Community Arts

Discover Renaissance art and its global impacts during the 15th and 16th centuries. Go beyond Italy and Northern Europe, investigating creative expression from cultures the world over. Identify and analyze artworks through visual, stylistic, and content-driven methods. Compare artworks across a body of work, cultures of origin, time periods, theoretical frameworks, and artistic traditions. Learn why we think about Renaissance art the way we do by examining the impact of international cultural institutions on the creation, interpretation, and understanding of art. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART099
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24918
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT275, CRN 23422.
Instructor: Lorena Bradford new window

Discover the art and culture of major African regions. This course emphasizes architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and performance. Explore cross-cultural and outside influences, religion, philosophy, and everyday life as they relate to the art of various African peoples. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART090
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24916
8/31-12/20
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT270, CRN 24720.
Instructor: Cristin Cash new window

Discover the architecture, painting, sculpture, and artifacts of the world, from the Paleolithic through the Middle Ages. Learn the history of prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Pre-Columbian, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART076
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 24907
8/31-12/20
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT200, CRN 22705.
Instructor: Cristin Cash new window

CRN#: 24906
8/31-12/20
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT200, CRN 20010.
Instructor: Lorena Bradford new window

Analyze major trends in architecture, painting, and sculpture in Western civilization. Explore art movements from the Renaissance through the 20th century, including Proto-Renaissance, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Neoclassic, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist, Expressionist, Cubist, non-objective, and 20th century art. No prerequisites. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART075
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 24908
10/28-12/20
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT201, CRN 20012.
Instructor: Cristin Cash new window

Build a deep understanding of color and how to apply it to art and design works. Explore color relationships and how they can be used to persuade, create tone, and elicit emotional response. Investigate sources of pigments and binders and their effects on color. Discover the importance of color historically and across cultures. Practice mixing any applying colors with intentionality. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART027
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24903
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 9/7,11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT105, CRN 21348.
Instructor: Michael Booker new window

Learn to use Etsy as a platform to market and sell artwork. Etsy gives artists a venue to sell their work without setting up their own websites or working with galleries and centralized stores. Set up your account and your shop in class, and learn to upload images, price your work, write descriptions, and get paid. This course is designed for those new to Etsy. Note: Etsy charges a small fee to set up a seller’s account. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS540
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314.00

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24738
5 Sessions
Wednesday
10/7-11/4
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxter new window

Get your work out in the world and make money doing it! Learn the application process for festivals, from identifying appropriate venues to creating a polished application. Explore your artwork as a product, including sales options and pricing strategies. Identify your audience for in-person sales and how to reach them. Discover the tools of the trade for a professional presentation of your work. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS621
5 Hours
$39 + $39 fee = $78; Non-MD Residents add $50

Maryland residents: $78
MD seniors 60+: $39
Non-MD residents: $128.00

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24756
2 Sessions
Thursday
10/15-10/22
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxter new window

Uncover the histories and unexpected stories behind works of art in Washington, DC! Each class will focus on themes like devotion, identity, the natural world, and new ways of seeing. Sessions will be interactive (for those who wish to participate) as we collectively explore masterpieces by looking closely and sharing perspectives while learning more about the lives and works of artists from the Renaissance to today. Some works of art may be familiar and others will be new, but we'll have the chance to take them all in with fresh eyes. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS672                  

25 Hours

$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Resident add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24829  
10 Sessions 
Wednesday    
9/16-11/18
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Lorena Bradford new window

“Without mathematics there is no art,” stated Luca Pacioli, Italian mathematician and collaborator with Leonardo DaVinci. Learn how math underlies art and examine their inherent connections—including how art has driven the development of mathematics. Explore artworks from antiquity to modern times, as well as examples from graphic design, geometric and optical art, Islamic ornamentation, cartoons, and street art. Create your own artwork with mathematical foundations, such as geometrical constructions, golden-ratio-based Fibonacci sequences, symmetry, patterns, tessellations, elementary perspective, fractals, and anamorphosis. No background in art or math is required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS423
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Resident add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24818 
10 Sessions   
Saturday
9/12-11/14    
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ronald Collé new window

Turn your talents into a sustainable business! Transform your creative passions into viable ventures, whether you’re an aspiring or practicing gallery artist, art/craft seller, freelancer, or another artist or maker. Create a comprehensive business plan to clarify your goals and how you’ll work toward them. Clearly define your artistic product and start building your brand. Explore potential revenue streams, such as selling original art objects, exploring mass production, providing services, or pursuing other ventures. Identify the audience for your products and how to reach them. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to start an arts business or formalize your existing practice into a business. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS619
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Resident add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24754  
10 Sessions   
Saturday       
9/12-11/14
1-3:00 p.m.    
Instructor: Betsy Garcette new window

Discover the visual art and culture created by indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Explore the diverse artistic production, histories, and cultural contexts of indigenous art from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. Learn to identify visual qualities, style, and content of indigenous artworks. Improve your cultural sensitivity when interacting with artwork from the earliest surviving examples through the present. Evaluate the impact of museums, institutions, and modes of display on the creation, interpretation, and understanding of indigenous art of the Americas. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART091
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24917
15 sessions
Thursday
9/3-12/17
6-9 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class ARTT274, CRN 22851.
Instructor: Cristin Cash new window

Explore and discuss the rich history of tap dance as an oral tradition deeply rooted in American culture and history. Through video clips, performances, and documentaries, students will engage with the voices and artistry of tap dancers from past generations to the present day, gaining insight into their passion, perspectives, and personal interpretations of the art form.

Course: PFA115                  

12.5 Hours

$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Resident add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24828  
5 Sessions
Wednesday
10/7-11/4
1-3:30 p.m.     
Instructor: Baakari Wilder new window

Study and use elements and principles of art in two-dimensional composition relating to visual organization. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and solving design problems. Line, shape, value, texture, and color are studied through a sequence of supervised, structured, studio projects. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART033
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24958
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/20,11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT102, CRN 20008.
Instructor: Kevin Bowman new window

CRN#: 24894
15 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
6.-8:40 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT102, CRN 21401.
Instructor: Clare Nicholls new window

Learn to think in three dimensions! 3D artwork presents a unique set of challenges in visualization, design, and craftsmanship. Engage with the three-dimensional form through projects in approachable media, like wire, cardboard, unfired clay, and plaster. Develop the visual vocabulary, technical skills, and critical thinking skills necessary to unlock the expressive potential of three-dimensional content. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART049
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24902
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT103, CRN 22487.
Instructor: Miriam Ewers new window

Previously ADS504 Drawing: Introduction. Begin your journey as an artist or improve the foundations of your current practice. Learn fundamental drawing skills such as gesture, proportion, composition, cross contour, line, and perspective. Working from direct observation with still life, learn to translate three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional image. Explore various media, including graphite, pens, and ink. Leave class able to communicate observations and ideas visually with drawing media. Note: on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS638
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24814
10 Sessions
Thursday
9/3-11/6
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Trout new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24770
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofid new window

CRN#: 24771
10 Sessions
Friday
9/18-11/20
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Previously ADS568 Drawing Intermediate. Continue to develop your drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Tackle more complex three-dimensional forms, including surface and texture work. Utilize black-and-white and color drawing media as tools of communication and expression. Note: on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS639
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24815
10 Sessions
Friday
9/4-11/6
10-11:30 a.m.
Plus one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Trout new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24772
10 Sessions
Monday
9/14-11/16
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Previously ART085 Drawing I. Explore methods, materials, and drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, and ink. Learn to use line and value both to convey meaning and as expressive tools. Leave class able to create technically adept drawing compositions that are more than the sum of their parts. This 75-hour class goes into more depth than ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals and is the equivalent of that class plus ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART100
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 24876
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT100, CRN 23313.
Instructor: Katherine Knight new window

CRN#: 24877
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT100, CRN 23665.
Instructor: Katherine Knight new window

This course is a continuation of Drawing: Introduction (previously Drawing I), with the further analysis and exploration of drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Engage in complex problem solving in the visual interpretation of natural and fabricated forms. Learn to use a variety of black-and-white and color drawing media. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction or ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART204
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24909
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT204, CRN 21845.
Instructor: Michael Booker new window

Explore the expressiveness of ink as a drawing medium. The permanence of the inked mark encourages both decisiveness and experimentation and is a completely different experience than drawing in erasable media! Engage with a medium employed by artists from DaVinci to Ralph Steadman to Katsushika Hokusai, using both observation and imagination for inspiration. Draw using felt-tip pens, dip pens, and brushes for different effects. Practice the visual communication methods of the ink artist, like line weight, hatching and cross-hatching, and ink washes. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS662
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24757
10 Sessions
Monday
9/14-11/16
4-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Carrie Rennolds new window

Explore both representational and abstract visual interpretation of the human figure, both as a separate study and in relation to its environment. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART019
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24910
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT205, CRN 20058.
Instructor: John Muirhead

Discover illustrative drawing and painting with traditional and digital media. Access your drawing skills and basic composition techniques to communicate ideas. Learn the tools of visual narrative and sequential storytelling (like comic strips!). Explore employment possibilities and business practices for illustrators. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART073
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24947
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
12-2:15 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed GDES134/L, CRNs 21523, 21524.
Instructor: Carrie Rennolds new window

Explore the amazing medium of acrylic paints! Acrylic is the dominant painting medium of the 20th century, used by artists like Rothko, Warhol, and Hockney. It’s also non-toxic and cleans up with water! Learn how to use a wide variety of acrylic products, including paint, gels, medium, and grounds. Practice mixing clean colors, controlling drying time, and creating glazes and textures. This course is designed for new artists and those who have never explored acrylics in depth. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS587                          
25 Hours

$195 + $159 fee = $354; NMR add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24892
10 Sessions                                
Wednesday                                 
9/16-12/2
1-3:30 p.m.                                  
Instructor: Racquel Keller
No class: 10/14 &11/25

Discover the medium of the masters! Take advantage of the thickness and long dry time of oils to build up your canvas with textures and layers. Learn paint mixing, color relationships, composition, brushwork, and how to create depth. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS515
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24864
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/12-11/14
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Phaedra Askarinam new window

Explore the amazing medium of acrylic paints! Acrylic is the dominant painting medium of the 20th century, used by artists like Rothko, Warhol, and Hockney. It’s also non-toxic and cleans up with water. Learn to use a variety of acrylic products, mix clean colors, control dry time, and create glazes and textures. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS529
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24733
10 Sessions
Wednesday
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofid new window

CRN#: 24797
10 Sessions
Thursday
9/16-12/2
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 10/14,11/25
Instructor: Raquel Keller new window

Explore painting in depth, creating original works in representational, abstract, and non-objective styles. Develop your compositional skills and intentionally apply color theory to your artwork. Learn the technical skills of a painter, from preparing a canvas to the safe use of painting materials. Choose to work in oils or acrylics for the entirety of the semester. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART026
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24911
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT211, CRN 20016.
Instructor: Katherine Knight new window

Discover the rich and delicate medium of watercolor painting! Learn the balance of control and freedom in creating watercolor paintings. Explore color mixing and application, layering, washes, and textures, and their part in creating an effective composition. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, and portrait painting. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS531
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24798
10 Sessions
Monday
9/14-11/16
9:30-11:30 a.m.
No class 3/16
Plus a half hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24734
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-11/17
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24735
10 Sessions
Monday
9/20-11/22
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Leder new window

Learn watercolor painting as a process that begins with design, composition, and thoughtful color selection, and ends with a series of finished paintings that reveal personal stylistic expression. Select subject matter of individual interest and develop personal style through the process of creative expression. Prerequisite: ADS531 Watercolor: Introduction or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS532
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#:24799
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
9:30-11 a.m.
Plus one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24736
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
1-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#:24768
10 Sessions
Friday
9/18-11/20
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Leder new window

Discover Chinese painting, one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Explore traditional painting methods and principles of composition. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese painting, creating finished works using bamboo brushes and sumi-e ink on rice paper. Complete paintings of traditional subject matter, such as flowers, birds, and landscapes. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS553
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24739
10 Sessions
Monday
9/14-11/16
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lo new window

Continue your study of Chinese painting with modern techniques and next-level brushwork. Build on beginner skills to create more complex, technically challenging works. Explore creative techniques like ink washes, wrinkling paper, rubbing, and more. Learn to combine traditional and modern approaches to create unique and dynamic artwork. Prerequisite: ADS553 Chinese Brush Painting: Introduction or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS554
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24741
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-11/17
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lo new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24740
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lo new window

Create original paintings ready for display, using the skills you learned in intro and intermediate painting classes. Develop paintings from concept through completed artwork. Continue to refine your style as a practicing artist and the direction of your work. Work with the guidance of a painting expert and practicing artist who can help you develop your ideas, problem-solve, and bring out the best in your artwork. See section notes for media covered. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of painting classes in a single medium. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS605
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24804
10 Sessions
Monday
9/14-11/16
1-2:30 p.m.
Media: Watercolor & Gouache.
Plus, one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24805
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-12/1
6:30-9 p.m.
Media: Acrylic & Oil
Instructor: Racquel Keller new window

Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro to create visual art and graphic design work. In addition to learning the software, practice basic digital design principles and engage in collaborative processes utilized in the visual arts. Free student Adobe license. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART057
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 24946
Online 24/7 (8/31-12/16)
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed GDES116, CRN 22224.
Instructor: Megan Van Wagoner new window

Structured Remote
CRN#: 24945
15 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed GDES116, CRN 20075.
Instructor: Chih-Kai Fang new window

Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector graphics program that artists and designers use to create sophisticated illustrations and type effects. Start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes and move on to layered compositions that can be used to create logos, illustrations, and web graphics. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS526
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24972
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-11/17
7-8 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano new window

Discover Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing! Start your Photoshop journey with the basics, learning different types of image-editing and exploring the tools that give you ultimate control over your digital artwork. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS525
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24795
5 Sessions
Wednesday
9/30-11/18
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Plus 1 hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Jerry Truong new window

Learn to appreciate and analyze film on a higher level. Discover the language of film and methods of interpreting a film’s structure and content. View historic and contemporary films in class. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM001
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#:24920
15 Sessions
Monday
8/31-12/14
6-8:40 p.m.
No 9/7
If full, take co-listed FILM200, CRN 23855.
Instructor: Wyckham Avery

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24921
15 Sessions
Wednesday
9/2-12/16
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/25
If full, take co-listed FILM200, CRN 23864.
Instructor: Marjuan Canady new window

Use Adobe Premiere Pro CC to edit digital videos for artistic, commercial, educational, and personal use. Learn basic editing techniques, use of the title tool, layering videos, mixing sound, moving clips, and exporting your finished product. Free student Adobe license. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS519
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24806
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/17-10/15
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellano new window

Increase your video editing capabilities with After Effects, creating motion graphics and visual effects that add professional flair to your work. Learn to navigate the interface, explore layering, and employ special effects like tracking and blurring. Free student Adobe license. Prerequisite: ADS519 Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing Basics or basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS520
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24807
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/22-11/19
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellano new window

Learn the techniques of narrative storytelling for the camera arts. Write dialogue and action for film and television through several small projects culminating in a 10-minute script. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM068
57 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24923
15 Sessions
Monday
8/31-12/14
6-9:30 p.m.
No class 9/7
If full, take co-listed FILM210/L, CRNs 23360, 23361.
Instructor: Barry Worthington

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24922
15 Sessions
Wednesday
9/4-12/16
10 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
No class 11/25
If full, take co-listed FILM210/L, CRNs 21525, 21526.
Instructor: Graham Holford

Engage in the filmmaking process, taking on the roles of industry workers like director, cameraperson, editor, and more. Produce a silent short and a dialogue, sound, and music short. Equipment provided. Prerequisite: basic understanding of film structure. Can be gained in FLM001/FILM110 Intro to Film or FLM068/FILM 210L Screenwriting. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM077
67.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24967
15 Sessions
Friday
9/4-12/18
10 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/27
If full, take co-listed FILM220/L, CRNs 22860, 22861.
Instructor: Andrée Betancourt new window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and you can make a side income shooting work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore lighting techniques with professional and home equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. All levels.  Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS558
9 Hours
$100 + $120 fee = $240; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $240

MD seniors 60+: $120
Non-MD residents: $360

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24973
3 Sessions
Wednesday
10/7-10/21
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano new window

Unlock the power of your smartphone’s camera. Learn the apps, settings, composition techniques, and content that work best with smartphones. Learn to create, edit, and critique high-quality images taken with your phone. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS522
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24731
5 Sessions
Monday
10/19-11/16
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truong new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24974
5 Sessions
Tuesday
9/7-10/15
12 - 3 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano new window

Explore Lightroom, Adobe’s powerful photo editing and management tool! Learn to handle your photos like the pros, from importing and labeling through editing to output. Harness the power of metadata for searching and organizing your photos. Discover lossless editing for rich, clear photographs and image manipulation. All levels. Free student Adobe license. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS542
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140
Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
non-MD residents: $369

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24823
5 Sessions
Monday
9/14-10/12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class: 9/7
Instructor: Jerry Truong new window

Explore digital photography as a means of expression, and the creative tools at the photographer’s disposal. Create powerful photographs by harnessing composition techniques, color theory, and the essentials of camera work. Learn to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Students must provide their own digital camera. Free student Adobe license. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART080
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 24878
8/31-12/18
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT112, CRN 22128.
Instructor: Mieke Gentis new window

CRN#: 24879
8/31-12/18
Online 24/7
Fully self-paced, no group meetings. If full, take co-listed ARTT112, CRN 22129
Instructor: Mieke Gentis new window

Discover the magic of darkroom photography! Learn compositional techniques and camera settings to get the best shots at the optimal exposure, then develop film and print in the darkroom. Investigate the expressive and creative possibilities of the camera, darkroom equipment, and chemistry. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART094
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24905
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
1.-3:40 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT152, CRN 22853.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano new window

Discover the art of intaglio and use it to create delicate, expressive prints. Since the Renaissance, artists from Rembrandt to Picasso have used intaglio. Etch fine line drawings on metal to create your plate. Ink the plates and print using black & white and color techniques. Create a final edition of prints. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART022
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24964
30 Sessions
Tuesday Wednesday
9/1-12/16
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT230, CRN 22560.
Instructor: John Carr new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

CRN#: 24914
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/15
If full, take co-listed ARTT230, CRN 22493.
Instructor: Kevin Bowman new window

Learn woodcut and relief printing techniques, including Western and Japanese approaches. Beginning with simple black and white prints from a single block, progress through stages to four-color, multi-block prints. Explore influences on printmaking in Asian, African, European, and American cultures. Create a final edition of prints. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART069
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24963
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT225, CRN 20087
Instructor: Amanda Miller new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24913
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT225, CRN 22856.
Instructor: Kevin Bowman new window

Create collages using aqueous media (watercolor) as a unifying tool. Learn to think in mixed media and use simple design principles to create complex, unified artwork. Conceptualize and assemble compositions related to mythology, symbolism, fantasy, personal iconography, whimsy, and/or spiritual themes. There is no limit on the combined use of aqueous media: we will incorporate found objects, pen and ink, magazine clippings, colored and watercolor pencils, acrylic paints, pastel, pencil, and discarded paintings. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS566
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Resident add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24800
10 Sessions   
Wednesday    
9/16-11/18    
1-2:30 p.m.
Plus, one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendy Daniels new window

Discover the world of craft, where physical craftsmanship holds equal value to personal expression. Explore craft disciplines used all over the world, such as metalry, weaving, enameling, ceramics, and textile design (see section notes for the topic of each class). Create functional and decorative objects while exploring material as an art form, improving visual literacy, and developing technical proficiency. Cultivate a respect for craft and analyze the social and ethical implications of crafts. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART082
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24961
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 9/7,11/25
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 20049.
Instructor: Lucy Derickson new window

CRN# 24960
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 9/7,11/25
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 20048.
Instructor: Lucy Derickson new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 29404
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Topics: Weaving on a cardboard hand loom, basketry, paper crafts, papermaking, and book arts. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 22573.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Discover the theory and basic techniques used in relief sculpture and sculpture in the round. Explore the problems and principles of sculpture using both additive and subtractive techniques. Create artwork using a range of materials such as clay, wood, modern plastics, plaster, and metals. Prerequisite: ADS571 Sculpture Basics, ART049/ARTT103 Three-Dimensional Design or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART024
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24902
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25
If full, take co-listed ARTT221, CRN 22351.
Instructor: Judith Stone

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24912
15 Sessions
Monday
8/31-12/14
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 9/7
If full, take co-listed ARTT221, CRN 20065.
Instructor: Miriam Ewers new window

Create works of art using the images, objects, and materials found throughout your everyday life. Learn to see the artistic potential in the annoying and mundane—a parking ticket, dryer lint, or even a dead fly! Through the creation of 2D collages and 3D assemblages, gain skills in organizing successful compositions, utilizing principles of design, and working with color schemes. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS517
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24792
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/1-11/3
6:30-8 p.m.
Plus one-hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Trout new window

Discover the relationship between craft techniques and performance. In this laboratory and salon, students will explore puppetry, masquerade, collage, ritualized action, and material transformations and develop their own performing objects using a variety of techniques. Students will be guided through creative prompts that think through various themes centered around the relationship between material, ritual action and embodiment. Students are encouraged to bring their own objects, practices, and skills to class. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS673 
9 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; NMR add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24839
6 Sessions                                  
Wednesday                                 
9/9-10/14
7-8:30 p.m.                                  
Instructor: Jordan Brown

This beginner-friendly course introduces you to the essential skills every sewist needs. Learn the basics of hand- and machine-sewing. Apply core stitches—including basting, running, back, slip, hem, catch, and blanket—to form the building blocks for simple sewing projects. Put your new skills into action with fun, functional, and useful projects. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS661
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24777
5 Sessions
Friday
9/18-10/16
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Leder new window

CRN#: 24817
5 Sessions
Monday
9/14-10/12
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middleton new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24776
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/10-10/08
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24775
5 Sessions
Tuesday
9/22-10/20
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

Build on your sewing foundation by diving deeper into the use of the sewing machine. While hand-sewing is an important skill, machine-sewing powers most modern projects. Learn the application for basic machine-stitch patterns. Demystify tension settings for clean, tight stitches. Add linings for a polished product. Practice methods for accurate fabric cutting. Apply these skills to create useful household and wearable items. Prerequisite: ADS661 Sewing Basics or equivalent hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS662
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24778
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/15-11/12
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24816
5 Sessions
Tuesday
11/3-12/8
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

CRN#: 24779
5 Sessions
Friday
10/23-11/20
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Leder new window

Take your sewing to the next level by incorporating sewing patterns for accuracy, consistency, and professional results. Patterns (paper templates for cutting sewing projects) allow you to plan projects in advance, maximize fabric use, and take advantage of characteristics of textiles. Working with DIY and commercially available patterns, create clothing and other items sized for your needs. Broaden your sewing abilities with notches, darts, elastic, and zippers. Prerequisite: ADS662 Sewing: Level 2 or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS663
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24780
5 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-10/14
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim new window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24781
5 Sessions
Saturday
9/19-10/17
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

Advance your knowledge of sewing by creating garments from commercially available patterns. Complete projects like a kimono robe, blazer-style jacket and pants, zippered dress, and bomber jacket. Incorporate techniques such as pockets, invisible zippers, collars, linings, buttons, and advanced hems and seams. Practice sizing a pattern for a specific fit. Prerequisite: ADS591 Sewing Level 3 or basic experience with sewing patterns and extensive experience with machine- and hand-sewing. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS620
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24755
5 Sessions
Saturday
11/7-12/12
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

Engage in professional alteration practices to create a well-fitted garment. Working with existing garments, use tailoring tools to make adjustments for a perfect fit. Practice taking accurate measurements of the body. Apply these to alterations to trousers, tops, shirts, and jackets. Learn tailoring terminology for accurate communication. Prerequisite: ADS663 Sewing: Level 3 or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS665
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24783
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/8-11/5
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

CRN#: 24782
5 Sessions
Saturday
9/19-10/17
2-4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Dozier new window

Explore the elements of jewelry design using simple hand tools. Learn techniques such as stamping, texturing, sawing, piercing, and wire wrapping. Design and produce your own jewelry in the studio as you develop your creativity and fabrication skills. Discover contemporary trends in jewelry and metalsmithing and how you can apply them to your work. Open to students of all levels. Note This course does not fulfill soldering prerequisite for upper-level jewelry courses. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS512                  

25 Hours

$195 + $159 fee = $354; NMR add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24737  
10 Sessions   
Tuesday        
9/15-11/17    
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kim

Use your sewing skills to design and create an original quilt! Quilting is not only a creative art form, but a practical craft with rich traditions from around the world. Learn to plan a quilt, create a patchwork, and connect layers with quilt stitches. Prerequisite: ADS518 Sewing Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS609
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $340

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24744
5 Sessions
Monday
10/19-11/16
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middleton new window

Create your own original costumed doll! Explore the design process for creating three-dimensional human forms in mixed media. Begin with rough design concepts and proportional figure sketching, continuing to the construction of a wire armature, hard sculpting the doll’s head and hands, soft-sculpting the doll’s body, and sewing the doll’s costume. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Basic hand-sewing skills; can be learned in ADS518 Sewing Introduction. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS505
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24730
10 Sessions
Friday
9/18-11/20
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels new window

Create your own textiles using hand- and floor-looms. Design woven works based on existing patterns and your own creative process. Produce practical fiber works and art pieces in two- and three-dimensions. Learn the technical skills of weaving, such as setting up a loom, threading and treadle sequences, and calculating yardage requirements. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART045
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24915
15 Sessions
Monday
8/31-12/14
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 9/7
If full, take co-listed ARTT247, CRN 23449.
Instructor: Clare Nicholls new window

Create your own stained glass panel using the Tiffany method! Design your pattern, choose colors, cut and grind glass, and solder glass together. Complete one stained glass panel. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS490
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24727
5 Sessions
Thursday
11/12-12/17
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class: 11/26
Instructor: David Baxter new window

Expand your knowledge of stained glass by working with next-level materials and processes. Incorporate unconventional materials and create 3D forms in stained glass, such as sculptural pieces and containers. Prerequisite: ADS490 Stained Glass Introduction or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS492
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24728
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/3-10/1
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 4/8
Instructor: David Baxter new window

Learn the basics of kiln-forming glass, where multiple glass elements are melted together to form a single piece. Discover how temperature and time are used in a kiln to create glass pieces. Explore techniques like tack fusing, slumping, and full fusing. Finish class with multiple completed glass artworks and an ability to prepare glass for kiln firing with expected results. Previous glass cutting experience helpful but not required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS649
10 Hours
$109 + $85 = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24774
5 Sessions
Wednesday
9/2-9/30
7-9 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxter new window

Explore the art of bead stringing! Apply principles of design to create unique, marketable earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Use professional tools and techniques to create works that hold up to everyday wear. Explore the beads, clasps, and cord available and how to select the appropriate materials to execute your vision. All levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS617
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24749
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moore new window

Discover your individual style in bead stringing, creating unique projects from design to completion. Find new ways to create jewelry out of your existing bead collection, old jewelry, and found objects. Explore the application of colors, shapes, textures, techniques, and stringing materials. Complete projects that characterize your voice as a jewelry-maker. Prerequisite: ADS617 Jewelry: Bead Stringing Basics or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS648
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Maryland residents: $354
MD seniors 60+: $159
Non-MD residents: $514

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24773
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Topic: Unconventional Materials
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moore new window

Chain fabrication is an essential skill for jewelry design. A chain is generally used as a support for other components but can stand alone as a piece of jewelry. Constructing your own adds authenticity and elegance to your final product. Explore traditional and eclectic chain forms that can enhance your jewelry designs or function independently as wearable sculpture. Design and hand-fabricate your own chains while building your forming and soldering skills. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metal’s focus.

Course: ADS595
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Resident add $225

Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville
CRN#: 24803
7 Sessions
Monday
8/31-10/19
4-9 p.m.
No class 9/7
Topic Chain Maille, French/Viking knit, Cuban link chains, and appropriate catches for each.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnes new window

Discover stonesetting, the art of incorporating gemstones or alternative materials into your metalwork. Explore processes like claw, bezel, channel, pavé, flush setting, and more. Check the section notes for this semester’s topic. Complete a collection of samples, or, depending on skill level, create a selection of finished works. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metal’s focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS586  
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; NMR add $225

Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24801   
10 Sessions     
Tuesday            
9/8-11/24
4-7:30 p.m.
No class 11/3,11/10
Instructor: Molly Shulman new window

Discover fundamental metalsmithing techniques while designing and making jewelry and small objects. Learn fabrication techniques, including sawing, piercing, surface enrichment, riveting, and soldering. Specific projects may change based on instructor or semester. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS595
48 Hours
$299 + $269 fee = $568; NMR add $250

Maryland residents: $568
MD seniors 60+: $269
Non-MD residents: $793

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24743   
12 Sessions     
Friday          
9/4-11/20
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnes new window

Explore fabrication with sheet metals such as copper, brass, and silver. Develop skills in creative design and technical craftsmanship. Techniques include sawing, piercing, riveting, tabs, soldering, sleeved rings, hollow rings, and bezels. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART060
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24965
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
If full, take co-listed ARTT245, CRN 23247.
Instructor: April Wood new window

Continue to develop metalsmithing skills while engaging in concepts and critical inquiry within the field. See section notes for topic. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in Jewelry Essentials, Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART067
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24966
15 Sessions
Tuesday Wednesday
91/-12/16
1.-3:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/25
Topic: Lost Wax Casting. If full, take co-listed ARTT256G, CRN 23065.
Instructor: April Wood new window

Learn to fabricate closures for necklaces and bracelets. The clasp is not only essential to a piece of jewelry's function, but also an important visual element that can enhance the uniqueness of your jewelry designs.  Create unique closures beginning with simple wire clasps and building to complex soldered clasps with fitted components and moving parts. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metal’s focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART627
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; NMR add $225

Maryland residents: $424
MD seniors 60+: $199
Non-MD residents: $649

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24824
7 Sessions
Monday
10/26-12/7
4-9 p.m.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnes new window

Experience the dances of the African diaspora! Dance in Cuban and Brazilian styles while gaining a deeper appreciation of their meaning and history. Explore how the rhythms of West Africa traveled to Cuba, Brazil, and the Black American Church, dancing through the history of Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, and Samba. Learn the roots of these dances and the changes they underwent in the Americas. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA096
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24763
6 Sessions
Instructor: Angela Ingram new window

Learn the basics of ballroom dance performance with a different genre covered in each section (see section notes). Move your feet to dances like swing, foxtrot, waltz, and rumba. Learn basic and simple variations, footwork, and lead and follow techniques designed to make you shine on the dance floor. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to perform rudimentary ballroom dance or to continue your studies at a local dance studio. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have not explored the listed genre. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA054
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24759
6 Sessions
Topic: Cuban Salsa Learn the fundamentals of salsa and Mambo-Salsa, focusing on basic footwork, partnering, cross body lead, and right turns.
Instructor: Angela Ingram new window

Learn to dance ballet, the quintessential classical dance of Western culture. Explore ballet as an expressive artform through physical exercises and performances. Develop proper technique through exercises on barre, center work (dancing without barre support), and movement through the space. Learn the traditional placement, alignment, and position for feet and arms. Practice warmups and stretches that improve your fitness and performance as a dancer. This course is designed for beginners and those new to ballet. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM037
37.5 Hours
$276 + $93.20 fee = $369.20; Non-MD Residents add $609.60

Maryland residents: $369.20
MD seniors 60+: $93.20
Non-MD residents: $978.80

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24892
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 9/1-12/17
2-3:15 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class DANC101, CRN 20331.
Instructor: Alice Howes

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24919
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday 8/31-12/16
6-7:15 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class DANC101, CRN 23383.
Instructor: Meryl Shapiro new window

Further your study of classical ballet. Develop an aesthetic awareness of the art, apply ballet theory, and perfect your technique. Review basic exercises and terminology. Expand your repertoire with techniques such as pirouettes and petite batterie. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of ballet; can be achieved through FLM037/DANC101 Ballet I. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM060
75 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: 139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24891
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18
2:30-3:55 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class DANC102, CRN 23876.
Instructor: Meryl Shapiro new window

Dance to the music from your favorite musicals while learning Broadway’s unique form of jazz dance. Musicals from Westside Story to Hamilton, Chicago to Rent draw on jazz dance for their choreography. Broadway jazz is a unique, high-energy blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is known for exaggerated movements and storytelling. Learn the warmups jazz dancers use to stay fit and flexible. Practice the dance steps, performance techniques, and body alignment essential to Broadway jazz dance. Explore the Luigi Technique and its philosophy of “never stop moving.” Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA101
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24765
6 Sessions
Instructor: Angela Ingram new window

Enhance your physical longevity, technical precision, and expressive capacity through the Gyrokinesis® Method! Developed by Juliu Horvath, this movement system addresses the entire body, clearing energetic pathways, stimulating the nervous system, and increasing range of motion. Dancers will explore fluid, continuous, and three-dimensional movement sequences designed to strengthen the core, increase functional flexibility, and realign the skeletal structure. The work deeply targets the spine through seven natural directions of movement: forward, backward, left side, right side, left twist, right twist, and circular. Special attention will be paid to integrating these principles into contemporary, modern, and traditional dance forms to foster effortless power and injury prevention. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA114
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24827
6 Sessions
Thursday
10/1-11/5
11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingram new window

Learn to dance Flamenco, a highly expressive Spanish style known for percussive footwork and intricate body movements. Explore the roots of Flamenco in Andalusia, Spain, and its cultural and historical context. Discover Flamenco’s palos (musical styles) and the 12-beat compás (rhythms) of Seguiriyas, Solea, Bulerias, and Tangos. Practice precise footwork, upper body posture, palmas (clapping styles), and the connection with music. Dance the choreographed dance of Sevilanas and learn its history. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA097
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $109
MD seniors 60+: $54
Non-MD residents: $229

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24764
6 Sessions
Tuesday
10/6-11/10
7:30-8:45 p.m.
Instructor: Daniel Paredez new window

Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Dance in a style that arose as a reaction to the restrictive rules of both ballet and Victorian society and dominated the 20th century. Learn to move like a modern dancer, practicing techniques and movement phrases. Develop control with axial and locomotor exercises and add personality with improvisation skills. Explore the history of modern dance and its innovators like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, and Paul Taylor. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored modern dance in depth. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM038
37.5 Hours
$276 + $93.20 fee = $369.20; Non-MD Residents add $609.60

Maryland residents: $369.20
MD seniors 60+: $93.20
Non-MD residents: $978.80

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24890
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18 1-1:50 p.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class DANC103, CRN 22294
Instructor: Alice Howes

Discover tap dance, the dominant performance dance form of the early 20th century. Invented in the African American community, tap quickly became the standard in vaudeville and musical theater, later forming the basis for jazz dance. Perform the basic steps of this percussive, syncopated dance style and walk in the footsteps of greats like Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., and Shirley Temple. Learn to shuffle, flap, paddle, and roll and build simple rhythmic combinations that can combine into more complex choreography. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored tap dance formally. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA078
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24760
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Baakari Wilder new window

Continue to build on the fundamentals of percussive tap dance. Explore new step variations, simple combinations, improvisation, and polyrhythms. Begin learning the breadth of tap-dancing styles that goes beyond basic footwork combinations. Prerequisite: PFA078 Intro to Tap Dance or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA079
10 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24761
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Baakari Wilder new window

Discover the music of world cultures! Explore cross-cultural popular music and the traditional music that influenced it. Learn to identify the social and cultural impact of musical forms. Examine technological and cultural shifts as factors influencing musical development and dissemination. Participate in music-making, listen to live and recorded music, and engage in stimulating discussions. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM063
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24968
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 10-11:15 a.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC117, CRN 21755.
Instructor: Heather Brown new window

Discover jazz from the early 20th century to the present, developing an appreciation for the music that includes its history, composition, and musical styling. Jazz originated in African American communities across the US as a syncopated blend of different musical styles. Explore the lives of composers and pivotal band leaders and examine the impact of the socio-political environment on jazz. Learn to identify works by significant jazz artists and periods. Apply basic music theory skills to understand what’s happening in a jazz composition. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM062
37.5 Hours $414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24959
13 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-12/15
6:30-9:35 p.m.
No class 10/20
Co-listed with credit class MUSC125, CRN 21623.
Instructor: Eric Fiero new window

Go beyond taste and learn to appreciate music for its cultural value. Explore the development of American popular music from the late 19th century to the present. Discover the origin of blues and country music, where rock & roll came from, and lesser-explored topics like Tin Pan Alley, urban folk, swing, and social dance. Learn to analyze music, uncovering not just style and structure, but cultural and socio-political impact. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM064
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24888
30 Sessions
Co-listed with credit class MUSC131, CRN 20662
Instructor: Ketih Mathis

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

CRN# 24969
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 2-3:15 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC131, CRN 23490.
Instructor:

To fully appreciate music, you must understand something of its history and structure. Unlock a whole new world of listening, exploring musical history from medieval to contemporary times. Learn about periods of music and the composers, cultural movements, and historical events that shaped them. Identify structural elements of music, and how they tie periods together or differentiate them. Leave class with a new ability to analyze, appreciate, and talk about music from any time period. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM061
37.5 Hours $414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24889
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18 12-12:50 a.m.
No class 9/7,11/25, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC110, CRN 21267.
Instructor: Ward Harris new window

Learn foundational skills for guitar that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Build your comfort with the instrument by practicing strumming rhythms and finger-picking patterns. Develop a familiarity with the guitar neck through fretting techniques for basic chords and melodies. Build a repertoire of elementary guitar pieces. Apply these skills to play melodies and accompaniments that can be performed solo or in a musical group. This course is designed for beginning musicians and those new to guitar. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM024
50 Hours
$276 + $93.20 fee = $369.20; Non-MD Residents add $609.60

Maryland residents: $369.20
MD seniors 60+: $93.20
Non-MD residents: $978.80

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24887
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18 10-11:40 a.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25,11/27
Students must provide their own acoustic guitars (classical or steel string). Co-listed with credit class MUSC138, CRN 20622.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24970
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 6-7:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Classical guitars provided for classroom use, or BYO acoustic (classical or steel string). Co-listed with credit class MUSC138, CRN 23312.

Learn foundational skills for piano that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Practice playing with both hands while learning chords, scales, and cadences. Develop a basic ability to read music on the bass and treble clef, including notes, rhythms, legato and staccato, dynamics, slurs, and ties. Build a repertoire of elementary piano pieces. Apply these skills to play melodies and accompaniments that can be performed solo or in a musical group. This course is designed for beginning musicians and those new to piano. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM022
50 Hours
$276 + $93.20 fee = $369.20; Non-MD Residents add $609.60

Maryland residents: $369.20
MD seniors 60+: $93.20
Non-MD residents: $978.80

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24948
60 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
8/31-12/17 1-1:50 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/25, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC141, CRN 22629

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24971
60 Sessions Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16 6-7:40 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/25
Co-listed with credit class MUSC141, CRN 24830.
Instructor: Ching-Yi Lin new window

Take your first steps to becoming a guitar legend! Learn basic strumming and picking techniques, common chord progressions, scales, notation, and tablature reading. On completion, you will have a foundation to take more advanced courses, start private lessons, or continue learning on your own. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA082
14 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN#: 24762
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-11/17 7-8:24 p.m.
Instructor: Scott Giambusso new window

Learn the basics of piano in a group setting. Using a fundamentals approach, we will play and harmonize melodies from the beginning. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA080
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24812
7 Sessions
Saturday
9/5-10/17 5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chen new window

Improve your fluency when reading music and your hand coordination and movement. Develop a repertoire of elementary piano pieces as a basis for further development and performance. Prerequisite: PFA032 Intro Group Piano or rudimentary skills in reading treble and bass clefs and a basic understanding of keyboard orientation and geography. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA081
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24813
7 Sessions
Saturday
10/31-12/19 5:15-7:30 p.m.
No class 11/28
Instructor: Hanyin Chen new window

Study your instrument one-on-one with a music professional! Whether you’re just starting out or are a musician looking to hone your skills, join us for lessons crafted to your level and goals. See section notes for instrument offered. All levels. Meets once a week for 45 minutes. You will work with your instructor to choose a schedule. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA094
11.25 Hours
$199 + $749 fee = $948; Non-MD Residents add $400

Maryland residents: $948
MD seniors 60+: $749
Non-MD residents: $1348

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 24832
15 Sessions
9/8-12/14
Topics: Piano with Hanyin Chen new window or Greta Ehrig new window; Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, or Ukulele with Scott Giambusso new window; Clarinet, Saxophone, or Oboe with Steve Churchill new window

Study and perform classic and contemporary band literature of grades IV and above. For professional musicians such as music teachers, military band personnel, and freelance performers. Participation is open to outstanding non-teachers by audition. Three rehearsals and one concert per section. 0.75 CEUs per section. CPD credits available for MCPS teachers who have the Advanced Placement Certificate. Contact us at communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA053
7.75 Hours
$10 + $39 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Maryland residents: $49
MD seniors 60+: $39
Non-MD residents: $79

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 25006
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday
9/16-9/30 7:30-9:30 p.m.
(Wednesday) 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 10/10) Performance 10/10 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folk new window

CRN#: 24822
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday
10/28-11/11 7:30-9:30 p.m. (Wednesday) 7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 11/12) Performance 11/12 at 7:30 p.m., Montgomery College’s Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville, MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folk new window

Discover the basic elements of music! Learn terminology, notation, scales, intervals, triads, and traditional diatonic harmony. Apply these to reading, playing, and creating music. This course is intended for students with a limited musical background. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM070
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24884
9/14-12/18
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class MUSC184, CRN 21581.
Instructor: Hanyin Chen new window

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24954
45 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 9-10:15 a.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC184, CRN 21918.
Instructor: Pablo Saelzer new window

Explore the nature of musical sound and its perception, fundamentals of musical notations, scales, intervals, triads, and simple diatonic harmony. Learn to apply music theory using the piano keyboard. Discover the phenomenon of tonality, and the hierarchical relationships between pitches and chords. Prerequisite: FLM011/MUSC184 Intro to Music Theory or consent of department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM066
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24883
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC190, CRN 20651.
Instructor: Pablo Saelzer new window

Gain a basic understanding and appreciation of the elements of music technology, including MIDI, computer music applications, digital audio recording, and sound design. Examine the elements, instruments, styles, and history of electronic music. Learn how to apply music theory to digital music production. Pre- or Co-requisite: FLM022/MUSC 141 Class Piano I or FLM070/MUSC184 Music Theory Introduction, or consent of department. Computer experience and a background in music are preferred. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM046
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24885
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
8/31-12/18 11-11:50 a.m.
No class 9/7, 11/25, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC174, CRN 23759.
Instructor: Youngik Jang new window

Use industry-standard recording tools techniques to record and produce music. Learn sound mixing, leveling, and mastering on a digital audio workstation (DAW) and related software. Learn to manage your recording environment and apply the right gear to the situation, including microphone types and uses. Fine-tune your ear to catch problems in your recordings and find out how to solve them. Apply mixing and mastering techniques for professional-quality results. Finish class with final music projects exported to digital files. Prerequisite: FLM022/MUSC141 Class Piano I, FLM070/MUSC184 Music Theory Introduction, or a working understanding of music theory. Computer experience and a background in music are preferred. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM072
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24953
13 Sessions
Wednesday
9/2-12/16 6-9:05 p.m.
No class 11/25
Co-listed with credit class MUSC181, CRN 22632
Instructor: Reginald Cyntje new window

Join a mixed ensemble of voices and instruments from around the world, including percussion, strings, bass, drums, piano, guitars, and flutes. Explore indigenous, traditional, and contemporary music from around the world, reflecting our college community that represents over 171 nationalities. Open to all levels; no experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM055
37.5 Hours
$138 + $69 fee = $207; Non-MD Residents add $282.40

Maryland residents: $207
MD seniors 60+: $69
Non-MD residents: $489.40

Rockville Campus
CRN# 224886
15 Sessions
Monday
8/31-12/14
4-6:30 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class MUSC161D, CRN 22631.
Instructor: Victor Provost new window

Discover what it takes to be an actor! Employ your body and voice as primary instruments of the actor, and use vocal and physical exercises to tune those instruments. Develop a character through interpretation of a dramatic text. Perform short theatrical works individually and in small groups. Leave class with the fundamentals needed to make a start in community theatre or continue your studies. Gain a better appreciation of theatrical performance whether you’re reading, watching, or performing. No prior theatrical experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM067
37.5 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24955
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 2-3:15 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class THET110, CRN 20352.
Instructor: Irene Alby new window

CRN#: 24956
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17
12:30-1:45 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class THET110, CRN 21580.
Instructor: Aaron Olinick new window

Explore improvisational comedy, live theatre where the performance is created spontaneously. In addition to being fun and original, improv is a great tool for leadership development, improving public speaking, and self-discovery. Using exercises and games, learn how to think creatively and spontaneously in the moment. No experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA103
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Maryland residents: $194
MD seniors 60+: $85
Non-MD residents: $314

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24766
5 Sessions
Tuesday
9/15-11/18 7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamie new window

Cultivate acting skills that will improve your performance and breathe life into a character. Apply the building blocks of acting technique—sense memory, improvisation exercises, theatre games, and imagination—to create a convincing performance. Use script analysis to explore genre, the arc of a scene, and nuances of plot and theme. Perform short scenes in class that teach you how to take direction as an actor and develop a sense of timing. Practice working collaboratively with other actors while embodying a character. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA110
15 Hours
$124+ $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Maryland residents: $229
MD seniors 60+: $105
Non-MD residents: $369

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24767
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/16-11/18
7-8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanda Whiteside new window

Build a complex theatrical character through movement! Movement is essential to character: it can express emotion, reveal personality, and communicate characteristics like health or age. Learn to employ movement techniques like Alexander, LeCoq, and Laban theory. Combine imagery and physical exercises to increase your kinesthetic awareness and connect physical action to psychological action. Optimize control of your body with core support, efficient energy use, and relaxation and breathing techniques. Practice these techniques during in-class solo and group improvisations. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM075
60 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN#: 24957
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/1-12/17 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class THET205, CRN 22365.
Instructor: Tyler Herman new window

Discover the principles and practice of drama production, with emphasis on planning, constructing, and shifting scenery, and on the management of backstage operations. Students are required to participate in additional laboratory hours and work on College productions. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM058
65 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24882
31 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18 2-3:15 p.m. (Tuesday & Thursday) 3:20-5 p.m. (Thursday)
No class 10/20, 11/26
Co-listed with credit class THET114/L, CRNs 20358 & 20359.
Instructor: R. Scott Hengen new window

Explore the theories and techniques of theatrical makeup. Through hands-on projects, experience the techniques involved in corrective, character, and special effects makeup. Learn to highlight or adjust facial structure, anticipate the effect of lighting on makeup, and complement costume design with makeup. Discover the types of makeup, their benefits and drawbacks, and how to apply them. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM059
50 Hours
$414 + $139.80 fee = $553.80 Non-MD Residents add $914.40

Maryland residents: $553.80
MD seniors 60+: $139.80
Non-MD residents: $1,468.20

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24881
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
8/31-12/16
1-1:50 p.m.
No class 9/7,11/25
Co-listed with credit class THET118/L, CRNs 23023 & 23024.
Instructor: Cori Leyden-Sussler new window