Continuing Education Spring 2015 Enrichment Brochure

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Affordable Classes for Creative Movers, Shakers and Makers. CONTINUING EDUCATION: SPRING 2015


NEW THIS SPRING: More short classes and workshops!

CONTENTS 1 WELCOME 2 SPRING 2015: AT-A-GLANCE

10 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

3 PREVIEW DAY

14 MOVEMENT + DANCE

4 MARKETING

15 WRITING

5 ART + DESIGN

16 PHOTOGRAPHY

8 ARTFUL LIVING - NEW!

19 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS 20 INFORMATION + POLICIES

IMPORTANT DATES SPRING 2015 Wednesday, January 14, 5:30 - 7:00 pm Spring Information Session.

Saturday, January 17 Spring Preview Workshop Day.

Monday, February 2 Continuing Education Spring 2015 semester begins.

Monday, March 9 - Sunday, March 15 No classes - Spring Break.

QUESTIONS? FIND US AT 215.717.6006, CE@UARTS.EDU OR CS.UARTS.EDU/CE.


Bring your imagination, and your inventiveness, and maybe even a few friends, and see what happens when you enroll in an enrichment course at the University of the Arts. Create, make and do your best. You know you want to. Let’s go!

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Marketing Digital Marketing Strategies Overview of Social Media Marketing I Overview of Social Media Marketing II Writing for Blogs + Social Media

Digital Technology 4 4 4 4

Art + Media Children’s Book Illustration Drawing Drawing Challenge Drawing from Observation – Fossils, Taxidermy + Botanicals Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Drawing Process Exploration Fundamentals of Design Graphic Novel + Character Development History of Architecture Jewelry Design + Metalsmithing Jewelry Workshop – Pendant Jewelry Workshop – Ring Design Letterpress Printmaking Metal Sculpture – Forging + Welding Monoprinting Painting from Observation Painting in the Abstract Photographing Your Artwork Workshop Printing with InkAID Screen Printing

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Artful Living Artist Statement Workshop Building Terrarium Workshop – Closed Vessel Building Terrarium Workshop – Open Vessel Ceramic Mosaics Contemporary Art in Philadelphia Fabulous Fibers + Scarves – Techniques You Can Do at Home Fibers Workshop – Felting Techniques iPhone Photography Workshop Knitting Basics Workshop Knitting – Fingerless Mitten Project Papermaking Workshop

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Learn more about our certificate programs.

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Adobe Creative Suite Overview Adobe Illustrator Workshop Adobe InDesign Workshop Adobe Photoshop Advanced Adobe Photoshop for Web Adobe Photoshop Workshop Designing Effective Web Pages Emerging Tools for the Web Workshop Evaluating Content Management Systems (CMS) Workshop Foundations of Web Design + Development Mobile Application Design Project Management for Web Design + Development Workshop Server-Side Web Development – PHP + AJAX Typography Usability + User Experience Web I – HTML + CSS Web II – Intermediate: JavaScript + jQuery Web III – Advanced: Responsive Design WordPress Development Workshop

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Movement + Dance Broadway Jazz / Hip-Hop Funk / Salsa / Tap Repertory / Zumba

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Writing Creative Writing Effective Grant Writing Workshop Inspiration Point – Kick-Start Your Writing Screenwriting – Developing the Script Writing for Small-Budget Film Writing Young Adult (YA) Literature

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Photography Advanced Camera Techniques Advanced Digital Editing for Photographers – Photoshop Business of Photography Creative Digital Editing for Photographers – Photoshop Digital Camera Overview Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom Digital Photography I Digital Photography II Experimental Photography Lightroom Basics Workshop Photojournalism/Documentary Photography Pinhole Camera Photography Workshop

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

Join us for a one-day, hands-on experience, including lunch for only $40. These one-day workshops are designed to give you an introduction to many of our popular subjects. They provide a quick sample that can help you select a full course or allow you to explore a new subject that intrigues you. Free lunch is included for all participants. Students who register and complete a workshop are eligible for a 20% tuition discount on one 30-hour course taken within the same term.

Digital Camera Basics Learn about your digital camera’s basic functions. We’ll take the mystery out of terminology and settings – including exposure (automatic to manual mode), metering, auto focus, use of flash, file size and type and playing back images. Please bring your digital SLR camera, charging cord and owner’s manual to class. This workshop is designed for beginners. CE 0303N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

Drawing Basics Drawing is the foundation for visual thinking. In this workshop, learn basic drawing skills and techniques based on observation. This workshop is designed for beginners. CE 0310N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

Photoshop Basics Get acquainted with the basics of Adobe Photoshop to better understand its use as a tool for both web design and photography. The workshop includes an introduction to the Photoshop interface and the basic tools and features of the program. CE 0308N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

NEW! Screen Printing Basics If you’ve always been curious about the screen printing process, this beginner’s workshop provides an overview, with demos and a chance for you to try your hand at pulling some prints using basic stencils. Inks and other materials provided. CE 0312N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

Social Media Basics A sampler of some of the social media tools that are most useful for communication and engagement in today’s business, this workshop will look at the use and influence of Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram and more as a way to spread messages to your audiences. CE 0301N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

NEW! Writing Workshop This workshop is an engaging day of writing prompts and exercises to get your creative thoughts flowing. You will work on short writings, including a personal memoir piece. CE 0314N NON-CREDIT, $40 | SAT JAN 17: 10 AM – 4 PM

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MARKETING Digital Marketing Strategies

Overview of Social Media Marketing II

The marketing industry has made a significant shift from traditional marketing methods to an increasingly digital focus. The Internet and mobile technologies have made way for new marketing channels, and today’s marketers must be familiar with the ever-evolving digital landscape to stay connected and relevant to their customers. In this course, learn how to drive traffic to a website with social media and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies and turn web surfers into customers. You will also learn how to create effective digital campaign strategies using viral marketing, social media, email and online ads.

In part two of Overview of Social Media Marketing, continue the examination of interactive social media tools while developing an understanding of the changing world of social media. Learn how editorial calendars, appropriate use, social listening, copyright, case studies, website optimization, emerging platforms, resources management and content development play a role in the construct of a social media marketing plan. Prerequisite: Overview of Social Media Marketing I or equivalent experience.

CE 2231C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $25 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

NEW! Writing for Blogs + Social Media

Overview of Social Media Marketing I Social media represents one of the most significant changes in consumer media behavior, resulting in shifts in the way marketers communicate and interact with audiences. In part one of Overview of Social Media Marketing, interactive social media tools are examined, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, mobile apps and blogging. Get started on the Social Media Marketing Essentials Certificate program, risk free! Try out this first course before committing to the whole program – at a reduced cost! Visit cs.uarts.edu/ce for a detailed description of our certificate programs. CE 2215C 1.5 CREDITS $248, FEE $15 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – MAR 3

CE 2216C 1.5 CREDITS $293, FEE $15 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 17 – APR 14 Blogs come in many forms – they are now an entrenched part of the literary, journalistic and social landscape. But the world of blogging and writing for social media outlets can be intimidating, especially if you have never written anything online before. Where do you start? What tools do you need? Who is the audience? How do you establish a tone and voice? In this class, put your verbal skills to work through various conceptualizing and writing exercises to improve your writing and to adapt your language for these social media outlets. Establish a foothold as a writer, promote a business, or just let the world know what you’re thinking. CE 2217C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $25 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13


ART + DESIGN Children’s Book Illustration

Fundamentals of Design

This class is designed for illustrators looking to tailor their portfolio to target children’s book agents and publishers. You will develop new portfolio pieces with a focus on narrative and promotional materials. Examine the works of contemporary illustrators and discuss techniques, materials and style. Come to the first class session with examples of your work and a sketchbook.

Receive a strong, broad-based foundation in the visual arts through instruction in drawing and design in a studio setting. Through lectures and hands-on assignments, gain a working knowledge of concepts and the vocabulary needed to facilitate your understanding of visual organization. Projects in a variety of media develop technical skills and perception in order to communicate effective artistic intent and vision. Have the opportunity to evaluate and analyze your work through structured critiques. Get started on the Communication Design Essentials or Communication + Web Design Certificate program, risk free! Try out this first course before committing to the whole program – at a reduced cost! Visit cs.uarts.edu/ce for a detailed description of our certificate programs.

CE 2303N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $35 5 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 16 – APR 13

Drawing Develop sensitivity to the formal elements of line, value, shape, texture and space, worked individually and in concert. Draw primarily from direct observation as you improve composition techniques and methods. This course is designed for beginners to improve drawing skills and for those with previous experience to continue their growth. CE 1001N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $25 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Drawing from Observation – Fossils, Taxidermy + Botanicals In this course, you will draw from observation using a collection of animal bones, skulls, tortoise shells, stuffed birds, animal hides, starfish and more. In addition, plant specimens such as gourds, pinecones and other artifacts from nature will be used. Focus on a range of drawing techniques and concepts as applied to this subject area, considering cross contour, rendering techniques, texture, abstraction and reduction/ simplification. Also included are opportunities to draw at local parks, with a session at either the Wagner Free Institute of Science’s 19th century exhibit hall or the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, in a 19th century “cabinet museum” setting. CE 6162N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $35 5 SATURDAYS, 1 – 4 PM, FEB 28, MAR 7, 21, 28 + APR 11

CE 0001C 3 CREDITS $420, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

NEW! Graphic Novel + Character Development Interested in exploring your writing and illustration skills to adapt them to the exciting graphic novel medium? In this course, explore your interest in the literature and artwork of graphic novels, with a focus on developing well-formed characters. Learn the elements involved in making your own graphic novel and comic illustrations – from conceptual stage to illustration. This class will emphasize character and narrative development and expand your writing and drawing skills. Previous drawing experience required. CE 8006N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $25 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – MAR 3

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DRAWING WORKSHOP SERIES Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain This workshop is designed for individuals with little or no prior drawing training who perhaps believe that learning to draw is only possible for those with innate talents. The universal skill of drawing can be taught through enhancing perceptual skills such as the discernment of edges, spaces, relationships, lights and shadows, and an understanding of the whole. You’ll learn to create from observation using pencil and charcoal, exploring basic drawing techniques such as line, space, shading, volume and individual expression. CE 1111N NON-CREDIT $126, FEE $15 3 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – 18

NEW! Drawing Challenge This workshop is a drawing marathon to produce many pieces in short bursts. Designed for those with previous drawing experience to get their drawing skills reenergized through brief creative sessions. CE 1114N NON-CREDIT $126, FEE $15 3 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 25 – MAR 18

NEW! Drawing Process Exploration This workshop encourages development of individual, personal expression in an environment free from pressure to produce work that fits into a particular style or is tied to direct observation. Historical and contemporary ideas and approaches, including automatic, spontaneous, intuitive, memory and meditative drawing processes will also be presented. All levels of experience welcome. CE 1115N NON-CREDIT $126, FEE $15 3 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 25 – APR 8

NEW! History of Architecture This class provides an overview of the major architectural styles through history, offering an understanding of terms and significant trends. Through lectures, discussions and a series of walking tours, focus on local Philadelphia examples to learn more about our built environment and its history. CE 5439N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $15 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 17 – APR 14 3 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 2 PM, MAR 21 + 28, APR 11

Jewelry Design + Metalsmithing In this course, acquire a working knowledge of jewelry artistry and fabrication skills. Techniques commonly used in jewelry and metalsmithing – sawing, piercing, soldering, basic stone setting, forming and finishing – are explored through the creation of individual projects. Design and fabricate pieces in the studio and examine contemporary trends in jewelry and metalsmithing. You should anticipate additional costs for materials based on the scope of your individual project. CE 1502N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $55 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

NEW! Jewelry Workshop – Pendant In this one-day workshop, learn the basic jewelry fabrication techniques to create a unique sterling pendant for yourself or someone else. Discuss how to saw, file, pierce and texture your pendant with hammers to explore various shape options. Choose high-polished, an oxidized look or a brushed finish in the metal. This workshop is a great introduction to the jewelry metals studio – everything you need is provided. CE 1577N NON-CREDIT $70, FEE $55 SUN MAR 1: 10 AM – 3:30 PM

Jewelry Workshop – Ring Design Explore basic fabrication techniques in this one-day workshop as you create a unique sterling silver ring. Discuss techniques to saw, file, pierce and texture your ring using hammers. Choose high-polished, an oxidized look or a brushed finish in the metal. Similar to our pendant workshop, this workshop is a great introduction to the jewelry metals studio – everything you need is provided. CE 1575N NON-CREDIT $70, FEE $55 SUN MAR 8: 10 AM – 3:30 PM


Letterpress Printmaking

Painting in the Abstract

Printing from engraved plates and metal type is explored using the University’s collection of metal and wood typefaces. Create printed works via typesetting and the Vandercook Proof Press. Design custom polymer plates and perform multicolor printing. You should anticipate additional costs for materials based on the scope of your individual project.

This course focuses on painting materials, techniques and concepts to help students improve abstract painting. Learn the basics of color mixing, techniques and pictorial composition, with an emphasis on perceptual painting.

CE 5079N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $55 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

Metal Sculpture – Forging + Welding For beginners or advanced students, this course focuses on creating metal sculpture through fabrication. Techniques include oxyacetylene cutting and welding, arc and TIG welding, as well as plasma cutting and forging. Although primarily focused on ferrous metals, instruction is also available in bronze and aluminum. CE 1619N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $55 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

CE 1600N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $20 5 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 18 - APR 15

Photographing Your Artwork Workshop In this workshop, learn techniques to acquire superior images that highlight and show off your artwork for use in portfolios, websites and other professional practices. Please bring a camera (digital SLR preferred) and three samples of your artwork to class. CE 5434N NON-CREDIT $84, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 1 – 4 PM, FEB 28 + MAR 7

NEW! Printing with InkAID

Create dynamic layers of color as you build images by combining a variety of techniques. Use monoprinting and stencil techniques to layer and color with brayers. Also use cut-n-ink moveable shapes to create colorful, complex prints. Incorporate drypoint lines on aluminum and mylar and add chine-collé papers for color and weight.

Print onto unusual surfaces using InkAID. This studio introduces the basics of digital printing and specifically works with InkAID coated onto a variety of paper surfaces. These coatings provide the ability to ink-jet print on virtually any type of substrate with clean, clear, crisp imaging with brilliant colors and high definition. Participants should bring some digital files (images and photographs) and/or a digital camera. There will be some work on the Mac computer.

CE 5893N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $35 5 WEDNESDAYS, 7 – 10 PM, MAR 18 – APR 15

CE 0910N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $35 5 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – MAR 5

Painting from Observation

Screen Printing

This course explores painting materials, techniques and concepts with a focus on capturing realistic works from direct observation. Learn the basics of color mixing, application techniques and composition. You may choose to work in acrylic or oil as you paint still life setups and live figure models, both clothed and nude.

This course covers a range of techniques, from image-generation processes and screen preparation, to the use of screen printing as a creative medium. The course consists of studio production, lectures, demonstrations and critiques. You are encouraged to bring images to the first class session. You should anticipate additional costs for materials based on the scope of your individual project.

NEW! Monoprinting

CE 6161N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $20 5 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – MAR 4

CE 5080N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $55 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

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ARTFUL LIVING Check out these short courses and workshops designed to bring creativity into your life and expand your horizons. Artist Statement Workshop Was your artist statement written in a rush to meet an application deadline and hasn’t been updated since? Or is it something you settled on after agonizing over the keyboard and a thesaurus but still needs work to better represent your art? Your website, CV and countless applications all require you to translate your visual statements into words in order to make a powerful first impression. In this workshop, learn how to better present your work through a clear and individualized artist statement. CE 3100N NON-CREDIT $42, FEE $10 TUE FEB 17: 6 – 9 PM

Building Terrarium Workshop – Open Vessel In this one-day workshop, learn about selecting the proper plants that will thrive in various glass containers and the supplies needed to ensure their success. The class will also cover how to care for and maintain the environments you’ve made. You will build a complete terrarium, explore your design and decoration, and further your skills to leave with a finished open-vessel design. All materials provided. CE 3104N NON-CREDIT $50, FEE $45 SAT APR 11: 12:30 – 4 PM

Building Terrarium Workshop – Closed Vessel Similar to the open-vessel workshop, learn about selecting the proper plants that will thrive in a terrarium, with the focus here on closed-glass containers. We’ll look at selecting and caring for the plants in the environments you create. You will build a complete terrarium, explore your design and decoration, and further your skills to leave with a finished design. All materials provided. CE 3106N NON-CREDIT $50, FEE $45 SAT APR 18: 12:30 – 4 PM

NEW! Ceramic Mosaics Ceramic tiles and mosaics have a rich history as an art form across cultures. In this studio course, you will learn the process to create small-scale ceramic tile and mosaic constructions through the use of line drawings and sketches. Learn techniques such as plaster mold castings for tile replication, the use of plastic patterns and one-of-akind fabrications. Some basic mounting and hanging options will also be covered. CE 1510N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $55 5 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 1 PM, MAR 7, 21 + 28, APR 11 + 18

Contemporary Art in Philadelphia Are you intrigued by contemporary art, but feel less than knowledgeable about current artists and their works? In this class, you’ll visit contemporary art museums and galleries in Philadelphia, including the Fabric Workshop and Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Engage in discussions to enlighten the experience and provide context to bring meaning and understanding to these works. CE 3101N NON-CREDIT $168, FEE $35 4 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 1 PM, MAR 21 + 28, APR 11 + 18


Fabulous Fibers + Scarves – Techniques You Can Do at Home From bathtub dyeing to kitchen table felting, this beginner’s workshop focuses on techniques that can easily be done in your home. Explore various dye techniques including shibori and ice dyeing. You will then transform your fabrics into a funky scarf using a wet/nuno felting technique. CE 3108N NON-CREDIT $126, FEE $25 3 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 18 – APR 1

NEW! Fibers Workshop – Felting Techniques The process of making felt is simple and virtually unchanged over several centuries. Glimpse the art and elegance of feltmaking while exploring the craft of transforming wool fiber into felt in many forms. Learn techniques, including how to hand-felt flat and threedimensionally (both hollow and solid), how to create cordage and ropes, and more. CE 3118N NON-CREDIT $126, FEE $25 3 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 16 – MAR 2

iPhone Photography Workshop Learn to use the apps of the iPhone to create photographs beyond the basic snapshot. Explore how to make artistic images with various camera and processing apps, discuss the importance of resolution, experiment with manipulations of images and talk about sharing via Instagram. CE 5438N NON-CREDIT $84, FEE $10 2 SATURDAYS, 1 – 4 PM, MAR 7 + 21

NEW! Jewelry Workshop – Pendant See page 6

Jewelry Workshop – Ring Design See page 6

Knitting Basics Workshop In this beginner workshop, you’ll get a general overview and learn the basics such as reading a pattern, choosing materials, casting on, knitting, purling, counting stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, troubleshooting, binding off and more. This workshop emphasizes mechanics so you will have enough direction to start your own independent projects. Basic supplies provided. CE 0322N NON-CREDIT $84, FEE $15 2 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 9 + 16

Knitting – Fingerless Mitten Project In this two-day workshop, you will create a set of fi ngerless mittens, perfect for coldweather texting or to give as a lovely gift. In addition to completing a pair of mittens, you will leave with a list of resources and enough knowledge to begin other knitting projects independently. Basic supplies provided. CE 0323N NON-CREDIT $140, FEE $25 2 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 4 PM, FEB 21 + 28

Papermaking Workshop Explore papermaking processes such as traditional Western papermaking, Japanese papermaking and natural papermaking using leaves, grass, bark and vegetables. Learn to create unique handmade papers that can be incorporated into your artwork or that stand alone as finished art pieces. CE 3125N NON-CREDIT $70, FEE $15 SAT APR 11: 10 AM – 4 PM

Pinhole Camera Photography Workshop See page 18

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Adobe Creative Suite Overview

Adobe InDesign Workshop

Designed for individuals with some exposure to the Adobe suite of design software, this course provides an overview of the fundamentals of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Topics include image resolution, scanning, importing and exporting images, print setup, photo adjustments and vector usage. Basic typography and design will also be addressed. You can expect to gain a better understanding of how the three programs work together to create products for print or the web.

Adobe’s page layout program lets you put together every kind of print-oriented product imaginable – brochures, ads, posters, billboards and more – using text, images and illustrations. InDesign allows the creation of multipage documents, and it works seamlessly with images from Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat. Learn how to integrate and use these tools more effectively.

CE 1403N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 1403C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

Adobe Photoshop for Web

Adobe Illustrator Workshop When it comes to designing web layouts, Adobe Illustrator allows you to move and resize elements quickly and intuitively. Illustrator is the industry standard for creating vector-based graphics such as logos and typography. It is also a rich supporting tool in creating page layouts prior to starting design. This workshop focuses on a practical overview of Adobe Illustrator’s interface, workspace, tools and techniques. It will provide the skills to create website layouts, graphics, icons and typographical graphics that add distinction and professionalism to any website or user interface. CE 024C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 5 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – MAR 4

CE 025C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 5 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 18 - APR 15 Explore Photoshop through hands-on web design exercises. The course starts with an introduction to the Photoshop interface and tools and the types of files that are used for web graphics. The course continues as you learn how to use layers, effects, text, filters and imageoptimization tools for the web. Once you gain familiarity with the tools of Photoshop, you will be able to use those skills to create website templates, rich graphics and web page elements such as content boxes and buttons. CE 2423N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 2423C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Adobe Photoshop Workshop Get acquainted with Adobe Photoshop, the must-have software for work with web graphics. Explore Photoshop through hands-on exercises focused on its use as a tool for web design. The workshop starts with an introduction to the Photoshop interface and tools and the types of files that are used for web graphics. CE 023C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – MAR 3


Adobe Photoshop Advanced Explore advanced techniques while focusing on the design process and professional production techniques. Ideal course for those eager to continue exploring Photoshop, working with advanced layer techniques, gaining an understanding of how to use curves for image enhancement and learning to sharpen images for output. Explore several advanced Photoshop techniques, including seamless compositing and advanced layering techniques, tool and palette customization and creative special effects for print, screen and the web. Note: Please bring digital files and projects to work on during the first session. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop or equivalent experience. CE 5421N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 5421C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Designing Effective Web Pages This course builds and expands on the principles and practices introduced in Foundations of Web Design + Development. You will cover the second half of the front-end designer workflow and apply learned and new principles of web design, specifically: project analysis; creation of high-fidelity, accessible and thoughtful user interfaces; and how to translate your interfaces into valid, semantically correct and wellformed HTML5 and CSS3 documents. Design topics include requirements analysis, asset management, usability, goal-oriented design, accessibility, typography for web, color theory, coding standards, frameworks and scalability. During the sequenced design phases, you will use Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator exclusively to design and refine a series of web project mock-ups. Prerequisite: Foundations of Web Design + Development, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator or equivalent experience.

Emerging Tools for the Web Workshop In this workshop, review latest trends and the newest tools for web design. Review the front-end web designer workflow to improve your wireframing tools, explore alternatives to Photoshop and/or Illustrator such as Sketch and Pixelmator and some in-the-browser tools (MACAW, Adobe Edge Reflow). Test desktop designs on mobile interfaces (Sketch, Coda, iOS) to stay current in this changing industry. Prerequisite: Web I or equivalent experience. CE 5431C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 5 PM, MAR 7 + 21

Evaluating Content Management Systems (CMS) Workshop Examine, discuss and compare CMS options (Drupal, Joomla, MODX) to WordPress. Assess the functionality of a CMS and its ability to meet the client’s needs including an examination of open source and commercial CMS solutions and WordPress and MODX similarities and differences. In addition, the workshop considers getting a custom theme into MODX and building a blog in MODX. Prerequisite: Web II and WordPress Development Workshop or equivalent experience. CE 5432C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 5 PM, FEB 7 + 21

Mobile Application Design

CE 002N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 002C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

This course teaches the fundamentals of designing for mobile applications. You will learn about user experience and user interface design standards for both iOS and Android mobile applications. Also learn the fundamental differences between the two main mobile platforms and how to design unique experiences that follow the design paradigms for each. Create engaging mobile experiences that take into account content, platform and use cases. Prerequisite: Web II or equivalent experience.

Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom

CE 411N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 411C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

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Foundations of Web Design + Development

Project Management for Web Design + Development Workshop

This course offers a detailed overview of the tools and languages used and the first half of the process in a modern front-end designer workflow. Discussions, readings, explanations and a hands-on approach to the subject matter allow you to explore the web as a creative outlet for both designers and developers. Learn the roles of various participants in the web design process and explore the importance of social media, graphic design, web-based content management systems, multiplatform design and scalable development best practices. Topics covered in the course revolve around, but aren’t limited to, requirements gathering, wire framing, mood boards and coding standards. This course explores HTML5, CSS3, WordPress and semantic markup, and culminates with the design of a simple website to be used as a reference for future work. It is a thorough review of the procedures and technologies in a successful web project.

Starting a web design business or looking to become a member of a design and development team? This workshop offers a guide to both the potential and pitfalls inherent in running a web design business. Various aspects of project management are examined, from finding the right clients to negotiating the best price for your web design services. Additionally, technical aspects of the industry are discussed in detail. Perform the steps a project manager follows in planning, running, tracking and completing a web project. Learn to identify and create web development project tasks and identify and confirm user requirements. This course also covers interviewing techniques and presents solutions to common web project problems. Prerequisite: Web Design II or equivalent experience.

Get started on a Web Design Certificate risk free! Try out this first course before committing to the whole program – at a reduced cost! Visit cs.uarts.edu/ce for a detailed description of our certificate programs.

Server-Side Web Development – PHP + AJAX

SECTION 1: CE 9506C 01 3 CREDITS $680, FEE $35 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13 SECTION 2: CE 9506C 02 3 CREDITS $680, FEE $35 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

Usability + User Experience This course explores the user-centered design paradigm via readings, case studies, research and testing and hands-on design exercises, providing theoretical knowledge and handson skills to understand the user-centered web development process and to manage a web project from start to finish. You will be exposed to the entire user-centered website design process, from planning and discovery to launch, promotion and maintenance. Prerequisite: Web III or equivalent experience. CE 5430N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 5430C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 - APR 15

CE 2444C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $35 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – MAR 3

This course takes you beyond the client-side process and technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript and introduces server-side concepts and technologies. Learn to use the Apache web server, the MySQL relational database and the PHP scripting language to create a simple database-driven web application. Programming concepts will be explored using PHP. Design and create your own database, as well as learn basic Structured Query Language (SQL) and AJAX. Prerequisite: Introduction to Programming or equivalent experience. CE 2416N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 2416C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13


Typography

Web III – Advanced: Responsive Design

Through a series of applied design projects, this course stresses the importance of typography and design within visual communication. Study basic type history, typographic contrast, characteristics of major type families and how to design words, sentences and paragraphs to visually communicate an idea. Develop your ability to create typographic layouts using the dynamics of a grid system as a design tool and to build an effective hierarchy. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Design, Adobe InDesign or equivalent experience.

Web III continues the use of forward-looking technologies such as HTML5 + CSS3 while adding to your knowledge of advanced JavaScript, client-side development and cross-browser testing and compatibility. Using media queries and multiple layouts, you will create a complex website that works on phones, tablets, laptops and desktops across platforms and browsers. Coursework combines design and development into a single cohesive workflow as you build a multipage website for a client, beginning with wireframes and technical specifications. You will create designs and mock-ups and go through a formal client review and revision process. Course topics rely heavily on lectures and critique as you work through your site. The result will be a complete marketing site for a client. Prerequisite: Web II or equivalent experience.

CE 9500N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 9500C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

Web I – HTML + CSS

Learn the basic building blocks of HTML5 and CSS3 as you explore the creative possibilities for interactive design on the web. Build upon this foundation to turn your website designs into fully functional web pages. You will learn how HTML5 and CSS3 form the core of web development, as well as how other languages can be used to enrich a basic site. This course takes you through the full life cycle of developing a web project from conception, design and development, to launch. Prerequisite: Designing Effective Web Pages or equivalent experience. CE 2411N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 2411C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

Web II – Intermediate: JavaScript + jQuery

Expand upon your knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 as you use JavaScript to create accessible and dynamic web content. In this class, expect to acquire advanced techniques and fluency for CSS and JavaScript/jQuery. Topics include a focus on responsive design as well as interactive forms and collaborative web development through an introduction to server-side development. Prerequisite: Web I or equivalent experience.

CE 2410N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 2410C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

WordPress Development Workshop Learn how to use the WordPress Content Management System as the backbone and platform of all development projects. This is an advanced, intensive and comprehensive class geared to give developers the tools to create solid websites using the open-source technology of WordPress. This course will help you understand WordPress so you can make it work for you and your clients without having to do all the heavy lifting of development yourself. Prerequisite: Web II or equivalent experience. CE 0108C 1.5 CREDITS $420, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 5 PM, APR 11 + 18

Curious about our digital technology and other certificate programs?

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CE 2413N NON-CREDIT $735, FEE $35 CE 2413C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

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MOVEMENT + DANCE Broadway Jazz

Salsa

This course teaches different styles of jazz dance from popular Broadway musicals. Class begins with a warm-up, body isolations and stretches and proceeds to across-the-floor work. Learn dances from famous choreographers such as Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins. In a pressurefree environment, learn basic dance vocabulary as well as steps and choreography from Broadway musicals. This course is appropriate for all levels, no previous experience required.

Salsa is a popular social dance throughout the Caribbean. This course emphasizes lead, follow and timing, including turn combinations, cross-body lead and combinations of patterns to enhance your style, timing and variations in movement. While salsa is a partner dance, dancers perform individually in the line-dance form or exchange partners in a circle. This course is designed for beginners to learn the basics of this dance. Partners are not required.

CE 6118N NON-CREDIT $225, FEE $15 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 7:30 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

CE 6120N NON-CREDIT $150, FEE $15 10 MONDAYS, 7 – 8 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

Hip-Hop/Funk

Tap Repertory

Join us as we fuse the elements of hip-hop, street, funk and jazz into a high-energy dance experience. Learn hip-hop dance fundamentals, including popping, locking, waving, tutting, top-rock and breaking. Hip-hop has grown from an underground dance style to a style that is respected globally. Expect something fresh, challenging and fun.

In this unique tap class, you’ll not only expand your tap technique but also get the opportunity to perform what you learn. Begin choreography lessons on the first night of class and perform toward the end of the semester (exact date TBA). The choreography in this class encompasses all levels of experience. Note: This course is only offered during the spring semester. Tap shoes required.

CE 6001N NON-CREDIT $150, FEE $15 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 7 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

CE 7081N NON-CREDIT $225, FEE $15 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 7:30 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Zumba Experience a total-body workout that combines the upbeat rhythms of world music and hip-hop with easy-to-follow choreography. Come join the party! CE 6130N NON-CREDIT $150, FEE $15 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 7 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16


WRITING Creative Writing

Screenwriting – Developing the Script

This course focuses on the craft and commercial value of both fiction and nonfiction. Through a workshop format, explore plot structure, character development, effective dialogue, voice and point of view. You will benefit from energetic class discussions, written critiques and conferences with the instructor.

This course uses the workshop approach to help you ignite a new screenplay, make significant headway on one already in progress or finish a first-draft script. The overall goal is to make sure you have a strong movie premise, a clear genre, a treatment that tells the story well, an outline built on an exciting scene-by-scene sequence structure and a script that can be produced. You should be prepared to pitch your screenplay on the first night of class. The course may be repeated until a first-draft screenplay is completed.

CE 1913N NON-CREDIT $375, FEE $15 10 THURSDAYS, 7 – 9:30 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

Effective Grant Writing Workshop This workshop is for individuals, arts administrators, educators and managers of small-to-midsized organizations and nonprofits. Define a grant project, develop basic budgeting methods, identify funding sources and create the best techniques for convincing individuals, foundations and corporations that your project should get primary consideration. CE 9018N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $15 5 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 17 – MAR 24

NEW! Inspiration Point – Kick-Start Your Writing Do you want to write but don’t know where to begin? Have you started to work on a piece but have writer’s block or trouble revising? In this workshop, discuss storytelling and explore techniques to increase your creativity. You will participate in writing exercises that are sure to spark your imagination. Appropriate for writers at all experience levels. CE 9020N NON-CREDIT $84, FEE $15 2 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, MAR 18 + 25

Writing for Blogs + Social Media See page 4

CE 1902N NON-CREDIT $420, FEE $15 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

NEW! Writing for Small-Budget Film Many dream of making movies, but few of us can afford to produce our own epic. While most people have the basic technology needed to produce a film, not everyone understands the parameters involved in conceiving a film that can actually be made with limited resources. In this course, screen and analyze films that were made for next to nothing. Discuss how the filmmakers pulled it off and how you can do it too. The instructor for this course specializes in writing micro-budget films for producers around the country. CE 1907N NON-CREDIT $295, FEE $15 7 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 16 – APR 6

NEW! Writing for Young Adult (YA) Literature In this class, write stories targeted to the young adult audience, develop compelling characters and consider the market – taking time to evolve your story and craft along the way. Writers at all levels will learn how to source their own experiences for story ideas that will reach this subset of readers – moving from inspiration to the manuscript. CE 3116N NON-CREDIT $295, FEE $15 7 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – MAR 24 REGISTER AT CS.UARTS.EDU/CE OR 215.717.6006 | 15


PHOTOGRAPHY Advanced Camera Techniques This course provides a more advanced study of the complex technical and practical techniques of photography in relation to camera formats, photographic techniques and advanced image manipulation. As you develop these higher-level camera skills and apply them to your work, consideration is given to such topics as advanced exposure, low-light situations, off-camera flash, camera raw capture and raw file editing techniques. Prerequisite: Digital Photography II, Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom or equivalent experience. CE 2744C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

Advanced Digital Editing for Photographers – Photoshop Learn how to further optimize the possibilities of Adobe Photoshop for image editing. In this course, harness the power of this software program specifically as it relates to photographers. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I, Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom, and Creative Digital Editing for Photographers – Photoshop or equivalent experience. CE 2751C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16

Business of Photography This course serves as an introduction to the business and marketing practices common to photography and emphasizes developing professional objectives based upon careful consideration of the financial, legal, organizational, promotional, interpersonal and ethical practices of photography. Prerequisite: Digital Photography II or equivalent experience. CE 5050C 1.5 CREDITS $293, FEE $15 3 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 3:30 PM, MAR 21 + 28, APR 11

Creative Digital Editing for Photographers – Photoshop Learn how to optimize the full possibilities of Adobe Photoshop for image editing. In this course, harness the power of this incredible software program and understand its use, specifically as it relates to photographers. Step-by-step instruction will hone your skills. Additionally, learn the right way to scan film, prints and negatives for editing in Photoshop. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I and Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom or equivalent experience. CE 2750C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 THURSDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 5 – APR 16


Digital Camera Overview This introductory-level course is designed for you to learn the basic tools of your digital camera and skills to improve your images. Explore fundamental principles and capture images by selecting exposure settings for aperture and shutter. You must have your own digital camera with adjustable exposure and focus and the ability to capture in RAW. CE 2760N NON-CREDIT $210, FEE $15 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

Digital Media for Photographers – Lightroom This course provides an overview of Adobe Lightroom, a complete end-to-end software solution for both amateur and professional photographers. Providing a critical set of tools for digital imaging tasks, Lightroom helps photographers work faster and more efficiently with one image, a set of images or a large image library. Lightroom allows you to organize images and quickly make adjustments. In this course, learn how to productively work with Lightroom, import images and sort them for organization and efficiency. Also spend time with advanced developing techniques to adjust exposure, contrast and color of images. You’ll learn to edit photos and discover advanced features to enhance workflow.

Digital Photography I Explore the fundamental principles, techniques and application of digital camera-based image making. Learn to capture images by selecting your exposure settings for aperture and shutter while simultaneously learning about manual metering, color balance and strong composition. This course employs a mixture of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, field trips and critiques. You must have your own digital camera with adjustable exposure and focus and the ability to capture in RAW. Get started on the Digital Photography Certificate program, risk free! Try out this first course before committing to the whole program – at a reduced cost! Visit cs.uarts.edu/ce for a detailed description of our certificate programs. CE 2708C 3 CREDITS $495, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

CE 1416C 3 CREDITS $840, FEE $35 10 WEDNESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 4 – APR 15

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Digital Photography II If you have completed Digital Photography I or are comfortable with the use of a digital SLR camera (in manual mode), this course will allow you to expand your photographic competency and aesthetic sensibility while learning techniques to improve your work and build a greater understanding of advanced functions of the digital camera. The course stresses the development of a cohesive body of work, with the final goal being a series of project-based photographs. Prerequisite: Digital Photography I or equivalent experience. CE 2710C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Experimental Photography This course introduces students to a variety of historic and contemporary photographic processes, including cyanotype, Vandyke brown, encaustic medium over photographs and printing digital images on alternative surfaces. Experiment with images through digital manipulation, altering the surfaces of printed images and printing in antiquarian processes. In addition to mastering the technical side of these mostly unconventional processes, work on projects that extend beyond the traditional means of presenting your photography, including printing imagery on materials such as fabric, metal and wood. Prerequisite: Digital Photography II or equivalent experience. CE 1713C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 TUESDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 3 – APR 14

Lightroom Basics Workshop Adobe Lightroom is a software solution for both amateur and professional photographers that provides useful tools for digital imaging tasks. Lightroom helps photographers work faster and more efficiently with one image, a set of images or a large image library. Lightroom allows you to organize images and quickly make adjustments. In this overview, learn the basics of how to import images and sort them for organization and efficiency and understand some of the editing tools available. CE 1730C 1.5 CREDITS $293, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 9 AM – 4:30 PM, APR 11 + 18

Photojournalism/Documentary Photography Learn the basics of artistic photographic practice and apply them to documentary photojournalistic content. Using digital photography and a documentary approach, utilize content-driven visual storytelling to investigate subjects in the landscape or community. Class time includes critique, lectures, discussion and studio time. Lectures and readings will cover the work of photographers using the documentary style, and you will create a final portfolio of images. Students must provide their own DSLR cameras with manual control of shutter speed and aperture. Prerequisite: Digital Photography II or equivalent experience CE 2718C 3 CREDITS $585, FEE $35 10 MONDAYS, 6 – 9 PM, FEB 2 – APR 13

Pinhole Camera Photography Workshop A pinhole camera typically is a box built out of wood, cardboard or tin and uses a simple pinhole in a piece of foil for an aperture. Traditionally, pinhole cameras have used film or light-sensitive paper to capture the image. In this workshop, explore unique imagery and printing with a pinhole camera as well as explore new methods of creating digital pinhole images. These still require a digital camera body, so they’re not as low-tech as their film/paper cousins, but they do dispense with the lenses to create images that intrigue. Learn more about this art form through hands-on activities. A fun workshop to explore this approach to photographic image-making! CE 5437N NON-CREDIT $140, FEE $15 2 SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 3 PM, FEB 7 + 21


TAKE YOUR PASSION TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH OUR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. Ever wish you could turn your passion into a career? UArts certificate programs are designed to help you develop and build a body of knowledge and skills in a focused area through sequential coursework. Each program addresses professional practice and the latest trends. Our Continuing Education team can help you find the right certificate program to meet your personal and professional goals. Throughout the program, we provide direction, guidance and support to make your experience valuable. Choose the Certificate Program that’s right for you!

• Communication Design Essentials Certificate • Web Design Essentials Certificate • Communication + Web Design Certificate • Web Design Professional Certificate • Digital Photography Certificate • Social Media Marketing Essentials Certificate • Teaching Artist Certificate Join our community of designers, artists and innovators! Learn more about UArts Certificate Programs at cs.uarts.edu/ce/certificate-programs. Advising sessions for prospective students can be scheduled by contacting 215.717.6095 or ce@uarts.edu.

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INFORMATION + POLICIES Continuing Education Walk-in Address: Terra Hall - 211 S. Broad Street (Corner of Broad + Walnut) 9th Floor, Room 901 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Mailing Address: Continuing Education The University of the Arts 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

REGISTRATION • 5 Ways to Register: 1. Phone (215.717.6006) 2. Fax (215.717.6538) 3. By mail 4. In person 5. Online at cs.uarts.edu/ce.

REFUND POLICY All refunds are less nonrefundable fees and are calculated as follows: Classes (5 or more sessions) • 100% refund less the $50 nonrefundable registration fee for withdrawal five business days prior to the first class • 80% refund less the $50 nonrefundable registration fee for withdrawal fewer than five business days prior to the first class • 50% refund less the $50 nonrefundable registration fee for withdrawal between the first and second class • 0% refund after the scheduled meeting of the second class Workshops or Short Courses (4 or less sessions)

• To register, you must submit the completed registration form with payment in full.

• 100% refund less the $50 nonrefundable registration fee for withdrawal five business days prior to the workshop

• Payment may be made in the form of a check or money order payable to: The University of the Arts.

• 0% refund for withdrawal within fewer than five business days prior to the workshop

• Credit cards – American Express, MasterCard and Visa – are also accepted.

Registration fees are nonrefundable. All withdrawals must be submitted in writing sent via email to cs@uarts.edu. The date the request is received in writing is the date used to calculate the refund amount. Please allow up to 10 business days to receive a response to course withdrawal requests from the Division of Continuing Studies. Please allow at least three weeks for refunds to be processed.

• Registration is accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis. The University reserves the right to deny registration to any student based upon the student’s prior behavior or actions in a previous class, program or workshop at the University.

TUITION + FEES Tuition in Continuing Education at the University of the Arts is listed underneath each course in this brochure. Materials fees vary by class and are applied to the specific operational costs incurred by activities in certain classes, studios or labs. Payment of fees mentioned in course descriptions is required at the time of registration and is nonrefundable.

Note: It is not our policy to transfer registration from one course to another or one semester to another. Requests of this nature will be processed as a withdrawal, subject to the refund policy above.

COURSE CANCELLATION The University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified prior to the start of classes and will have the option of taking another course or receiving a full refund.


TUITION DISCOUNTS

ATTENDANCE

We are proud to provide members of the following groups with tuition discounts. We require proof of membership in all cases – such as a copy of current ID card or similar documentation; see our website for details: cs.uarts.edu/ce/policies#tuitiondiscounts.

All students are expected to attend classes regularly and promptly and for the duration of the scheduled instructional time. Individual instructors will decide the optimum time for taking attendance and may penalize for habitual lateness or absence. Students who withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Non-attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal.

Discounts must be requested and applied at the time of registration; no refunds will be issued retroactively in the case of overpayment. Only one discount can be used at a time. All discounts are applied to the cost of tuition; registration and course fees are the responsibility of the student. Note: Discounts are not available via online registration. 25% - Alumni – Graduates of The University of the Arts, Philadelphia College of Art and Design, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts and recipients of Continuing Education Certificates (excluding the Essentials certificates) 15% - American Institute of Architects (AIA) members 15% - The Professional Association for Design (AIGA Philadelphia) members 25% - Haviland Society members 15% - InLiquid members 15% - Museum Council of Philadelphia 10% - Philadelphia Orchestra subscribers 10% - Seniors over 55 years of age are eligible for a discount on tuition for any CE course meeting for 30 contact hours.

CENTER CITY PARKING DISCOUNT Continuing Education students have the opportunity to prepay for a group of 10 parking vouchers for a discount rate of $80 ($8 per parking ticket). Certificate students are afforded access to steeply discounted evening parking and pay $70 for a group of 10 parking vouchers ($7 per parking ticket). For more information on this policy and to order your parking vouchers, visit cs.uarts.edu/ce/center-city-parking-discount. The vouchers are accepted only at LAZ Parking, located at 1327 Locust Street.

SUPPLIES Supplies are the responsibility of the student. Supply lists will be available online one week prior to the start of classes and can be accessed by selecting the Syllabus link on the individual course page. Some courses issue eAccount cards in class for the in-studio purchase of metals, clays and other highly specialized materials.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION The University of the Arts is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Continuing Education offers courses for Continuing Education credit. Courses in this program are indicated with a “CE” prefix. Courses for credit have a “C” suffix and courses for non-credit have an “N” suffix.

GRADING + TRANSCRIPTS All courses taken for non-credit are graded either pass or fail. All courses taken for credit receive a letter grade. Students enrolled in a certificate program must take coursework for credit. Continuing Education students may obtain their final course grades online through WebAdvisor at MyUArts Record. To obtain an official copy of your transcript, submit your request to the University Registrar at registrar.uarts.edu/services/transcript-request.

TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Continuing Education at the University of the Arts offers a wide range of programs authorized to fulfill PA Act 48 activity hours. Each class hour is equivalent to one Act 48 hour. Call 215.717.6095 for more information. Note: Act 48 activity hours are different from the graduate credits + Act 48 hours available in the Division of Continuing Studies’ Professional Institute for Educators. This brochure is not a contractual document. The University of the Arts reserves the right to change any curricular offering, policy, faculty assignment or financial regulation described in this brochure. The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and scholarships and conducts all educational programs, activities and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability.

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Take the first step in learning about our enrichment courses and certificate programs.

Spring Info Session

Preview Day Workshops

Wednesday, January 14: 5:30 - 7 pm

Saturday, January 17: 10 am - 4 pm

Take the first step in learning about our enrichment courses and certificate programs.

Register for a low-cost one-day introduction to some of our most popular courses; meet faculty and explore a new area.

• Consider your options • Discuss your needs and review expectations • Understand the curriculum • Meet our faculty • Speak with current students • Ask questions Attendees are eligible for a 10% tuition discount for one new Spring 2015 CE course. (No retroactive refunds will be given.) Terra Hall 211 S. Broad Street (Corner of Broad + Walnut) 9th Floor, Room 901

Continuing Education 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Pre-registration required in one of these options: • Digital Camera Basics • Drawing Basics • Photoshop Basics • Screen Printing Workshop • Social Media Basics • Writing Workshop Registrants are eligible for a 20% tuition discount for one new Spring 2015 CE course (No retroactive refunds will be given.) See page 3 for details >

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