Visual Graphics & Creative Arts courses

2D Animation Using Adobe Animate

Develop 2D animated cartoons using Adobe Animate, starting with the principles of animation. Export and post your videos on YouTube as you enhance your skills.

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Abstract Art

Explore different techniques to create beautiful and unique art using different mediums, including paint, soft sand, hot glue, glitter, spray paint, and more.

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Art of Portraiture

Explore drawing realistic portraits using charcoal, ink, or colored pencils.

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Audio Editing for Music Productions

Discover powerful techniques for editing digital audio. Improve the clarity, quality, and impact of your music productions with these essential skills.

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Audio Fundamentals

Delve into the core concepts of audio terminology, acoustics, and signal flow needed to prepare you for a successful career in the recording arts.

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Building A Photography Website

Using one of the most popular website builders, discover how to build your own website and set up galleries and folders without worrying about coding. Upload your images, publish your site using your custom domain name, copyright your images, and uncover how to get paid for every print. Bring your laptop to class.

May 14-28, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Photography 2 Classroom (2114)

Colored Pencil Illustration

Draw portraits, cartoons, or whatever you are interested in with Prismacolors.

July 11, 2024 to September 19, 2024, 03:00pm - 06:00pm, Training Classroom 3 (127)
July 11, 2024 to September 19, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Training Classroom 3 (127)

Cricut Greeting Cards

Design and cut a personalized birthday, holiday, and thank you card, complete with envelopes, using cardstock and Cricut's versatile tools. Elevate your greetings and unleash your creativity! Bring Cricut machine and laptop/tablet to class.

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Cricut Heat Transfer Vinyl

Come transform an ordinary tote bag into a unique fashion statement using heat transfer vinyl, your Cricut machine, and some creativity. Bring Cricut machine and laptop/tablet to class.

Thursday, May 2, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Events Classroom (1410)

Cricut Machine Basics

Still trying to figure out how to master your Cricut machine? Explore the tools, functions, and features necessary to create projects. You are welcome to bring your machine.

July 16-25, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Events Classroom (1410)

Digital Photobook for Photographers

Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a Digital Scrapbook, aka DigiScrap? It's just as fun as traditional scrapbooking but cheaper, cleaner, and so many more options! Bring your laptop to class if you have one.

May 16-30, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Photography 2 Classroom (2114)

Digital Photography 1

Your photography doesn't have to be limited to snapshots and happy accidents. Discover the many features of your camera as well as how to use them. Includes an introduction to Adobe Lightroom, and similar programs, to help you organize and improve your photography. Class includes a field trip. Digital SLR camera required.

June 4, 2024 to July 23, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Photography 1 Classroom (2134)

Digital Photography 2

Delve deeper into the more advanced areas of photography, lighting, composition, and image editing. Lightroom content includes the output modules of printing and web galleries.

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Digital Photography 3

Build on your photography skills as you employ specialized photographic techniques, such as studio lighting, flash portrait posing, and on-camera flash.

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Essential Photography Skills

Are you interested in learning the essential skills necessary to take great photographs with any camera? Explore your camera and flash settings and discover what composition, exposure, and the art of seeing light will do for your photographs. Watch your photos go from bland to grand.

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Exploring Podcasting Styles

Dive into the diverse world of podcasting styles! Discover the format that aligns with your voice and content, be it storytelling, true crime investigation, or seasonal expertise sharing.

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Film 101

Explore the basic production process, understand department crew roles, acquire essential vocabulary used on set, and develop the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in an entry-level position on a film, TV, or commercial set.

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Intro to Colored Pencil Illustration

Anyone can learn to draw, no artistic ability required! Create realistic illustrations and cartoons using Prismacolor pencils.

June 6-27, 2024, 06:00pm - 09:00pm, Training Classroom 3 (127)

Landscape Art

Come explore the world of landscape art and discover beautiful, captivating techniques and applications that will push you to the edge of your creativity, resulting in stunning artwork.

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Lightroom for Photographers

Want a steady workflow to edit multiple images at once? Lightroom works for importing, organizing ,renaming, and exporting images. Correct color, enhance and crop your images, and develop a slideshow. Explore real-time editing while in the middle of a shoot by using tethered capture. Bring your laptop to class if you have one.

March 26, 2024 to April 11, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Digital Media/Web Tech Classroom (F253)
July 8-24, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Photography 2 Classroom (2114)

Macram� for Beginners

Want to craft stylish plant and wall hangers? Discover essential macram� knots and create stunning designs in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class.

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Mixing Techniques for Music Productions

Do you want to mix your music productions like a pro? Master the art of compression, equalization effects, automation, and more.

June 3, 2024 to July 22, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Broadcast Sound Engineering Tech Classroom (E118)

Modern Recording Techniques

Interested in a career as a recording engineer? Explore the art and science of recording music and what it takes to succeed in the modern music industry.

March 25, 2024 to May 13, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Broadcast Sound Engineering Tech Classroom (E120)

Oil Painting

Are you a budding artist wanting to expand your mediums or explore a new technique? Are you interested in learning painting techniques, drawing principles, color, light, value, and edges? Beginning and intermediate-level artists welcome. Come ready to paint from photos and life.

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Pen & Ink Illustration

Explore various drawing techniques while creating a pen and ink illustration.

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Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera

Learn how to use your digital camera to take stunning nature photos, including landscapes, flowers, animals, and even macro shots.

Class is provided through Ed2Go. Please visit the Ed2Go Website for more information.

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Photoshop for Photographers

Import images into Photoshop using Adobe Bridge, which allows image organization, renaming, and metadata, which boosts your workflow. Explore the Photoshop interface and tools, including color correcting, object removal, layering, and blending. You will create dynamic imagery for print or website use. Bring your laptop to class if you have one.

July 9-25, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Digital Media/Web Tech Classroom (F253)

Podcasting 101 - Purpose & Audience

Jumpstart your podcasting journey by uncovering your core motivation and defining your target audience. Discover strategies to amplify your impact by aligning your podcast's purpose with your listeners' interests.

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Podcasting on a Budget

Explore the art of podcasting without breaking the bank. Uncover strategies for selecting top-notch gear, from microphones to mixers, while staying within your budget.

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Real Estate Photography

Want to create stunning indoor and outdoor imagery for real estate photography? Discover the techniques and equipment needed, examine editing tips and tricks, and discuss how to use bracketing to produce high-quality, marketable images. Leave with the knowledge necessary to turn your hobby into a lucrative career. Digital SLR camera required.

June 18-25, 2024, 06:00pm - 10:00pm, Photography 2 Classroom (2114)

Sound Studio Business & Operations

Is it your dream to manage, operate, and work within a music recording studio? Discover steps to apply for internships, set up your recording studio for optimal results, conduct proper maintenance, record keeping, and general operations of a recording studio.

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