| Art Survey at AIC: Modernism and Beyond |
501 (001) |
Joseph Cunniff |
Fri
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
February 07, 2025 - April 18, 2025
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Description
This course explores the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing where students observe, discuss and learn how to analyze a work of art. Lectures and discussions give students insight into the context of specific periods and the lives of the artists. Part of a series, this course focuses on the dawn of Modernism, exploring the work of important artists such as Cezanne, Picasso, Braque, Matisse and others, and traces breakthrough developments in drawing, painting, collage and sculpture.
This course meets outside the gift shop at the benches, entering the museum from Michigan Avenue.
Art Survey at the AIC: Modernism and Beyond fulfills the Art History requirement for the Drawing and Painting certificates.
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Class Number
2281
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Art History
Location
AIC Front Desk
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| Fashion Illustration |
501 (001) |
Brady T Drose |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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Description
Passionate about clothing design and want to illustrate a collection of your own? Working from clothed models and couture garments, you will learn the skills needed to create evocative and effective illustrations. You will explore fabric texture and draping, along with drawing principles including body proportions, movement and position, perspective, and how to apply appropriate exaggeration and stylization. Influential fashion illustrators will be showcased to provide inspiration and context. Previous drawing experience is helpful.
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Class Number
2296
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Fashion
Location
Sullivan Center 734
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| Introduction to Graphic Design |
501 (001) |
Riesling Dong |
Mon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 03, 2025 - April 07, 2025
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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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Class Number
2302
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Graphic Design
Location
Sharp 1117
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| Introduction to Interior Design |
501 (001) |
Richard Kasemsarn |
Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 06, 2025 - April 17, 2025
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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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Class Number
2311
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Interior Architecture
Location
Sharp 1217
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| Art Survey at AIC: Impressionism and Post-Impress |
501 (002) |
Joseph Cunniff |
Sat
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
February 01, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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Description
Exploring the galleries of the Art Institute of Chicago museum, this course takes advantage of one of the largest and most significant collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, including works by Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh, among others. Through lectures and discussions, students will develop the ability to look closely at, analyze, and discuss the works presented as they learn about the period in which it was created.
This course meets outside the gift shop at the benches, entering the museum from Michigan Avenue.
Art Survey at the AIC: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism fulfills the Art History requirement for the Drawing and Painting certificates.
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Class Number
2282
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Art History
Location
AIC Front Desk
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| Introduction to Graphic Design |
501 (002) |
Mark Skillicorn |
Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February 02, 2025 - April 13, 2025
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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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Class Number
2303
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Graphic Design
Location
Sharp 1108
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| Introduction to Interior Design |
501 (002) |
Richard Kasemsarn |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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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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Class Number
2312
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Interior Architecture
Location
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| Introduction to Architecture |
501 (1) |
Laleh Motlagh |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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Description
Learn how to think, plan, and draw like an architect in this engaging course focused on the design process and investigating the impact of built environments. Explore architectural design and historical and contemporary architecture as you develop the skills and knowledge to advance your studies in our noncredit certificate program or at another institution. Field trips, readings, and class projects provide an overview of both the science and art of designing buildings. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Class Number
2280
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Architecture
Location
Sharp 1217
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| Painting Studio: Multi-level |
502 (001) |
Kaylee Rae Wyant |
Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 05, 2025 - April 09, 2025
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Description
Focus your interests, refine your skills, and learn to create a compelling and personally meaningful body of work. In-class exercises and individual painting assignments will act as the catalyst for you to discover your point of view through painting. You¿ll learn to communicate your vision and receive feedback and support from your instructor and peers in one-on-one meetings, group critiques, and discussions. You may work in the painting media (acrylic, oils, tempera, watercolor) of your choosing. Prior painting is helpful but not necessary. Introductory painting skills will not be addressed in this course.
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Class Number
2341
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Painting
Location
280 Building Rm 318
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| Introduction to Digital Photography |
503 (001) |
Lauren Koo |
Mon
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 03, 2025 - April 07, 2025
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Description
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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Class Number
2318
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Photography
Location
280 Building Rm 120
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| The Art of Creative Writing: Short Forms of Fiction and Poetry |
503 (001) |
Emilie Jane Yardley-Hodges |
Thurs
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 06, 2025 - April 17, 2025
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Description
Share your raw and polished literary efforts with our supportive and dynamic community. Explore different poetic, non-fictional, and fictional forms of writing as you learn to find, build, and develop your own stories. Each class is the ideal blend of writing exercises and experiments, peer critique and feedback, and discussion of curated readings hand-picked by your instructor. All levels are welcome; no prior experience is necessary.
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Class Number
2320
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Writing
Location
Sharp 409
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| Introduction to Drawing |
503 (001) |
Erik Brown |
Sun
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February 02, 2025 - April 13, 2025
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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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Class Number
2291
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Drawing
Location
280 Building Rm 325
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| Patternmaking and Construction: Above the Waist |
503 (001) |
Emilka Wolniewicz |
Sat
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
February 01, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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Description
In this course, students create, manipulate, and sew patterns that cover the upper half of the female form. Students learn to draft a basic bodice from their personal measurements or by measuring off a dress form, to create a professional sloper, as well as sleeves and collars. They will also manipulate darts, add fullness, and contour. These principles will be used to create a bodice of the student's own design.
Previous sewing experience is required. The SAIC ACE course that would provide you with introductory experience is Sewing Techniques: Fundamentals
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Class Number
2297
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Fashion
Location
Sullivan Center 702
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| Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop |
503 (001) |
Kimberly Karen Viviano |
Sat
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 01, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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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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Class Number
2305
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Graphic Design
Location
Sharp 1108
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| Introduction to Drawing |
503 (002) |
Helen Oh-Conklin |
Sun
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
February 02, 2025 - April 13, 2025
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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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Class Number
2321
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Drawing
Location
280 Building Rm 325
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| Color Theory |
504 (001) |
Rhonda Castillo |
Wed
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 05, 2025 - April 09, 2025
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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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Class Number
2285
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Design
Location
Sharp 407
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| Digital Design: Adobe InDesign |
504 (001) |
Mary-Jo Mostowy |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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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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Class Number
2306
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Graphic Design
Location
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| Children's Book Illustration |
504 (001) |
Alex Perkins |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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Description
This course emphasizes the artist's role in children's picture book illustration and focuses on the world of visual storytelling. Through demonstrations and in-class assignments, students working at a variety of skill levels explore materials and techniques used to create children's book illustrations; images that guide children into a whole new imaginative universe through a sequence of memorable visual images. Creating book dummies to organize their ideas, students learn to balance text and image on the page. Students should have basic drawing skills.
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Class Number
2310
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Illustration
Location
Sharp 326
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| Who Pays for All of This?: Art Collecting and Patronage for the Past, Present, and Future |
505 (001) |
Noah Hanna |
Sat
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
February 01, 2025 - April 12, 2025
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Description
Art collectors and patrons play a major but often unseen role in art history and cultural heritage. From monarchs, and the Church, to anthropologists, and the mega donors of today¿s museums, art has long been defined and supported through expansive webs of patronage and private funding.
Making use of the Art Institute of Chicago¿s collections and Chicago¿s vibrant art community, this course explores the roots of art collecting and patronage, as well as investigating larger issues within collecting, including its ethical implications, repatriation, finance, psychology, and the personal perspectives of artists, curators, dealers, and collectors.
Through lectures, discussions, and visits to museums, galleries, collections, studios, and EXPO Chicago: Chicago¿s International Exposition of Modern and Contemporary Art, this course will provide not only an introduction to art history¿s relationship to patronage but consider its present and future role, as well as how we can all be patrons of the arts.
This course fulfills the Art History requirement for the Drawing and Painting certificates.
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Class Number
2283
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Art History
Location
MacLean 301
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| Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving |
505 (001) |
Katie Vota |
Tues
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 04, 2025 - April 08, 2025
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Description
Learn to weave in this beginner's course, exploring traditional tapestry approaches such as interlocking, inlay, and shape-building alongside basket weave, twill, soumak, pile, rya, and twining techniques. Don¿t have a frame loom? No problem. Your instructor will walk you through building your own. Through faculty guided discussion and presentations, you¿ll also deepen your understanding of weaving's relevance in relation to material production, fine art, and craft. Presentations on contemporary handweavers supplement this studio experience. No experience is necessary.
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Class Number
2301
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Credits
1
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Department
Adult Continuing Education
Subject
CS Fiber and Material Studies
Location
Sharp 1216
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