digital Comic book Art
Create comic book art on a computer! With the rapid growth of digital media,
more and more comic book professionals are creating their artwork on the
computer. Through lectures, slideshows and demonstrations, we will examine
the modern methods and workflow of creating digital comic art. Students will
use Adobe Photoshop to sketch, ink, letter and color their own comic creations.
Students must provide a flash drive on which to store their work, as well as
sketchbooks and drawing supplies. See registration page for textbook information.
#34360 $200 M 6:00pm9:00pm 8/2610/21
Madison College West
digital Painting with Adobe software
Prepare to look at digital art in a whole new light. This class is a beginner level
exploration of the tools, theory, techniques and tricks of working with Adobe
Photoshop and Illustrator. You will learn techniques for producing digital paintings
and conceptual art by applying traditional art skills in a virtual environment. Be
prepared to immerse yourself in practical assignments that will build your digital
painting skills from the ground up. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator
is recommended but not required. Class is taught in a computer lab.
#36524 $89
M 6:00pm9:00pm 9/3011/4
Truax Health Building
sci-Fi and Fantasy Art
Visions of distant and future worlds have always captured the imagination, and
this is your chance to create your own piece of digital sci-fi art. This course is
for budding artists who want to create their own extreme sci-fi art, whether it is
for illustration, graphic novels or fine art. Core elements are explored through
classroom demonstrations, focusing on creating ambiance and emotional
response in your chosen environment. Students are recommended to have
some experience with the Adobe Photoshop program. Color printing will not be
available; students should bring a flash drive.
#36306 $89
T 6:00pm9:00pm 9/1710/29
Downtown Ed Center
2d Animation intro
See your drawings come to life as you learn the fundamentals of classical 2D
animation. This course introduces the basic principles of animation and is a
foundation for other mediums of animation. Exercises include the bouncing ball,
overlapping action, squash and stretch and walk cycles. Both traditional and
digital methods will be explored using Toonboon Animation software. Students
are expected to have basic drawing skills and basic computer skills.
#37265 $249 R 2:00pm5:00pm 8/2910/17
Truax Health Building
2d Animation for gaming
Learn the processes used by professional animators to create 2D animation for
games! You will learn how to design and animate your own main characters,
enemies, and special effects such as explosions and collision animations. You
will also create backgrounds, props and sprite sheets for your game design. This
course is designed for artists who want to learn animation and animators who
want to explore 2D game creation. Some experience with Adobe Photoshop is
recommended.
#36331 $175 F 6:00pm9:00pm 10/2512/6
Downtown Ed Center
toonboom Animate Pro intro
This course will serve as a comprehensive introduction to ToonBoom Animate Pro,
the industry standard for 2D vector based animation. Students will first learn the
fundamental concepts and practices in creating a basic character through both
drawing and cut-out animation. They will learn camera and layer multi-planing,
compositing, exposure sheets and advanced lip-sync techniques as well as
compression, output and HD quality video. Students should have basic drawing
and computer skills.
#37266 $249 R 6:00pm9:00pm 10/311/21
Truax Health Building
Autodesk 3d studio max intro
Learn the fundamentals of working with 3DStudio Max in this introductory course.
This class will provide an overview of the many aspects of working in 3DS Max,
ranging from modeling to animation. Through lectures, examples and in-class
projects you'll gain a solid understanding of working in 3D. Whether you wish to
use your new skills at work or just for fun, this class is the perfect place to start.
Students should bring their own flash drive.
#37179 $150 M 6:00pm9:00pm 9/910/14
Downtown Ed Center
Art
basic Color theory for Artists and designers
This beginner's course on color uses Adobe software to expose you to the
theories and application of color as it relates to both print and screen. Strengthen
your use of color by understanding how colors interact and which conditions
create harmony and disharmony. This course for designers and artists includes
topics such as: hue/value/saturation, the color wheel, traits of color, color palette
strategies, color mixing, CMYK vs RGB, simultaneous contrast, and social/cultural/
psychological effects of color.
#33682 $79
T 6:00pm9:00pm 11/1212/10
Downtown Ed Center
Calligraphy/mixed media
Learn the basics of calligraphy, which involves different alphabet styles, with
individualized instruction. Create projects using watercolor and various media
combined with calligraphy. Students provide their own supplies.
#33756 $60
M 6:00pm9:00pm 10/710/28
Downtown Ed Center
Ceramics
The instructor will direct classes in the art of ceramics for gift giving and home
decoration. New techniques and glazes will be presented for beginning as well as
advanced painters. Students will work on pre-formed greenware at their own pace
with instruction. Students provide their own supplies.
#36496 $136 T 9:00am11:00am 9/312/10
Sun Prairie Colonial Club
#36497 $136 R 9:00am11:00am 9/512/12
Sun Prairie Colonial Club
Ceramics 1: sculpture & Hand-building
This course is an introduction to clay through the use of hand-building techniques
such as pinch pots, coil, and slab pots. A wide variety of decorating and glazing
techniques will also be introduced. Individual pieces will be encouraged after
basic skills are mastered. Students provide their own supplies.
#36498 $224 T 1:00pm4:00pm 9/312/10
Downtown Ed Center
Ceramics 2: Wheel throwing
This class is for both beginning and continuing wheel throwers. Topics covered
include forming techniques as well as decorating and glazing. Students provide
their own supplies.
#36499 $224 W 6:30pm9:30pm 9/412/11
Downtown Ed Center
#36500 $224 R 1:00pm4:00pm 9/512/12
Downtown Ed Center
#36501 $224 M 6:30pm9:30pm
9/912/9
Downtown Ed Center
Creating Picture books For Children
Do you have an idea for a children's book that you would like to develop? Through
lectures, slideshows, and demonstrations students will learn how a book is produced
from start to finish. We will look at the history of children's literature and discuss
strategies and approaches used in making narrative, conceptual, and wordless
books. We will examine traditional and digital techniques and discuss how technology
is changing the children's book market. During studio time students will take their
stories or concepts from thumbnails to dummy book form and produce two finished
illustrations in their choice of medium. Students provide their own supplies.
#36329 $175 R 6:00pm9:00pm 9/510/17
Downtown Ed Center
drawing Fundamentals
Explore the principles of drawing. All levels of aptitude are encouraged as the
instructor will be working one-on-one with individuals. Students are encouraged
to work independently and participate in group discussions and critiques. The
primary objective is for individuals to learn to see as artists do. Confidence will be
created in producing drawings. Students provide their own supplies.
#33581 $89
W 6:30pm9:30pm 10/2312/4
Downtown Ed Center
#37326 $89
W 6:00pm9:00pm
9/410/9
Madison College West
Figure drawing
This is a basic course introducing the study of the human figure, including
proportions, construction, balance, and relationships. Different drawing media
are used for reasons of expression, detail, articulation, dramatic effect, and
reproducibility. For the advanced student, the course involves composing the
figure in successful finished drawings with greater technical development.
Students provide their own supplies. Students must be 18 or older.
#33582 $204 T 6:30pm9:30pm 9/312/10
Downtown Ed Center
Continuing Education Information and Registration (608) 258-2301 · General College Information (608) 246-6100
AnimAtiOn & CArtOOning, Art 9
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Fall 2013
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