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Art and Design

Study traditional art and design skills. These courses are recommended for students building a portfolio for entrance to a full-time program of study.

Foundational


Character Sculpture 1

Character Sculpture 1

Sculpt a character using traditional methods
Color Theory and Light

Color Theory and Light

Explore the fundamentals of color theory
Digital Photography

Digital Photography

Learn the technical basics of digital photography
Drawing Fundamentals 1

Drawing Fundamentals 1

Communicate complex design ideas via visual media
Figure Drawing

Figure Drawing

Develop skills in foundational figure drawing
Life Drawing

Life Drawing

Develop skills in foundational figure drawing
Perspective

Perspective

Learn the traditional principles of perspective

Intermediate


Anatomy for Artists

Anatomy for Artists

Explore the foundations of human anatomy through structural analysis

High Intermediate


Animal Drawing

Animal Drawing

Learn animal anatomy, biomechanics, and dynamic form
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