Community Arts

Discover a fresh, personal, and interactive connection to a work of art. Learn the techniques of Exercises for the Quiet Eye, a method of interacting with art taught in museums and colleges across the country. Engage with art through the senses, the intellect, and emotion in rich, complex, and rewarding ways. Step outside your preconceived notions to embrace the unknown and seek the transcendent moment in art viewing. Open to students of all levels; no prior experience required.
Course: ADS486                       3 Hours
$22 + $18 fee = $40; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $40
MD seniors 60+: $40
Non-MD residents: $70

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46554  
2 Sessions       
Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.
6/19-6/26
Instructor: Dr. Annie Storr

Explore the jewelry of Europe and America from the 18th through early 20th century. Learn about opulent Georgian era jewelry, the romantic Victorian era, and the delicate work of the Edwardian era, and compare them to contemporary jewelry. Discover how political and cultural events have influenced the creation of jewelry over time. Learn to identify stylistic elements, materials, and concepts in jewelry that correspond with impactful historical moments. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS546                       10 Hours
$80 + $55 fee = $135; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $135
MD seniors 60+: $55
Non-MD residents: $255

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16496  
5 Sessions
Monday 6-8 p.m.
7/12-8/9
Instructor: Lydia Martin

Discover the voices that shape our perception of art. Art historians, critics, and curators, shape our expectations before we even see an artwork. Illuminate the forces that define why, how, and even what we see. Gain a broader understanding of the legacies of art criticism and museum curation and find a more active, personal, and meaningful relationship to art. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS547                       12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16497  
5 Sessions
Saturday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
7/17-8/14          
Instructor: Rissa Miller

Ever wonder how copyright applies to your artwork? Or when it’s safe to use other people’s work in your own? Explore the answers to these questions and more! Delve into the world of copyright and fair use, using case studies to discover their use and limits. This class is open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS534                       4 Hours
$30 + $25 fee = $55; NMR add $50
Maryland residents: $55
MD seniors 60+: $25
Non-MD residents: $105

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46560
2 Sessions
Monday 4:30-6:30 p.m.
6/7-6/14            
Instructor: John Mason, Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts Board President

Discover the power of Google Drive for managing images and files across devices. Whether you create on canvas or the computer, much of your professional life happens online. Learn to use Google Drive to quickly sync files between computers, view images on a tablet or phone, or quickly send work to clients, galleries, and open calls. Explore Drive’s built-in apps, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. Use them to create an online portfolio, publish files as webpages, and create surveys and registration forms. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS548                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16498  
5 Sessions
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
7/17-8/14
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovic

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. Also explore more advanced topics such as promoting your art on Etsy and other platforms, and understanding your sales numbers. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS540                       12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46562
5 Sessions
Thursday 7-9:30 p.m.
6/3-7/1
Instructor: David Baxter

CRN#: 16660  
5 Sessions
Thursday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
7/15-8/12
Instructor: David Baxter

Learn the marketing skills you need to get your work out there. The most successful artists aren’t necessarily the best, they’re the most visible! Discover the tools of art marketing in both the digital and non-digital realm. Build a personal brand and internet presence, including an artist website. Create a clear marketing plan with achievable goals, and learn to build and maintain the relationships you need to achieve those goals. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS544                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16402
10 Sessions
Monday 7-8:30 p.m.
6/7-8/16
No class 7/5
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Curtis Seiss

Learn fundamental drawing skills such as gesture, proportion, composition, cross contour, line, and perspective. Working from direct observation with still life, you will learn to translate three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional image. Explore various techniques, including graphite, pens, and ink. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS504                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16384
10 Sessions
Thursday 3-5:30 p.m.
6/3-8/12
No class 7/8
Instructor: Wanjin Kim

CRN#: 16385
10 Sessions
Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
6/4-8/13
No class 7/9
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Rozeal

Explore methods, materials, and drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, and ink. Gain confidence in learning to see and record experiences on paper. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ART032                       75 Hours
Co-listed with ARTT100
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46694
19 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
6/1-7/1

CRN#: 46695
19 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-9:30 p.m.
6/1-7/1

CRN#: 16502
20 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-9:30 p.m.
7/12-8/12

Have you taken an introductory drawing class but want to further develop your drawing skills? This course picks up on the techniques introduced in Introduction to Drawing and provides further analysis and exploration of drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Emphasis is on more complex problem solving in the visual interpretation of three-dimensional forms. You will utilize a variety of black-and-white and color drawing media. Bring a sketchbook, charcoal, and pencils to the first class. Prerequisite: ADS039 Intro to Drawing or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS418                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16377  
10 Sessions
Tuesday 7-9:30 p.m.
6/1-8/10            
No class 7/6
Instructor: Wanjin Kim

Discover the basics of visual storytelling frame-by-frame! Whether your interest is in slice-of-life stories or super hero epics, you’ll learn to build your own narrative style. Take on everything from drawing backgrounds and environments to illustrating action to writing dialogue and narration. Bring a sketchbook and your favorite drawing tools to the first class, and get ready for lots of drawing! Open to students of all skill levels; no prior experience required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS509                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46556  
10 Sessions    
Tuesday Thursday 4-5 p.m.
6/1-7/1              
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Jamie Noguchi

Develop the tools to create a compelling visual narrative. Harness line, form, and shading to render characters and environments that capture the imagination. Explore the power of lettering to convey voice and tone. Discover how color can manipulate your readers’ emotions. Finish your comic with professional inking techniques. Learn to publish your own stories for the world to enjoy. Prerequisite: ADS509 Drawing Comics or a basic knowledge of drawing action and backgrounds and writing dialog and narration. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS549                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16499  
10 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 4-5 p.m.
7/13-8/12
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Jamie Noguchi

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: ADS529                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16396
10 Sessions
Thursday 1-3 p.m.
6/3-8/12
No class 7/8
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Rozeal

Discover the medium of the masters! Learn to paint with the same tools as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Raphael, and Picasso. 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 required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS515                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16389  
10 Sessions
Friday 1:30-4 p.m.
6/4-8/13
No class 7/9
Instructor: Kaltoum Maroufi-Colle

Discover the rich and delicate medium of watercolor painting! Watercolor came of age in the Renaissance, and has been in constant use ever since. Continue in the tradition of artists like Georgia O’Keefe, Andrew Wyeth, Paul Klee, and William Blake. Learn the 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. Bring tubes of red, blue, and yellow watercolor paint, a one-inch flat watercolor brush, and a jar for water to the first class. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS531                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16398
10 Sessions
Saturday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
6/5-8/14
No class 7/10
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels

CRN#: 16397
10 Sessions
Monday 1-3 p.m.
6/7-8/16            
No class 7/5
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels

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. You will select subject matter of individual interest and develop personal style through the process of creative expression. Bring to the first class: 1 full sheet (22 x 30) of 140 lb or 300 lb cold pressed watercolor paper; scraps of paper for sampling color; a palette; tubes of watercolor paint; brushes; and a container for water. Prerequisite: ADS350/ADS531 Beginning Watercolor or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS532                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16399
10 Sessions
Wednesday 1-2:30 p.m.
6/2-8/11
No class 7/7
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels

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, whimsical, 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: ADS468                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16381  
10 Sessions
Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m.
6/2-8/11            
No class 7/7
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels

Discover Chinese painting, one of the oldest artistic traditions in the world. Chinese painting shares basic principles with calligraphy, and seeks to capture the inner essence of a subject. Explore traditional and contemporary painting methods and principles of composition. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese painting and build on them with contemporary innovations. Create finished works using bamboo brushes and sumi-e ink on rice paper. Complete paintings of traditional subject matter, such as flowers, birds, and landscapes. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS507                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16387
10 Sessions
Monday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6/7-8/16
No class 7/5
Instructor: Amy Quach

Discover landscape painting as a means of expressing your vision of our world. Learn to paint outdoors, exploring the rural landscape, cityscape, and other outdoor locations. Develop ideas using source material such as sketches, props, classical documents, and photographs. Paint in realist and abstract styles and learn how they express different aspects of the landscape. Work in your preferred color medium/media, such as oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor. Some painting experience is recommended, but not required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS380                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16376
10 Sessions
Saturday 1-3:30 p.m.
6/5-8/14
No class 7/10
Instructor: Kaltoum Maroufi-Colle

Get personal attention from one of our many talented art instructors! This time you call the shots: what projects you want to work on, skills you want to learn, and even who you want to work with. Tutoring is available in drawing, painting, graphic design, digital arts, illustration, photography, film and video arts, printmaking, crafts, and more! Contact us at communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu and let us know what you want to study and/or who you would like to work with. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS543                       10 Hours
$140 + $550 fee = $690; NMR add $300
Maryland residents: $690
MD seniors 60+: $550
Non-MD residents: $990

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16401  
10 Sessions    
6/7-8/14            
Note: Class times will be determined by student and instructor.

Learn to design like a professional with Adobe Creative Cloud! Edit photographs and images in Photoshop, create graphics in Illustrator, and put it all together in the page layout app InDesign. Discover how to combine these professional programs in a workflow that meets your creative needs. No prior knowledge of computer applications is required to take this course. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS524                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Distance Learning
CRN#: 16393
6/7-8/14
Online 24/7
Instructor: Karin Rodney-Hodge (formerly Rodney-Haapala)

Adobe Illustrator CC is a vector graphics program that artists and designers use to create sophisticated illustrations and type effects. It’s a fun and intuitive drawing program that’s much easier to use than Photoshop for anything line- and shape- based. Start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes, and move on to layered compositions that can be used to create logos, illustrations, and web graphics. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS526                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16395
10 Sessions
Tuesday 12:30-1:30 p.m.
6/1-8/10            
No class 7/6
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano

Discover Photoshop, the industry standard for image editing! Photoshop is one of the most feature packed digital tools out there, with the capacity to create everything from animated gifs to 3D images. 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. Experiment with retouching and altering exiting images and creating your own! Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS525                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16394
8 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
6/8-7/1
Instructor: Jerry Truong

Continue your exploration of Adobe Photoshop CC, the most widely used application for graphic design and photography. Gain familiarity with the tools of Photoshop as a channel for your creativity. Practice with real-world creative projects, learning to develop intriguing visual solutions. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Prerequisite: ADS525/ADS198 Adobe Photoshop: Imaging Basics or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS537                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16400
8 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7/13-8/5
Instructor: Jerry Truong

Unlock the power of your smartphone’s camera. Learn the apps, settings, composition techniques, and content that work best with smartphones. We’ll look at the smartphone as a photographic tool and explore artists who use smartphone photography in their work. Learn to create, edit, and critique high-quality images taken with your phone (you may also use a point-and-shoot or DSLR for shooting). Students of all levels are welcome. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS522                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46558
5 Sessions
Tuesday 2:30-4 p.m.
6/1-6/29            
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano

CRN#: 46559
5 Sessions
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6/5-7/3
Instructor: Jerry Truong

In this introductory course, you will use digital cameras and basic image editing software. Learn print production for making black-and-white and color photographs and studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. No prior photography experience is required. You will use digital photography for the production of a photographic portfolio. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ART059                       66 Hours
Co-listed with PHOT161 & 161L
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46697
16 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 12-4:55 p.m.
6/1-7/22
Note: Students must provide their own digital camera with manual shutter speed, aperture, and ISO controls.

CRN#: 46698
16 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 6-10:55 p.m.
6/1-7/22
Note: Students must provide their own digital camera with manual shutter speed, aperture, and ISO controls.

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. Learn to work with both jpegs and with RAW images, the industry standard for photography. Complete a project by outputting your images for books, slideshows, prints, or the web. Please bring a flash drive of photographs to the first class. Open to students of all levels. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS542                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315
Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46563
5 Sessions
Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6/2-6/30
Instructor: Donovan Marks

CRN#: 16661
5 Sessions
Monday 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7/12-8/9
Instructor: Jerry Truong

Create powerful photographs of the landscape, capturing a feeling of place in the natural and built environment. Discover landscape photographers and what contributes to a good composition. Learn the technical skills that go into a good landscape photograph and useful tools for photographing landscapes with any camera. Explore how external factors like weather and time of day can dramatically change a landscape. Open to all camera types (including smartphones) and students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS550                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16501
5 Sessions
Tuesday 2:30-4 p.m.
7/13-8/10
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and a half of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruano

Harness the power of portraiture to create stunning photographs of people. Portraiture is one of the most important skills in a photographer’s toolkit: a good portrait can engage viewers and humanize your message. Engage with the psychology of expressing a person’s essence through the camera. Discover the tools and camera settings you need to create formidable portraits. Open to all camera types (including smartphones) and students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS551                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16500
5 Sessions
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
7/17-8/14
Instructor: Jerry Truong

Do you have boxes of slides or photos in storage? A shelf of home movies on VHS? Now you can digitize them to access on your computer and share on the web. Learn the principles of personal archiving, including digitizing media, file processing and handling, and safe storage and backup. Classes are divided between lecture and in-class practice. Whether you’re an artist with work documented on physical media or someone with family memories trapped in obsolete media, this class will get your media into the 21st century! Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS501                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315
Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46555
5 Sessions
Saturday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6/5-7/3
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovic

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. Please bring a 500GB+ USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login to the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS519                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46557
5 Sessions
Wednesday 6-7:15 p.m.
6/9-7/7
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Christina Arellano

Integrate Adobe After Effects into your digital video editing toolkit. Learn to navigate the interface, explore layering in Compositions, and learn special effects like tracking and blurring. Please bring a 500GB+ USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login to the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.htmlnew window. Prerequisite: ADS391/ADS519 Video Editing Part I or basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS520                       15 Hours
$120 + $75 fee = $195; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $195
MD seniors 60+: $75
Non-MD residents: $315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16392
5 Sessions
Wednesday 6-7:15 p.m.
7/14-8/11
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour and 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Christina Arellano

An introduction to the equipment and procedures used to manipulate video and audio using professional nonlinear editing software. Hands-on projects allow students to create, mix, and edit video, animations, images, and sounds into presentations suitable for visual arts, educational, and corporate use. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ART054                       62.5 Hours
Co-listed with TVRA140 & 140L
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46699
15 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 6-10:45 p.m.
6/3-7/22

Create clever, engaging, character driven short content pieces for posting online (Instagram live/TV, Twitter, FB, YouTube, Tik Tok etc.). Since television and film are not in production and there is little to no new content, people are turning to short content in the virtual space. Why not put your work out there to be seen? Produce a final script and storyboard that is easy to shoot on your phone or camcorder without any special equipment. Rehearse with fellow classmates to prepare your material for its Internet debut, and get direction, suggestions and invaluable feedback from a comedy pro! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA092                                                 12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents              $165
MD seniors 60+                    $65
Non-MD residents                               $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16482
5 Sessions
Monday 7-9:30 p.m.
7/12-8/9
Instructor: Sheila Wenz

Learn basic woodcut and relief printmaking techniques while studying multicultural influences in imagery, concepts, and the use of materials from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ART069                       75 Hours
Co-listed with ARTT225
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16415
20 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:15-5 p.m.
7/12-8/12
Instructor: Amanda Miller

Are you interested in sewing but don’t know how to get started? Learn foundational sewing skills that will aid you in future projects. Practice the basics of hand sewing and the essentials of using a sewing machine. Learn to read and follow a pattern in order to create a final product such as a bag, hat, apron, or stuffed animal. This course is ideal for beginners with no formal sewing experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS518                       12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16494
5 Sessions
Monday 4-5:30 p.m.
7/12-8/9            
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.

Explore collage, the combination of different and surprising materials into an artistic composition. Learn the history of both collage and assemblage, and put it into practice by constructing artwork built on layers of form, color, and design. Incorporate found objects, texts, images, and other unexpected objects into your art. Find inspiration by learning about the work of artists like Picasso, Gretchen Green, Joseph Cornell, Romare Bearden, and others. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS517                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16391
10 Sessions
Thursday 6-7:30 p.m.
6/3-8/12
No class 7/8
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Holly Trout

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, whimsical, 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: ADS468                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16381
10 Sessions
Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m.
6/2-8/11            
No class 7/7
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by an hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Wendelin Daniels

Create paper crafts projects that build upon one another into creative expressions of 2-D and 3-D design. Discover cut-paper traditions from a variety of cultures. Explore processes such as mixed media collage, pop-up cards, papel picado banners, origami, paper lanterns and lamps, and hanging sculptures and mobiles. Students may also select individual paper projects to create as we share our ideas and sources of inspiration. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS433                       25 Hours
$185 + $125 fee = $310; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $310
MD seniors 60+: $125
Non-MD residents: $470

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16379
10 Sessions
Monday 1:30-4 p.m.
6/7-8/16
No class 7/5
Instructor: Robert Devers

Experiment with materials that can be used for jewelry design. Explore plaster and rubber mold making, which can be used to cast jewelry in materials from acrylic to ceramic to pewter. Also investigate paper craft’s application to jewelry and the manipulation of found objects. Create samples and components that can be incorporated into future jewelry pieces. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: ADS539                       28 Hours
$195 + $130 fee = $325; NMR add $160
Maryland residents: $325
MD seniors 60+: $130
Non-MD residents: $485

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46561
9 Sessions
Monday Wednesday 3-6 p.m.
6/2-6/30
Instructor: Katja Toporski

Discover the art and beauty of African dance. Learn the posture, movements, and stylistic technique of traditional dances from places like Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea, and Senegal. Apply what you’ve learned in performance-focused choreography.

Topic: Dances of the African Diaspora
Trace dance and rhythms from Africa to the Americans. Learn to dance Salsa, Samba, and Rumba. Explore Cuban and Brazilian folklore, its roots in Africa, and its relation to dances of those cultures.
Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA089                                                 7.5 Hours
$55 + $40 fee = $95; NMR add $50
Maryland residents: $95
MD seniors 60+: $40
Non-MD residents: $145

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16480
10 Sessions
Saturday 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
6/5-8/14
No class 7/10
Instructor: Angela Ingram

Discover ballroom dance with a different topic each semester! 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. At the end of each class enjoy practicing your new moves to a variety of music.

Topic: Cha Cha
The Cha Cha is one the most popular Latin dances on the social dance scene. This dance gathers its personality, character, rhythm, and charm from the Mambo and Swing. Depending on its tempo, the Cha Cha can be slow and staccato or fast and lively. Its unique on-the-beat characteristic allows you to be expressive, which makes the Cha Cha fun for people of all ages. Experience why dancers find it easy to let it all out on the dance floor with this dance style. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA085                                                 7.5 Hours
$55 + $40 fee = $95; NMR add $50
Maryland residents: $95
MD seniors 60+: $40
Non-MD residents: $145

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16487
6 Sessions
Thursday 7-7:45 p.m.
7/8-8/12
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Gizelle Merced

Learn the basics of tap dance technique as you express your inner rhythms through your feet. Shuffle, flap, and paddle and roll in simple rhythmic combinations using both structure and improvisation. Experience percussive style tap while dancing to Motown, Beatles and Stones, Reggae, and Jazz tunes. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA078                                                 12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16478
10 Sessions
Friday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
6/4-8/13
No class 7/9
Instructor: Baakari Wilder

Discover the rich variety of musical genres available today. Learn how to actively listen to music such as symphony, opera, ballet, chamber music, art song, and contemporary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: FLM013                                                 37.5 Hours
Co-listed with MUSC110
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46599
21 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
6/1-7/7  
No class 7/5

CRN#: 16427
24 Sessions
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m.-11:05 a.m.
7/12-8/19

Enjoy a survey of cross-cultural popular music and the traditional music that influenced it. Topics include social and
cultural roles of music and factors influencing its development and dissemination. Participate in musicmaking, listen to live and recorded music, and engage in stimulating reading, writing, and discussions. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: FLM005                                                 37.5 Hours
Co-listed with MUSC117
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46597
10 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 6-10:05 p.m.

Discover the art of songwriting, and compose your own original songs! Songwriting is a continual process of discovery, watching your ideas unfold as you build a song. Examine the basic elements of songs, playing with a wide range of techniques. Study the qualities of successful songs and songwriters. Experiment, edit, and share your creations in a safe and nurturing environment, building a supportive community of songwriters. Bring a notebook and/or staff paper to the first class. Bring an instrument if you play one. No musical background necessary! Required textbook: Beginning Songwriting: Writing Your Own Lyrics, Melodies, and Chords by Andrea Stolpe with Jan Stolpenew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA077                                                 16 Hours
$120 + $90 fee = $210; NMR add $140
Maryland residents: $210
MD seniors 60+: $90
Non-MD residents: $350

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46641
8 Sessions
Tuesday 10:30-11:45 a.m.
6/1-7/20                
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by 45 minutes of self-paced content each week.
Instructor:  Greta Ehrig

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: FLM011                                                 37.5 Hours
Co-listed with MUSC184
$396 + $136.20 fee = $532.20; NMR add $871.20
Maryland residents: $532.20
MD seniors 60+: $136.20
Non-MD residents: $1403.40

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46598
10 Sessions
Monday Wednesday 6-9:45 p.m.
6/2-7/7
No class 7/5

CRN#: 16426
10 Sessions
Monday Wednesday 6-9:45 p.m.
7/12-8/11

Take your first steps to becoming a guitar legend! Even the greats started by muddling through simple chords on
an acoustic. 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. Students must provide their own guitars. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA082                                                 14 Hours
$120 + $90 fee = $210; NMR add $140
Maryland residents: $210
MD seniors 60+: $90
Non-MD residents: $350

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46640
8 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
6/8-7/1
Instructor: Theodore Shusterman

Continue your guitar journey with chord songs and melodies. Apply your strumming and fingering skills to songs that use common chord progressions. Learn to read a song with accompanying chord charts while improving your strumming technique. Explore picking rhythms with melodies in the major scale. Prerequisite: PFA082 Guitar: Introductory Group or basic experience with a guitar, including knowledge of major and minor chords. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA093                                14 Hours
$120 + $90. = $210; NMR add $140
Maryland residents: $210
MD seniors 60+: $90
Non-MD residents: $350
Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16645
8 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday 10-11:45 a.m.
7/13-8/5
Instructor: Theodore Shusterman

Music is a universal language sculpted by the compositions of many great minds. Learning piano introduces you to the elements of this language, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm. In this class, you will learn the basics of piano in a group setting. Using a fundamentals approach, we will play and harmonize melodies from the beginning. No previous experience needed. Textbook required: Adult Piano Adventures - All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 by Nancyand Randal Fabernew window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA080                                  16 Hours
$120 + $90 fee = $210; NMR add $140
Maryland residents: $210
MD seniors 60+: $90
Non-MD residents: $350
Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16479
8 Sessions
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.
6/16-8/11
No class 7/7         
Note: Class meetings are supplemented by a half hour of self-paced content each week.
Instructor: Hanyin Chen

Study guitar 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. If all sections are full, please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu for availability. This private lesson is open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA087                                                 11.25 Hours
$185 + $730 fee = $915; NMR add $400
Maryland residents: $915
MD seniors 60+: $730
Non-MD residents: $1315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46645
15 Sessions
5/17-8/28              
Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Ukulele
Note: Meets once a week for 45 minutes. Please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu to connect with your instructor and choose a meeting time.
Instructor: Scott Giambusso

Study piano 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. If all sections are full, please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu for availability. This private lesson is open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA086                                                 11.25 Hours
$185 + $730 fee = $915; NMR add $400
Maryland residents: $915
MD seniors 60+: $730
Non-MD residents: $1315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46643
15 Sessions
5/17-8/28              
Note: Meets once a week for 45 minutes. Please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu to connect with your instructor and choose a meeting time.
Instructor: Deborah Brown

CRN#: 46644
15 Sessions
5/17-8/28              
Note: Meets once a week for 45 minutes. Please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu to connect with your instructor and choose a meeting time.
Instructor: Hanyin Chen

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. If all sections are full, please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu for availability. This private lesson is open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA088                                                 11.25 Hours
$185 + $730 fee = $915; NMR add $400
Maryland residents: $915
MD seniors 60+: $730
Non-MD residents: $1315

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46646
15 Sessions
5/17-8/28              
Saxophone, Clarinet, and Oboe
Note: Meets once a week for 45 minutes. Please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu to connect with your instructor and choose a meeting time.
Instructor: Steve Churchill

CRN#: 46647
15 Sessions
5/17-8/28              
Violin and Viola
Note: Meets once a week for 45 minutes. Please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu to connect with your instructor and choose a meeting time.
Instructor: Jennifer Lee

Ever wanted to give stand-up comedy a try? Learn to use your own life experiences and unique sense of humor to create an original 3-minute comedy routine to perform in front of a live audience. The course will cover joke- and comedy-writing basics, stage techniques, and comedic persona—all in a fun, interactive, and supportive atmosphere. Bring something to write on and record with (like a smartphone) to the first class. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA083                                                 12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 46642
5 Sessions
Monday 7-9:30 p.m.
6/7-7/5
Instructor: Sheila Wenz

Create clever, engaging, character driven short content pieces for posting online (Instagram live/TV, Twitter, FB, YouTube, Tik Tok etc.). Since television and film are not in production and there is little to no new content, people are turning to short content in the virtual space. Why not put your work out there to be seen? Produce a final script and storyboard that is easy to shoot on your phone or camcorder without any special equipment. Rehearse with fellow classmates to prepare your material for its Internet debut, and get direction, suggestions and invaluable feedback from a comedy pro! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.
Course: PFA092                                                 12.5 Hours
$100 + $65 fee = $165; NMR add $120
Maryland residents: $165
MD seniors 60+: $65
Non-MD residents: $285

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16482
5 Sessions
Monday 7-9:30 p.m.
7/12-8/9
Instructor: Sheila Wenz

Discover how to use your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. Community Arts offers this workshop in partnership with Such A Voice, an established voice-over training company. It is an intensive 2-hour workshop, not their introductory webinar.
Course: PFA075                                                 2 Hours
$22 + $18 fee = $40; NMR add $30
Maryland residents: $40
MD seniors 60+: $40
Non-MD residents: $70

Online: Structured Remote
CRN#: 16481
1 Session
Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m.
7/7
Instructor: Nicole Billeaud-Porche