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Noncredit Courses
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Spring Registration Opens October 15th
Engage in material exploration and learn new skills or refresh existing ones in our state-of-the-art facilities and studios. Investigate new modes of creative production, including laser cutting and 3D printing, or find inspiration with access to the Art Institute of Chicago museum, the Fashion Resource Center, Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, the Roger Brown Study Collection, and Video Data Bank. As a member of our community, one defined by practice and inquiry, you will cultivate creative confidence, learning with and from your instructors and peers as you produce work based on your personal research and interests.
Winter Intensive Courses this January
Adult Continuing Education offers 1-Weeklong and Weekend Intensives that provide artists, designers, and travelers opportunities to advance their practice in one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world: Chicago. Emerging and established artists will enjoy the kinship and camaraderie that is quickly established when working with their peers. Travel to Chicago for an art intensive this January!
What does online learning look like?
Synchronous online courses will use the Zoom video conferencing platform, Canvas learning management system, and SAIC.edu email addresses to deliver course content and facilitate communication between the instructor and students. These courses meet at a specific time of day and are scheduled in Central Time.
Asynchronous online courses are project-based with no set meeting times and 24/7 access to course materials. Weekly activities may include readings, video demonstrations, tutorials, online discussions, assignments, and critiques. Students enrolled in asynchronous courses will have weekly deadlines encouraged to promote interaction with the instructor and peers. Some instructors may also offer optional video conferencing opportunities through Zoom.
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This adult art class explores the work of Paula Modersohn-Becker whose work foreshadowed Expressionism. Taught by experienced instructor Susan Musich, a long time participant within the art community in Chicago, this evening art class will guide you through the halls of the Art Institute’s modern wings. Whether you are diving into a creative hobby, or a serious student of art history, this course will take you down the bold paths of the landscapes, self-portraits, and figurative work of this feminist icon.
This skill-building intensive is the perfect weekend art retreat for those seeking to level up their graphic design chops. World class art instruction is provided at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where you will create projects using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Students will leave this course with a solid foundation in strategies for solving design problems and a solid design vocabulary.
Intro to Drawing is an exciting weekend art retreat for students looking for a unique art experience in downtown Chicago. Develop your observational drawing skills and refine your hand-eye coordination in this winter seasonal program. Investigate the perceptual and the conceptual through texture, light, and shade!
Sewing Techniques is a weekend art retreat that provides world class art instruction for those seeking to participate in a skill-building intensive that will give them the foundation skills to construct their own garments! In this beginner art class, you will sew together garments from patterns, create original designs, or explore fabric as a medium for soft sculpture.
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| Introduction to Graphic Design | 501 (001) | Mark Skillicorn | Fri, Sat, Sun
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 31, 2024 - June 09, 2024 |
Description
This course examines the fundamentals of two-dimensional design in the digital age. Students will explore principle elements of design including composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as primary graphic design tools. The importance of effective visual communication in both commercial and experimental design is stressed as students gain an understanding of the professional design process from the client brief to the finished digital project. Students will leave this course with a solid foundation in strategies for solving design problems, a basic design vocabulary, and an understanding of the specific role that Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop play in creating professional work. Before starting this course, students should be comfortable creating, deleting, renaming, and moving files and directories without assistance.
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| Introduction to Interior Design | 501 (001) | Richard Kasemsarn | Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 29, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.
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| Introduction to Graphic Design | 501 (002) | Kimberly Karen Viviano | Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM June 02, 2024 - August 04, 2024 |
Description
This course examines the fundamentals of two-dimensional design in the digital age. Students will explore principle elements of design including composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as primary graphic design tools. The importance of effective visual communication in both commercial and experimental design is stressed as students gain an understanding of the professional design process from the client brief to the finished digital project. Students will leave this course with a solid foundation in strategies for solving design problems, a basic design vocabulary, and an understanding of the specific role that Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop play in creating professional work. Before starting this course, students should be comfortable creating, deleting, renaming, and moving files and directories without assistance.
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| Introduction to Interior Design | 501 (002) | Richard Kasemsarn | Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 28, 2024 - July 30, 2024 |
Description
This course introduces the skills and insights needed to be a successful interior designer and examines why some designs are more successful than others. More than a style-selection course, you will learn what is required to design and build an interior space, gain a general knowledge of how interior designers work, and examine what it takes to move creative designs from idea to reality. Included is a survey of important and innovative designs happening today.
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| Highlights of the AIC: Portraits | 502 (001) | Susan Musich | Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 30, 2024 - August 08, 2024 |
Description
Examine how portraits reflect society, culture, and individual identity as you explore works from across periods, styles, and mediums in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago museum. Uncover intricate narratives as you analyze subtle visual cues, symbols, and compositional elements to decode what they reveal about the subject and artist.
This course fulfills the Art History requirement for the Drawing and Painting certificates. |
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| Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator | 502 (001) | Anthony Hamilton | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 29, 2024 - July 03, 2024 |
Description
Want to use Adobe Illustrator to create sophisticated and complex designs and illustrations while you hone your skills? Learn the basics of the program before moving on to master transparency, feathering, masking, compound paths, gradients, layering techniques, and the specifics of the pen tool. This course will feature dynamic class demonstrations, and group critiques, as well as personalized feedback from your instructor on each assignment and throughout the creative process. Students should have basic computer skills before signing up for this course.
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| Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop | 503 (001) | Ryan Russell Swanson | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM July 08, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
Learn the skills you need to manipulate and enhance photographs and digital images. Explore the principal elements of design including composition, color, and typography, as you develop strategies for solving design problems, a design vocabulary, and an understanding of the key role Photoshop can play in creating professional work. Students should have basic computer skills before signing up for this course.
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| Introduction to Drawing | 503 (001) | Erik Brown | Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM June 02, 2024 - August 04, 2024 |
Description
This course emphasizes the development of observational drawing skills and hand-eye coordination. The learning sequence progresses from simple forms and skill levels toward more complex compositions. Basic drawing elements such as line, proportion, perspective, composition, texture, and the study of light and shade are investigated through various perceptual and conceptual approaches. Open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced studio courses.
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| Frame Loom Weaving | 503 (001) | Katie Vota | Mon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM June 03, 2024 - August 05, 2024 |
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Examine the many possibilities of creating woven forms using a simple frame loom. Students begin by experimenting with the basic techniques of tapestry and plain weave as they explore ways of creating surface, image, texture, and various color effects within a woven form. Contemporary weaving projects, along with historical references, will be presented through discussions, visual presentations, demonstrations, and readings. This course is open to all levels.
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| Introduction to Digital Photography | 503 (001) | Lauren Koo | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 29, 2024 - July 03, 2024 |
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This course focuses on the foundations of photography and the various ways to use a digital camera. Students examine how to choose and shoot subjects that are both personally meaningful in content and contemporary in context. Instruction includes capturing and printing images in both black and white and color, and investigating digital photo editing. Discussions on the history of photography and individual and group critiques are included. Students must supply their own digital SLR (single-lens reflex) or mirrorless camera with manual functions; no point and shoot cameras.
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| Introduction to Drawing | 503 (002) | H Schenck | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM July 08, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
This course emphasizes the development of observational drawing skills and hand-eye coordination. The learning sequence progresses from simple forms and skill levels toward more complex compositions. Basic drawing elements such as line, proportion, perspective, composition, texture, and the study of light and shade are investigated through various perceptual and conceptual approaches. Open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced studio courses.
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| Color Theory | 504 (001) | Rhonda Castillo | Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 29, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
Gain a competitive edge as a designer, artist, or maker by advancing your understanding of color theory. Learn about the variety of ways that color is considered and used as a design element. Working with current color theory principles and models, develop color plans and concepts in relationship to individual and group projects. This research is compiled in sketchbook/notebook format and is used as reference for independent projects. Studies and hands-on studio work reveal the multiple ways that color can transform concepts with cohesive and expressive results.
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| Digital Design: Adobe InDesign | 504 (001) | Jenny Halpern | Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 28, 2024 - July 30, 2024 |
Description
Learn the skills you need to format layout projects in InDesign. Explore the principal elements of the software including paragraph and character styles, object styles, layers, and master pages, as well as how to import graphics. Develop strategies for solving design problems, a design vocabulary, and an understanding of the key role InDesign can play in creating professional work. Students should have basic computer skills before signing up for this course, experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is recommended.
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| Color Theory | 504 (002) | Andrew Sterrett Conklin | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM July 08, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
Gain a competitive edge as a designer, artist, or maker by advancing your understanding of color theory. Learn about the variety of ways that color is considered and used as a design element. Working with current color theory principles and models, develop color plans and concepts in relationship to individual and group projects. This research is compiled in sketchbook/notebook format and is used as reference for independent projects. Studies and hands-on studio work reveal the multiple ways that color can transform concepts with cohesive and expressive results.
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| Plein Air Painting | 505 (001) | Michelle Kogan | Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM June 02, 2024 - August 04, 2024 |
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Learn to observe color and capture changing light along the city¿s lakefront and in its parks. Intended for those with no outdoor painting experience, this course will cover the basics of equipment, materials, subject selection, and techniques for painting outdoors in acrylics, oils or watercolor. Observe and apply color to render forms in natural light settings working with a variety of subjects¿landscape, cityscape, figure in landscape, portraiture, and still life. Students will be required to provide their own supplies, including a collapsible easel, which will be discussed in the first class meeting. Basic drawing experience is helpful.
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| From Drawing to Painting | 505 (001) | Shonna Pryor | Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 29, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
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This course is for students that have a background in drawing, but little to no painting experience. Drawings serve as the foundation for acquiring new painting skills, and students are encouraged to develop their own ideas and goals with instructor guidance. Skills such as line, volume, space, materiality, form and function, and palette are explored through both drawing and painting. A variety of traditional and contemporary materials are used, and may include graphite, charcoal, pastels, water-based paints, mixed media, and/or collage. Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago museum and discussions of practicing artists will supplement the studio experience and encourage inspiration and development of concepts in student artworks. By the end of the course, students will have a greater knowledge of material options and acquire the ability to transition from drawing to painting. Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Drawing or equivalent experience.
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| Little Industry of Ghosts: Exploring Poetic Form | 505 (001) | Emilie Jane Yardley-Hodges | Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 30, 2024 - August 08, 2024 |
Description
Part seminar and part workshop, this course will introduce students to both the fundamentals and possibilities of the poetic form. Through close study of the works and lives of three masters of poetic craft¿Lucie Brock-Broido, Louise Glück, and Marie Howe¿students will engage in lively discussions, practical experimentation, and in-class critiques, building the skills necessary to developing their own poetic voices. No prior poetry experience is required¿all skill levels are welcome.
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| Inspired by the Exhibition: Georgia O'Keeffe | 507 (001) | Susan Musich | Sat
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM June 08, 2024 - June 29, 2024 |
Description
Inspired by the exhibition Georgia O'Keeffe: 'My New Yorks,' this course will explore the artists' urban-themed paintings, drawings, and pastels. Gain insight into O'Keeffe's unique approach to capturing the city, experimenting with scale, subject matter, form, and perspective. This course will also address works by other artists depicting cityscapes in the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
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| Design Matters | 508 (001) | Richard Kasemsarn | Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 30, 2024 - August 08, 2024 |
Description
How do we form an opinion about what we see around us? How do we make decisions that are relevant in the design world? In this course, students discuss, analyze, and discover the principles of design through a comprehensive exploration of successful projects envisioned by artists, architects, theorists, and authors. This course examines problem solving through the principles of design for a variety of project types, and will include lectures, readings, and individual assignments. Class discussions will explore new aesthetic trends and examine how ideas have evolved to address new issues.
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| Contemporary Watercolor | 508 (001) | Helen Oh-Conklin | Sat
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 13, 2024 - August 10, 2024 |
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Students explore traditional and contemporary approaches to the watercolor medium, including gouache. A variety of techniques, papers and alternative painting surfaces, as well as mixed media processes are introduced. Intended for students with basic drawing skills as well as those with previous painting experience, the course is structured to encourage experimentation with scale, subject matter and formats. Critiques and discussions will support and encourage each student's personal direction.
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| Professional Practices: Grants, Galleries, Graduate School | 508 (001) | Frances Lightbound | Mon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM June 03, 2024 - August 05, 2024 |
Description
Do you want to develop a proposal for a grant, residency, exhibition, or curatorial project? Are you applying to graduate school? This is the course for you! Learn how to research and identify opportunities, write an artist statement, and document and present your work. Upon completion, students will have a competitive advantage when it comes to securing new opportunities in today's contemporary art world.
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| Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals | 511 (001) | Kylee Marisa Alexander | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM July 08, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
Description
Joining fabrics to cover the body and create shelter has been a prized skill in the progress of civilization. Students will build on that tradition by learning fundamental seams and finishes used in modern day garment construction. Industry standards of sewing are emphasized and all techniques are taught and practiced. In addition to creating a personal library of seam samples, students will apply the techniques in two basic projects. The class will also discuss fabric characteristics and the proper copying and cutting of patterns. Once mastered, these techniques can be used to sew together garments from patterns, create original designs, or explore fabric as a medium for soft sculpture. No previous sewing experience is necessary.
Note: A sewing machine is required if taking this course online. |
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| Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals | 511 (002) | Jasper Alan Drummond | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 29, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
Description
Joining fabrics to cover the body and create shelter has been a prized skill in the progress of civilization. Students will build on that tradition by learning fundamental seams and finishes used in modern day garment construction. Industry standards of sewing are emphasized and all techniques are taught and practiced. In addition to creating a personal library of seam samples, students will apply the techniques in two basic projects. The class will also discuss fabric characteristics and the proper copying and cutting of patterns. Once mastered, these techniques can be used to sew together garments from patterns, create original designs, or explore fabric as a medium for soft sculpture. No previous sewing experience is necessary.
Note: A sewing machine is required if taking this course online. |
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| Urban Photography | 514 (001) | Zuri Washington | Mon/Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM July 08, 2024 - August 07, 2024 |
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Engage with the unique architecture and urban landscape of Chicago in this digital photography course. Develop your style and perspective while capturing the city's essence through practical shooting assignments. Look to renowned photographers for inspiration as you refine your practice and gain insight into how photography has evolved and shaped our understanding of Chicago. Students must provide their own digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera with manual functions; point-and-shoot cameras won't be suitable. Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Digital Photography or equivalent experience.
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| Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative | 516 (001) | Andrew Sterrett Conklin |
TBD - TBD June 03, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
Description
This course explores graphic narrative storytelling, a recent cultural phenomenon that takes several forms and has roots in many cultures, including graphic novels, manga, comics, and film sequences, as well as Renaissance fresco and tapestry cycles. Weekly projects include drawing exercises, ideation through sketching, and research or writing as you investigate new ways to express a more personal vision realized as a short pictorial narrative.
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| Drawn from Life: Illustrating the Personal Narrative | 516 (001) | Andrew Sterrett Conklin |
TBD - TBD June 03, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
Description
This course explores graphic narrative storytelling, a recent cultural phenomenon that takes several forms and has roots in many cultures, including graphic novels, manga, comics, and film sequences, as well as Renaissance fresco and tapestry cycles. Weekly projects include drawing exercises, ideation through sketching, and research or writing as you investigate new ways to express a more personal vision realized as a short pictorial narrative.
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| SEEING the Art Institute of Chicago: The Collection as Inspiration | 517 (001) | Kaylee Rae Wyant | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 29, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
Description
This course is about learning to see using the wonders of the Art Institute of Chicago as subject and the activity of drawing as the tool to learn to see. Each day will explore something new - the figure, composition, perspective, and gesture. Class sessions will begin with a demonstration and discussion of one approach to drawing after which the class will visit the Art Institute of Chicago and look carefully at specific works that relate to the theme. Morning drawing sessions will be directed. In the afternoons, students will work independently and develop their drawings or find a new subject in the museum's collection to which they can apply principles introduced earlier in the day. Class sessions will conclude as a group to share drawings and report on the experience. The instructor will support students individually and in small groups as they work. Previous drawing experience is beneficial.
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| Contemporary Fashion Intensive | 519 (001) | Jasper Alan Drummond | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 05, 2024 - August 09, 2024 |
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During this week-long intensive, students will explore contemporary approaches to designing and developing experimental garments. Activities will guide them through the process of developing original ideas, finding inspiration in the world around them, and responding to the work of other artists and designers. Students will also explore sculptural draping by deconstructing and reconstructing thrift store garments to create designs on the dress form. The School's Fashion Resource Center will provide inspiration and supplement the studio experience. This course will function as a working lab where experimentation and risk taking are encouraged to broaden technical and conceptual skills.
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| Studying Art History at the AIC: An Overview | 519 (001) | Joseph Cunniff | Sat
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM July 13, 2024 - August 10, 2024 |
Description
The Art Institute of Chicago's collection includes nearly 300,000 works of art. Spend five weeks with an experienced guide exploring highlights from several periods. Each day you will meet in the Art Institute galleries to view artworks, share perspectives, ask questions and learn engaging stories and important information about some of the most revered artists and art movements in western history. Lectures will provide insight into the lives of artists and will build connections across various art periods highlighted in our world-class museum.
Week one: Old Masters Week two: Impressionists Week three: American Art Week four: Early Modern Week five: Newer Trends This course meets outside the gift shop at the benches, entering the museum from Michigan Avenue. |
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| Digital Design: Adobe Illustrator | 520 (001) | Tina Brown |
TBD - TBD June 03, 2024 - August 09, 2024 |
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Want to use Adobe Illustrator to create sophisticated and complex designs and illustrations while you hone your skills? Learn the basics of the program before moving on to master transparency, feathering, masking, compound paths, gradients, layering techniques, and the specifics of the pen tool. In this asynchronous course, there are no set meeting times¿you learn when it's convenient for you. Weekly activities include readings, video demonstrations, tutorials, online discussions, assignments, and critiques. Receive personalized feedback from your instructor on each assignment and throughout the creative process, as needed.
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| Exploring Monoprint | 520 (001) | Frances Lightbound | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 29, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
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This class will guide students on a deep dive into the possibilities of monoprint and monotype - painterly printmaking processes that lend themselves to immediacy and experimentation while producing finessed and complex imagery. The class will introduce a variety of monotyping processes, as well as elements of collagraph and chine collé, then cover multi-layer registration, allowing for the planning and production of more complex compositions. Student work may incorporate elements of drawing, painting, and collage in combination with printmaking techniques, with the option to use SAIC laser cutters to produce photo-based printing plates. Students will have the opportunity to draw upon both the collections of the Art Institute and the immediate environment of downtown Chicago in their work as they produce several unique prints and variable editions during this one-week intensive.
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| Experimental Drawing and Painting: Exploring Contemporary Practice | 523 (001) | Valerie Ann Xanos | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 05, 2024 - August 09, 2024 |
Description
Designed for students who want to explore and experiment with contemporary and interdisciplinary processes in drawing and painting, while developing a daily artistic practice to sustain creativity. Work outside your comfort zone with feedback and support from your instructor and peers as you explore a variety of experimental techniques and concepts, including poetics, mark making, space, and embodiment prior to undertaking an independent project of your own choosing. This is an ideal course for those who want to think differently about their creative practice.
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| Figure Drawing Studio:Multi-level | 529 (001) | Helen Oh-Conklin | Sun
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM June 02, 2024 - August 04, 2024 |
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Intended for students with prior figure drawing experience, this course is ideal for those who want to draw from the nude model in a faculty-guided group environment. The emphasis of the course is on developing expressive, interpretive drawings from life, while continuing to refine one?s skills. Critiques and discussions including historical and contemporary approaches to figurative art deepen understanding, support personal direction, and aid in the execution of ideas. Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Figure Drawing or equivalent experience.
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| Introduction to Oil Painting | 531 (001) | Shonna Pryor | Sat
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM June 01, 2024 - June 29, 2024 |
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This course introduces the materials, methods, and tools of oil painting while students develop observational skills. Demonstrations on stretching canvas, laying out a palette, working with various paint application techniques, and color mixing provide students with the fundamentals of the medium and a strong foundation for future work.
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| Explorations in Acrylic Painting | 532 (001) | Shonna Pryor | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM July 29, 2024 - August 02, 2024 |
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This course will introduce students to acrylic painting through the exploration of traditional and contemporary approaches to the medium. Through demonstrations, individual dialogue, class discussions, and critiques, students will learn how to work with the acrylic paints. Artists including Mark Bradford, Helen Frankenthaler, and Mark Rothko will provide inspiration as participants complete a series of paintings on paper, canvas, and wood.
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| Introduction to Watercolor Painting | 534 (001) | Ömürhan Alptekin-Torres | Fri, Sat, Sun
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM May 31, 2024 - June 09, 2024 |
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Develop your personal style while producing well-designed and dynamic watercolor paintings. Learn wet and dry techniques, washes, color lifting, and glazing as you explore materials and techniques and experiment with a variety of subjects, including still-life, photographs, and your own subject matter.
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| Painting and Drawing Intensive | 541 (001) | Shonna Pryor | Monday through Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM August 05, 2024 - August 09, 2024 |
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Focus on the intimate relationship between drawing and painting as you experiment with a wide range of multi-disciplinary approaches that will help build a bridge between the two. Experiment with traditional and non-traditional drawing and painting materials to deepen your connection to contemporary studio practices and develop technical and conceptual skills to expand your personal visual language. This immersive experience is intended for students that want to advance an existing painting and drawing practice. Independent studio time is supplemented by lectures and demonstrations, as well as opportunities to engage with your instructor and peers through discussions and critique.
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| Sketching Chicago: Capturing the Urban Cityscape | 549 (001) | Ryan Chester | Tues/Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM May 28, 2024 - June 27, 2024 |
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Discover the exciting world of urban¿or on-site¿sketching as you hone your observational drawing skills and connect with your environment for creative inspiration. Field trips will immerse you in Chicago's dynamic cityscape, including iconic landmarks like the Garfield Park Conservatory, scenic Lakefront Trail, and artistic wonders of Millennium Park. You will choose your preferred medium and be encouraged to experiment with color as you experience Chicago's historically significant architecture and cultural attractions like never before.
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| Jumpstart Your Studio Practice | 591 (001) | Nancy Murphy Spicer | Tues/Thurs
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM May 28, 2024 - June 27, 2024 |
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Feeling like you've lost your studio groove? Wish you could start a solid studio practice? Maybe you cant get to your studio or you've fashioned one within your home but its not quite working? Join with other artists who feel similarly and support one another in getting back on track and vibrant again.
In this class, well look at what it takes to build a solid, ongoing studio practice. You'll gather with other artists and go through a series of steps that will have you designing an ideal space within your home and/or working out best practices for your outside studio. You'll revive your drawing practice and learn new strategies for researching artists and getting inspired by their work. You'll learn some practical tips for keeping your studio work in a flow rather than being stalled. Finally, you'll get ideas for how to get your work out into the world. Your instructor has maintained a consistent studio practice for 25 years and is ready to share her successful strategies with you. Make this time one of rich and generative studio progress. |
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