Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 9–11)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
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Hand-Drawn Animation (Ages 12–14)
Learn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreAnalog + Digital Animation (Ages 9–11)
Explore basic animation skills, from the most rudimentary single image (a thaumatrope) to flip books and digital stop-motion animation using a free smartphone app.
read moreAnalog + Digital Animation (Ages 9–11)
Explore basic animation skills, from the most rudimentary single image (a thaumatrope) to flip books and digital stop-motion animation using a free smartphone app.
read moreAdobe Quick Trio: Introduction to InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator – NEW!
Students will learn the basics of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, to help them create, revise and update documents. Using their own Mac or PC computers and software, students will share files from the instructor, and work together on several projects. InDesign: We will create a document together “from the ground up.” Illustrator: We’ll build […]
read moreAn Afternoon in Adobe Lightroom’s Develop Module: Enhancing + Fixing Your Digital Photographs
Do you sometimes wonder why your photos don’t look as snappy and vibrant as the original scene? Good news: It is all fixable with some easy steps. In this three-hour workshop, students learn effective and time-saving methods in the develop module of Adobe Lightroom. Crop and straighten crooked horizons, fix exposure and contrast, get rid […]
read moreEditing the Digital Photograph in Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Lightroom CC has become the leading editing program for photographers. It is less cumbersome than Adobe Photoshop, with effective, time-saving tools that transform your photos into works of art. In this four-week class, students will learn how to import images, navigate folders and collections, filter and rate photos, fix exposure and color casts. We’ll […]
read moreShoot + Edit a Video with Green Screen Special Effects (Ages 15–18) – NEW!
Explore the magic behind your favorite special effects! Learn how to shoot with a green screen and composite your video in Adobe Premiere into a finished video.
read moreDigital Toy Photography Adventure (Ages 9–11)
Using digital cameras or a smartphone and the creative process, you’ll produce a series of fun, photographic stories with your own toys. Learn story development and photo tips specific to toy photography, which is a professional genre of photography. You’ll also learn basic photo editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom.
read moreEco-Sewing: Reusable Food Wraps (Ages 12–14)
Learn to hand sew and create food wraps in order to ditch plastic wrap or aluminum foil from your daily life! You will learn how to help the environment by creating beautiful, food-safe wraps which use scrap fabric, an iron, beeswax and jojoba oil. These wraps are easy to clean, reusable, and you can easily […]
read moreStop-Motion Animation (Ages 12–14)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreClaymation
Make things move and bring your handmade clay characters to life! Learn all of the basics of stop-motion claymation. This course covers story development, fabrication of characters, and how to animate through stop-motion process.
read moreClaymation (Ages 9–11)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop-motion application.
read moreAn Afternoon in Adobe InDesign: Learn the Basics (A) – NEW!
Learn the basics of Adobe InDesign to create, revise and update documents. Using your own Mac or PC computers and software, share files from the instructor, and work with your classmaters on several projects. We’ll go over the basics of using tools, and create a simple document “from the ground up.”
read moreDrawing on Your iPad – NEW!
Use your iPad to expand your digital art skillset! We’ll use the Procreate app to create digital drawings and illustrations. You’ll leave class with all the skills you need to create finished digital pieces for print or web.
read moreAnimation in the Kitchen (Ages 9–11)
Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreVideo Editing With Adobe Premiere – NEW!
Learn the technical skills of digital film editing as you explore creative possibilities through several short exercises. Students will be introduced to both conventional and alternative editing strategies and theory that can be applied towards narrative, non-fiction, and experimental cinema. All media will be provided for you, with the option of supplying your own. An […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners (A)
Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to help them create, revise and update documents. Using their own Mac or PC computers and software, students will share files from the instructor, and work together on several projects. Photoshop: We’ll select, adjust and work with photos. Illustrator: We’ll build a shape-based graphic […]
read moreAnimation in the Kitchen (Ages 12–14)
Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreAn Afternoon in Adobe Illustrator: Create a Logo – NEW!
Students will learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator to help them create, revise and update documents. Using their own Mac or PC computers and software, students will share files from the instructor and work together on projects.
read moreDesign Basics: Working with Color – NEW!
Working with Color: Harness the power of color to make your designs stand out. We’ll look at color theory, how to build a color palette and the best practices of using color in graphic design. We’ll also explore the technical aspects of color in industry-standard design programs to make sure color stays true in print […]
read moreStop Motion Animation: Cutouts + Collage (Ages 12–14)
Bust out your scissors, magazines and cardstock to create animation films using the Stop Motion Studio app.
read moreClaymation (Ages 12–14)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners (B)
Students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, to help them create, revise and update documents. Using their own Mac or PC computers and software, students will share files from the instructor, and work together on several projects. Photoshop: We’ll select, adjust and work with photos. Illustrator: We’ll build a shape-based graphic […]
read moreHand-Drawn Animation (Ages 9–11)
Learn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
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