FALL SESSION ​Begins:

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
​runs thru
DECEMBER 14, 2023

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED

ART DIVISION FALL 2024 SESSION CLASSES
​For ages 18 - 27
 
All classes will be offered in person unless otherwise communicated

CLASSES

Photography (Max: 10 Students)
Mondays  4:30-6:30pm
(Instructor: Leopoldo Peña)
In this class students will learn the basics of the SLR camera, develop black and white film and review the history of photography.

Film (Max: 10 Students)
Mondays  6:00-8:00pm
(Instructor: Joe Petricca)
This class gives participants an overview of both acting and filmmaking techniques. Students are required to participate in both sections of the class. 4 weeks of acting. 4 weeks of filmmaking and 2 weeks that overlap both. In the acting section students will participate in exercises to gain confidence and have fun, as well as working on either a monologue or a group scene. During the film section, students will learn some basics about film technique, watch short films and make a short film. an opportunity to learn the basic concepts of filmmaking. Student films are celebrated with screening of work at Art Division's Student Showcase. Attendance at all classes and acting prep/filmmaking work outside of class is required. Joe Petricca teaches the Film portion of the class. Guest(s) instructor(s) TBA will teach the acting portion of the class.

Fundamentals of Music Production (Max: 10 Students)
Tuesdays  5:30-8:30pm
(Instructor: Matias Anaya)
Students will learn how to navigate a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). The class will cover the basics of musical arrangement, rhythm, harmonies, sampling, audio processing, and mixing. Every week, students receive a prompt to create a beat using the techniques learned in class. By the end of the semester, every student will have completed at least one full-length 3 mins track.

Figure Drawing (Max 10 Students)
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
(Instructor: Dan McCleary & Luis Serrano)
This drawing class will introduce students to a variety of dry mediums, such as charcoal, pencil, and pastels. The drawing class will be led by various guest artists who will introduce methods, ideas and tips on how to draw the human figure in space from direct observation.

Collaborative Painting (Max: 10 Students)
Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm
(Instructor: Fabián Cereijido)
In this course students will generate a series of thematically related "murals" or "banners" painted on muslin. Each Wednesday, we'll complete an improvised, collaborative painting measuring 8 feet by 36 inches. The technique we'll use is similar to fresco painting. We will use chalk pastels on a wet canvas primed with paint and glue. In our initial meeting, we'll brainstorm themes and topics for the paintings. You will increase and practice: 1) Your ability to create a work of art in an open, improvisational and active way; 2) Your ability to alternate activity with reflection, as we regularly pause to look at the mural and consider what to do next; 3) Your ability to be part of a "community of learners" (Paulo Freire) where you are encouraged to teach others techniques and ideas; and your critical observational skills. Note: the final very long portable mural will be shown in some public space to be determined

Adobe Photoshop (Max: 5 Students)
Wednesdays 5:00-7:00pm
(Instructor: Clem Raigosa)
Students will learn the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on photographic editing and file handling. The topics range from importing and exporting images, color and white balance editing, retouching, scanning and repairing old photographs, printing, and other essential Photoshop skills. The final project in the class will be to make either a photobook or zine showcasing all the techniques acquired throughout the course.

Painting Contemporary Life (Max: 10 Students)
Thursdays  6:00-8:00pm
(Instructor: Sandeep Mukherjee)
This class is designed to encourage a personal investigation in painting as a contemporary medium and practice. The class will focus on developing technical and conceptual skills as they relate to each student. We will investigate value, color, texture, scale, paint application, composition, as well as non-traditional approaches to painting. The areas of exploration will include contemporary landscape, the body, cultural hybridity, personal narrative and invented imagery among others. The class will encourage each student to develop their unique vision and voice. The structure of the class will involve painting in class, sketch book drawing and homework assignments. Field trips may also be scheduled.

Mural Painting (Max: 10 Students)
Friday 10:00-1:00pm 
(Instructor: Luis Mateo)
This class aims to cover the process of how to paint a mural from start to finish by using traditional and newer methods. We will draw and scale the image to the size of the wall. We will also learn how to use proper tools to speed up the process.

Adobe Illustrator Basics (Max: 5 Students)
Fridays  3:00-5:00pm
(Instructor: Guillermo Perez)
Students will learn the basic tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator as well as some basic visual design tips. The topics that will be introduced include creating a document, using the pen tool to create shapes, text layout, and other essential Illustrator tasks. Students will create a poster as a final project. Students with Adobe Illustrator are able to use their laptop for class.

Synchronies of Justice: Poetry, Visual Art and Rites of Witnessing (Max: 10 Students)
Fridays  4:00-6:00pm
(Instructor: Dr. Andrea Liss)
This course engages you in the intertwining of visual art and writing from ancestral echoes to contemporary voices in pursuit of love and justice. We explore the work of artists and writers from across the globe to those close to home, visiting local cultural events and exhibitions. You will gain deep knowledge to support your work as you find affinities with the artists, writers and poets we research.

Painting Fundamentals (Max: 10 Students)
Saturdays 10:00-12:00pm
(Instructor: Rebecca Levinson)
In this class, students of all experience levels will explore foundational painting principles through formal and process-based assignments. With a focus on acrylics, supplemented by drawing and collage, students will explore mark-making, composition, color relationships, value, and imagery in painting. Beginning students will gain familiarity with painting processes and terminology, while intermediate and advanced students will be challenged by assignments from life and photography. We'll complete paintings over one- and two-week periods, culminating in a final portfolio piece. Through these assignments, students will gain technical skills while also finding and refining their personal voice.

Printmaking I (Max: 10 Students)
Saturdays  10:00-12:00pm
(Instructor: Victor Reyes)
This class serves as an introduction to relief printing. Students will learn how to create their own set of prints by designing, carving, and printing a linoleum block. Each student will create a monoprint edition of prints.

Printmaking II (Max: 10 Students)
Saturdays  12:00-3:00pm
(Instructor: Javier Carrillo)
Prior Printmaking experience required. This class introduces students to the basic techniques of printmaking and explores a range of printmaking methods including rubber block, linocut, mezzotint and etching. At the end of the semester, students are expected to have completed two editions of prints.

Abstract Painting (Max: 10 Students)
Saturdays  1:00-3:00pm
(Instructor: Alina Kawai)
This class is designed to give students exposure to the methods and materials used in painting by focusing on color and the abstract image. The goal is to introduce essential skills to have a better grasp of the activity of painting. We will use acrylic paint on paper or canvas for our projects and studies. The assignments will be supplemented with examples of historical and contemporary artists’ works.

The emphasis of the class is to develop technical skills in the application of paint, understanding introductory color theory, and composition. The projects offered in class will aid in developing the students’ visual language regarding conceptual and expressive content.

Mentorship Study
(Instructors: Dan McCleary and Luis Serrano)
Dan McCleary availability: Fridays anytime between
12:00pm to 2:00pm (max 4)
Luis Serrano availability: Thursdays anytime between
3:30pm to 6:00pm (max4)
Dan McCleary and Luis Serrano will offer one-on-one mentorship during the Fall Semester. This is open to all students using any medium, who wish to grow their artistic practice, learn, and receive valuable feedback on their artworks. Students and their mentor will decide on the frequency of their meetings and specific times within the given time frame above. Students are expected to work independently and are encouraged to utilize the Art Division open studio hours. Completed projects will be included in our Fall Student Showcase at the end of the semester.

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ART DIVISION  is a registered 501(c)(3) non profit organization. ​

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