Summer 2018 Classes, Events + Certificates
Reach New Creative + Professional Heights in 2 Ways Courses
ertificate C Programs A series of credit courses build your expertise in the area of your choice. Looking for a workplace edge, a speciality, a new career or to launch a freelance business? You are the perfect candidate for our certificate programs.
Choose from these program areas: Graphic Design
Social Media Marketing
Digital Photography
Web Design
Teaching Artist
Certificate Student Benefits
Credit + non-credit course options that boost your life, your work and your expression. Whether you want to tackle an item on your bucket list like mastering your digital camera settings or if you are poised to take the creative reigns of your career, UArts courses are the perfect step forward. Take any credit or non-credit course in this brochure for personal or professional enrichment―many do not require prior experience.
As a certificate student, you join our community of designers, artists and innovators. We provide valuable benefits, guidance and support throughout the program including: UArts Student Photo ID UArts Career Services Access to the Corzo Center For The Creative Economy Computer Hardware Discounts
Digital Storage for web hosting for class assignments and projects. Discounted Parking UArts Library Borrowing Privileges Guest Lecture Series + Networking Opportunities
Fall 2018
Learn to Navigate the Digital Landscape with our Certificate Programs
Application Deadline: September 14, 2018 Program Orientation: September 24, 2018
Spring 2019 Application Deadline: January 13, 2019 Program Orientation: January 30, 2019
Programs starting Fall 2018:
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Social Media Marketing Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Immerse yourself in the world of online content with this series of courses taught by experts in the field. This program provides participants with a well-rounded experience featuring real-world clients and examines best practices using case studies. You will use creative problem solving to develop strategies to improve your footing in the digital landscape.
The Graphic Design Level I program is designed to foster design thinking in context and core design principals are embedded into all of your class projects. These sequential courses will build a set of skills that reinforce one another and strengthen your design aptitude. In Level II, students build skills in motion graphics as well as brand and logo design.
Focused on great design + professional practices, our certificate programs are designed as a first step for students considering career transitions into entry level roles like working at an agency, within a company brand or looking to launch a freelance career. Each certificate program is designed to be completed in one year, with opportunities to enhance skills further through Level II programs.
Digital Photography The Digital Photography Level I program will provide you with the basics needed to master your camera while you learn best practices for organizing and storing your images, getting images ready for screen or service bureau and fine art printing. The Level II program is designed for photographers interested in furthering their skills in this competitive industry.
Dynamic programming includes guest lectures by experts in the field, case studies, professional business practices in creative fields and one-on-one opportunities to dialogue with instructors during office hours.
 UX Design Certificate Now Accepting Applications For Fall 2018 + Spring 2019 Certificate Programs.
The field of UX is a growing area of digital design. How do you translate research into human-centered user experiences? This program will guide you through the process of translating research into human-centered user experiences. Learn to effectively listen to clients and respond to their customers wants and needs.
For specific program application requirements, learn more at cs.uarts.edu/certificate-programs 3rd Party Billing available to employers supporting staff professional development.
For more information on courses, including course descriptions and faculty bios, and registration visit cs.uarts.edu/ce/courses
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Tuition Discounts
Policies
We are proud to provide members of certain organizations and University groups with tuition discounts, including: alumni, AIA, Culture Works, Haviland Society, InLiquid, Museum Council of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Orchestra Subscribers, as well as a Senior Discount.
Course information is subject to change. The University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel or change any curricular offering, policy, faculty assignment or financial regulation described in this brochure. 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.
Information Sessions
For full details, visit: cs.uarts.edu/ce/ policies#tuitiondiscounts
Summer Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Fall Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Note: Discounts are not available via online registration.
Consider your options, discuss your goals, learn about certificates, meet our faculty, speak with current students and ask questions. New student attendees are eligible for one Summer course. See cs.uarts.edu/ce for information and to RSVP.
Contact Information Mailing Address
Office Location
Continuing Education The University of the Arts 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Continuing Education Terra Hall, 9th floor, Room 901 211 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Web Phone Fax Email
Continuing Education 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Continuing Education Important Dates June 4-August 10
June 23
Summer Semester
Teaching Artist Symposium
May 9
July 4
Summer 2018 Info Session
University closed + no classes, Independence Day
June 4 Summer 2018 courses begin
August 10
June 28
Summer 2018 Variety Show (open to the public)
Summer 2018 Happy Hour
cs.uarts.edu/ce
For information on refunds and other policies, visit: cs.uarts.edu/ce/policies
cs.uarts.edu/ce 215.717.6006 215.717.6538 continuingeducation@uarts.edu
Term Begins Monday, June 4, 2018 Course descriptions and faculty profiles can be found online at cs.uarts.edu/ce
Certificate Course Director's Spotlight To get you started in the studio we are offering a special tuition rate of $295 on selected courses.
Art + Design Creating a Large Scale Paper Collage MON 6-9 PM, JUL 9-AUG 6 (5 Classes)
Digital Technology Adobe After Effects
Music, Movement + Dance
Social Media Project Management for Creatives THU 6-9 PM, JUN 28, + SAT 9 AM-6 PM, JUN 30, + SUN 10 AM-6 PM, JUL 1 (3 Classes)
CE 0402N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $20
MON 6-9 PM, JUN 4-AUG 6 (10 Classes)
Techniques for cut paper + assemblage to make wall-sized artwork Instructor: Henry Bermudez
Put designs into motion with this animation application Instructor: John Brown
CE 6107N NON-CREDIT $240, FEE $20
Adobe Illustrator
Digital Audio Workshop
WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-AUG 8 (10 Classes)
WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-JUL 11 (5 Classes)
Drawing TUE 6-8:30 PM, Jun 5-Aug 7 (10 Classes) CE 1114N NON-CREDIT $295, FEE $20
Challenge yourself to create 100 drawings in 10 weeks! Instructor: Adam Lovitz
Filmmaking: Introduction to Video THU 6-9 PM, JUN 14-AUG 9, (10 Classes + special screening session) CE 1900N NON-CREDIT $500, FEE $40
Develop scenes + camerawork Instructor: Ellen Reynolds
Game Design Lab THU 6-9 PM, JUN 7-JUL 5 (5 Classes) CE 1658N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $15
Introduction to game theory, concepts + prototyping Instructor: Tom Panico
Illustration: Character Development WED 6-8:30 PM, JUN 6-AUG 8 (10 Classes) CE 2306N NON-CREDIT $295, FEE $15
Create characters for use in comics, children’s books, gaming or animation Instructor: Christian Patchell
Introduction to Book Binding THU 6-9 PM, JUL 12-AUG 9 (5 Classes) CE 5100N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $15
Soft cover books: pamphlets, coptic, accordian + Japanese structures Instructor: Beth Sheehan
Jewelry Workshop: Beyond the Brooch TUE 6-9 PM, JUN 5-JUL 3 (5 Classes) CE 1527N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $60
Explore the concept + make small wearable sculpture Instructor: Luci Jockel
Letterpress Printmaking TUE 6-8:30 PM, JUN 5-AUG 7 (10 Classes) CE 5079N NON-CREDIT $330, FEE $60
Set type + print on a Vandercook press Instructor: Marisha Simons
Metal Sculpture – Fabrication + Welding
CE 9510C 3 CREDITS $875, FEE $40 CE 9510N NON-CREDIT $765, FEE $40
CE 024C 3 CREDITS $875, FEE $40 CE 024N NON-CREDIT $765, FEE $40
Overview of software + skills for professional projects Instructor: TBD
Adobe Photoshop WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-AUG 8 (10 Classes) CE 2423C 3 CREDITS $875, FEE $40 CE 2423N NON-CREDIT $765, FEE $40
Skills + techniques to work with digital images Instructor: TBD
Project Management for Creatives THU 6-9 PM, JUN 28, + SAT 9 AM-6 PM, JUN 30, + SUN 10 AM-6 PM, JUL 1 (3 Classes)
Classical Tap THU 6-7:30 PM JUN 7-AUG 9 (10 Classes)
Technique, choreography + fun! Instructor: Corinne Karon
CE 2508N NON-CREDIT $240, FEE $20
Fundamentals of digital recording + audio manipulation in a professional music studio Instructor: Jacob Folk
Experiencing Philadelphia Theatre MON 6-7:30 PM, JUN 4-AUG 6 (10 Classes) CE 1938N NON-CREDIT $240, FEE $60
Watch + discuss Philadelphia plays; productions included with student fees Instructor: Kathryn MacMillan
Vocal Lab TUE 6-7:30 PM, JUN 5-AUG 7 (10 Classes) CE 6140N NON-CREDIT $240, FEE $15
CE 2444C 2 CREDITS $600, FEE $20 PRE-REQ: CE 2232 (Effective Writing for Digital Content) + CE 2230 (Overview of Social Media Marketing) or Web Design Certificate Program
Build confidence, have fun + learn basic singing Instructor: Mary Ellen Desmond
Learn best business practices for digital design + social media industry Instructor: Sloan Miller
Photography
Typography
WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-JUL 11 (5 Classes)
WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-AUG 15 (10 Classes)
CE 5050C 1.5 CREDITS $375, FEE $20 PRE-REQ: CE 2710C (Digital Photo II)
CE 9500C 3 CREDITS $900, FEE $40 CE 9500N NON-CREDIT $795, FEE $40 PRE-REQ: CE 2425 (Design with Adobe InDesign)
Design with letterforms + images for visual communication Instructor: Gregg Robinson
Web Design II TUE+THU 6-8 PM, MAY 29-AUG 2 (10 Weeks/20 Sessions) CE 2223C 4 CREDITS $1,250, FEE $40 CE 2223N NON-CREDIT $1,050, FEE $40 PRE-REQ: CE 2222 (Web Design I)
Collaborative development and building technical skills Instructor: David Chaplin-Loebell + Jonathan Davis
Website Portfolio Builder for Artists, Photographers and Writers MON 6:30-8:30 PM, JUN 4-AUG 6 (10 Classes) CE 1438N NON-CREDIT $600, FEE $40
Design and build an attractive and functional website Instructor: LeeAnn Kinney
Business of Photography
Best practices for turning your art into a successful business Instructor: Addison Geary
CE 1619N NON-CREDIT $430, FEE $60
Make sculptural + functional objects in the studio Instructor: Paige Miller
Learn best business practices for digital design + social media industry Instructor: Sloan Miller
Visual Creative for Digital Media TUE 6-9 PM, JUL 10-AUG 7 + THU 6-8 PM, JUL 26 + THU 6-9 PM, AUG 9 (7 Classes) CE 1417C 2 CREDITS $600, FEE $20 PRE-REQ: CE 2232 (Effective Writing for Digital Content) + CE 2230 (Overview of Social Media Marketing)
Learn to work with + create compelling visual content for social media Instructor: Melissa Alam
Writing Creative Writing THU 7-9:30 PM, JUN 7-AUG 9 (10 Classes) CE 1913N NON-CREDIT $388, FEE $20
Fiction + non-fiction writers share + critique Instructor: Ken Bingham
Food Writing TUE 6-9 PM, JUN 5-JUL 17 (5 Classes + special dinner session) CE 1917N NON-CREDIT $280, FEE $100
Explore this writing genre from reviews to personal essays + culminating dinner experience Instructor: Andrea Calabretta
Capstone Project – Digital Photography Certificate
MON 6-9 PM, JUN 4-JUL 9 (6 Classes)
JUN 5-AUG 10 (By Appointment)
CE 0207N NON-CREDIT $388, FEE $15
CE 0005C 3 CREDITS $750, FEE $100 PRE-REQ: CE 2700 (Studio Photography)
Everyone has a story let's write yours! Instructor: Laura Biesiadecki
Final course in the Digital Photography Certificate Program Instructor: Andrea Poulsen
Digital Darkroom TUE 6-9 PM, JUN 5-JUL 3 (5 Classes) CE 1702C 1.5 CREDITS $375, FEE $40 PRE-REQ: CE 2710 (Digital Photo II)
Learn how to output artwork for digital media – websites, books, and service bureaus Instructor: Daniel Kraus
Digital Fine Art Printing
Memoir Writing
Poetry Challenge: Write 100 Poems in 10 Weeks WED 6-9 PM, JUN 6-AUG 8 (10 Classes) CE 1912N NON-CREDIT $450, FEE $15
Generative workshop - guided writing exercises and feedback *Features Guest poets Instructor: Steve Kleinman
Screenwriting – Developing the Script
TUE 6-9 PM, JUL 10-AUG 7 (5 Classes)
TUE 6-9 PM, JUN 5-JUL 10 (6 Classes)
CE 2719C 1.5 CREDITS $375, FEE $40 PRE-REQ: CE 1702 (Digital Darkroom)
CE 1902N NON-CREDIT $280, FEE $15
Creating and printing physical photographs Instructor: Jeff Einhorn
TUE 6-9 PM, JUN 5-AUG 7 (10 Classes)
CE 2444C 2 CREDITS $600 FEE $20 PRE-REQ: CE 2232 (Effective Writing for Digital Content) + CE 2230 (Overview of Social Media Marketing) or Web Design Certificate Program
Develop a screenplay, or finish a first-draft script Instructor: David Greenberg
Open Edition Printmaking THU 6-9 PM, JUN 7-AUG 9 (10 Classes) CE 5087N NON-CREDIT $295, FEE $40
Intermediate + advanced printmakers receive instruction + access to printmaking studios Instructor: Susan White
Painting in the Abstract
Ways To Register
TUE 6-9 PM, JUL 10-AUG 7 (5 Classes) CE 1600N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $20
Perceptual painting with focus on materials, techniques + concepts Instructor: Michelle Oosterbaan
Stop Motion Animation
THU 6-9 PM, JUN 7-AUG 9 (10 Classes) CE 1723N NON-CREDIT $295 FEE, $40
In Person
Call
The University of the Arts Division of Continuing Studies Terra Hall, 211 S. Broad Street 9th Floor, Room 901 Philadelphia PA, 19102
215.717.6006
Mail In
Introduction to medium: flip book, cut paper, hand drawn + puppet animation Instructor: Jennifer Levonian
Fax 215.717.6538
Online cs.uarts.edu/ce
check or credit card to Continuing Education (Division of Continuing Studies) The University of the Arts 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
Taxidermy as Wearable Art WED 6-9 PM, JUL 11-AUG 8 (5 Classes)
Registration forms available at cs.uarts.edu/register
CE 5054N NON-CREDIT $275, FEE $50
Repurpose, create + design wearable art Instructor: Beth Beverly
Victorian Hairwork THU 6-8:30 PM, JUN 7-AUG 9 (10 Classes) CE 1558N NON-CREDIT $330, FEE $30
Learn to craft mourning hair art Instructor: Nicole Barrick
Teaching Artist Symposium: Building Your Toolkit Sponsored in partnership by the Division of Continuing Studies at The University of the Arts, Mural Arts Philadelphia and Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation. Teaching artists bring their creative knowledge to community centers, after-school programs and K-12 classrooms. Through panel discussions and breakout sessions, participants will explore the ways that they can expand their network, and build their teaching toolkit to open up new opportunities. The Symposium will feature a keynote address from Eric Booth and a day of programming at The University of the Arts. Saturday, June 23, 2018, 9 AM-6 PM
Looking for Professional Development for your staff? The University of the Arts accepts Third Party Billing arrangements, allowing a company or outside agency to pay tuition and/or fees for students that it sponsors. Visit cs.uarts.edu/ce/policies#thirdpartybilling for more information and to download the Tuition Repayment Agreement. Non-profit rate available.
Guest Speaker Series
Variety Show
Supplement your courses with hands-on experiences and special topic presentations in areas of web design, graphic design, social media marketing and digital photography by experts in the field. Learn more about the upcoming events, which are free + open to the public by visiting cs.uarts.edu/guest-speakers.
Join us for our UArts Continuing Education Variety Show with readings, performances and other delights presented by YOU (yes, we encourage you to take the stage!), our talented students, faculty and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
Summer Info Session
Happy Hour
Consider your options, learn about new enrichment courses + certificates, meet faculty, and ask questions. New student attendees are eligible for 10% tuition discount for one summer course. See cs.uarts.edu/ce for information and restrictions.
Join us to welcome in the new semester. Meet fellow students, staff and faculty.
Friday, August 10, 2018, 7-9 PM
Thursday, June 28, 2018, 4-6 PM
Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 6-7:30 PM
Visit cs.uarts.edu/teaching-artist-symposium for more details and registration information.
For more information on courses, including course descriptions and faculty bios, and registration visit cs.uarts.edu/ce/courses