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ONSITE: Introduction to Filmmaking

February 13, 2024

Learn how to compose, move, and sequence shots to visually deliver information and make a compelling short film. Concepts and theories related to cinematography and editing will be introduced. Students will edit their films using Adobe Premiere.

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ONSITE: Digital Collage with Procreate

February 13, 2024

In this class, you'll learn how to create stunning digital collages using Procreate, a powerful digital drawing and painting app for the iPad, Using a variety of techniques and tools, you'll explore the endless possibilities of digital collage, from layering and masking to texture and color manipulation. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, […]

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ONSITE: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners

February 13, 2024

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to 3D Printing with Filament Printers

February 13, 2024

Students will learn fundamentals of 3D printing and learn to design their own models using iPads in the program Nomad Sculpt. Basic troubleshooting skills will be taught and demonstrated, students will explore their creativity. and take home a physical item they dreamed up.

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ONSITE: Drawing Comics in Procreate

February 13, 2024

Unleash your inner comic book artist in our "Drawing Comics in Procreate" class. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, learn character design, storytelling, inking, coloring, and more on your iPad with Procreate. Embark on an exciting journey into the world of comic creation.

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ONSITE: Intermediate Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign

February 13, 2024

This Intermediate-level class is an 8-week course that will go deeper into the three key Adobe Creative Cloud applications: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. We will explore more tools for InDesign, more features of Illustrator, including 3-Dimensional tools, and more tools and techniques of Photoshop. Students should be familiar with the basic tools, functions, and features […]

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ONLINE: Collage in Photoshop: Personal Voice + Digital Presence

February 13, 2024

In this class, participants will need to write a few sentences, paragraphs, or poems to express their personal voices about digital presence and their attitudes toward social media. They will then find images related to the text they wrote and create one or multiple digital collages. The images could come from the internet, be photos […]

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ONSITE: Film Editing and Color-grading Videos with DaVinci Resolve

February 13, 2024

Learn the basic editing techniques and color-grading modules to establish a personal workflow of film/video post-production. After watching a selection of film and video artworks, students apply what they have seen and liked in their own work. We will learn to use DaVinci Resolve which has a free version and can be used at home.

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ONSITE: Introduction to 3D Printing

February 13, 2024

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the process involved with 3D printing objects from an idea to a final project using objects we print in class. The course covers an introduction to different methods of modeling, guidelines for sourcing and compiling 3D models from online sources and archives, 3D scans, and experimental Vector extrusion […]

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ONSITE: Cyanotypes with Laser Cut Negatives

February 13, 2024

Get ready to combine a digital and analog process! Learn how to create digital designs that are then cut out of paper using the laser cutter in our Fab Lab. Use these paper designs to create cyanotype prints, an alternative photo process where negatives or objects are placed directly on light-sensitive paper for exposure. The […]

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ONLINE: Collage in Photoshop: Personal Voice + Digital Presence

February 13, 2024

In this class, participants will need to write a few sentences, paragraphs, or poems to express their personal voices about digital presence and their attitudes toward social media. They will then find images related to the text they wrote and create one or multiple digital collages. The images could come from the internet, be photos […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to 3D Animation

February 13, 2024

Discover the magic of 3D animation in this beginner-friendly class. You’ll learn to use industry-standard software as you step into the exciting world of creating animated scenes and characters in three dimensions. By the end of the class, you'll have your very own 5 to 10-second animation to show off to friends and family.

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ONSITE: Audio-Visual: Sound in Film

February 13, 2024

This class introduces theories of audio-visual relationships and sound design in filmmaking. Each student will create one short film and record, edit, and mix sound for the film. They will learn on-site recording, foley, and ADR in the making process.

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ONSITE: Digital Animation: Learn to Use Procreate Dreams

February 13, 2024

We will explore the basics of the newly released animation app Procreate Dreams for the iPad. We will learn how to hand-draw frame-by-frame animation as well as using other methods to make short works. Adding sound and basic editing will also be introduced as well as using various effects. Some knowledge of Procreate would be […]

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Character Design with iPads in Procreate (Ages 12-14)

January 23, 2024

Design and create your own original characters with iPads using Procreate. We will develop well-rounded characters with in-depth personalities and intriguing details covering elements such as backstory, anatomy and drawing the emotions of our characters.

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Character Design with iPads in Procreate (Ages 12-14)

January 23, 2024

Design and create your own original characters with iPads using Procreate. We will develop well-rounded characters with in-depth personalities and intriguing details covering elements such as backstory, anatomy and drawing the emotions of our characters.

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Digital Comics (Ages 9-11)

January 23, 2024

Become a comic artist and create your own digital comics. Learn how to create comic books in this class using digital techniques for penciling, inking, coloring and lettering to help bring your stories to life.

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3D Modeling on iPads (Ages 12-14)

January 23, 2024

Are you curious about making 3D models on the iPad? Learn the basics of sculpting 3D models in NomadSculpt, an approachable and fun program with all sorts of practical applications.

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Supernatural Video: Green Screen Magic (Ages 12-14)

January 23, 2024

Students will experiment with basic editing techniques in Adobe Premiere with the objective of supernatural play. Students will learn how to edit a non-narrative two-layer video using green screen. Editing will be introduced and students will be encouraged to experiment intuitively with keyframes and effects.

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3D Animation (Ages 12-14)

January 23, 2024

Create your own 3D animations! Students will learn the basics of Blender, a 3D computer graphics software, to create a brief, 5-second animated video. You’ll also learn how to navigate the digital 3D space and come to understand underlying concepts that inform 3D animation like vertices and polygons.

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Animating on iPads (Ages 9-11)

January 23, 2024

Learn how to animate on an iPad! You will develop strong foundations in 2D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as Procreate or the FlipaClip app. We'll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give you the tools and knowledge to continue digital […]

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Character Design with iPads in Procreate (Ages 9-11)

January 23, 2024

Design and create your own original characters with iPads using Procreate. We will develop well-rounded characters with in-depth personalities and intriguing details covering elements such as backstory, anatomy and drawing the emotions of our characters.

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Supernatural Video: Green Screen Magic (Ages 9-11)

January 23, 2024

Students will experiment with basic editing techniques in Adobe Premiere with the objective of supernatural play. Students will learn how to edit a non-narrative two-layer video using green screen. Editing will be introduced and students will be encouraged to experiment intuitively with keyframes and effects.

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