海角禁区

Turn your talents into a sustainable business! Transform your creative passions into viable ventures, whether you’re an aspiring or practicing gallery artist, art/craft seller, freelancer, or other artist or maker. Create a comprehensive business plan to clarify your goals and how you’ll work toward them. Clearly define your artistic product and start building your brand. Explore potential revenue streams, such as selling original art objects, exploring mass production, providing services, or pursuing other ventures. Identify the audience for your products and how to reach them. By the end of class, you’ll be ready to start an arts business or formalize your existing practice into a business. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS619
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24076
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
7-9:30 p.m. 
Instructor: Betsy Garcetenew window

Learn to use Etsynew window 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. Explore more advanced topics such as promoting your art on Etsy and other platforms, and understanding your sales numbers. This course is designed primarily for those new to Etsy or internet selling. Note Etsy charges a small fee to set up a seller’s account. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS540
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23853
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/25-10/23
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Get your work out in the world and make money doing it! Appearing at festivals and markets gives you the opportunity for meaningful connection with patrons, brings your work to a new audience, helps bolster your brand, and can fuel online sales. Learn the application process for festivals, from identifying appropriate venues to creating a polished application. Explore your artwork as a product, including sales options and pricing strategies. Identify your audience for in-person sales and how to reach them. Discover the tools of the trade and apply them in hands-on demonstrations to create a professional presentation of your work. Please bring digital images of your work to the first class. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS621
5 Hours
$39 + $39 fee = $78; Non-MD Residents add $50

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23883
2 Sessions
Thursday
10/30-11/6
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and are needed for applications to shows, grants, residencies, and for general marketing. A good art photographer can also make a side income doing work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore the proper equipment and techniques for lighting artwork, and how to get great shots even without the right equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS558
9 Hours
$65 + $64 fee = $129; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23858
3 Sessions
Wednesday
10/22-11/5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Do you have boxes of slides, photos, or VHS tapes gathering dust? Learn the basics of personal digital archiving—how to digitize media, use automation tools, and implement safe storage and backup practices. Through a mix of lectures and hands-on demonstrations, gain practical experience in digitization, file processing, and organizing your media for easy access on your computer or online. Whether you’re an artist with physical documentation or someone preserving family memories, this course will help you get your media into the 21st century. Open to students of all levels; a moderate comfort with computers is recommended to engage fully with the material. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS501
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23828
5 Sessions
Saturday
11/15-12/20
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
No class 11/29
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

Writing about art is the basis for museum labels, art criticism, philosophy, poetry, and prose, shaping the way we perceive artwork. Gain a foundation in art writing for a variety of audiences and purposes, honing your ability to communicate your unique perceptions. Improve your observational skills while deepening your appreciation of the visual world. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS510
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23830
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/22
10-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

How can art be a catalyst for justice, resistance, and collective transformation? Discover the powerful intersection between visual culture and activism, examining how artists have historically responded to—and shaped—moments of social upheaval. Engage with diverse voices and mediums that have challenged the status quo and imagined new futures. Explore themes such as identity, protest, and community, while reflecting on your own values and creative practices. Apply your new knowledge by creating an original artwork that responds to a current social issue. No prior art experience is required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to engage. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS647
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23903
5 Sessions
Wednesday
10/22-11/19
10-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Go beyond the classroom and experience Art in DC, a course designed around field trips and firsthand meetings with art professionals. Gain a deeper understanding of our local art scene by visiting a dynamic range of museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions in the DC metro area. Meet with curators, directors, educators, and more, learning about their perspectives and engaging with diverse artworks along the way. Each class starts at a different location, most of which are accessible by public transportation, and we will often walk to multiple stops on the same day. Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and critical thinking to this interactive course! Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS442
24 Hours
$155 + $199 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Off-Campus
CRN# 23814
8 Sessions
Thursday
9/18-11/20
1-4 p.m.
No class 10/2, 11/6
Instructor: Alice Cisterninonew window

Discover the visual art and culture created by indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Explore the diverse artistic production, histories, and cultural contexts of indigenous art from North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. Learn to identify visual qualities, style, and content of indigenous artworks. Improve your cultural sensitivity when interacting with artwork from the earliest surviving examples through the present. Evaluate the impact of museums, institutions, and modes of display on the creation, interpretation, and understanding of indigenous art of the Americas. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART091
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24028
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT274, CRN 22944.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover the art and culture of major African regions. This course emphasizes architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and performance. Explore cross-cultural and outside influences, religion, philosophy, and everyday life as they relate to the art of various African peoples. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART090
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24027
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT270, CRN 23633.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover the architecture, painting, sculpture, and artifacts of the world, from the Paleolithic through the Middle Ages. Learn the history of prehistoric, Near Eastern, Egyptian, Aegean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Pre-Columbian, Early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic art. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART076
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24018
9/2-10/20
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT200, CRN 22785.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

CRN# 20956
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT200, CRN 20010.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Discover Renaissance art and its global impacts during the 15th and 16th centuries. Go beyond Italy and Northern Europe, investigating creative expression from cultures the world over. Identify and analyze artworks through visual, stylistic, and content-driven methods. Compare artworks across a body of work, cultures of origin, time periods, theoretical frameworks, and artistic traditions. Learn why we think about Renaissance art the way we do by examining the impact of international cultural institutions on the creation, interpretation, and understanding of art. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART099
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24034
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT275, CRN 23681.
Instructor: Lorena Bradford

Analyze major trends in architecture, painting, and sculpture in Western civilization. Explore art movements from the Renaissance through the 20th century, including Proto-Renaissance, Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, Neoclassic, Romantic, Realist, Impressionist, Expressionist, Cubist, non-objective, and 20th century art. No prerequisites. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART075
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24017
9/2-10/20
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT201, CRN 23561.
Instructor: Cristin Cashnew window

Explore global contemporary art and theory from the late 20th century to the present. Learn about artists, artworks, and styles from around the world and how they fit into historical and cultural contexts. Develop a deeper appreciation of art through an understanding of where it comes from and the context surrounding it, both in and outside the art world. Apply your knowledge by identifying artworks based on visual, stylistic, and cultural cues. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART096
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24031
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT285, CRN 23563.
Instructor: Norberto Gomeznew window

Discover the global history of photography as an artform and way of seeing from the 19th century to the present. Explore the artists, artworks, styles, and modes of expression throughout the history of photography. Learn to analyze photographs for meaning, purpose, style, and cultural context. Develop an understanding of the art and science of photography as a creative process. Understand the development of photography as a mode of visual communication. Develop visual and media literacy skills that are vital in today’s world. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART095
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24030
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT268, CRN 23536.
Instructor: Elizabeth Melansonnew window

“Without mathematics there is no art,” stated Luca Pacioli, Italian mathematician and collaborator with Leonardo DaVinci. Learn how math underlies art and examine their inherent connections—including how art has driven the development of mathematics. Explore artworks from antiquity to modern times, as well as examples from graphic design, geometric and optical art, Islamic ornamentation, cartoons, and street art. Create your own artwork with mathematical foundations, such as geometrical constructions, golden-ratio-based Fibonacci sequences, symmetry, patterns, tessellations, elementary perspective, fractals, and anamorphosis. No background in art or math is required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS423
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23812
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/22
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ronald Collénew window

Build a deep understanding of color and how to apply it to art and design works. Explore color relationships and how they can be used to persuade, create tone, and elicit emotional response. Learn the difference between color production in pigment and light. Investigate sources of pigments and binders and their effects on color. Discover the importance of color historically and across cultures. Practice mixing any applying colors with intentionality. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART027
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24006
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT105, CRN 21375.
Instructor: Michael Bookernew window

Study and use elements and principles of art in two-dimensional composition relating to visual organization. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and solving design problems. Line, shape, value, texture, and color are studied through a sequence of supervised, structured, studio projects. Lectures, individual and class critiques, discussions, films, field trip, and readings accompany the hands-on work. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART033
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24008
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT102, CRN 21429.
Instructor: Amare Selfunew window

CRN# 24007
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT102, CRN 20008.
Instructor: Adriana Baler

Previously ADS504 Drawing: Introduction. Begin your journey as an artist or improve the foundations of your current practice. Drawing is at the core of arts disciplines from graphic design to sculpture and everything in between. Learn fundamental drawing skills such as gesture, proportion, composition, cross contour, line, and perspective. Working from direct observation with still life, learn to translate three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional image. Explore various media, including graphite, pens, and ink. Leave class able to communicate observations and ideas visually with drawing media. Note: on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS638
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23889
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23893
10 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/21
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23891
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-11/19
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Instructor: Tirazheh Mofidnew window

Previously ADS568 Drawing Intermediate. Continue to develop your drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Tackle more complex three-dimensional forms, including surface and texture work. Utilize black-and-white and color drawing media as tools of communication and expression. Bring a sketchbook, charcoal, and pencils to the first class. Note on-campus sections of this course are taught in a studio with easels and stools. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS639
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23890
10 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/21
10-11:30 a.m.
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24078
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Drawing Workshops Full Series

Discover new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. Each week presents a new topic, covering a variety of media and subject matter. See section notes for topics covered. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course ADS495
24 Hours
$135 + $159 fee = $294; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23824
8 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Schedule
9/17 Drawing Basics, ADS460, CRN# 23817 (medium graded drawing pencils)

9/24  Building Complex Structure with Basic Shapes, ADS606, CRN# 23876

10/8 Exploring Charcoals & Drawing the Hand, ADS612, CRN# 23878

10/15 One-Point Perspective Cityscape, ADS645, CRN# 23901

10/22 Glass and Reflections in Graphite, ADS646, CRN# 23902

10/29 Watercolor Pencil & Graphite Still Life, ADS643, CRN# 23819

11/5 Narrative Portraiture in Graphite, ADS475, CRN# 23821

11/12 Coffee Painting Still Life, ADS625, CRN# 23884

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23825
8 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/8
1-4 p.m.
Instructors: Holly Troutnew window & Rissa Millernew window

Schedule
9/20 Drawing Basics, ADS460, CRN# 23816 (medium charcoal)

9/27 Colored Pencil Still Life (Party-themed), ADS592, CRN# 23870

10/4 Pencil Shading Techniques, ADS643, CRN# 23899

10/11 Basic Linear Perspective, ADS644. CRN# 23900

10/18 Urban Sketching in Ink & Watercolor, ADS626, CRN# 23885

10/25 Portraiture in Conté, ADS613, CRN# 23879

11/1 Colored Pencil Landscape, ADS462, CRN# 23818

11/8 Pastel Still Life, ADS472, CRN# 23820

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Learn the basics of linear perspective. Create the illusion of objects receding into space using one- and two-point perspective. Draw basic forms step by step, then work from a still life of stacked boxes.  Explore methods of incorporating linear perspective into more intuitive approaches to drawing.

Course ADS644
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23900
1 Session
Saturday
10/11-10/11
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Construct complex, dynamic drawings by mastering the use of fundamental shapes. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class will help hone your drawing skills. Join us to transform simple shapes into captivating drawings.

Course ADS606
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23876
1 Session
Wednesday
9/24-9/24
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Engage with alternative media by creating watercolor paintings with coffee! Learn setup, mixing, and application techniques to take full advantage of this medium. Explore the range of sepia tones available and how to work with coffee painting’s unique texture and finish.

Course ADS625
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23884
1 Session
Wednesday
11/12-11/12
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided.

Explore the use of colored pencils, including drawing methods and blending colors. We will draw from landscape photographs this week, so please bring one.

Course ADS462
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23818
1 Session
Saturday
11/1-11/1
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.     

Create colors and values beyond the basic boxed set. Explore colored pencil blending and layering techniques, using them to create vibrant still life drawings. Discover different types of pencils and contemporary artists working in colored pencil.

Course ADS592
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23870
1 Session
Saturday
9/27-9/27
1:-4 p.m.
Topic: Party-themed still life!
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Learn basic drawing techniques in the medium indicated in section notes. Practice line techniques to create values and textures. Develop observational skill by working from simple still life.

Course ADS460
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23817
1 Session
Wednesday
9/17-9/17
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23816
1 Session
Saturday
9/20-9/20
1:-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Learn to draw hands, one of the most difficult parts of the body to depict! Discover the variety of charcoals available and their application. Practice using vine charcoal, different grades of compressed charcoal, white charcoal, and blending tools. Create a drawing of a hand holding an object.

Course ADS612
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23878
1 Session
Wednesday
10/8-10/8
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Transparent glass is hard to draw, but with guidance, even beginners can create stunning glass-like drawings. Engage in the process of drawing glass from understanding its basic structure to creating realistic reflections.

Course ADS646
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23902
1 Session
Wednesday
10/22-10/22
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided.      

Learn to tell a story with your drawings. We will depict a person in a symbolic space to reveal more about them. Explore the use of pencils and graphite sticks as a drawing medium.

Course ADS475
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23821
1 Session
Wednesday
11/5-11/5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Are you a beginner artist and looking to add some depth to your drawings? One point perspective the first step to giving your work the illusion of depth. Create a drawing of a cityscape using one-point perspective to add dimension. Discover how perspective can transform your flat art into realistic, dimensional masterpieces!

Course ADS645
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23901
1 Session
Wednesday
10/15-10/15
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided.  

Delve into the world of pastel with this still life drawing class. Discover the unique charm of pastels as you learn to breathe life into everyday objects. From vibrant fruits to delicate flowers, this course will guide you in capturing the subtle nuances of color and texture.

Course ADS472
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23820
1 Session
Saturday
11/8-11/8
1:-4 p.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Learn pencil shading techniques that refine your drawing practice. Experiment with blending, hatching, cross hatching, and circulism. Learn to use these techniques to create a range of values and depict volumetric forms. Explore contemporary artists working in graphite.

Course ADS643
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23899
1 Session
Saturday
10/4-10/4
1:-4 p.m.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Learn the basics of portrait drawing using Conté crayons. Available in black, white, and shades of brown, Conté is made of natural pigments mixed with clay. As a stable medium for use on canvas, rough paper, and colored paper, Conté is equally useful in underdrawing for paintings, sketching, and finished works. Take advantage of the multiple earth tones of Conté to create a finished portrait based on a photograph. Please bring a photograph of a person to class.

Course ADS613
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23879
1 Session
Saturday
10/25-10/25
1:-4 p.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.      

Capture the essence of cityscapes with urban sketching. Practice drawing on location, capturing the dynamic energy of urban environments in quick, lively sketches. Learn to create bold, expressive lines with ink and add depth, texture, and color with watercolor. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this workshop will help you develop your observational skills and create beautiful, spontaneous works of art.

Course ADS626
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23885
1 Session
Saturday
10/18-10/18
1:-4 p.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Learn new and exciting drawing techniques that enable you to tap into your creativity. You may take the workshops individually or as a full series. All materials provided. Open to students of all levels.

Learn basic drawing techniques combining the use of watercolor pencils and graphite, drawing from a still life.

Course ADS463
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23819
1 Session
Wednesday
10/29-10/29
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Previously ART085 Drawing I. Explore methods, materials, and drawing techniques using graphite, charcoal, and ink. Learn to use line and value both to convey meaning and as expressive tools. Gain confidence in learning to see and record experiences on paper. Leave class able to create technically adept drawing compositions that are more than the sum of their parts. This 75-hour class goes into more depth than ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, and is the equivalent of that class plus ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. No prior drawing experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART100
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24035
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT100, CRN 20001.
Instructor: Katherine Knightnew window

CRN# 24037
15 Sessions
Saturday
9/6-12/20
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/29
Co-listed with credit class ARTT100, CRN 20006.
Instructor: Brandon Geurtsnew window

This course is a continuation of Drawing: Introduction (previously Drawing I), with the further analysis and exploration of drawing skills, techniques, and concepts. Engage in complex problem solving in the visual interpretation of natural and fabricated forms. Learn to use a variety of black-and-white and color drawing media. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction or ADS639 Drawing: Level 2. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART204
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24038
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
1:10-3:50 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT204, CRN 21890.
Instructor: Michael Bookernew window

Explore both representational and abstract visual interpretation of the human figure, both as a separate study and in relation to its environment. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART019
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24000
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
6-8:40 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT205, CRN 20059.
Instructor: Jake Muirhead

Explore the expressiveness of ink as a drawing medium. The permanence of the inked mark encourages both decisiveness and experimentation and is a completely different experience than drawing in erasable media! Engage with a medium employed by artists from DaVinci to Ralph Steadman to Katsushika Hokusai, using both observation and imagination for inspiration. Draw using felt-tip pens, dip pens, and brushes for different effects. Practice the visual communication methods of the ink artist, like line weight, hatching and cross-hatching, and ink washes. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS622
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23882
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
4-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

Have you ever wondered what it takes to illustrate a children’s book? Learn about visual storytelling, the layout and design of children’s books, and the process of conceptualizing a picture book from start to finish. Choose a story to work with, create a storyboard, and work on a book dummy. We will look at examples, discuss composition, drawing and painting methods, and how to pitch to publishers or self-publish. Note though you will be drawing, this is not a how-to-draw class. The focus is on narrative visual storytelling in the picture book format. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS567
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23861
10 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/21
9-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Rebecca Solownew window

Discover illustrative drawing and painting with traditional and digital media. Access your drawing skills and basic composition techniques to communicate ideas. Learn the tools of visual narrative and sequential storytelling (like comic strips!). Explore employment possibilities and business practices for illustrators. Prerequisite: ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART073
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24016
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
12-2:15 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class GDES134/L, CRNs 21552 & 21553.
Instructor: Carrie Rennoldsnew window

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
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23833
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/22
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: new window

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
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23846
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-11/19
1-3:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

Further your exploration of acrylic painting, the dominant painting medium of the 20th century and today. Advance your technical and conceptual skills by creating representational, abstract, and non-objective paintings. Explore the use of a variety of acrylic media as well as mixing, surface preparation, and application strategies. Prerequisite: ADS529 Acrylic Painting Introduction or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS457
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23815
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Rissa Millernew window

Explore painting in depth, creating original works in representational, abstract, and non-objective styles. Develop your compositional skills and intentionally apply color theory to your artwork. Discover how to use color to convey light, volume, space, and texture in a painted image. Learn the technical skills of a painter, from preparing a canvas to the safe use of painting materials. At the beginning of class, you’ll choose to work in oils or acrylics and continue in that medium for the rest of the semester. Prerequisite: ART100/ARTT100 Drawing: Introduction, ADS638 Drawing: Fundamentals, or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART026
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24005
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
1:10-3:50 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT211, CRN 20016.
Instructor: Katherine Knightnew window

Break free from the constraints of representational art by embracing abstraction! Abstraction became popular in Western art in the late 19th century, and has dominated painting since then. Non-objective painting—artwork with no anchor in observed reality—has often been referred to as the purest form of art. Focusing on 20th century art as a starting point, paint in abstract and non-objective styles while learning design and paint application strategies. Explore ideas that go beyond the canvas and physical reality and express these concepts in a non-representational manner. Prerequisite: Introductory painting class in the medium listed in section notes. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS587
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23867
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-11/19
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Medium: Acrylic
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

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 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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS531
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23848
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Plus a half hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23850
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23847
10 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/21
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

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. Prerequisite: ADS531 Watercolor: Introduction or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS532
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23852
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
9:30-11 a.m.
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23851
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

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 painting methods and principles of composition. Learn the fundamentals of traditional Chinese painting, creating 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: ADS553
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23855
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Continue your study of Chinese painting with modern techniques and next-level brushwork. Build on beginner skills to create more complex, technically challenging works. Explore creative techniques like Po-Mo (ink washes), wrinkling paper, rubbing, and more. Learn to combine traditional and modern approaches to create unique and dynamic artwork. Each semester will focus on a set of traditional themes, with the option for students to invent their own subject matter. Prerequisite: ADS553 Chinese Brush Painting: Introduction or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS554
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23857
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
4-6:30 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23856
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Instructor: Natacha Lonew window

Create original paintings ready for display, using the skills you learned in intro and intermediate painting classes. Develop paintings from concept, through sketches and studies, experiments with color mixing and media, finishing with completed artwork. Continue to refine your style as a practicing artist and the direction of your work. Sharpen your skills in discussing art through critiques with a group of artists at a similar level. Work with the guidance of a painting expert and practicing artist who can help you develop your ideas, problem-solve, and bring out the best in your artwork. See section notes for media covered. Prerequisite: at least two semesters of painting classes in a single medium. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS605
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23874
10 Sessions
Monday
9/15-11/17
1-2:30 p.m.
Media: Watercolor and Gouache. Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23875
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
7-9:30 p.m.
Media: Acrylic and Oil
Instructor: Racquel Kellernew window

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 new window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS526
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23845
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
7-8 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Discover vector graphics, a design process that yields infinitely scalable images. Adobe Illustrator is a fun and intuitive drawing program that’s much easier to use than Photoshop for anything line- and shape-based. Design, create, and manipulate images for integration in publication layout and design, web output, use in other software packages, and direct output. Develop your skills in vector imaging tools, technical illustration, bitmap to vector conversion, typography, and output. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART098
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24033
15 Sessions
Thursday
9/4-12/18
7-9 p.m.
No class 11/27
Plus self-paced content. Co-listed with credit class GDES216/L, CRNs 21673 & 21674.
Instructor: Patricia Johannsennew window

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 existing images and creating your own! Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS525
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23844
8 Sessions
Wednesday
9/24-11/19
6:30-8:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Study digital editing as it applies to the needs of the graphics or photography professional. Manipulate scanned images and digital photographs in preparation for publication layout and design, web output, use in other software packages, or direct output. Engage in photo-restoration, composite imaging, masking, and the adjustment and correction of images used in graphic design and photography. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART097
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24032
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
11 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class GDES214/L, CRNs 23163 & 23164.
Instructor: Patricia Johannsennew window

Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro to create visual art and graphic design work. Explore the social, cultural, and ethical application of these tools. In addition to learning the software, practice basic digital design principles and engage in collaborative processes utilized in the visual arts. Take advantage of a creative, instructional, and analytical working environment to create a meaningful visual response to the world(s) you live in. Examine your work within the broad context of contemporary art, new media art, and mediated culture. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART057
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24011
9/2-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class GDES116, CRN 22777.
Instructor: Megan Van Wagonernew window

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24010
15 Sessions
Saturday
9/6-12/20
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
No class 11/29
Co-listed with credit class GDES116, CRN 21857.
Instructor: Kai Fangnew window

Explore the basics of animation with Adobe Animate. Use storyboarding and 2-D animation principles and techniques to complete your own animation projects. Learn about the history of animation, the employment market, and business practices. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART077
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24019
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
12-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class GDES140, CRN 21813.
Instructor: Alexander McSwainnew window

Learn to appreciate and analyze film on a higher level. Discover the language of film and methods of interpreting a film’s structure and content. View historic and contemporary films in class. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM001
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24227
15 Sessions
Monday
9/8-12/15
6-8:40 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class FILM110, CRN 22427.
Instructor: Wyckham Avery

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24223
15 Sessions
Thursday
9/4-12/18
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/27
Co-listed with credit class FILM110, CRN 23282.
Instructor: Graham Holford

Elevate your online presence and brand through the power of YouTube. Explore how this platform can amplify your artistic voice and engage a global audience. Learn to use YouTube’s unique features, including the YouTube Editor, to help you craft compelling content that resonates with viewers. By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to create and manage a YouTube channel that effectively supports your brand and expands your reach. Get ready to transform your creative vision into a powerful online presence! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS631
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23888
5 Sessions
Saturday
9/6-10/4
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

Your smartphone holds more filming potential than Hollywood’s entire arsenal in the first half of the 20th century. In this hands-on course, learn how to use that power to create videos for platforms like Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, and your website. Develop basic video production skills, including shooting, framing, and editing. Learn how to capture clear, engaging footage with your smartphone and explore simple techniques for creating videos that work well on social media or for personal projects. By the end of the course, you will create a series of short videos to showcase in your portfolio. Open to students of all levels, this course provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in starting their journey in video production. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS565
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23859
5 Sessions
Saturday
10/11-11/8
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

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 have a 500GB+ USB3.0 external hard drive, headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, and your MyMC login prepared for the first class. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS519
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23839
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/18-10/16
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

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 500+GB 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 new window. Prerequisite: ADS519 Adobe Premiere Pro: Video Editing Basics or basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS520
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23840
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/23-11/20
7-8:30 p.m.
Plus 1.5 hours self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Christina Arellanonew window

Learn the techniques of narrative storytelling through the camera arts. Write dialogue and action for film and television through several small projects culminating in a final 10-minute script. Films will be screened in class as examples of effective screenwriting. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM068
57 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24268
15 Sessions
Monday
9/8-12/15
6-9:30 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class FILM210/L, CRNs 23608 & 23609.
Instructor: Barry Kim Worthington

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24256
15 Sessions
Wednesday
9/3-12/17
10 a.m.-1:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class FILM210/L, CRNs 21554 & 21555.
Instructor: Graham Holford

Engage in the filmmaking process, taking on the roles of industry workers like director, cameraperson, editor, and more. Learn the basics of filmmaking, including script preparation, shooting, and editing. Produce two short video projects: a silent short and a dialogue, sound, and music short. Equipment provided. Prerequisite: basic understanding of film structure. Can be gained in FLM001/FILM110 Intro to Film or FLM068/FILM 210L Screenwriting. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM077
67.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24263
15 Sessions
Friday
9/5-12/19
10 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/28
Co-listed with credit class FILM220/L, CRNs 22953 & 22954.
Instructor: Andreé Betancourtnew window

Discover a historical photographic process! Learn the basics of cyanotype printing, an alternative photographic process that creates striking blue images and does not require a darkroom. Learn to produce digital negatives, coat paper, expose, and develop your cyanotypes. Using plant-based chemistry, tone cyanotypes to alter the color of the prints. Finish class with a set of unique cyanotype prints. Please bring 3-5 high resolution (3.5 MB+) digital images to the first class to start your digital negatives. Prerequisite: ADS525 Adobe Photoshop Imaging Basics, ART057 Digital Tools, or experience performing basic image manipulations in Photoshop. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS650
30 Hours
$209 + $189 fee = $398; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24619
8 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/8
10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Discover the magic of darkroom photography! Explore the artistic language of greats like Diane Arbus, Weegee, and Edward Weston and apply it to create evocative photographs. Learn compositional techniques and camera settings to get the best shots at the optimal exposure, then develop your own film and print it in the darkroom. Investigate the expressive and creative possibilities of the camera, darkroom equipment, and chemistry. Become a savvier photographic creator and consumer through an exploration of photographic theory, history, and its social impact. This course is designed for beginning fine art photographers and those new to darkroom/film photography. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART094
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24029
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT152, CRN 22946.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Learn to capture professional-quality photographs of your artwork. Quality images of artwork are vital to any artist’s career, and are needed for applications to shows, grants, residencies, and for general marketing. A good art photographer can also make a side income doing work for others. Learn camera settings you can use in any camera (including smartphones) to improve images of flat and 3D artwork. Explore the proper equipment and techniques for lighting artwork, and how to get great shots even without the right equipment. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create photographs that show off the true quality of your art. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS558
9 Hours
$65 + $64 fee = $129; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23858
3 Sessions
Wednesday
10/22-11/5
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

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. Students of all levels are welcome. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS522
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23842
5 Sessions
Monday
10/20-11/17
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23841
5 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-10/14
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Instructor: Alzira Lena Ruanonew window

Begin your exploration of digital photography, one of the most relevant art media of the 21st century. Discover how to control your camera and compose a shot for high-quality, consistent results. Learn the basics of camera operation, photo composition, and color and value to capture the best photos you can. Explore the fundamentals of photo editing and digital image management to add interest to your photos and safely handle your files. Required equipment: a DSLR or mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with at least 7.0-megapixel resolution, memory card, and flash drive. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS523
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23843
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/11-10/16
12:30-3:30 p.m.
No class 10/2
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

Continue building your digital photography skills with further explorations of subject matter, lighting, and photo manipulation. Delve into new tools and techniques like RAW file processing, file management systems, and studio lighting techniques. Students will work both in the studio and on location. Prerequisite: ADS523 Digital Photography Basics or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS441
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23813
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/23-11/20
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

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 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 have a collection of digital photo files ready for the first class. Open to students of all levels. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS542
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23854
5 Sessions
Monday
9/15-10/13
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Explore digital photography as a means of expression, and the creative tools at the photographer’s disposal. Beginning with traditional photographic and art concepts, engage with the photographic medium as a fine art. Develop an effective workflow for reliable image management and consistent results. Create powerful photographs by harnessing composition techniques, color theory, and the essentials of camera work. Learn to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Build a series of projects using in-camera techniques and editing software to create artistic images. Students must provide their own digital camera. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART080
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24020
9/2-10/20
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class ARTT112, CRN 22182.
Instructor: Mieke Gentisnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24021
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT112, CRN 20011.
Instructor: Mieke Gentisnew window

Discover the tools and skills needed for a career in commercial photography. Learn to manage exposure, composition, depth of field, and more to get great shots right out of the camera. Edit photographs to correct problems, alter images, and add punch. Explore print production for black-and-white and color photographs. Practice studio techniques that include portrait lighting and still life photography. Finish the class by creating a photographic portfolio. Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART084
67.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24025
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-10/16
8-10:40 a.m.
Plus self-paced content. Co-listed with credit class PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 20572 & 22374.
Instructor: Donovan Marksnew window

CRN# 24026
15 Sessions
Monday
9/8-12/15
6-10:40 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class PHOT161 & 161L, CRNs 20573 & 20574.
Instructor: Anne Benolkennew window

Do you have boxes of slides, photos, or VHS tapes gathering dust? Learn the basics of personal digital archiving—how to digitize media, use automation tools, and implement safe storage and backup practices. Through a mix of lectures and hands-on demonstrations, gain practical experience in digitization, file processing, and organizing your media for easy access on your computer or online. Whether you’re an artist with physical documentation or someone preserving family memories, this course will help you get your media into the 21st century. Open to students of all levels; a moderate comfort with computers is recommended to engage fully with the material. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS501
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23828
5 Sessions
Saturday
11/15-12/20
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
No class 11/29
Instructor: Biljana Milenkovicnew window

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 existing images and creating your own! Students have access to a free Adobe license. System requirements available at new window. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS525
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23844
8 Sessions
Wednesday
9/24-11/19
6:30-8:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Jerry Truongnew window

Discover the art of intaglio and use it to create delicate, expressive prints. Since the Renaissance, artists from Rembrandt to Picasso have used intaglio techniques to create some of their most important works. Intaglio printmaking involves drawing fine lines with a sharp tool on a metal plate. Ink pressed into these lines forms the final image. Learn intaglio techniques of drypoint hardground, softground, aquatint, and engraving, and use them to create a final edition of prints. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART022
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24001
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27

Emphasis on an introduction to Solvent-Free Intaglio methods including Drypoint, Chine-Colle, Mezzotint, Engraving, Solar Plate, Hand Colored Print and Collagraph. Co-listed with credit class ARTT230, CRN 22632.
Instructor: John Carrnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24002
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT230, CRN 22561.
Instructor: Nilou Kazemzadehnew window

Learn woodcut and relief printing techniques, including Western and Japanese approaches. Beginning with simple black and white prints from a single block, progress through stages to four-color, multi-block prints. Explore influences on printmaking in Asian, African, European, and American cultures. Develop a body of original work that represents your individual creative expression. Engage in professional printmaking practices, such as print editioning and archival management. Open to all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART069
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24015
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT225, CRN 20088.
Instructor: Amanda Millernew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24014
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
2-4:40 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT225, CRN 22949.
Instructor: Nilou Kazemzadehnew window

Learn to think in three dimensions! 3D artwork presents a unique set of challenges in visualization, design, and craftsmanship. Engage with the three-dimensional form through projects in approachable media, like wire, cardboard, unfired clay, and plaster. Develop the visual vocabulary, technical skills, and critical thinking skills necessary to unlock the expressive potential of three-dimensional content. Employ a wide range of formal and conceptual approaches in an exploration of the interaction between surface, form, space, and time. Open to students of all levels. This course satisfies the prerequisite for ART024/ART221 Sculpture I. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART049
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24009
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
12-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT103, CRN 22555.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

Discover the world of craft, where physical craftsmanship holds equal value to personal expression. Explore craft disciplines used all over the world, such as metalry, weaving, enameling, ceramics, and textile design (see section notes for the topic of each class). Create functional and decorative objects while exploring material as an art form, improving visual literacy, and developing technical proficiency. Cultivate a respect for craft and analyze the social and ethical implications of crafts. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART082
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24024
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 20050.
Instructor: Lucy Dericksonnew window

CRN# 24023
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 11/26
Topic: Introduction to metalsmithing techniques including sawing, riveting, and soldering. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 20049.
Instructor: Lucy Dericksonnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24022
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27

Topics: Weaving on a cardboard hand loom, basketry, paper crafts, papermaking, and book arts. Co-listed with credit class ARTT123, CRN 22646.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Create works of art using the images, objects, and materials found throughout your everyday life. Learn to see the artistic potential in the annoying and mundane—a parking ticket, dryer lint, or even a dead fly! Since the earliest collages of Picasso and Braque, this way of working has greatly influenced contemporary art practices from painting to sculpture. Engage in weekly explorations of modern and contemporary artists working in collage or assemblage.  Through the creation of 2D collages and 3D assemblages, gain skills in organizing successful compositions, utilizing principles of design, and working with color schemes. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS517
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23834
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
6:30-8 p.m.
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Holly Troutnew window

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, whimsy, 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: ADS566
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23860
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
1-2:30 p.m.
Plus one hour self-paced content per week.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

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 the basic seven stitches needed to connect fabric pieces and hem edges: basting, running, back, slip, hem, catch, and blanket. Explore the basics of embroidery and appliqué. Use simple sewing techniques to create projects like patches, napkins, and tote bags. This course is ideal for beginners with no formal sewing experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS518
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23836
5 Sessions
Monday
9/15-10/13
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23837
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/4-10/2
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23835
5 Sessions
Friday
9/19-10/17
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

CRN# 23838
5 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-10/18
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Continue your study of sewing, focusing on the sewing machine. While hand-sewing is an important skill, machine sewing is used for the bulk of most sewing projects. Learn the application for different stitch patterns while completing practical sewing projects. Demystify tension settings for clean, tight stitches. Learn to follow a pattern, add appliqués, and create structure with interfacing. Create useful household and wearable objects, like coasters, tablecloths, aprons, and scarves. Sewing machines are available for in-class use, but it is useful to have your own to work on at home. Prerequisite: ADS518 Sewing Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS584
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23862
5 Sessions
Thursday
10/9-11/6
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23864
5 Sessions
Friday
10/24-11/21
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Alexis Ledernew window

CRN# 23863
5 Sessions
Saturday
10/25-11/22
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Incorporate clothing patterns into your sewing for consistency and accuracy. Patterns (paper templates for cutting sewing projects) allow you to plan ahead, use fabric more efficiently, take advantage of fabric characteristics like weave direction, and create identical multiples. Using both DIY and commercially available patterns, create clothing, accessories, and household items sized to you and your needs. Improve your general sewing skills by incorporating skills like zippers and wire-forming. Prerequisite: ADS584 Sewing Level 2 or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS591
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23868
5 Sessions
Thursday
11/13-12/18
7-9:30 p.m.
No class 11/27
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23869
5 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-10/14
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Advance your knowledge of sewing by creating garments from commercially available patterns. Complete projects like a kimono robe, blazer-style jacket and pants, zippered dress, and bomber jacket. Incorporate techniques such as pockets, invisible zippers, collars, linings, buttons, and advanced hems and seams. Practice sizing a pattern for a specific fit. Learn the ins and outs of creating reversible garments. Employ advanced tailoring and professional finishing techniques to create quality construction. Prerequisite: ADS591 Sewing Level 3 or basic experience with sewing patterns and extensive experience with machine- and hand-sewing. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS620
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23881
5 Sessions
Tuesday
10/21-11/18
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Naima Doziernew window

Use your sewing skills to design and create an original quilt! Quilting is not only a creative art form, but a practical craft with rich traditions from around the world. Utilize the tools and techniques specific to quilting, from specialized uses of a sewing machine to quilt math. Learn to plan a quilt, create a patchwork, and connect layers with quilt stitches. Explore traditional quilting and how it can inform contemporary practice. Prerequisite: ADS518 Sewing Introduction or basic hand- and machine-sewing skills. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS609
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 23877
5 Sessions
Monday
10/20-11/17
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Quilt intricate and creative designs without the need for a longarm machine. Practice techniques such as stippling, meandering, and creating patterns. Leave with the skills to confidently tackle free-motion domestic machine quilting projects on your own. Appropriate for beginning and experienced quilters alike! Sewing machines provided, but feel free to bring your own machine capable of free-motion quilting. Please bring a small project (12.5x12.5”-30x40”) whose quilt sandwich is already basted and ready for quilting. Prerequisite: ADS609 Machine Quilting Introduction or ability to do basic piecing and quilting on a domestic sewing machine.

Course: ADS630
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23887
1 Session
Saturday
9/27
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Speed up your quilt-making by learning strip piecing. Strip piecing simplifies quilt block creation by sewing together long strips of fabric before cutting them into blocks. Learn the basics of strip piecing, including fabric selection, cutting techniques, and accurate sewing methods. Explore patterns and layouts that can be achieved with strip piecing. Complete a quilt top by the end of the day. Appropriate for beginning and experienced quilters alike! Sewing machines provided, but feel free to bring your own. Please bring at least forty 2.5 x 44” pre-cut fabric strips (or a 40-piece pre-cut Jelly Roll pack) to the workshop. We will NOT be cutting fabric in this workshop. Prerequisite: ADS609 Machine Quilting Introduction or ability to do basic piecing and quilting on a domestic sewing machine.

Course: ADS628
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23886
1 Session
Saturday
10/25
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Bring your current quilting project and enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment to sew, share ideas, and connect with fellow quilters. Led by an experienced fiber artist and quilting instructor, this open studio offers access to classroom equipment, space to work at your own pace, and expert guidance as needed. All levels are welcome—come for the stitching, stay for the community.

Course: ADS642
3 Hours
$25 + $24 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23897
1 Session
Saturday
11/22
1-4 p.m.
Instructor: Karen Middletonnew window

Create your own textiles using hand- and floor-looms. Design woven works based on existing patterns and your own creative process. Produce practical fiber works and art pieces in two- and three-dimensions. Develop an appreciation and sensitivity for cultural expression as demonstrated through textile works. Learn the technical skills of weaving, such as setting up a loom, threading and treadle sequences, and calculating yardage requirements. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART045
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24524
15 Sessions
Friday
9/5-12/19
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/28

Co-listed with credit class ARTT247, CRN 23716.
Instructor: Clare Nichollsnew window

Create your own original art doll! Dolls and small human figures are older than civilization and have been used as everything from toys to religious icons. Explore the design process for creating three-dimensional human forms in mixed media. Learn construction methods and use them to assemble an original costumed doll. Begin with rough design concepts and proportional figure sketching, continuing to the construction of a wire armature, hard sculpting the doll’s head and hands, soft-sculpting the doll’s body, and sewing the doll’s costume. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Basic hand-sewing skills; can be learned in ADS518 Sewing Introduction. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS505
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24075
10 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/21
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wendelin Danielsnew window

Discover the theory and basic techniques used in relief sculpture and sculpture in the round. Explore the problems and principles of sculpture using both additive and subtractive techniques. Create artwork using a range of materials such as clay, wood, modern plastics, plaster, and metals. Prerequisite: ADS571 Sculpture Basics, ART049/ARTT103 Three-Dimensional Design, or equivalent. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART024
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24003
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
1-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class ARTT221, CRN 22417.
Instructor: Judith Stonenew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24004
15 Sessions
Thursday
9/14-12/18
9 a.m.-2:40 p.m.
No class 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT221, CRN 20066.
Instructor: Miriam Ewersnew window

Create your own stained glass panel using the Tiffany method! Learn how to design your pattern, choose colors, cut and grind glass, and solder glass together. By the end of the class, you will complete one stained glass panel. No prior experience needed. Students must bring a pencil and ruler to the first class; any other drawing tools optional. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS490
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23822
5 Sessions
Wednesday
9/24-10/29
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Expand your knowledge of stained glass by working with next-level materials and processes. Learn to incorporate unconventional materials like copper pipe, non-square frames, metal rings, hanging materials, and glass adhesives into your stained glass projects. Create 3D forms in stained glass, such as sculptural pieces and containers. Bring unusual materials you may want to incorporate to the first class for discussion. Prerequisite: ADS490 Stained Glass Introduction or permission of instructor. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS492
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23823
5 Sessions
Wednesday
11/5-12/10
6:30-9:30 p.m.
No class 11/26
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Learn the basics of kiln-forming glass, where multiple glass elements are melted together to form a single piece. Discover how temperature and time are used in a kiln to create glass pieces. Explore techniques like tack fusing, slumping, and full fusing. Learn the different types of glass and their uses, including sheets, powder, and dichroic glass. Finish class with multiple completed glass artworks and an ability to prepare glass for kiln firing with expected results. Previous glass cutting experience helpful, but not required. Students are responsible for purchasing glass and glass components. Basic tools and firings are included. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS649
10 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24079
5 Sessions
Thursday
11/13-12/18
7-9 p.m.
No class 11/27
Instructor: David Baxternew window

Discover the art of bead stringing! Apply principles of design to create unique, marketable earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Use professional tools and techniques to create works that hold up to everyday wear. Explore the variety of beads, clasps, and cord available and how to select the appropriate materials to execute your vision. Design and produce your own signature clasps using simple wire-bending techniques, beads, and found objects. Begin to define your personal style and learn how to balance that with fashion trends. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS617
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23880
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

Discover your individual style in bead stringing, creating unique projects from design to completion. Find new ways to create jewelry out of beads you have collected or inherited from your favorite aunt. Incorporate old jewelry and found objects into your designs. Explore the application of colors, shapes, textures, techniques, and stringing materials. By the end of class, you will complete multiple projects that together characterize your voice as a jewelry-maker. Prerequisite: ADS617 Jewelry: Bead Stringing Basics or similar experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS648
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23904
10 Sessions
Thursday
9/11-11/20
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Topic: Unconventional Materials
Instructor: Elaine Robnett Moorenew window

Explore the elements of jewelry design using simple hand tools. Learn techniques such as stamping, texturing, sawing, piercing, and wire wrapping. Design and produce your own jewelry in the studio as you develop your creativity and fabrication skills. Discover contemporary trends in jewelry and metalsmithing and how you can apply them to your work. Open to students of all levels. Note: This course does not fulfill soldering prerequisite for upper-level jewelry courses. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS512
25 Hours
$195 + $159 fee = $354; Non-MD Residents add $160

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 23831
10 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-11/18
1-3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Wanjin Kimnew window

Discover fundamental metalsmithing techniques while designing and making jewelry and small objects. Learn fabrication techniques, including sawing, piercing, surface enrichment, riveting, and soldering. Specific projects may change based on instructor or semester. This course fulfills the prerequisite for all intermediate-level jewelry and metalsmithing courses. No prior experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS595
48 Hours
$299 + $269 fee = $568; Non-MD Residents add $250

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23871
12 Sessions
Tuesday
9/9-11/25
1-5 p.m.
Instructor: Molly Shulmannew window

Explore fabrication with sheet metals such as copper, brass, and silver. Analyze historical, social, and ethical aspects within jewelry and metalsmithing as you develop technical competency and explore material as an art form. Develop skills in creative design and technical craftsmanship. Techniques include sawing, piercing, riveting, tabs, soldering, sleeved rings, hollow rings, and bezels. No prior experience required. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART060
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24012
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
9-11:40 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class ARTT245, CRN 23473.
Instructor: Katja Toporskinew window

Create jewelry or small objects that feature materials beyond the typical silver or copper sheet. Explore new materials to better understand their value, usability, strengths, and challenges, and how to incorporate these materials into wearable jewelry or sculptural objects. See section notes for materials covered. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS640
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23894
7 Sessions
Monday
9/8-10/20
4-9 p.m.
Topic: Wood, Plastics, & Aluminum
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Chain fabrication is an essential skill for jewelry design. A chain is generally used as a support for other components, but can stand alone as a piece of jewelry. Constructing your own adds authenticity and elegance to your final product. Explore traditional and eclectic chain forms that can enhance your jewelry designs or function independently as wearable sculpture. Design and hand-fabricate your own chains while building your forming and soldering skills. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS597
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23872
7 Sessions
Thursday
9/4-10/23
12-5 p.m.
No class 10/2
Topic: Chain Maille, French/Viking knit, Cuban link chains, and appropriate catches for each.
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

CRN# 23873
7 Sessions
Monday
10/27-12/8
4-9 p.m.
Topic: Captures and Linkages for Found Objects
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

Discover stonesetting, the art of incorporating gemstones or alternative materials into your metalwork. Explore processes like claw, bezel, channel, pavé, flush setting, and more. Check the section notes for this semester’s topic. Complete a collection of samples, or, depending on skill level, create a selection of finished works. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS586
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23865
7 Sessions
Sunday
9/7-10/19
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Topic: Bezel Setting
Instructor: Molly Shulmannew window

CRN# 23866
7 Sessions
Sunday
10/26-12/14
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
No class 11/30
Topic: Prongs & Tabs
Instructor: Molly Shulmannew window

Develop your design skills by utilizing techniques from previous metals and jewelry classes. Explore concepts, develop unique designs, experiment with materials, and complete finished artworks while continuing to refine technical skills. See section notes for topic. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ADS641
35 Hours
$225 + $199 fee = $424; Non-MD Residents add $225

Rockville Campus
CRN# 23895
7 Sessions
Thursday
10/30-12/18
12-5 p.m.
No class 11/27
Topic Works in Progress: Learning from our imperfect creations
Instructor: Nick Grant Barnesnew window

This course is designed for students at the intermediate level. Continue to develop metalsmithing skills while engaging in concepts and critical inquiry within the field. Topics rotate each semester. See section notes. Prerequisite: ability to solder and saw unassisted; can be learned in ADS595 Jewelry & Metalsmithing Fundamentals, ARTT245/ART060 Jewelry & Metalsmithing, or ARTT123/ART082 Crafts with a metals focus. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: ART067
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24013
15 Sessions
Friday
9/5-12/19
10 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
No class 11/28
Topic: Advanced Fabrication. Co-listed with credit class ARTT255G, CRN 23180.
Instructor: Katja Toporskinew window

Experience the dances of the African diaspora! Dance in Cuban and Brazilian styles while gaining a deeper appreciation of their meaning and history. Explore how the rhythms of West Africa traveled to Cuba, Brazil, and the Black American Church, dancing through the history of Mambo, Rumba, Salsa, and Samba. Learn the roots of these dances and the changes they underwent in the Americas. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA096
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24221
6 Sessions
Saturday
9/13-10/18
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Learn to dance Flamenco, a highly expressive Spanish style known for percussive footwork and intricate body movements. Explore the roots of Flamenco in Andalusia, Spain, and its cultural and historical context. Discover Flamenco’s palos (musical styles) and the 12-beat compás (rhythms) of Seguiriyas, Solea, Bulerias, and Tangos. Practice precise footwork, upper body posture, palmas (clapping styles), and the connection with music. Dance the choreographed dance of Sevilanas and learn its history. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA097
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24226
6 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-10/21
7-8:15 p.m.
Instructor: Daniel Paredeznew window

Learn the basics of ballroom dance performance with a different genre covered in each section (see section notes). 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. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to perform rudimentary ballroom dance or to continue your studies at a local dance studio. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have not explored the listed genre. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA054
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24222
6 Sessions
Thursday
9/18-10/23
7-8:15 p.m.
Topic: Lindy Hop Swing Lindy Hop, also known as jitterbug, is considered the original swing dance. Born in Harlem during the 20s, it was popularized during the Swing Era of the 30s & 40s. Lindy Hop is a fusion of dances, including the Charleston, jazz, and tap. Learn the basics and variations, lead and follow skills, transitions, and more. Leave class able to dance comfortably with any partner.
Instructor: Gizelle Mercednew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24224
6 Sessions
Saturday
10/25-12/6
10-11:15 a.m.
No class 11/29
Topic: Cuban Salsa Join us as we learn the popular, versatile, and fun dance style of Cuban salsa! Learn the fundamentals of salsa and Mambo-Salsa, focusing on basic footwork, partnering, cross body lead, and right turns. Leave class comfortable with musicality, rhythm, and Cuban salsa style.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Discover tap dance, the dominant performance dance form of the early 20th century. Invented in the African American community, tap quickly became the standard in vaudeville and musical theater, later forming the basis for jazz dance. Perform the basic steps of this percussive, syncopated dance style and walk in the footsteps of greats like Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., and Shirley Temple. Learn to shuffle, flap, paddle, and roll and build simple rhythmic combinations that can combine into more complex choreography. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored tap dance formally. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA078
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24394
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
10-11:15 a.m.
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Continue to build on the fundamentals of percussive tap dance. Explore new step variations, simple combinations, improvisation, and polyrhythms. Begin learning the breadth of tap dancing styles that goes beyond basic footwork combinations. Dance to music genres from jazz to rock and roll. Prerequisite: PFA078 Intro to Tap Dance or equivalent experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA079
10 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24240
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-11/19
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Baakari Wildernew window

Dance to the music from your favorite musicals while learning Broadway’s unique form of jazz dance. Musicals from Westside Story to Hamilton, Chicago to Rent draw on jazz dance for their choreography. Broadway jazz is a unique, high-energy blend of ballet, modern, and jazz and is known for exaggerated movements and storytelling. Learn the warmups jazz dancers use to stay fit and flexible. Practice the dance steps, performance techniques, and body alignment essential to Broadway jazz dance. Explore the Luigi Technique and its philosophy of “never stop moving.” Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA101
7.5 Hours
$55 + $54 fee = $109; Non-MD Residents add $120

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24225
6 Sessions
Saturday
9/13-10/18
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Instructor: Angela Ingramnew window

Discover modern dance, a free-flowing, expressive dance style equally suited to performance and exercise routines. Dance in a style that arose as a reaction to the restrictive rules of both ballet and Victorian society and dominated the 20th century. Learn to move like a modern dancer, practicing techniques and movement phrases. Develop control with axial and locomotor exercises and add personality with improvisation skills. Explore the history of modern dance and its innovators like Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham, and Paul Taylor. This course is designed for new dancers and those who have never explored modern dance in depth. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM038
37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24237
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
10-10:50 a.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28

Co-listed with credit class DANC103, CRN 22354.
Instructor: Alice Howes

Learn to dance ballet, the quintessential classical dance of Western culture. Explore ballet as an expressive artform through physical exercises and performances. Develop proper technique through exercises on barre, center work (dancing without barre support), and movement through the space. Learn the traditional placement, alignment, and position for feet and arms. Practice warmups and stretches that improve your fitness and performance as a dancer. This course is designed for beginners and those new to ballet. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM037
37.5 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24232
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
2-3:15 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class DANC101, CRN 20336.
Instructor: Alice Howes

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24234
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
6-7:15 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class DANC101, CRN 23632.
Instructor: Meryl Shapironew window

Further your study of classical ballet. Develop an aesthetic awareness of the art, apply ballet theory, and perfect your technique. Review basic exercises and terminology. Expand your repertoire with techniques such as pirouettes and petite batterie. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of ballet; can be achieved through FLM037/DANC101 Ballet I. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM060
75 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24244
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
2-3:25 p.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28
Co-listed with credit class DANC102, CRN 22701.
Instructor: Alice Howes

Discover the music of world cultures! Explore cross-cultural popular music and the traditional music that influenced it. Learn to identify the social and cultural impact of musical forms. Examine technological and cultural shifts as factors influencing musical development and dissemination. Participate in music-making, listen to live and recorded music, and engage in stimulating discussions. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM063
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24248
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
10-11:15 a.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC117, CRN 21791.
Instructor: Heather Brownnew window

Discover jazz from the early 20th century to the present, developing an appreciation for the music that includes its history, composition, and musical styling. Jazz originated in African American communities across the US as a syncopated blend of different musical styles. Explore the lives of composers and pivotal band leaders and examine the impact of the socio-political environment on jazz. Learn to identify works by significant jazz artists and periods. Apply basic music theory skills to understand what’s happening in a jazz composition. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM062
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24247
13 Sessions
Tuesday
9/16-12/16
6:30-9:35 p.m.
No class 10/21
Co-listed with credit class MUSC125, CRN 21658.
Instructor: Eric Fieronew window

Go beyond taste and learn to appreciate music for its cultural value. Explore the development of American popular music from the late 19th century to the present. Discover the origin of blues and country music, where rock & roll came from, and lesser-explored topics like Tin Pan Alley, urban folk, swing, and social dance. Learn to analyze music, uncovering not just style and structure, but cultural and socio-political impact. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM064
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24249
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC131, CRN 22367.

CRN# 24251
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
6-7:15 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC131, CRN 23197.
Instructor: Heather Brownnew window

To fully appreciate music, you must understand something of its history and structure. Unlock a whole new world of listening, exploring musical history from medieval to contemporary times. Learn about periods of music and the composers, cultural movements, and historical events that shaped them. Identify structural elements of music, and how they tie periods together or differentiate them. Leave class with a new ability to analyze, appreciate, and talk about music from any time period. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM061
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24245
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28
Co-listed with credit class MUSC110, CRN 20637.
Instructor: Ward Harrisnew window

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: FLM070
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Online: Distance Learning
CRN# 24258
9/15-12/21
Online 24/7
Co-listed with credit class MUSC184, CRN 21613.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24259
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
9-9:50 a.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28
Co-listed with credit class MUSC184, CRN 20678.
Instructor: Justin Boyernew window

Explore the nature of musical sound and its perception, fundamentals of musical notations, scales, intervals, triads, and simple diatonic harmony. Learn to apply music theory using the piano keyboard. Discover the phenomenon of tonality, and the hierarchical relationships between pitches and chords. Prerequisite: FLM011/MUSC184 Intro to Music Theory or consent of department. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM066
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24252
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28
Co-listed with credit class MUSC190, CRN 20663.
Instructor: Pablo Saelzernew window

Become a certified user of , learning the industry standard software in music recording and streaming from a Pro Tools certified instructor. In music production studios, broadcasting stations, and live streaming, technicians are expected to know Pro Tools. Record and edit MIDI and audio tracks and arrange them into multitrack compositions. Practice mixing, adding effects, and mastering for polished final tracks. Explore Avid’s external hardware and software platforms and how they integrate with Pro Tools. Open to students of all levels, though some musical experience is advisable. This course plus PFA113 will prepare you for the Avid Pro Tools Certified User exam. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA112
20 Hours
$164 + $135 fee = $299; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24266
7 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-10/22
12-2:51 p.m.
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Complete your training for the Avid Pro Tools Certified User exam. Hone your recording and editing skills with next-level mixing and editing tools. Learn to configure a recording studio environment and develop your session management skills. Produce and output music files designed for specific media platforms. At the end of this course, you will be ready to take the Avid Pro Tools Certified User exam and become an Avid-certified engineer. Prerequisite: PFA112 Avid Pro Tools User Certification Part I or comparable experience. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA113
20 Hours
$164 + $135 fee = $299; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24267
7 Sessions
Wednesday
10/29-12/17
12-2:51 p.m.
No class 11/26
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Gain a basic understanding and appreciation of the elements of music technology, including MIDI, computer music applications, digital audio recording, and sound design. Examine the elements, instruments, styles, and history of electronic music. Learn how to apply music theory to digital music production. Pre- or Co-requisite: FLM022/MUSC 141 Class Piano I or FLM070/MUSC184 Music Theory Introduction, or consent of department. Computer experience and a background in music are preferred. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM046
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24238
45 Sessions
Monday Wednesday Friday
9/3-12/19
11-11:50 a.m.
No class 11/26, 11/28
Co-listed with credit class MUSC174, CRN 22708.
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Use industry-standard recording tools techniques to record and produce music. Learn sound mixing, leveling, and mastering on a digital audio workstation (DAW) and related software. Learn to manage your recording environment and apply the right gear to the situation, including microphone types and uses. Fine-tune your ear to catch problems in your recordings and find out how to solve them. Apply mixing and mastering techniques for professional-quality results. Finish class with final music projects exported to digital files. Prerequisite: FLM022/MUSC141 Class Piano I, FLM070/MUSC184 Music Theory Introduction, or a working understanding of music theory. Computer experience and a background in music are preferred. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM072
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24261
13 Sessions
Wednesday
9/17-12/17
6-9:05 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class MUSC181, CRN 22709.
Instructor: Reginald Cyntjenew window

Join a mixed ensemble of voices and instruments from around the world, including percussion, strings, bass, drums, piano, guitars, and flutes. Explore indigenous, traditional, and contemporary music from around the world, reflecting our college community that represents over 171 nationalities. Open to all levels; no experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM055
37.5 Hours
$134 + $69 fee = $203; Non-MD Residents add $272

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24239
15 Sessions
Monday
9/8-12/15
4-6:30 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class MUSC161D, CRN 22707.
Instructor: Victor Provostnew window

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. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA082
14 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24243
8 Sessions
Friday
9/19-11/7
12:15-2 p.m.
Students must provide their own acoustic guitars (classical or steel string).
Instructor: Youngik Jangnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24395
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-11/19
7-8:24 p.m.
No class 10/1
Classical guitars provided for classroom use, or BYO acoustic (classical or steel string).
Instructor: Scott Giambussonew window

Learn foundational skills for guitar that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Build your comfort with the instrument by practicing strumming rhythms and finger-picking patterns. Develop a familiarity with the guitar neck through fretting techniques for basic chords and melodies. Build a repertoire of elementary guitar pieces. Apply these skills to play melodies and accompaniments that can be performed solo or in a musical group. This course is designed for beginning musicians and those new to guitar. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM024
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24231
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
10-11:40 a.m.
No class 11/26
Students must provide their own acoustic guitars (classical or steel string). Co-listed with credit class MUSC138, CRN 20632.
Instructor: Scott Borgnew window

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24230
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
6-7:40 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27

Classical guitars provided for classroom use, or BYO acoustic (classical or steel string). Co-listed with credit class MUSC138, CRN 23558.
Instructor: Theodore Shustermannew window

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 Nancy and Randal Faber. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA080
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24253
7 Sessions
Saturday
9/6-10/18
5:15-7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Continue your exploration of piano! Improve your fluency when reading music and your hand coordination and movement. Develop a repertoire of elementary piano pieces as a basis for further development and performance. Continue your study of music theory and apply it to the piano. Prerequisite: PFA032 Intro Group Piano or rudimentary skills in reading treble and bass clefs and a basic understanding of keyboard orientation and geography. Textbook required: Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Piano Course Book 1 by Nancy and Randal Faber. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA081
16 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24257
7 Sessions
Saturday
10/25-12/13
5:15-7:30 p.m.
No class 11/29
Instructor: Hanyin Chennew window

Learn foundational skills for piano that can be applied as a hobbyist, musician, or educator. Practice playing with both hands while learning chords, scales, and cadences. Develop a basic ability to read music on the bass and treble clef, including notes, rhythms, legato and staccato, dynamics, slurs, and ties. Build a repertoire of elementary piano pieces. Apply these skills to play melodies and accompaniments that can be performed solo or in a musical group. This course is designed for beginning musicians and those new to piano. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM022
50 Hours
$268 + $91.60 fee = $359.60; Non-MD Residents add $590.40

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24229
60 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
1-1:50 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/26, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC141, CRN 22705.

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24228
60 Sessions
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
10-10:50 a.m.
No class 10/21, 11/26, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class MUSC141, CRN 22645.
Instructor: Ching-Yi Linnew window

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 a section is full, please contact communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu for availability. Private lessons are open to students of all levels. Private lessons meet once a week for 45 minutes. You will work with your instructor to choose a schedule. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA094
11.25 Hours
$199 + $749 fee = $948; Non-MD Residents add $400

Online: Structured Remote
CRN# 24260
15 Sessions
9/8-12/14
Topics: Piano with Hanyin Chennew window or Greta Ehrignew window; Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass or Ukulele with Scott Giambussonew window; Clarinet, Saxophone, or Oboe with Steve Churchillnew window

Study and perform classic and contemporary band literature of grades IV and above. For professional musicians such as music teachers, military band personnel, and freelance performers. Participation is open to outstanding non-teachers by audition. Three rehearsals and one concert per section. 0.75 CEUs per section. CPD credits available for MCPS teachers who have the Advanced Placement Certificate. Contact us at communityarts@montgomerycollege.edu. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA053
7.75 Hours
$10 + $39 fee = $49; Non-MD Residents add $30

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24250
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday
10/1-10/16
7:30-9:30 p.m. (W)
7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 10/16)
Performance 10/16 at 7:30 p.m., 海角禁区’s Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folknew window

CRN# 24246
4 Sessions
Wednesday Thursday
10/29-11/13
7:30-9:30 p.m. (W)
7:30-9:15 p.m. (Thursday 11/13)
Performance 11/13 at 7:30 p.m., 海角禁区’s Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville, MD.
Directors: Dan Ord & Christian Folknew window

Explore improvisational comedy, live theatre where the performance is created spontaneously. In addition to being fun and original, improv is a great tool for leadership development, improving public speaking, and self-discovery. Using exercises and games, learn how to think creatively and spontaneously in the moment. Practice basic improvisational techniques, such as “yes, and,” character development, and scene work. Create on-the-fly original scenes that will never be replicated! Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA103
12.5 Hours
$109 + $85 fee = $194; Non-MD Residents add $120

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24264
5 Sessions
Thursday
9/18-10/16
7-9:30 p.m.
Instructor: Mark Kamienew window

Unlock your acting talent! Acting is a powerful tool for self-expression, communication, and confidence-building. Explore identity and imitation in drama using role play, character building, and storytelling. Develop your actor’s instrument by combining vocal and physical approaches to build roles and characters that effectively communicate your intent to an audience. Use improvisation and scripted scene performance to put your new skills to work. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA098
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24397
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/22
10-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

Discover what it takes to be an actor! Employ your body and voice as primary instruments of the actor, and use vocal and physical exercises to tune those instruments. Develop a character through interpretation of a dramatic text. Perform short theatrical works individually and in small groups. Leave class with the fundamentals needed to make a start in community theatre or continue your studies. Gain a better appreciation of theatrical performance whether you’re reading, watching, or performing. No prior theatrical experience necessary. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM067
37.5 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24255
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
2-3:15 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class THET110, CRN 21612.

CRN# 24254
14 Sessions
Monday
9/15-12/15
6:30-9:15 p.m.
Co-listed with credit class THET110, CRN 20342.
Instructor: Sasha Olinicknew window

Cultivate acting skills that will improve your performance and breathe life into a character. Apply the building blocks of acting technique—sense memory, improvisation exercises, theatre games, and imagination—to create a convincing performance. Use script analysis to explore genre, the arc of a scene, and nuances of plot and theme. Perform short scenes in class that teach you how to take direction as an actor and develop a sense of timing. Practice working collaboratively with other actors while embodying a character. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA110
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus
CRN# 24265
10 Sessions
Wednesday
9/10-11/19
7-8:30 p.m.
No class 10/1
Instructor: Wanda Whitesidenew window

Find your voice and discover the power of your body in space! Develop the tools you need to explore, expand, and discover how to use your full voice and body in performance. Explore voice and movement techniques like Uta Hagen, Suzuki, and stage combat, and develop personalized warm-up and cool-down routines. Put this training to the test with take-home improvisational exercises and share them with the class. Join a supportive ensemble where you can challenge yourself and build the skills and confidence needed to perform with freedom and creativity on stage. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: PFA109
15 Hours
$124 + $105 fee = $229; Non-MD Residents add $140

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24400
10 Sessions
Saturday
9/20-11/22
1-2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Andrés Roanew window

Build a complex theatrical character through movement! Movement is essential to character: it can express emotion, reveal personality, and communicate characteristics like health or age. Learn to employ movement techniques like Alexander, LeCoq, and Laban theory. Combine imagery and physical exercises to increase your kinesthetic awareness and connect physical action to psychological action. Optimize control of your body with core support, efficient energy use, and relaxation and breathing techniques. Practice these techniques during in-class solo and group improvisations. Open to students of all levels. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM075
60 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24262
30 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class THET205, CRN 22431.

Discover the principles and practice of drama production, with emphasis on planning, constructing, and shifting scenery, and on the management of backstage operations. Students are required to participate in additional laboratory hours and work on College productions. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM058
65 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24241
31 Sessions
Tuesday Thursday
9/2-12/18
2-3:15 p.m. (Tu)
2-5 p.m. (Thursday)
No class 10/21, 11/27
Co-listed with credit class THET114/L, CRNs 20365 & 20366.
Instructor: R. Scott Hengennew window

Explore the theories and techniques of theatrical makeup. Through hands-on projects, experience the techniques involved in corrective, character, and special effects makeup. Learn to highlight or adjust facial structure, anticipate the effect of lighting on makeup, and complement costume design with makeup. Discover the types of makeup, their benefits and drawbacks, and how to apply them. Tuition waiver applies; MD seniors pay fee only.

Course: FLM059
50 Hours
$402 + $137.40 fee = $539.40; Non-MD Residents add $885.60

Rockville Campus
CRN# 24242
30 Sessions
Monday Wednesday
9/3-12/17
1-2:45 p.m.
No class 11/26
Co-listed with credit class THET118/L, CRNs 23130 & 23131.
Instructor: Ashlynne Ludwig