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An Afternoon in Adobe InDesign: Learn the Basics (B) – NEW!

July 07, 2020

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.”

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Stop-Frame Animated Shorts – NEW!

July 07, 2020

Learn all of the basics of the stop-frame animation process and create your very own animated video. This course covers the concept of animation, the technique of stop-frame, utilizing 2-D and 3-D objects, how to create scenes and stories, and recording/editing sound into your animations. Leave this course with an understanding of stop-frame animation techniques […]

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Digital Filmmaking

July 07, 2020

An overview of digital film production that can accommodate various skill levels and student interest. Students will leave with the rudimentary tools necessary to complete a film. Tools learned will include: Crew positions, producing, screenwriting, cinematography, using phones/ipads to shoot images, lighting, audio recording, basic editing using Adobe Premiere.

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners (A)

April 16, 2020

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 simple document ‘from the ground up’. Photoshop: We’ll select, […]

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An Afternoon in Adobe InDesign: Learn the Basics – NEW!

April 16, 2020

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.”

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Adobe Lightroom’s Develop Module: Enhancing Your Digital Photographs – NEW!

April 16, 2020

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 […]

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Design Basics: Intro to Digital Typography – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Dive right into both Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, as well as the rich world of type! Through a series of demonstrations and projects, we’ll look at choosing and pairing fonts, looking at the array of categories of typefaces, manipulating letterforms and legibility.

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Social Media Marketing for Artists – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Explore the process of designing materials for a social media campaign to promote either yourself, your business or any other service/event you’d like to present to the public. The materials for the campaign can come from a variety of sources and can be formatted for each social media channel. Learn how to reach a targeted […]

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Editing the Digital Photograph in Adobe Lightroom

April 16, 2020

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 […]

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COVID-19 Video Diaries – NEW!

April 16, 2020

We are all living in an unprecedented moment, one that presents an array of challenges and feelings. In this course, students will create a video time capsule by recording digital diaries and collaborating to share them with a larger online community. We’ll explore the history of first-person video, view several examples, then discuss and produce […]

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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners (B)

April 16, 2020

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 simple document ‘from the ground up’. Photoshop: We’ll select, […]

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Old-School Animation – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Learn character design and create your own unique character. You’ll learn the 12 principles of animation using your character. You’ll leave the course with a compilation of animation exercises that include morphs, squash and stretch examples, facial expressions animations, and a walk cycle. You’ll also gain the ability to accurately plan and complete longer animations […]

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Stop Motion Animation – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Learn the basics of 2-D and 3-D stop motion animation by exploring a variety of techniques including drawing, collage, silhouette, object, live action and clay using the Stop Motion Studio app.

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Stop Motion Animation – NEW!

April 16, 2020

Learn the basics of stop motion animation by exploring 2-D and 3-D stop motion techniques for collage, drawing, live action, clay and more. Make short sequences using a stop motion app on your tablet or phone. Students will look at examples, watch demonstrations, create short animations using materials around the house, view each other’s work […]

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Digital Design Sprint: Designing for Clients – NEW!

April 16, 2020

In this digital design workout, you’ll receive a weekly “client brief” for a small project. We’ll explore the details of the brief, look at a few tools and tips that might come in handy, work independently during the class, then get ready for “client review.” This is a great way to continue exploring the Adobe […]

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Stop Motion Animation B – NEW!

February 19, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Stop Motion Animation A – NEW!

February 19, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Stop Motion Animation (A) – NEW!

February 18, 2020

Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.

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Digital Character Design (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Learn the history and basic principles of character design. Character designers are essential to the development of movies, videogames, comic books and all manner of modern entertainment. Use traditional drawing skills as well as Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom tablet to develop your own OC (original character). A basic understanding of figure drawing is recommended.

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Computer Animation (Ages 9–10)

January 27, 2020

Learn how to animate on a computer! Students will develop a strong foundation in 2-D digital animation by exploring digital software (Adobe Animate CC) and by learning the 12 principles of animation. We’ll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give students the tools […]

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Filmmaking (Ages 11–12)

January 27, 2020

Become part of a real film crew in this live-action moviemaking class. From concept to shooting to performing, this class will teach you the fundamentals of the great collaborative process of filmmaking. Creativity, teamwork and visual art come together to create a movie that will enjoy its red carpet premier on the final day of […]

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