Beauty and the Beast: A Class in Digital Portraiture
Mondays, Mar 19 – May 21 (9 classes*)
*No class on Apr 2, May 28
Teaching Artist: Jill Wiggins
Open To: All Experience Levels
Portraits take on a whole new meaning when you begin to edit them in the powerful editing program Adobe Photoshop. Begin by learning how to use our new digital SLR cameras to take photographs. Then through the many tools in Photoshop, you’ll edit your photos to look like pencil drawings, cartoons, paintings and more! You’ll also merge faces and move features to create grotesque looking creatures. You can enter your creature in the BEST BEAST COMPETITION with prizes.
Guerilla GFX for Video
Tuesdays, Mar 20 – May 29 (10 classes*)
*No class on Apr 3
Teaching Artist: K. Shabazz
Open To: Prior Photoshop and video experience is encouraged
Add the icing on the cake by giving your videos a more polished look with graphics. This class is designed for aspiring movie directors on a budget. Create your own signature slate and learn how to animate graphics using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro. Learn the tricks of the trade with our green screen studio and discover the world of special effects.
Manga Madness
Wednesdays, Mar 21 – May 30 (10 classes*)
*No class on Apr 4
Teaching Artist: Jeff Guerrero
Open To: All Experience Levels
Take a trip to the cutting edge of Japanese comics…
Yow-wee! Refine your drawing skills and learn to take your art to the next level by incorporating a digital workflow that includes Adobe Photoshop. Harness the power of the Internet to get inspired and then share your artwork with the world. Be prepared to learn more about the culture that spawned such greats as Fullmetal Alchemist, Inuyasha and Bleach.
Rebel Muzak: Street Team Swagg
Thursdays, Mar 22 – May 31 (10 classes*)
*No class on Apr 5
Teaching Artist: K. Shabazz
Open To: All Experience Levels
Calling all singers, rappers, musicians and music production teams! You already have the sound, now learn how to promote it. Follow the beat to the digital studio, have a photo shoot and learn how to create cd covers and promo posters. Make an album intro and create beats too. This class is designed for you!
