Digital Fan Art on iPads (Ages 12 – 14)
Learn how to draw some of your favorite characters using iPads and procreate. Develop your own style while staying inspired by your favorite stories and characters!
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Lasercraft: Create Custom Art, Prints + Decor
For this class, we will utilize the fabrication lab's laser cutter/etcher to create various art objects out of paper, acrylic and wood. Final products can range from intricate paper cutouts and light up acrylic etchings, to cutting out wood parts to make your own lamp shades and 3D structures. Students will leave with a working […]
read moreAnimating on iPads in Procreate Dreams
Learn to draw and animate in the versatile and powerful animation program Procreate Dreams, companion to the iconic industry-changing program Procreate. In this class you will learn fluency in using these programs together, as well as basic concepts in animation and how they apply to today's technology.
read more3D Animation (Ages 12 – 14)
Students will learn the basics of 3D animation and make their own 3D animated gifs. No prior knowledge of animation or 3D computer programs is required! We’ll explore how to navigate and create in Blender, the free and accessible computer graphics software used for professional 3D animation, 3D printing, video game creation, and more! By […]
read moreDesigning Stickers in Procreate on iPads (Ages 15 – 18)
This digital course will guide you through the basics of the Procreate app and help you develop your own unique sticker designs! You’ll learn essential design principles, explore themes that resonate with you, and refine your skills through collaborative feedback. By the end of the class, you’ll have printed stickers to share and trade with […]
read moreAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator + InDesign for Beginners
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign are the three most popular programs within the Adobe Creative Suite. When used together, they give you the power to create and manage visual content with amazing results. Learn to create documents for print or digital platforms using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. We will edit images in Photoshop, design graphic […]
read moreDigital GIF Animation (Ages 12-14)
Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. For the […]
read moreDrawing With iPads using Procreate (A)
There are a million ways to get your ideas from your brain and onto paper but how about from brain to screen? Procreate is an easy-to-use digital illustration program that gives you the freedom to dream up and create exactly what you want with no bounds! We’ll learn the different aspects of sketching and rendering […]
read moreIntroduction to Video + Sound
Learn to work with video using Adobe Premiere to create a short film around dreams and memories (broadly interpreted). Student video and public domain video archives will be used to create these sequences. Special importance will also be placed on the treatment of sound and its role in filmmaking.
read more3D Modeling + Printing With Nomad Sculpt
Learn the fundamentals of Nomad Sculpt and explore your creativity in 3D modeling. Students will learn the interface of Nomad Sculpt on the iPad, complete themed exercises to develop skill and increased proficiency in the program. Students will have free time during the class to work on personal project ideas and get assistance in their […]
read moreAnimating on iPads (Ages 9-11)
Learn how to animate on an iPad! You will develop strong foundations in 2D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as Procreate or the FlipaClip app. We'll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give you the tools and knowledge to continue digital […]
read moreDigital Fan Art (Ages 12 – 14)
Learn how to draw some of your favorite characters using iPads and procreate. Develop your own style while staying inspired by your favorite stories and characters!
read moreDigital GIF Animation (Ages 9-11)
Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. We’ll complete […]
read moreMaking Comics with iPads in Procreate (Ages 12-14)
Learn the fundamentals of comic-making using Procreate on iPads! From sketching to panel layout and final inking, you'll create your own comic while mastering digital tools.
read more3D Printing Miniature Worlds (Ages 12-14)
Blend technology, architecture, and creativity to bring to life a small-scale sculptural scene. Based in reality, culled from imagination, or a blend of both, students will sketch and design their own physical scene and use 3D printers to build their own reality piece by piece.
read moreMaking Comics with iPads in Procreate (Ages 9-11)
Learn the fundamentals of comic-making using Procreate on iPads! From sketching to panel layout and final inking, you'll create your own comic while mastering digital tools.
read moreMake Your Own Tarot Deck in Procreate (Ages 12-14)
In this digital art class, students will design their own printable tarot deck, blending creativity with storytelling and symbolism. They’ll learn the basics of digital illustration, using tools like drawing tablets or digital drawing apps to bring their card designs to life. Each student will complete a personalized, digitally illustrated mini tarot deck by the […]
read more3D Printing Miniature Worlds (Ages 9-11)
Blend technology, architecture, and creativity to bring to life a small-scale sculptural scene. Based in reality, culled from imagination, or a blend of both, students will sketch and design their own physical scene and use 3D printers to build their own reality piece by piece.
read moreDigital GIF Animation (Ages 9-11)
Explore the basics of GIF animation! Students will start by creating a simple bouncing ball animation on a sticky note pad to learn the basics of motion. Next, students will move to iPads and use Procreate’s Animation Assist tool, where they’ll learn about onion skinning, frames per second, and how GIF animations work. We’ll complete […]
read moreAnime Art (Ages 12-14)
Draw in the art style of your favorite anime! Learn how to design your own anime-influenced original characters in this anime- and manga-focused class. We will be using iPad Procreate and traditional art to study the stylistic features that define Japanese art and animation. Topics will include the history of anime, how to draw simplified/stylized […]
read moreMake Your Own Stickers in Procreate (Ages 9-11)
In this sticker making class, students will explore digital sticker design using Procreate. They'll learn essential digital art techniques, develop their creative ideas, and refine their designs through hands-on practice. Each class we will focus on different aspects of the design process, including composition, feedback, and preparing artwork for printing. By the end of the […]
read moreCharacter Design with iPads in Procreate (Ages 9-11)
Bring your characters to life in Procreate! This class will cover the essentials of character design, including poses, facial expressions, and costume design, all while exploring Procreate’s features.
read more3D Modeling on iPads (Ages 12-14)
Are you curious about making 3D models on the iPad? Learn the basics of sculpting 3D models in NomadSculpt, an approachable and fun program with all sorts of practical applications.
read moreIntroduction to Game Design + Development (Ages 12-14)
Learn how game design teams create their art! This class introduces students to the foundations of game design and development. Learn to use basic programming logic and planning to design a small-scoped project. By the end of the week, students will walk away with a basic understanding of key elements and a completed game project.
read more3D Modeling on iPads (Ages 9-11)
Are you curious about making 3D models on the iPad? Learn the basics of sculpting 3D models in NomadSculpt, an approachable and fun program with all sorts of practical applications.
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