiration from techniques including journaling, free writing, writing through music, and digging through memories and dreams.
REGISTER ONLINE at continuingstudies.saic.edu
SPRING 2020 COURSES Schedule subject to change.
Saturday Morning Courses
Classes begin:
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Class # ______________________ Title ______
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2020
2403
No Classes March 14 - 15 (St. Patrick’s Day)
Moving Images
Saturday Afternoon Courses 1:00–4:00 p.m. Class # ______ 2404 2410 2407
Title ______________________ Animation Studio Creative Writing Experimental Print
Sunday Morning Courses 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Class # ______ 2401 2396 2399 2397
Title ______________________ Artist Materials/Techniques Drawing Studio Fashion Design/Construction Figure Drawing
Sunday Afternoon Courses 2:00–5:00 p.m. Class # ______________________ Title ______
2400 Adv Fashion Design/Construction 2406 Digital Photography II 2408 From Drawing to Painting 2405 Oil Painting
Tuition: Non-credit 10-week course: $465
Investigate a wide range of printmaking processes —from traditional monotypes, relief, digital and screen, to incorporating laser cut surfaces and inkjet transfers.
Fashion Design/Construction (SU 10–1, #2399) Culminating in a runway show, you will build skills in styling, sewing, draping, fabric selection, and patternmaking to develop your own design concepts and garments.
Moving Images (SA 9–12, #2403)
Oil Painting (SU 2–5, #2405) Delve into all
Explore video production, motion graphics, and animation using traditional and digital processes.
aspects of the medium including application techniques, color theory, and composition. Basic drawing and water-based painting experience recommended.
1.0 college credit 10-week course: $1,666 (student must have completed their sophomore year of high school to enroll for college credit). Discounted Tuition Rates: Art Institute of Chicago Members: $418; SAIC Alumni: $349. No discounts are available for courses taken for college credit. Financial Aid: Limited scholarships and need-based aid are available. Applicants must submit a completed financial aid form, financial documentation, a completed registration form, and $50 tuition deposit.
Questions? Email ecp@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170
Working from the nude model, you will learn traditional and experimental forms of life drawing, using a wide range of drawing materials.
Ideal for students who love to draw but don’t have painting experience, you’ll delve into both using a variety of techniques and materials.
Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel or alter the fees, schedule, or staffing of courses 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. Please visit saic.edu/ecp to review our refund policy. Please note that all requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing to cs@saic.edu and include the student’s name, ID number, and course information.
For full course descriptions and instructors, visit saic.edu/ecp.