Page 26 - De Anza Community Ed Summer Academy Catalog 2020
P. 26

 July 13-31
GRADES 9-12
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
               ART and DESIGN
DIGITAL ART AND GRAPHIC DESIGN
Entering Grades 9-12 – Students in this class will learn
to create dynamic digital drawings and illustrations as well as logos, eye-catching web banners and special effects using new design software. Students will use Shape Builder, blending and 3D conversion tools to convert photos into vector images, make animated GIFs and more. Creative and critical thinking exercises will help inspire originality. Students should bring a USB flash drive for saving work.
DIGITAL COMICS AND CARTOONING
Entering Grades 9-12 – This class will explore the secrets of digital magic, as students learn about creating cartoons and comics in a variety of visual styles including Manga and enhanced photo-realism. Students will analyze content and narrative devices such as flashbacks and foreshadowing, and explore the cultural and historical aspects of cartooning. They also will learn to apply key art and design principles that will make their work shine. Students will be provided a USB flash drive for saving work.
DRAWING AND PAINTING STUDIO
Entering Grades 9-12 – This course will focus on representational and expressive drawing and painting. Students will learn and practice different techniques and work on one or more portfolio pieces, using a variety of
Register at deanza.edu/academy 408.864.8817 • communityeducation@deanza.edu
media including graphite, oil pastel, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. Students will be encouraged to find and build their own style and artistic voice.
SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS
Entering Grades 9-12 – Students will learn and practice hand-building, sculpting and construction techniques to create original sculptures, bas-relief tiles and functional works. Clay coil, slab and pinch construction will be covered along with surface treatments like
slip painting, sgraffito, image transfer and stenciling techniques. Students will also create a mixed-media sculpture series of their choosing as a means to refine their personal voice and style, and build a portfolio.
  Art and Design courses are offered in partnership with the Euphrat Museum of Art
deanza.edu/euphrat
                      24
















































































   24   25   26   27   28