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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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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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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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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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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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The act of drawing from the live human form can feel intimidating. The key to success lies in a sound understanding of the creative problem-solving process, in combination with an acknowledgment and recognition of one's own "creative DNA."

Thursday
May 30 - Aug 1
6:30-9:30 p.m. (no class July 4)
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Sundays, 1:00—5:00 p.m. / Mondays, 7:00—9:00 p.m. / No Coop July 7 and 8

Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Life Drawing Co-op, an open session for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. While an MCAD staff member is present to facilitate, there is no instruction provided. / Drawing horses and easels are available. / Cash only, please. / There is no registration–just show up!

• Semester Unlimited Pass: $50, all students

• Daily Drop-In Rate:

Monday, Sunday
Jun 2 - Aug 5
Sundays: 1:00-5:00 p.m. / Mondays: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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When the work of a truly remarkable artist is recognized, their “signature” is apparent, even when not literally present in written form. What is recognized in such instances is the artist's “creative DNA,” a term coined by American dancer and choreographer, Twyla Tharp.

Some people are inspired by the malleability of charcoal on smooth paper, others continually gravitate towards the color red. One might be intrigued by the motion of a bird in flight, or marvel at the way light shifts and changes its character throughout the day.

Thursday
May 28 - Jul 30
6:30-9:30 p.m.
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In every sport, there are moments of power, grace, and transition, many of which go unnoticed by spectators. A successful sports photograph achieves a delicate balance between storytelling and art. Moving beyond basic photo techniques, international sports photographer and an official photographer for the Summer Olympics 2012, Paul Phillips will teach students the tools necessary to effectively capture the excitement and drama of any sporting event—from a child's soccer game to a professional baseball game.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
May 28 - Jun 25
Varies
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Used by contemporary artists as a means to explore identity, the photographic portrait has moved away from its commercial roots. People make portraits of their friends and family members not just as a historical record of the individual, but also to push the boundaries of what a photograph can say about its subject.

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