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COURSE OFFERINGSMICA offers classes to adults who seek personal enrichment or professional development. Options include classes in a variety of subjects including professional development and fine arts.

The School for Professional and Continuing Studies offers a rich

and varied schedule for anyone interested in pursuing the study of

art and design at MICA.

The wide range of fine arts and design courses available to adult

students includes classes and workshops in drawing, painting,

photography, graphic design, and web design.

Additionally, MICA offers year-round fine arts and design courses for

children and teens through Young People’s Studios (YPS). High school

students can take their work to a higher level through portfolio prep

classes that will help them build their portfolios and gain greater insight

into art and design.

Enjoy yourself this Spring at the Maryland Institute

College of Art!

DRAWING

LEARNING TO DRAW CSDR 101Eric Rutledge | Tuesday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 3-April 28 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

Students develop their ability to perceive and render forms in space on a two-dimensional

surface. The course introduces basic drawing techniques and materials, with an emphasis

on drawing from observation. Topics covered include line, value, gesture, composition, linear,

and atmospheric perspective. Note: Students should bring an 18” x 24” newsprint pad

(rough), very soft to soft vine charcoal, and a large kneaded eraser to the first class

meeting. No class on March 17.

Instructor: Eric Rutledge received his BA from the University of South Florida and his MFA

from MICA. He specializes in figurative drawing and painting, and exhibits locally and along

the east coast.

PERSONAL NARRATIVE AND THE ALTERED BOOK CSDR 232Helen Elliott | Tuesday | February 17–April 28 | 6:15-10pm | 10 sessions | 1.5 credits | $615

Using the format of the book’s bound, printed, and illustrated pages as a starting point,

students will explore using color in unconventional ways, adding imagery through mark-

making, printing, painting, transferring, stamping and also by cutting, collage, and sewing.

These processes are the tools by which the artist can modify form and content by selectively

adding, subtracting, enhancing, or filtering the book’s existing pages to generate a personal

narrative--a fully realized amalgam of word and image. Note: $20 additional materials fee.

No class on March 17.

Instructor: Helen Elliott earned her MFA from Kent State University and was a 1998 recipient

of an Ohio Arts Council Individual Fellowship. She has exhibited widely in the U.S.A., U.K., Canada,

and Jamaica, and she completed a commission for the Inner Harbor Hilton Hotel in Baltimore.

FINE ARTSBuild skills and develop confidence in your

drawing and painting abilities through the

guidance of our excellent faculty. Introductory

courses provide the foundation for learning

techniques and concepts while more focused

courses allow for creative exploration.

For more information, please visit

www.mica.edu/spring15

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OPEN STUDIO MODEL SESSIONS NCDR 110

Section A | Sunday | 2-5pm | February 8-April 26 10 sessions | non-credit | $95

Section B | Tuesday | 7-10pm | February 17-April 28 10 sessions | non-credit | $95

Sessions are offered for those who want to draw or paint

from the live figure. Each section includes two models—

one for quick poses for sketching and one for sustained

drawing or painting. A class coordinator will ensure the

quality of each session. No formal instruction is offered

and there are no prerequisites. Note: At least 25 students

must enroll in each section for it to run. Section A will

not meet on March 15 and April 5 and Section B will not

meet on March 17.

PAINTING

PAINTING II: BEYOND THE BASICS CSPT 238Dorothy Valakos | Wednesday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 4-April 29 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

This course is for painters who have some comfort with the medium, but desire greater

technical proficiency and seek a more personal direction for their work. A combination of

directed assignments and individually-customized projects aim to strengthen students’ skills

and further their creative processes. Participants will explore the practice of painting in a series,

with consideration given to issues of theme, media, method, scale, and other criteria necessary

to produce an integrated body of work. Students will be encouraged to deepen their ideas and

expand their formal and conceptual vocabularies. There are no restrictions on medium, form,

subject, or style. Prerequisite: CSPT 102A Learning to Paint or equivalent. Note: Participants

should bring at least three examples of their work and all painting supplies to the first class

meeting. No class on March 18.

Instructor: Dorothy Valakos is a painter and mixed media artist who has exhibited widely

throughout the region and is the past recipient of a Maryland State Arts Council Individual

Artist Award. She has worked with diverse populations both as an instructor of fine arts and

as a museum educator. She holds an MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at MICA.

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SURVEYING THE SCENE: CONTEMPORARY ART IN BALTIMORE NCPT 156Helene Grabow and Benjamin Levy | Saturday | 1-4pm | March 7-April 11 | 6 sessions non-credit | $250

Baltimore’s visual arts scene is characterized by a vibrancy and openness that rivals that of

many larger cities. This course surveys a variety of contemporary art venues for those looking

to become more familiar and involved with the local arts community, whether as artists,

enthusiasts, or supporters. The course will include tours of galleries, alternative art spaces,

artists’ studios, workshops, and art districts, such as Station North, Bromo Tower, and the mill

complexes around the Jones Falls. A highlight will be a visit to the Baltimore Contemporary

Print Fair and the Prints and Multiples Fair on March 28. Note: Participants must provide their

own transportation.

Instructors: Helene Grabow is the Curatorial Assistant in the Department of Contemporary Art at The

Baltimore Museum of Art. She also orchestrates a variety of art events for the BMA’s Friends of Modern

and Contemporary Art. Benjamin Levy is a printmaker, critic, and curator, and is the Curatorial Assistant

in the BMA’s Department of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs. He is a 2009 graduate of MICA.

3-D FINE ART

NEW! JANUARY TERM CLASS INTRODUCTION TO RHINO CAD IS 321Jonathan Butt | Monday-Friday | 9am-5pm | January 2-16 | 11 sessions 3 credits | $1,560

This introductory course will cover basic modeling in Rhino CAD (Computer-Aided Design).

Students will learn multiple ways to create an object in digital space through techniques like

extrusion, Boolion functions, joining, bending, lofting, and checking for naked edges. With basic

knowledge, students will be able to continue using Rhino CAD as both a design tool and as a

method of creating three-dimensional objects. Prerequisite: FF 101–Sculptural Forms.

Instructor: Jonathan Butt’s work blends hard-edged geometry with improvisational assemblage.

He explores a range of digital sculpting techniques via computer-aided design. Jonathan teaches

at Parsons The New School for Design in New York.

PERSONAL DIRECTIONS IN CLAY CSCE 250Sarah Barnes | Monday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 2-April 27 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

For beginner or advanced students, this course will focus on individual goals including, but

not limited to, creating a cohesive body of work, learning new techniques or expanding familiar

ones, photographing your artwork, entering national exhibitions, and building a portfolio for

graduate school. Beginners will be introduced to basic hand building and wheel skills, and later

encouraged to create a series of works based on their aesthetic research. Note: No class on

March 16.

Instructor: Sarah Barnes has been the MICA Ceramics Studio Manager and on the adjunct

faculty since 1995. She specializes in wood firing and functionally-based work. Sarah

co-founded the MICA Art Market—a venue that brings together staff, students, alumni, and

faculty to sell handmade art to the public.


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PRINTMAKING

ETCHING IN COLOR: INDEPENDENT DIRECTIONS CSPR 231Ursula Minervini | Saturday | 10:30am-1:45pm January 31-May 2 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

The etching medium allows artists to create

effects from soft, almost imperceptible tones to

deeply gouged lines. Students work with multiple

zinc or copper printing plates and inks, and learn a

range of etching techniques including line etching,

aquatint, soft ground, and drypoint. Frequent

group critiques give students the opportunity to

learn from each other as they explore technical

concerns and delve into the content and meaning

of their prints. For beginner or advanced students.

Note: No class March 21 and April 4 (class will

meet on March 14 during MICA’s spring break).

Instructor: Ursula West Minervini earned her

BFA in Printmaking from the Maryland Institute

College of Art and her MFA from Towson

University. She operates Pellinore Press, a

letterpress and woodcut studio.

PHOTOGRAPHY

NEW! LANDSCAPE AND THE DIGITAL DARKROOM CSPH 224Phyllis Berger | Saturday | 9:30am-1pm | February 7-April 25 | 10 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

Students will experience the drama and beauty of urban and rural landscapes. On numerous

field trips, they will hone their camera skills as well as learn elements of composition. High

Dynamic Range, infra-red, panorama, black and white, and the environmental portrait will be

covered. Basic understanding of Photoshop and camera handling is a plus. Note: No class on

March 14 and April 4.

Instructor: Phyllis Berger is founder of the photography program at the Johns Hopkins

University where she teaches at the Center for Visual Arts. She has held lecturer positions

in History of Science and Museum studies at JHU and has received grants for collaborative

teaching in the Writing Seminars and Political Science departments.

THE DIGITAL DARKROOM CSPH 221Instructor | Saturday | 9:30am-1pm | February 7-April 25 | 10 sessions1.5 credits | $615

Students learn to use their digital cameras through a variety of projects that help to

develop technical and creative skills. Students work one-on-one with the instructor on

field trips, which include Baltimore’s “small town” neighborhoods, Ladew Topiary Gardens,

and an optional trip to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Critiques and slide lectures of historic

photographs help students expand their personal vision and address elements of

composition and technique. Note: No class on March 19.

EXTENDED PORTRAIT CSPH 229Jennifer Wright | Wednesday | 6:30-10pm | January 21-May 6 | 14 sessions 2 credits | $820

This course will approach portraiture’s technical and conceptual issues in the studio as

well as in the context of dynamic, real-world environments. Students will develop studio

and on-location lighting techniques, as well as camera and post-processing skills specific

to portraiture. Personal skills, including how photographers interact with their subjects,

will be developed. Prerequisite: Intermediate black-and-white or digital photography or

equivalent experience. Note: Students can choose to work in either digital or black-and-

white photography. No class on March 18.

Instructor: Jennifer Wright holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from

Syracuse University, Department of Transmedia. She graduated with honors from the

Maryland Institute College of Art and studied photography at the University College for

Creative Arts in Rochester, England.

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NEW! THE ART AND BUSINESS OF MOBILE

ADVERTISING AND DESIGN CSPD 203Sarah Jennings | Tuesday | February 3-April 28 | 6:30-9:45pm | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

The visual and functional future of mobile advertising is wide open, and the impact savvy

designers can make is significant. This class will explore the interactive capabilities of dif-

ferent devices and how to best communicate interactive ideas for specific devices. Business

aspects of new technologies and possibilities for monetizing mobile ideas with advertising

will also be covered. Plus students will make some killer pieces for their interactive design

portfolios. Students should bring a portable zip drive to class. Note: No class on March 17.

Instructor: Sarah Jennings is Creative Director at Millennial Media, a growing Baltimore

audience platform digital advertising agency. Sarah has hands-on real life experience

in the new area of Mobile: rich media, banners, interstitials, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, PHP, and

other languages.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDesign professionals can advance their

knowledge through MICA ’s professional

development courses in the areas of graphic

design and web design, advertising, and

creative entrepreneurship. Real-world

issues are discussed and innovative projects

are assigned to provide a well-rounded,

meaningful experience aimed at preparing

students for challenges that are faced in

art and design careers.

For more information, please visit

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CONCEPT DRIVEN TYPEFACE DESIGN CSPD 204Iris Sprague and Shiva Nallaperumal | Wednesday | 6:15-10pm | February 18-April 29 10 sessions | 1.5 credits | $615

Students will gain a basic working knowledge of the vocabulary, techniques, and history of

modern and post-modern type design; cover historical influences on the design of type; and

develop a working display face in response to a specific design problem. Students should

bring a portable zip drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic skills in Illustrator. Note: No class

on March 18.

Instructors: After working for companies such as Marvel and Vayner Media, graphic

designer Iris Sprague came to MICA to pursue her love for design and drawing

letters. She was a semi-finalist in the Gates Foundation Competition and has been a free-

lance designer for Shake Law. Shiva Nallaperumal graduated from Communication Design

at DJAD, India, before attending MICA. He is a 2014 recipient of the prestigious ISTD

award from the International Society of Typographic Designers. Both Iris and Shiva are

MFA in Graphic Design candidates at MICA.

BRAND IDENTITY DESIGN CSPD 205Heather Border | Monday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 2-April 27 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

By examining the basic steps in defining a brand identity, students will design logos and

create unique visual brand identities for print, web, and packaging. Each participant will

leave with a portfolio-quality piece. All design levels welcome. Students should bring a

portable zip drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic skills in InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator.

Note: No class on March 16.

Instructor: Heather Border is Senior Interactive Art Director at HAVAS Discovery. Her

experience covers print, interactive, retail in-store design, package design, and corporate

identity. Clients have included Proctor and Gamble, Phillips Seafood, H&S Bakery, Toyota,

and the Boston Celtics.

INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE CSPD 206Stephanie Stamm | Saturday | 11am-3:30pm | February 28-April 18 | 7 sessions 1 credit | $410

This class will help designers navigate the best practices in communicating large amounts

of often complex material in ways that are intuitive, easy to access, and beautiful. Topics

include visual hierarchies, page layouts, prototypes, and user research (for both print and

web). Students should bring a portable zip drive to class. Prerequisite: Basic skills in

InDesign/Photoshop. Note: No class on April 4.

Instructor: Stephanie Stamm is a news artist at National Journal magazine in Washington,

D.C. Prior to joining the magazine, Stamm held internships at The Seattle Times, The Florida

Times-Union, and Indianapolis Monthly. She was raised in Westfield, Indiana, and graduated

from Ball State University with degrees in Journalism Graphics and Visual Communication.

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CREATIVE BOOT CAMP: THE BIG IDEA CSPD 207 Julie Zerivitz | Wednesday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 11-May 6 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

A big idea in today’s marketing world goes a long way, but there is a real dearth of big

thinkers out there. Creative professionals need ideas big enough to cover web, mobile,

social, ambient, viral, guerrilla, print, and outdoor media executions. Participants will learn

how to approach thinking and brainstorming in a new way. Copywriters, art directors, and

designers of all levels are welcome. Bring a layout pad, a black marker, and a desire to

think bigger. Note: No class on March 18.

Instructor: Julie Zerivitz is a persnickety graphic designer, storyteller, and type enthusiast.

She currently works in T. Rowe Price’s Brand and Creative department.

DESIGN MASTER CLASS CSPD 210 Jane Rubini | Thursday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 5-April 30 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

This class will offer students the opportunity to learn and interact with leading professionals

in the world of Art and Design from Baltimore and beyond. Each week, a prominent designer

or creative director will make a presentation and offer a critique of student assignments.

Guests include Ed Brodsky, SVA; Heather Border, Havas Discovery; Dave Wassell, MGH;

and James Proimos, children’s book author. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from and

network with some of today’s leading creative minds! Note: No class on March 19.

Instructor: Jane Rubini is the principal and creative director at Rubini Creative and is

Coordinator for Professional Development curriculum at MICA. Her work for Evian, Gourmet

magazine, Nintendo, and Laughing Cow Cheese garnered her national Clio and Addy awards.

PHOTOSHOP III CSGD 331 Randy Morgan | Thursday | 6:30-9:45pm | February 5-April 30 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

Learn more about layers and masks, blending modes, Smart Objects and Smart Filters,

and other features that will dramatically improve your images. Master non-destructive

retouching and color correction, animation, image optimization for web and email, and

other techniques to take your creative workflow to the next level. Prerequisite:

Photoshop I or equivalent experience. Note: No class on March 19.

Instructor: Randy Morgan, owner of Studio IX, has worked with interactive design,

print media, and digital imaging since 1992. He is also an exhibiting artist working with

traditional and digital media. His works can be found in private collections throughout

North America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.

ILLUSTRATOR III CSGD 358 Randy Morgan | Tuesday | 6:30-9:45pm February 3-April 28 | 12 sessions 1.5 credits | $615

Balancing classical art skills with technical training

in new media, students develop a portfolio that

demonstrates a high level of professional skill.

Areas of focus include editorial and promotional

expression, feature film animation, the book format,

the graphic novel, and informational and children’s

book illustration. Prerequisite: Illustrator I or

equivalent experience. Note: No class on March 17.

Instructor: See previous page.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BUSINESS OF ART AND DESIGN CSPD 250 Stephanie Reimers | Monday and Thursday | 7-8:30pm | January 26-May 7 28 sessions | 3 credits | $1,560 (online)

Artists and designers often make a living through the marketing and sale of their own

creative work or as creative managers working within a business. This online course

provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of running a small business.

Topics include: marketplace for art and design, business entities and operations, marketing,

taxes and finance, and legal considerations (contracts, intellectual property, licensing).

Note: No classes on March 16 and March 19.

Instructor: Stephanie Reimers, founder of Reimers Design Studio, have more than 19

years of experience in branding, print, and web design. The breadth of her clients have

included presidential administrations, Forbes, and the International Women’s Media Foundation.

Course content derived from MICA’s online graduate MPS program in the Business of Art

and Design.

NEW! PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ART: STRATEGIES FOR

INDEPENDENT WORKING ARTISTS CSPD 253 E. Brady Robinson | Tuesday | 7:30-8:30 pm | January 20-May 12 | 16 sessions 3 credits | $1,560 (online)

This online course is a seminar class on professional practices in the art world today. It

provides an overview of the business of art, strategic planning, goal setting, social media/

branding online, creating publishing and exhibition opportunities, grant proposals, and the

marketing of art. Students will gain professional practice skills and learn tools necessary to

survive in the real art world. Note: No class on March 17.

Instructor: E. Brady Robinson is a photographer, writer, and author of Pocket Guide

to Self-Publishing for Artists published by Turnstile Media. She is also Contributing

Writer for Professional Artist magazine, and covers opportunities for emerging artists,

contemporary photography, and the international art market. She received her BFA in

photography from MICA and her MFA in photography from Cranbrook Academy of Art.


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Courses for Elementary & Middle School StudentsMORNING CLASSES

GRADES K-2: ART INSPIRED BY NATURE NCYP 112Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Budding artists will look at the natural world around them as inspiration for creating

their art. Exploration of famous artists and excursions around the campus provide

opportunities for students to directly study different natural forms for use in creating their

own compositions. This course spans a wide range of art processes, such as drawing from

nature, sculpting nature-inspired forms, using natural materials for mixed media collage,

and recording changes in nature. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

GRADES 3-5: CLAY WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN NCYP 131Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

This course is designed for young children who are interested in developing basic

hand-building techniques to create both functional and decorative forms in clay. Using

the clay work of different cultures and that of specific artists as inspiration, students

will create unique forms, patterns, textures, and colors while exploring the medium and

their ideas. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

GRADES 4-6: ILLUSTRATION FOR KIDS NCYP 171Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Young illustrators with flair for the stylized, humorous, or zany will exercise their

perceptual skills and imaginations. Part realistic drawing, part imaginative drawing, part

character development, and part story-telling, this course guides students through the

steps an illustrator must go through, from securing a client with a specific artistic task in

mind to coming up with finished illustrations intended for publication in print media.

Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

GRADES 6-8: PERCEPTUAL SKILLS IN DRAWING NCYP 203Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Designed for students who want to improve drawing skills and work toward more realistic

drawings, this course focuses on drawing from observation. Students are guided through

a carefully sequenced, step-by-step process designed to develop the student’s perception

and thinking skills. This course provides children, even those who think they cannot draw,

with an excellent bridge between drawing symbolically and working more realistically.


YOUNG PEOPLE’S STUDIOSFor over 150 years, MICA has provided

Baltimore’s young people (from kindergarten

through grade 8) with a full array of classes

tailored to their developmental needs and

designed to inspire creativity through high-

quality instructional experiences in the visual

arts. Spring courses are offered at MICA’s

Mt. Royal Avenue campus.

For more information, please

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Courses for High School StudentsHigh school students in grades 9 through 12 can bolster their portfolios

while learning new media or gaining more experience in a familiar medium.

The non-credit courses allow students to investigate areas such as drawing

and painting, photography, and graphic design, to name a few.

Exceptional students who are 16 and older are also permitted to enroll in

introductory-level Continuing Studies credit-bearing classes with approval

of the School for Professional and Continuing Studies. Students making such

requests must submit a letter from their legal guardian acknowledging that

the course may contain adult themes and a recommendation letter from the

student’s teacher attesting to the maturity and ability of the student.

For more information, please visit www.mica.edu/yps.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION COURSESFOR GRADES 9-12

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING NCYP 314Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Students hone observational drawing skills using a variety of 2-D media and specific subject

matter such as still-life set-ups, objects, natural forms, and the surrounding landscape.

Students learn numerous skills and techniques for representational drawing by focusing on

and capturing what they see using value, shading, and contrast to create a sense of form.

Composition is emphasized as students make purposeful decisions about how to organize

space within a two-dimensional picture plane. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: MOTION GRAPHICS NCYP 307Staff | Saturday | 9:30am-12pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Experience the world of motion graphics and interactive media in this computer-based

course. Students will use programs such as Adobe Flash, Premiere, and After Effects to

create original pieces that investigate the possibilities of motion-based art forms. Works

produced in the course will explore the potential for these programs to fulfill both creative

and utilitarian purposes. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

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AFTERNOON CLASSES

GRADES K-2: ANIMALS AND ME ON PARADE NCYP 130Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Roaring lions! Trumpeting elephants! Growling bears! Students produce an amazing world

of circus animals, creating masks and costumes, puppets and pull toys, in preparation for their

final show–a spectacular animal parade. Students explore different materials such as paper

mache, fabric, wood, and found objects to create their animals. Note: No class on March 14

and April 4.

GRADES 3-5: LIFE DRAWING FOR KIDS NCYP 179 Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

This course is an exciting balance of learning how to see and how to capture contours, apply

tones, and develop shading to make objects “pop” off the page. Understanding that to draw

well, one must first learn to see well, students interact with fun “looking” exercises that

challenge them to use their eyes and minds to collect information about the objects, people,

and places around them in a fresh, new way! Different approaches, tools, and materials are

explored through an array of media, from pen and pencil to pastel and paint. Note: No class

on March 14 and April 4.

GRADES 4-6: SCULPTING TOYS AND GAMES NCYP 207Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

Students create their own versions and interpretations of toys that roll, move, engage, and

delight. In addition, game boards, cards, tokens and other playing pieces are designed as

artistic sculpture. Students develop ideas and plans through a series of process sketches

and designs, eventually leading to a refined finished product. Materials such as wood, wire,

paper, and found objects are used in developing their fanciful toy sculptures and game

pieces. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

GRADES 6-8: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL NCYP 259Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions | non-credit | $330

Starting with an understanding of compositional principles and basic functions of the digital

camera, students learn to create and print images. Working in a Mac lab, students learn how

to use Photoshop as a tool to refine images and explore options in manipulating imagery for

expressive purposes. Students will be required to take images in class as well as outside of

class for use on the computer. Note: Students must bring their digital cameras to each class.


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NEW! VISUAL THINKING THROUGH MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE NCYP 325Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions | non-credit | $330

This course delves into how an image is created using thematic and/or conceptual ideas

as the basis for composing finished pieces of art. Students begin with existing sketchbooks,

images, and ideas as a starting point and as fuel for further developing new images and

drawings based on a purposeful theme, idea, or concept. Emphasis is on thinking critically

about how and what to convey via visual imagery, problem solving ideas from beginning

to end, analyzing the efficacy of developed images (self as well as peers), and developing a

repertoire of visual thinking techniques. Numerous images are generated, collected, sketched,

drawn, re-drawn, or found, all for the purpose of developing collages that combine images

with other wet and dry art media. The course is hands-on, exploratory, and process-oriented,

and students are guided to develop a cohesive body of three to four pieces for show.


PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: SCULPTURAL STUDIES NCYP 348Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

In this survey-style course, students will explore a variety of sculptural tools, materials,

and techniques in search of their own creative vision. Students will be exposed to both

traditional and contemporary sculptors, and will conduct their own research through

experimentation and material exploration. Students should exhibit a willingness to challenge

and refine their personal aesthetic in order to create meaningful works of art suitable for

inclusion in their portfolio. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.

PORTFOLIO PREPARATION: DRAWING OUT OF THE BOX NCYP 308Staff | Saturday | 1-3:30pm | January 31-April 18 | 10 sessions non-credit | $330

This course is designed to build upon, expand, and heighten students’ concept of drawing.

Using both conventional and unconventional drawing tools, students investigate mark-

making and use of color as it relates to the development of symbolic and expressive form.

Gesture and line quality are carefully considered as powerful means of expression. Working

from observation, imagination, music, dreams, and memory, students learn to expand their

own creative possibilities. Note: No class on March 14 and April 4.


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MORE FROM THE SCHOOL FOR PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES

NEW! PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JCC OF GREATER BALTIMORE

MICA is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Jewish Community Center

of Greater Baltimore. Starting in March 2015, MICA will offer a selection of 10-week,

non-credit studio courses for adults at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. Students

of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Combine the JCC’s quality facilities

with MICA’s quality instruction for a first-rate arts experience this spring.

Check back later this winter for more details and registration information. www.mica.edu/jcc and www.jcc.org.

2015 PRE-COLLEGE STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN

BALTIMORE: JUNE 27-JULY 25 | IN TUSCANY: JUNE 27-JULY 18Priority Deadline: March 27, 2015; Final Deadline: April 17, 2015

MICA offers rising high school juniors and seniors two distinct pre-college opportunities.

The program on our main campus in Baltimore is one of the most intensely creative and

rigorous pre-college programs in the nation. In this four-week program, students earn

three college credits while enhancing their portfolios and living on MICA’s campus.

The program in Tuscany exposes students to a curriculum focused on drawing and

painting the Tuscan landscape while enjoying the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Please visit www.mica.edu/precollege.

SUMMER TRAVEL INTENSIVE PROGRAMS

MICA administers an expansive list of offerings for international and off-campus

study, open to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and lifelong learners

18 years of age and older who have completed at least one year of college study.

Summer Travel Intensive programs allow students to travel with MICA faculty to

places of great aesthetic and historical resonance and to centers of contemporary

art and design while earning undergraduate- or graduate-level college credits.

Please visit www.mica.edu/summertravel.

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PLEASE FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND RETURN TO:School for Professional and Continuing StudiesMaryland Institute College of Art | 1300 W. Mount Royal Avenue | Baltimore, Maryland 21217-4191

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MICA’S RIGHT TO REPRODUCE POLICY: MICA reserves the right to reproduce without notification any photographs of students or artwork produced by students while attending MICA’s degree and continuing studies programs; this reproduction will be for non-commercial purposes only, and may include print publications, institutional websites, e-communications, multimedia presentations, and documents about the College for admission recruitment, fundraising, or institutional informational purposes.

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Add/Drop & Credit-to-Audit Deadline

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Refund Policy For Credit Classes

100% refund if dropped before the first class

80% refund if dropped before the third class

No Refund after third class

Refund Policy For Non-Credit Classes

100% refund if dropped before the first class

No Refund after first class

Withdrawal Deadline

6 sessions or fewer before third class7 sessions before fourth class8–10 sessions before fifth classMore than 10 sessions before sixth class

Contact Information

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TEL: 410.225.2219

FAX: 410.225.2229

EMAIL: [email protected]

To register online, please visit: www.mica.edu/spring15

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