Drawing Through a Lens Drawing and Painting See. Examine. Draw. Explore the microscopic world of plants and insects from direct observation through a lens and from rich, scientific, online databases of digitally captured magnifications. Starts June 5 | $1305
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass Mondays (in person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Starts June 5 | $50
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (in person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Starts June 5 | $80
Graphic Design Essentials (online) Graphic and Web Design This class introduces individuals with little or no design background to the graphic design practice. Starts June 5 | $870
Introduction to Oil Painting (Beginning Painting) (in person) Drawing and Painting This introductory class is tailored to those who have never painted or have not used oil paints before and who are ready to take the plunge. Starts June 5 | $404
The Body in Art and Visual Culture Humanities and Professional Development In this course students critically examine the cultural meanings of representations of the body in art and visual culture. Starts June 5 | $1305
Exploration in Metalworking Foundations (in person) Sculpture and Furniture Learn the foundations of metalworking and welding. Starts June 6 | $267
Introduction to Abstract Painting (in person) Drawing and Painting Collectively examine the concept of abstraction in art while working through a variety of approaches to abstract painting in oils. Starts June 6 | $404
Introduction to Illustration (online) Illustration and Comic Art This course introduces students to methods, techniques, and formal critique and analysis to effectively communicate visually through illustration. Starts June 7 | $348
Introduction to Screenprinting (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking 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. Starts June 7 | $391
Watercolor Blast (in person) Drawing and Painting Learn to work with watercolors from observation, photographs, and imagination to create translucent works using this versatile medium. Starts June 7 | $461
Introduction to Procreate for iPad: Drawing Techniques (online) Graphic and Web Design Over the years the Procreate app has become more and more sophisticated and an industry standard for digital illustration and graphic design. Starts June 8 | $261
Introduction to SEO (Search Engine Optimization and Digital Analytics) (online) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Understand the basics of search engines and digital marketing and how to apply strategies effectively to have a noticeable impact on a business or organization's success. Starts June 8 | $261
Introduction to Letterpress (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the art of letterpress printing in this hands-on class. Starts June 10 | $479
Landscape Painting (in person) Drawing and Painting Learn the essentials of landscape painting while enjoying all that summer has to offer. Starts June 10 | $244
Figure Drawing Co-op Semester Pass SUNDAYS (in person) Drawing and Painting Throughout the year, Continuing Education sponsors the Figure Drawing Co-op, open drawing sessions for anyone interested in drawing from the live nude model. Starts June 11 | $65
Printmaking Workshop: Trace Monotypes (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Trace monotype is all about exploring and celebrating the line. It's an ideal form for those interested in drawing or sketching, hand printing, or experimental calligraphy. Starts June 12 | $72
User Experience (UX) Design Systems and Prototyping Concepts (online) Online Classes Dive deeply into a project brief through the process of research, design, and prototyping. Starts June 14 | $696
Introduction to Modern Calligraphy (in person) Graphic and Web Design This class, designed for those interested in hand-lettering, teaches the basics of modern calligraphy: writing posture, ink control, and composition. Starts June 15 | $177
Introduction to Clamshell Box Construction (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Learn how to build a clamshell portfolio box, suitable for the presentation and storage of photographs, prints, books, or drawings. Starts June 17 | $261
Art Educator Workshop: Contemporary Painting Methods (in person) Art Educator Workshops This workshop is designed for art educators that are looking to step deeper into the painting process and venture into a naturalistic way of painting, while acquiring curriculum ideas for the classroom. Starts June 20 | $380
Art Educator Workshop: Printmaking Exploration (in person) Art Educator Workshops Produce prints in MCAD's beautiful and expansive printmaking studio while devoting studio time to technical investigation and personal exploration. Starts June 20 | $425
Introduction to Adobe After Effects (in person) Graphic and Web Design Adobe After Effects is one of the world’s leading programs for motion graphics, animation, and video production. Learn the essentials of the software regardless of previous experience. Starts June 20 | $174
Portraiture in Drawing (in person) Drawing and Painting Examine the genre of portraiture as an introduction to multiple and varied ways to approach the portrait in the studio. Starts June 21 | $412
Procreate for iPad: Surface and Pattern Design (online) Illustration and Comic Art Digital drawing software has made repeat surface design more accessible to artists and designers from all backgrounds. Starts June 21 | $87
Chaos and Composure: Ideation with Collage (in person) Drawing and Painting This workshop is designed to help students think differently about the ideation process in a welcoming environment, where failure is celebrated and dialogue sparks innovation. Starts June 22 | $87
Figure Drawing (in person) Drawing and Painting Discover a personal means of depicting the figure with accuracy, sensitivity, and expression. Starts June 22 | $412
Art Educator Workshop: Digital Painting Methods (online) Art Educator Workshops This workshop will explore the creative possibilities of digital painting techniques inspired by traditional painting approaches and processes. Digital painting setup may include a computer with a graphic tablet, drawing tablet or drawing monitor and stylus or pressure sensitive pen. Starts June 26 | $350
Art Educator Workshop: Experimental Drawing and Mixed Media (in person) Art Educator Workshops This workshop is geared towards adventurous individuals eager to explore new creative terrain and the art educator who wants to expand the way they think about drawing. Starts June 26 | $375
Art Educator Workshops: Digital and Darkroom Photography (in person) Art Educator Workshops This workshop will focus on the creative possibilities of photography, including traditional and non-traditional methods. Starts June 26 | $385
Storytelling Through Figure Painting (in person) Drawing and Painting Gain tools to enhance storytelling within figurative painting. Starts June 28 | $131
Active Listening for Creatives (online) Innovation and Entrepreneurship At school, we learn to read and write - yet practicing and attuning to how we listen is rarely explicitly learned, much less practiced. Active listening can help creatives in their journey to better design and connect with the teams, communities, and individuals with whom they collaborate. Starts June 29 | $49
Digital Illustration (online) Illustration and Comic Art Through projects, discussions, and lectures, students acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. Starts June 29 | $218
Introduction to Polymergravure (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Polymergravure is a non-toxic, faster, and environmentally friendlier alternative to the traditional copperplate photogravure process. Starts July 6 | $403
Art Educator Workshop: Contemporary Painting Methods (online) Art Educator Workshops This workshop is designed for art educators that are looking to step deeper into the painting process and venture into a naturalistic way of painting, while acquiring curriculum ideas for the classroom. Starts July 10 | $350
Art Educator Workshop: Experimental Drawing and Mixed Media (online) Art Educator Workshops This workshop is geared towards adventurous individuals eager to explore new creative terrain and the art educator who wants to expand the way they think about drawing and mixed media. Starts July 10 | $350
Graphic Memoir (in person) Illustration and Comic Art The graphic memoir is a specific type of illustrated narrative designed to share a personal story. Starts July 10 | $218
Introduction to Infographics: Designing Information to Tell Stories (online) Graphic and Web Design Enter the world of infographics and learn about the growing field of information design. Starts July 10 | $435
Printmaking Workshop: Painterly Monotypes (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Monotypes offer the artist the spontaneity of painting combined with the structure and deliberation of printmaking. The process is exciting for everyone from beginners to experienced artists. Starts July 10 | $81
Understanding Light: Revealing the Secrets for Creative Mastery (in person) Humanities and Professional Development Lighting is a key part of any creative endeavor, from image-makers to production directors. Many creative professionals are confused or intimidated by lighting and may become overly reliant on a handful of lighting setups. A thorough understanding of lighting principles and how images are lit is key to creating effective imagery. Starts July 10 | $87
Web Development: CSS (online) Graphic and Web Design In this course, students build on their understanding of HTML, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create well-crafted web pages. Starts July 10 | $435
Drawing in Color (in person) Drawing and Painting Spend time at different locales around Minneapolis to draw on-site, in unique and inspiring locations. Starts July 11 | $230
Linocut Printing: Color Reduction (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking Explore the basics of linocut carving, relief printing and color reduction printing. Starts July 12 | $374
Leading with Design Justice Principles (online) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Oftentimes, our desire to be thoughtful and inclusive leaders in projects is compromised by project scopes, budgets, lack of support or decision-making power, habits, and our own hidden biases. Starts July 17 | $99
Experimental Animation (in person) Animation Experimental animation is designed to expand the boundaries of traditional animation, encourage students to broaden their visual vocabulary, and engender a playful and exploratory approach to time-based media making. Starts July 31 | $174
Hand Lettering Workshop (in person) Graphic and Web Design In this introductory workshop learn the basics of creating illustrated letterforms and simple but effective typographic composition. Starts August 3 | $127
Printmaking Workshop: Botanical Monotypes (in person) Print, Paper, Bookmaking In this fun and exciting workshop, use plant materials as stencils to create stunning one-of-a-kind images. Starts August 7 | $81
User Experience (UX) Basics Workshop (online) Online Classes In the User Experience (UX) Design Basics Workshop, explore user experience in the digital and physical design worlds. Starts August 8 | $44
Design in Context (online) Graphic and Web Design Because the outlines of the profession continually change, the graphic designer must know how to integrate an understanding of visual literacy with broad-based cultural knowledge. Starts August 21 | $1305
Fundamentals of Sustainable Design (online) Online Classes In this foundational course students are introduced to hands-on and holistic approaches to sustainability. Starts August 21 | $1305
Innovation Tools and Techniques (online) Online Classes Innovation is applied creativity. Designers need to know personal practice, innovation techniques, and how to implement their ideas. This course teaches all three techniques through a combination of reflection, focused exercise, and the creation of plans. Starts August 21 | $1305
Systems Thinking (online) Online Classes We are transitioning from the age of design for the part to the age of design for the whole. Starts August 21 | $1305
Web Development: HTML (online) Graphic and Web Design This course introduces the fundamental language of the web: HyperText Markup Language (HTML). Starts August 21 | $435
Web Development: CSS (online) Graphic and Web Design This is the second course in the Web Development course series. In this course, students build on their understanding of HTML, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create well crafted web pages. Starts September 25 | $435
Web Development: Topics and Projects (online) Graphic and Web Design This is the third course in the Web Development course series. Students build towards professional-grade front-end web development. Starts October 20 | $435