Spring 2012 Workshops + Courses

        PORTFOLIO LABS
        NON-CREDIT WORKSHOPS
        ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES: March 19–23
        STUDY ABROAD: VENICE
    
        PAINTING, DRAWING + PRINTMAKING
        GRAPHIC DESIGN + ILLUSTRATION
        PHOTO + DIGITAL MEDIA
        SCULPTURE + METALS
        NEW IDEAS + NEW FORMS


PORTFOLIO LABS
The following workshops are designed for high school students who are preparing a portfolio for college or other purposes.

Portfolio Lab
Lizi Brown, Tom MacIntyre, and Admissions Staff
12 weeks (February 4–May 5)
Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
HSP 1025-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $350
Portfolio Lab is for high school students interested in putting together a first-rate portfolio for college admittance into an art school or program. In this workshop you will acquire skills in numerous disciplines, gain self-confidence around your own creative process and strengthen your portfolio. At the first session, admissions professionals and faculty members will meet one-on-one with you to organize your existing work and define areas in which you should bolster your portfolio and create more artwork. Over the next 10 weeks, you will concentrate on 2D (drawing and painting) and digital media (video and digital photography). You will spend five sessions on each area. Through challenging studio assignments and class discussions you will advance your technical skills while experiencing the intersection of disciplines as part of the artmaking process. In the final sessions, all students, faculty and admissions professionals will gather to view your work. Through small and large group discussions you will learn how to define your areas of interest and styles of work and how to talk about your work. We will discuss documenting your artwork and how to contact art schools, as well as other logistics related to the application process.

Weekend Portfolio Lab
Sarah Peck
Weekend Workshop (February 25–26)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
HSP 1012-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
Even for the most talented artists, compiling a solid portfolio of work can be daunting. Come spend a weekend at SMFA meeting with experienced professionals who can help you polish and bolster your art portfolio. A member of SMFA's Admissions Office will be there to guide you alongside trained artists with knowledge of 2D, 3D and digital media. This seasoned group of instructors will be available to review your work, help you clarify your goals, and show you how improvements can be made. Through conversations and exercises, you will finish the weekend well on your way to having a solid, dynamic art portfolio that represents the best of your abilities.


NON-CREDIT WORKSHOPS

Oil Sticks: A Medium on the Go
Mela Lyman
Weekend Workshop (March 17–18)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
DRW 1100-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
During this quick-paced workshop you will fully investigate this unique medium, which offers the freedom of drawing with the layering and blending capabilities of oil paint. Following a brief introduction to the oil stick, you will begin to explore the various qualities, uses and opportunities for creativity that this versatile medium offers, incorporating the immediacy and gestural quality of drawing with the luscious opacity, painterly application and permanence of oil paint. With still life as the subject matter and art history references as a guide, you will respond to the design elements and the layering and blending of color that the oil sticks make so available to the artist.

Oil Sticks II: Continued Exploration
Mela Lyman
Weekend Workshop (April 28–29)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
DRW 1101-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
This workshop is designed for students who have some familiarity with the medium and who are interested in further exploring its potential. Students will bring their own sources of inspiration to the workshop, whether these are ideas from your imagination, objects or the work of other artists. Students are also welcome to bring in work that they have previously created in different media that they want to transpose in oil sticks. Oil sticks are easily transportable, a safe alternative to pastels, and they provide the versatility of drawing and painting. During this workshop you will discover how they can influence and alter your artistic ideas.

Step-By-Step: Beginning Painting with Oils
Michael Wilson
Weekend Workshop (April 21–22)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
PAI 1141-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
This workshop will introduce you to the materials and techniques of painting with oil-based paint. The workshop will begin with demonstrations, followed by individual and group critiques of your work as you learn how to develop a painting from start to finish. Lessons will cover blending and shading, the color wheel, using value, hue and chroma, shapes and composition, as well as the tools of the trade such as brushes, mediums and painting surfaces.

NEW!
Painting Extremities
Chelsey Wood
Weekend Workshop (March 17–18)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
PAI 1215-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $150
This workshop is designed for beginning to intermediate painters interested in improving their ability to paint hands and feet. Starting with the fundamentals and working from a model, students will develop an acute understanding of the anatomical structure, color composition and visual structure of hands and feet. Building from simple value studies and gesture drawings, each model pose will be designed around specific practical skills with the goal of progressing toward full color paintings. Demonstrations and handouts will cover color mixing, paint application, anatomy and material composition. Some in-class time will be dedicated to productive group critique. This class will provide a comprehensive foundation of old masters techniques supplemented and transformed by the advancement and application of today's technology.

NEW!
Comic Books and the Graphic Novel
Raul Gonzalez
2 Weekends (March 3–11)
Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 1–4 pm
DES 1045-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $300
Learn how to create a comic book or graphic novel from the ground up. Over the course of three weekends, you will be introduced to the most influential comic book artists of today and yesterday while setting the stage for your own creations. You will begin working on your dream project after exploring and choosing from your favorite genres. The course will cover drawing model sheets, environmental concept drawings, storyboards and will then help you to begin producing comic book pages using penciling and inking techniques employed by the masters of the form. You will learn how to document your work using a scanner and Adobe Photoshop, which will allow your creations to be presented electronically.

The Body in Question: Drawing and Painting
Patrick Carter
12 weeks (January 28–April 28)
Saturdays 1–4 pm
DRW 4094-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $530
The human body is an infinite source of inspiration and a subject expressed in innumerable styles and media. In this workshop, we will attempt to gain new insight into the human form by exploring traditional, expressive and experimental approaches to drawing and painting the body. The workshop will be built around individual concerns, issues and personal sensibilities with the nude model as a foundation and point of departure. Throughout the workshop we will refer to a varied group of artists such as Francis Bacon, William Beckman, Richard Diebenkorn, Lucian Freud, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse, Nathan Oliveira and other contemporary artists who have found new inspiration in this timeless subject. Bring materials of your choice (charcoal, water-based paint, oils, etc.) and be prepared to work at the first meeting.

Ink Painting + Chinese Calligraphy in Contemporary Art
Sue Yang
5 weeks (January 28–February 25)
Saturdays 9 am–4 pm
PAI 4130-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $440
Chinese calligraphy and ink painting can connect to various art forms because they help to develop focus, balance, composition and mark-making vocabularies. In this workshop you will create contemporary artwork using traditional Chinese brush painting techniques. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, you will learn basic Chinese calligraphy brushwork. Chinese painting themes will be covered, including bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms and chrysanthemums. You will study at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, exploring their outstanding collection of Chinese calligraphy and examining the works of Western artists such as Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock and Ross Bleckner, all of whom employed elements of Chinese calligraphy in their work. Learn how the unique skills of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting can make lively contributions to your own contemporary art practices.

Portrait Drawing
Patrick Carter
12 weeks (January 28–April 28)
Saturdays 9 am–12 pm
DRW 1050-N1
Non-credit / Tuition: $530
The portrait is essential to virtually every form of fine art, from painting and sculpture to video and photography. Portraiture tells us about a particular individual while revealing something universal. In this course, you will learn technical, organizational, spiritual and philosophical skills basic to any work of art. The initial objective is to produce a physical resemblance to the model, and then to progress toward exposing the elusive "other" inner life (sometimes at the expense of physical likeness). Although this workshop focuses on drawing, you will explore several approaches to portraiture using charcoal, graphite, acrylics, ink washes and water-based paint.



SPRING BREAK ONE-WEEK INTENSIVES (MARCH 19–23, 2012)


Art Makers, Fashion Shapers
Judy Blotnick
Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm
One week (March 19–23)
CRX 4114-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
If you think fashion is just about shopping, think again.
Artmaking and good fashion are inextricably linked and this week-long intensive is designed to cement the relationship. There will be projects designed to stimulate and challenge, but no sewing skills are required—in fact, approaching the making of clothes in unorthodox ways is encouraged. Students of all skill levels are welcome.

World of Welding: Beginner to Advanced
Joshua Reiman
Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm
One week (March 19–23)
MTL 2005-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This week-long intensive will cover everything the welding shop has to offer. Daily demonstrations will be held on the various modes and techniques of working with steel. Each student will work hands-on with materials and an array of processes to develop techniques such as cutting, welding, cold and mechanical connections, bending, shaping, grinding and finishing. The course content will range from basic welding skills to how to best use the material to achieve elegant shapes and sculptural forms. Materials are not only limited to steel; mixed media is encouraged. Additionally, the forge will be used to learn basic blacksmithing techniques. All students are welcome, from beginners with no prior experience to experienced students who want to make new work, practice their skills and receive substantial consultation. Each student will complete at least one project with a final critique at the class's conclusion.

The Art of the Book
Peter Madden
Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm
One week (March 19–23)
TIA 1222-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
In this fast-paced fun intensive you will work with traditional binding materials and tools to explore a variety of ways of creating books. Structures may range from the simple yet magical: books made quickly from a single sheet of paper to the more complex, multi-signature, hardcover books. Demonstrations and hands-on guided studio time will be supplemented with slide talks about historical structures, contemporary artists' books, low-tech printmaking and paper decorating techniques. All material presented during this course may be continued and elaborated on in your own studio or home without any unusual or expensive equipment. All students will complete the week with at least a dozen books and the skills and inspiration to create dozens more. Open to all levels. No previous bookbinding experience necessary.

STUDY ABROAD: VENICE
Venice, 2012
June 9–24
2 credits / with non-credit option
School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Canneregio, Venice
                                            2-credits     non-credit
Tuition:                                   $2530          $1450
Housing and Studio*          $1840          $1840
Fees**                                    $ 600            $ 600
TOTAL                                   $4970           $3890
(excluding airfare and meals)

*Cooking facilities available with housing and studio
**Fees include all transportation and fieldtrips in Venice, two special dinners, art historian lectures and insurance

Interested in making art in one of the world's most beautiful and mysterious cities? Taught by Mags Harries and Julie Graham, both practicing artists and longtime instructors at SMFA, this course will be divided between studio and field work. An art/architecture historian will guide you through the cultural richness of Venice, and you will thematically address the physical and visual sense of place. We encourage an interdisciplinary and experimental approach; through mapping, drawing, photographing, time-based media, collaging, temporal installation and object making you will explore this timeless city. Collaboration is encouraged.


FULL SEMESTER COURSE OFFERINGS (14 WEEKS):

PAINTING, DRAWING + PRINTMAKING

Anatomy: Muscles
Gerry Hoag
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DRW 4012-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Anatomy: Muscles is the second of a two-part study; the skeleton is the focus of the fall course. This course is designed to improve your concept and understanding of the human figure by studying the muscle structure and how it affects surface appearance. You will gain an improved sense for observation, proportion, perspective, planes, structure, volume, weight, space and clarity of articulation, as well as for the visual dynamics of body movement and resultant formal changes. Class periods include drawing from models (gesture and long pose), illustrated lectures, slide lectures, observation from models, the skeleton, plaster casts and more. To develop a working knowledge and full comprehension of the musculature, there will be periodic long studies from models during which you may test your memory of the muscles in relationship to the skeleton, to other muscles and to the surface form. Homework is required (one hour per week minimum). Anatomy study is best suited for students who have had at least a beginning course in drawing. It is strongly recommended, though not required, that you first take Anatomy: Skeleton or its equivalent.

Making Marks: Introduction to Drawing
Heidi Hogden
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
DRW 1045-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This introductory course offers an immersion in the essential experience of drawing and will provide you with the expressive foundation you will need for future work. Working from still lives, interiors and models, we will focus on spatial and compositional development. Through a variety of approaches and media, we will explore drawing as a vehicle for individual expression. Issues of mark making, process control and accident will be emphasized. We also will experiment with the expressive potential of line, tone and mood to explore a variety of graphic techniques.

Intermediate to Advanced Drawing
William Flynn
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DRW 3060-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Individual imagery grows out of a process that is not premeditated; it relies on instinct, invention and honest interpretation. The focus of this course will be to stimulate personal definitions of what may or may not be seen. This is a course for those who wish to challenge their drawing knowledge while provoking a curious attitude toward image making. An investigation of materials will be encouraged and a tactile vocabulary will be emphasized. For content and reference, a model will be used, as will the room and select objects—even the air. Critiques and class discussions will take place weekly. Attendance is essential for continuity and clarification of ideas.

Foundation Painting: Fundamentals and Beyond
Abby Zonies
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PAI 1041-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course starts with the basics—setting up, paint application, color theory and its practical application to mixing color, use of media, stretching canvas and using alternate supports—and advances to more challenging problems. Painting from life or imagination, realistically or abstractly, we will hone our skills to communicate ideas visually. We will cover technical methods ranging from monochromatic underpainting, glazing and scumbling to wet-on-wet techniques. Emphasis will be placed on visual thinking and the need to fully utilize, coordinate and relate all elements of painting, form, color, space, scale, proportion and the joy of paint. You will maintain a sketchbook and participate in class discussions and critiques. Materials will be discussed at length during the first meeting.

Intermediate through Advanced Painting
Elaine Spatz-Rabinowitz
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
PAI 2053-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course is for students who are interested in furthering their painting skills, interests and projects. Structured as a workshop, you will discuss your previous work and future goals with the instructor and receive ongoing, personalized, specific feedback. Instruction will be offered in subjects including painting techniques, archival issues, color complexities, composition and what it means to be a painter in the 21st century. You will explore work by other painters and learn to think about your work in relation to these self-selected "mentors." Group critiques will be conducted occasionally during the semester to increase dialog, but the main focus of this course is your personal journey in painting. Please note: Students are expected to have achieved some mastery of basic painting skills.

Watercolor and Water-Based Mixed Media
Heidi Whitman
Fridays 9 am–12:15 pm
PAI 4093-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
The broad range of contemporary water-based media, which includes watercolor, gouache, acrylic, acryla/gouache and casein, will be explored. We will examine how wet media can be used effectively with collage and with drawing materials such as marker, graphite, charcoal and ink. Experimentation with new and different combinations of media will help you develop your technique and personal imagery. We will work from observation, photographs and the imagination. There will be projects involving photographs, journals and maps as sources of inspiration and content. Class discussions, critiques, slide lectures and visits to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston will be integral to the course. Weekly out-of-class assignments will expand upon work done in class. Open to all levels and abilities.

Portrait Painting and Drawing
Patrick Carter
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PAI 4067-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Portraiture is specific and general, timely and timeless. It informs us about a particular individual while telling us something about us all. The portrait, whether a painting or drawing, involves technical, organizational, spiritual and philosophical concerns basic to any work of art. The initial objective is to produce a physical resemblance to the model, but it is even more important to progress toward the elusive "other" inner life, sometimes at the expense of physical likeness. Several approaches will be introduced to help you discover a natural and personal direction. You will use drawing and painting materials such as charcoal, graphite, acrylics, ink washes, water-based paint and oil-based media.

Realist Painting
Christopher Chippendale
Saturdays 9 am–4:15 pm
PAI 4062-C3
4 Credits / Tuition: $1840
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Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm
PAI 4602-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
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Saturdays 1–4:15 pm
PAI 4062-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This multi-level course in realist painting requires no significant prior experience in this particular discipline, and invariably attracts new and returning students with a range of backgrounds and skill levels. We will focus on the means and language of direct painting techniques in the service of illusionism, as well as a broad and supple set of painting skills fundamental to observational painting (firm color mixing, synthetic ways of seeing and making, the material use of paint and reading tone through color). Ancillary to our studio focus, we will examine modes and models of realist painting, past and present, from the standpoint of their painting language. There will be in-class observational painting from the model and the model in a larger environment (model sessions typically last three to four sessions).

Mapping: Drawing and Painting
Heidi Whitman
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PAI 4215-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Maps evoke images of journeys and unexplored places, offering a universal graphic appeal and fascination. In this hands-on course you will create drawings, paintings and collages inspired by maps, both as material and metaphor. Conceptual projects may include mapping aspects of neighborhoods, apartments, bodies or daily life. You will use the language of cartography—the art of creating maps—and the re-imagining of map shapes to create works that may or may not resemble actual maps. Throughout the course you will use drawing tools, water-based paint and collage and experiment with different combinations of media to develop personal imagery. The workshop includes class discussions, critiques and slide and digital presentations. Open to all levels and abilities.

Lithography: Nuts and Bolts
Carolyn Muskat
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PRT 4011-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Printmaking, as a process, allows an artist the opportunity to explore an image in depth through multiple reworkings. The artist can work and then rework an image almost indefinitely, all while keeping the history of past impressions. This class will focus on the concept of the progressive proof, allowing you to develop an image or concept over the semester and to really examine all the variations possible. We will focus on lithography, in editions and as singular monoprints. All levels are welcome.

Photo and Digital Applications in Printmaking
Liz Shepherd
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PRT 2017-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
There are numerous approaches in printmaking that develop from photographs and scanned images, as well as from a seamless incorporation of found and appropriated imagery and text. Over the past decade, there have been significant technical improvements in photo-based print processes as a result of digital applications. This course will explore a range of approaches with photo/ scanned imagery. We will begin with photo etching with photo-polymer plates. Then, utilizing gum printing, we will explore creative possibilities with the lowly photocopy. We will also introduce the use of photo-polymer (pronto) plate lithography. No prior experience is necessary, although a familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is helpful.

Monoprinting
Rhoda Rosenberg
Saturdays 9 am–4:15 pm
PRT 4021-C1
4 Credits / Tuition: $1840
A monoprint is an individual, one-of-a-kind print that can be made from a variety of traditional plates (matrices) such as metal, wood, cardboard, plexiglass or other nontraditional surfaces that are found or manipulated. This course is designed to teach you the basics in mixing inks, handwiping and rolling techniques and overprinting in multiple colors and plates. The making and printing of carborundum, plates, gum transfers and chine collé will also be taught. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop an image through a related series of unique prints, perhaps putting them into a portfolio or book. Open to all levels, from beginners to those who wish to investigate new techniques.

Screenprinting: The Whole Story
Michael Hecht
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
PRT 4062-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course enables students to explore some of the most current and innovative technology within the world of printmaking and screenprinting. Color separations, large format printmaking and the use of computer applications in the screenprinting process will form the heart of the course, which is devoted to exploring the breadth of screenprinting opportunities. We also will examine traditional screenprinting techniques in order to provide students with an understanding of the full spectrum of approaches. No printmaking or computer experience is required.

Introduction to the Narrative Print
Eszter Sapi
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PRT 4067-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course is an introduction to intaglio printmaking via narrative construction and storytelling potential within the printed image. Together, we will explore a variety of artists (including Michael Mazur, Kiki Smith, W.W. Denslow, Francisco Goya, etc.) and the connection between story and image cultivated in their work. The focus of our studio practice will be etching. We will cover a range of plate techniques aimed at producing a single image (monoprint) or multiples of an image (editioned prints.) Students will become familiar with a variety of processes related to etching; including drypoint, hard and soft ground use, aquatint, and white ground. Various approaches to color will be presented, including the use of colored inks, viscosity rolls, and chine collé. No previous printmaking experience is required for this class, though some experience with drawing or painting is recommended.


GRAPHIC DESIGN + ILLUSTRATION

Beginning Graphic Design
Matt Templeton
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 1012-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920

Matt Templeton
Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm
DES 1012-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This intensive course explores the potential of graphic design. We will focus on the creation of a concept to amplify content while also developing sensitivity to the relationships between typography and image, symbolism, language and text. Throughout the course, emphasis will shift from idea generation and design theory to technical skills. Lectures on creativity, design and color theory, graphic design and letterform history and typography are a regular part of the course. There will be some use of the Macintosh computer in class to develop work. The course will focus on the harmonization of all elements of design with a conscious understanding of the intention with which elements are chosen, organized and created. The course accommodates beginners and more advanced students who are building a portfolio.

Drawing for Illustrators and Narrative Realists
Joe Landry
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 1060-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course combines pictorial narrative homework and in-class workshop assignments.
Projects will include academic exercises from the golden age of illustration, expressive figure drawing exercises based on a method acting approach and a storyboarding approach to sequential picture composition. In-class exercises in picture composition, character acting, pictorial viewpoint, perspective and expressive light and shade will be based on small-scale diorama construction, and populating them with clay figures and dramatic lighting. An inexpensive digital camera is recommended, but not required.

Fundamentals of 2-D Design
John Avakian
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 1021-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Design is the process of selecting, organizing and processing visual elements—shape, value, texture, color and line—to communicate an idea or express oneself in a cohesive and creative manner. You will develop visual awareness and a working knowledge of design elements by solving a series of two-dimensional problems. During this process you will employ a variety of media and materials. Principles learned in this course have direct application to all media and will provide a foundation and direction for seeing and learning skills in other courses.

Illustrating Children's Books: Beginning to Intermediate
Ilse Plume
Saturdays 1–4:15 pm
DES 4022-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Experience firsthand the wonder of children's book creation. The objective of this course is the production of your own children's book "dummy," a mock-up suitable to present for publication. More advanced students may work toward submitting illustrations to the Bologna Book Fair. Throughout the semester we will focus on issues of style, color and design, and discuss topics such as layout, characterization, pace and mood and their relationship to illustration. Assignments will focus on experimenting with various media and working toward a consistent style. As your work develops, your manuscript will be continually cross-critiqued by the instructor and the other students. We also will examine the various types of children's books currently in the marketplace and you will become familiar with the current demands of editors, publishers and agents in the publishing industry. Prerequisite: A beginning illustration course or some drawing experience.

Illustration: An Introduction
Joe Landry
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 2045-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This non-computer based course begins your exploration of illustration by working on essential drawing skills, introducing you to many of the techniques an illustrator uses and covering theoretical topics relevant to illustration. Through weekly homework assignments and in-class critiques, the course emphasizes idea and visual metaphor development and the search for a personal style. Slide lectures on idea generation, design and color theory and the work of illustrators— and also painters and sculptors of interest to illustrators—are a regular part of the course. Class projects include drawing and color explorations as well as the illustration of editorials, short stories, book jackets, posters and sequential art. You also may bring your own projects to the course, which is designed to accommodate beginners seeking a foundation and those interested in strengthening their skills.

Intermediate Graphic Design
Joanne Breiner
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 2066-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course is for students who have taken Beginning Graphic Design or an equivalent course and are looking to gain further experience solving real-world graphic design problems while producing portfolio pieces. Emphasizing hands-on studio work on the computer with minimal lecture time, this course will focus on learning efficient work habits and on developing an arsenal of problem solving techniques. You will receive individual attention from the instructor while continuing to develop your own graphic style. Discussions about conceptual ideas and design development through completed projects will include analysis of typography, color, layout and content decisions and options. By the end of the course, you will have created four to five portfolio pieces suitable for presentation at job interviews.

Going Into the World: A Portfolio Prep Course
Glenna Lang
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 4075-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This is an advanced course for illustrators and graphic designers interested in a part- or full-time career in any area of illustration or design. The course will include assignments to help you work toward the completion of a presentable portfolio for your specific purpose. Assignments will be tailored to individual needs and you will receive feedback from your peers and professionals. You also will learn how to research appropriate venues for your work, write a good query letter, promote your work (including online) and approach publishers and potential clients. Throughout the semester, we will hear from guest art directors and other professionals. This course is ideal for individuals who have participated in all or most of the Illustration or Design Certificate requirements, or for those who wish to pursue a passion or career.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Gary Stanton
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 2028-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Adobe Illustrator is a premier, high-level design application used by graphic designers. This course has two objectives: to help you become proficient in Illustrator and to develop your ability to use Illustrator in solving a range of graphic design problems. During the first part of the course you will learn basic Illustrator skills such as drawing, type, layers, masks, painting and gradients. The second part of the course will be devoted to applying these basic techniques to design issues related to logo and typographic design, touching briefly on the integration of Illustrator and Photoshop. If you have some experience with the Macintosh computer and want to learn what you can accomplish in graphic design using the computer as a tool, this introductory course will provide the requisite Adobe Illustrator skills.

Introduction to Typography
Karen Stein
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
DES 4021-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This introductory course will lead to the knowledge of creating and organizing letters, words, sentences and paragraphs to visually communicate an idea, and promises to help develop your creative processes in new and powerful ways. Topics include the anatomy of letterforms, type history and classification systems, how to choose type, legibility, readability and the expressive qualities of type. Course methods include discussions and critiques, slide show lectures and demonstrations, as well as hands-on problem-solving exercises and assignments. While this is not a software-based course, there will be frequent use of Macintosh computers. This course is suitable for beginning and intermediate graphic designers or individuals developing their professional skills in visual communications.

PHOTO + DIGITAL MEDIA

Color Photography and the Digital Darkroom
Jodie Goodnough
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PHT 2134-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This Adobe Photoshop-based course offers a technical and creative introduction to the use of color, color theory, digital capture and scanning film or slide negatives for color photography and is appropriate for students who have completed a foundation photography course. You will learn how to use your digital camera through raw processing and scanning film negatives and how to make a perfect print. The class will spend time learning what digital technology is, and how to expose, process and resize images for proper output. Students will learn the fundamentals of color correcting, digital retouching, input and output resolution and optimizing files for printing on a variety of papers. In this project-based class, the instructor aims for technical understanding and production as a means to develop your unique voice and vision. Class time will be devoted to working in the "digital darkroom," looking at historical and contemporary color photography and reviewing your work. By the end of the course you will have a portfolio of finished color prints that represent the expression and resolution of a cohesive idea. You may use either digital or film-based cameras.

Digital Photography I
Sean M. Johnson
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
PHT 1030-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
The challenge of digital photography is to manage this rapidly developing technology and still remain creative in your image making. Through discussion, demonstration and hands-on practice, students learn to operate digital cameras and to utilize them as precise tools for image capture. Discussions include the camera and equipment options available to digital photographers and how to establish a digital workflow. As students develop technical and aesthetic skills, they explore shooting techniques, composition and framing, as well as the basics of light control. Other topics include image management, using camera RAW, adjustment and editing in Photoshop and printing digital images. Whether your interest is in fine art or simply in making the move from film to digital, this course provides a solid foundation.

Introduction to Filmmaking
Gregory Mahoney
Mondays 6:30–9:45 pm
FLM 1015-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Designed for individuals with little or no previous experience, this course provides an introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of film production. We will cover basic shooting and editing techniques using primarily Super-8mm equipment, and you will be introduced to a wide range of production methods and creative strategies that encourage exploration and risk-taking in all aspects of the medium. This course has a strong workshop component with a hands-on instructional approach. It creates a stimulating, inspiring and challenging environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, offers new ways of seeing, and promotes experimentation. Please note: There is an additional $25 lab fee associated with this course, collected at the first class meeting. Materials for assignments, including Super-8mm film and supplies, and lab expenses for film processing are not included in the tuition.

Stop Motion Animation
Joseph Kolbe
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
FLM 1012-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course will focus on puppet and object animation, including both old- and new-world styles. Through film screenings and course exercises combined with in-class workshops, you will learn to design and build puppets for purpose and function as well as to animate them. We also will examine how to build sets and light them to scale, and explore the techniques of character directing. A required final project will be the focus of the last weeks of the semester. The instructor will provide select supplies. A materials list will be distributed and discussed on the first day of class. Animation skills are recommended but not required.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Alexa Thayer
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
CMP 1059-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course will begin with basic Adobe Photoshop techniques such as selecting objects, copying and pasting, color correction, photo retouching, montage and collage. As your skills develop you will incorporate more advanced features into your work using layers, masks, paths, colorizing and duotones. We also will cover the basics of scanning reflective art, negatives, slides and video capture. By working with Photoshop images, you will gain an understanding of resolution and output options. Prerequisite: Knowledge of the Macintosh computer.


Intermediate Web Design
Caitlin Berrigan
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
CMP 3011-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course is for students who have experience with Web design using HTML, Flash or Dreamweaver. You will be introduced to new ways of thinking about how people use the Internet, both for business and creative expression, while learning the basics of scripting and programming. We will survey the fundamentals of interactive multimedia design and development, with an introduction to PHP, JavaScript and JQuery and explore the possibilities for sophisticated interaction design using HTML5 and CSS. All of these elements will work together to help you produce complex, well-organized Web designs featuring graphics, animation, sound and video. We will also consider the potential for integrating social media with your customized designs, allowing you to take advantage of the Web's diverse and growing resources.

SCULPTURE + METALS

Sculptural Fiber
Samantha Fields
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
SCP 1140-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
In this course you will learn a different fiber-related technique each week, including knitting, crocheting, dying, weaving, flexible structures, felting and sewing by hand and machine. We also will explore the history of these processes and their uses in contemporary art and you will gain a basic understanding of each technique by focusing on their sculptural capabilities. There will be demonstrations during each class meeting and you will also work toward mastering different techniques. This course is structured for beginner as well as more advanced students.

Guitar and Dulcimer: Design + Construction
Walter Stanul
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
SCP 4086-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This course is designed to develop fine woodworking skills and give a solid foundation for building your own stringed musical instrument. You will start by designing and building a uniquely American instrument: the Appalachian, or mountain, dulcimer. This beautiful instrument is relatively easy to both build and play. Even those with little or no woodworking background will be able to complete a dulcimer. Students who finish in time may start a travel, or "backpack," guitar. This popular instrument is lighter and easier to make than a full-size guitar. Both projects involve shaping, bending and joining wood into delicate yet amazingly strong structures—skills that can be applied to a wide range of other fabrications and sculptures. Please note: Completing a dulcimer and a guitar will likely require shop time outside of class.

Beginning Jewelry
Linda Priest
Tuesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
MTL 1010-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920

Beginning Jewelry
Kendall Reiss
Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm
MTL 1010-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Metals—brass, copper, bronze and silver— can be shaped, molded, cast, cut and altered to produce sculptural objects, jewelry or decorative pieces. Through demonstrations and hands-on projects, this course will explore the fundamental skills and techniques in jewelry making. You will learn processes such as sawing, piercing, cold-connections, texturing, silver soldering, bezel setting, basic forming and simple casting. Projects will allow you to make pieces of your own design. This course is essential for beginning jewelry artists, sculptors in metal or anyone interested in working with metals.

The Many Dimensions of Jewelry: An Intermediate Course
Linda Priest
Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm
MTL 2110-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Metal is a wonderful, versatile material—you can dome it, solder it into forms, set different materials into it, cast it and sometimes even anodize it to achieve bright colors. This course presents interesting ways to create jewelry and small objects in nonferrous metal. We will hammer metal to make a domed bracelet, cut and bend a single piece of metal to fabricate a hollow constructed ring and add a little sparkle to a piece by setting a faceted stone in a bezel setting. We will explore simple casting, fusing and simple hinge making as well as color-reactive metals. We also will experiment with different material to emboss into metal and even weave a chain. Exercises will be given to practice techniques and you will be encouraged to creatively incorporate new information into projects.

PMB: Plastered, Melted, and Burned
Ruth Reifen
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
MTL 4044-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Interested in sculpting and like to play with fire? Investigate the creative potential of wax prototyping and metal casting. This course will focus on small sculptural forms and personal ornament using wax, simple molding techniques and the process of lost-wax and sand casting. After exploring a variety of wax working techniques you will learn how to use the centrifugal casting machine. Aside from making one-of-a-kind objects you will become familiar with mold making and the process of setting up objects for reproduction. You will learn about cast work by contemporary artists and we will look at objects in the museum collections. After an introductory assignment you are expected to develop your ideas for cast objects and complete a body of work. Your concepts will be discussed individually and in group settings. Attendance required.

Beginning Ceramics: Hand-Building and Construction
Ji-Eun Kim
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
CER 1018-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Clay, a tactile material with an amazing range of possibilities, can be used to create functional, decorative and sculptural ceramics. In this course you will explore a variety of construction techniques including wheel-throwing, hand-building, glazing and firing methods such as raku and gas firing. Demonstrations and slide presentations will provide technical instruction and creative inspiration. All techniques are open to personal interpretation.

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing
Ji-Eun Kim
Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm
CER 2036-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Prepare to get your hands dirty in this introductory wheel-throwing course. We will start by learning the basics of creating a simple vessel and move on to more refined techniques that push the limitations of this versatile media. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, we will cover the use of low-fire terracotta clays as well as high-fired stonewares. You will explore a variety of wheel-throwing techniques and various glazing methods. This course is designed for beginner throwers.

NEW IDEAS + NEW FORMS

Color Theory for Artists, Designers and the Color Curious
Gerri Rachins
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
CRX 1040-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Have you ever wondered about the mystery of color? What is it, where does it come from, how has it been used historically, symbolically, culturally across many disciplines, and why does it continue to have profound significance on virtually all areas of art, design and contemporary culture? Whether you are interested in fashion, interior design, graphic design, textile design, fine art, business, marketing, or if you are simply interested in learning about color and its practical applications, this hands-on studio course is for you. You will be introduced to a variety of color systems and terminology based on the theories of artists and scientists such as Johannes Itten, Albert Munsell, Josef Albers, Isaac Newton and others. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to see, mix, speak and understand the language of color (tint, tone, shade, warm, cool, harmony, discord, chromatic intensity, achromatic gray scale and more). Most importantly, you will understand how to utilize color relationships practically and professionally in new and meaningful ways. You may even develop a new theory! This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning about color, including beginners.

Art as Fashion, Fashion as Art
Judy Blotnick
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
CRX 4111-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the validity of the notion that art and fashion are distinct and separate practices has eroded. Art as Fashion, Fashion as Art explores the collaborative relationship between the two. This course is intended for artists who are interested in the world of fashion and for fashion enthusiasts who are looking to approach design from a different, fresher perspective. We will work in class on assigned projects, explore unusual methods of making clothes, jewelry, and accessories, learn how to design a comprehensive collection, and put a portfolio together. You will be given readings and shown slides that illuminate the effect of current events, economics, and art on the fashion collections being shown in Europe, Asia, and the United States, as well as the ins and outs of the "rag trade." This course is open to students of all levels.

Art as Process
Kata Hull, Lisa Gordon
Wednesdays 6:30–9:45 pm
FND 1010-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $920
This transformative workshop is for individuals who want the challenge of investigating new and unique ways of making art. This is an intensive class that focuses on experimentation and the creative process rather than a pre-imagined or calculated end product. Each week a different project will be introduced, worked on and completed. We will explore painting, drawing, sculpture and other media with an eye toward combining materials in unusual ways. Abstraction, realism and conceptual approaches will be discussed and explored through a variety of hands-on projects. Open to all, from absolute beginners to advanced artists, Art as Process is particularly useful for those interested in exploring and developing their own creative abilities, assembling a portfolio for art school or exploring the idea of a professional art career. The course also provides something of a unique preview to students who might be interested in a Museum School education, as it exemplifies the School's open approach to making art.