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Chicago Art and Architecture (Summer 2013)

Called “the City of the Big Shoulders” by poet Carl Sandburg, Chicago has repeatedly reinvented itself, giving rise to iconic architectural forms such as the skyscraper, and residential styles ranging from the opulent mansions of the Gilded Age to the “Prairie School” homes of Frank Lloyd Wright and his followers. This class will explore Chicago’s architectural and artistic history through presentations featuring projected visuals and video clips.

Wednesday
Jun 5 - Jun 26
7:00-9:15 p.m.
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Design Portfolio Builder (Summer 2013)

Do you have a design project that you want to start but don't know where to begin? Has your day job taken some of the passion out of your portfolio? Have you started a personal project but are having a hard time completing it without the benefit of regular feedback? Perhaps you just miss showing new work to a group of trusted colleagues?

Monday
Jun 3 - Aug 5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Digital Painting with a Wacom Tablet (Summer 2013)

This class is designed to help artists interested in understanding the tools and methods of painting digitally in Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter using Wacom technology.

Discussions and demonstrations of digital best-practices, various stylistic interpretations, customization of brushes and tools, and walkthroughs of each method will be provided. The class will discuss the benefits of painting in these programs, as well as ways to effectively and expertly approach using a tablet within the framework of each program.

Monday
Jun 17 - Jul 22
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Grimm Worlds: Adopting the Fairytale in Diorama (Summer 2013)

In this class, students will construct three to five narrative dioramas that adapt Grimm's Fairy Tales. The instructor will lecture on the history and meaning of fairy tales, and students will be encouraged to do weekly readings in support of class discussion and for the purpose of conceiving a design concept.

Wednesday
May 29 - Jul 31
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (Summer 2013)

This class, ideal for those who work in both print and on the web, will cover concise, straightforward instruction on how to get started with Adobe Illustrator and how to work toward the creation of images and text with more sophisticated tools and techniques.

Thursday
May 30 - Jun 27
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Adobe InDesign (Summer 2013)

This introductory class will provide the groundwork for creating professional quality, print- and screen-ready documents using Adobe's page-layout program, InDesign.

Thursday
Jul 11 - Aug 8
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Book Design (Summer 2013)

Do you want to publish your own book–a book that that looks more like yours than a generic template? If so, this class is for you.

Tuesday
May 28 - Jul 30
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Graphic Design (Summer 2013)

Graphic design is everywhere: It is the combination of image and type used to convey a message while also considering formal elements and visual impact. In this class, students will develop a passion for design and an understanding of the potential for targeted communication in today's multimedia society.

Monday
Jun 3 - Aug 5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Screenprinting (Summer 2013)

Screenprinting is a direct printmaking technique that builds images from layers of color and can be used to create everything from custom silkscreened T-shirts to one-of-a-kind posters and fine art prints. In this class, students will explore photographic, computer-generated, hand-drawn, and painted stencil techniques in order to complete a portfolio of editioned and non-editioned prints.

Tuesday
Jun 4 - Jul 9
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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Introduction to Typography (Summer 2013)

It's all too common for typography to be given less attention than the other elements of a design concept. In this introductory level class, students will learn about the different schools of thought when it comes to type; learn basic typographical terminology and techniques; discuss what constitutes "good" and "bad" type; and build upon their design vocabulary, while participating in group discussions and critiques.

Wednesday
May 29 - Jul 31
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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