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Schedule of Classes
Program Overview
Adult Classes
Pre-College Portfolio Development
Children and Teen Classes
Emergency Contact Information form
Summer Art Program for Ages 6-17
Student Services Learning Volunteer Opportunity
Program Overview
The School of Art + Design (SA+D) offers student-focused noncredit classes for high school students and adults in an art school setting that provides a supportive community for artists at all levels. The interaction between credit and noncredit students as well as between older and younger students is one aspect that makes the school a unique learning environment. Experienced art instructors who are also working artists teach classes that focus on the process of learning and creating art, as well as skill development using a broad range of media and techniques. Small class sizes enable effective teaching and interaction with the students.
High school students 16 years of age and older may take adult classes. Please contact SA+D Continuing Education Program Director Nan McCoy at 240-567-5806 or Nan.McCoy@montgomerycollege.edu to obtain permission for a student younger than 16 would like to take an adult class. Students 17 and under must submit an Emergency Contact Information Form and submit with their registration forms.
For more information regarding the classes or to be placed on the program’s mailing list please call Belva Hill at 240-567-5821 or email her at Belva.Hill@montgomerycollege.edu.
State of the Art Facility
We are located in the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center on the MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Once the Giant Bakery, the building was reconfigured into an innovative educational facility for the visual arts. With an art gallery, Art Library, lecture hall, fine arts and digital design classrooms, and an art store, the building enhances the learning experience.
Macintosh Computer Labs
SA+D has state-of-the-art Macintosh computer labs with industry standard graphic design, Web design, and digital photography and photo editing software. We are currently using Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4) design software. Macintosh OS 10 Snow Leopard will be installed for the Fall 2010 term.
Adult Classes (for ages 16 and over)
For students who have always wanted to take art courses and those who are returning to the study of art, there are introductory classes in fine arts and design as well as digital design In addition there are intermediate and advanced classes for continuing students and practicing artists. Some classes are not offered every semester so be sure to check the schedule each term to see what is offered. Students 17 and under must submit the Emergency Contact Form completed by the parent with course registrations.
Fine Arts and Design Classes
- Introduction to Drawing
- Introduction to Figure Drawing
- Introduction to Painting
- Watercolor Painting
- Trompe-L’oiel Painting
- Mixed Media Abstract Painting,
- Advanced Figure Drawing and Painting, One Pose
- Basic Design for Artists
- Color Theory
Digital Photography and Digital Design Classes
- Introduction to Graphic Design Software
- Digital Photography
- Digital Photo Editing
- Photoshop I
- InDesign
- Web Design for Creative Professionals
Pre-College Portfolio Development Program
There are two types of courses in this program and they are described below. The purpose of both is to assist students in preparing a portfolio for admission to a college level art program. Contact Nan McCoy for more information about either pre-college course option at Nan.McCoy@montgomerycollege.edu or 240-567-5806.
Pre-college Portfolio Development Class
This studio class is offered to high school juniors and seniors (sophomores accepted on a space-available basis) and adults who want to build artistic skills and develop a well-rounded portfolio for college admission reviews. The class is focused on drawing with a variety of media including charcoal, pencil, and pastels. Students will be expected to keep a sketchbook and draw from a human skeleton, a live model, and still-life objects. Students in this class purchase their own art supplies This class is offered year round in Saturday classes running for 4 or 5 weeks.
Pre-college Portfolio Development Institute
Initiated in the summer of 2009, this innovative program is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors as well as adults who will be applying for admission to premier art colleges throughout the nation. The program is based on the art college educational model; focused on observational drawing, basic design, and painting in oil. In addition all students will be introduced to the digital design programs of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create an original composition. Instructors mentor students and advise on selecting work for each student to include in their college admissions portfolio.
Emergency Contact Information Form(PDF)
Required for all students ages 17 and under.
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Children and Teen Classes
The School of Art + Design no longer offers classes for children and young teens. To find art classes that may be of interest to your children or teens, here are two options for you.
Sharon Wolfgang, Senior Program Assistant,
240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917
Sharon.Wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu
Sandi Harris, Senior Program Director,
240-567-7939
Sandi.Harris@montgomerycollege.edu
www.creativemoco.com for information on visual and performing arts in Montgomery County
Summer Art Program for Ages 6-17
The School of Art + Design no longer offers the summer art program for children and teens. For older teens, please see the Pre-college Portfolio Institute section for the summer course of study.
To find art classes that may be of interest to your children or teens, here are two options for you.
- Montgomery College noncredit Youth Programs
Sharon Wolfgang, Senior Program Assistant,
240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917
Sharon.Wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu
Sandi Harris, Senior Program Director,
240-567-7939
Sandi.Harris@montgomerycollege.edu
- Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
www.creativemoco.com for information on visual and performing arts in Montgomery County
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Student Service Learning Volunteer Opportunity
The student volunteer program has been discontinued because we no longer have a children’s program.
We thank our many volunteers who have given much to young artists over the years.
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