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Illustrator Fundamentals: An Intro to Illustrator CC

Future Media Concepts @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

Adobe Illustrator CC is an essential design tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the web, and in any other medium. In this three-day course, you will get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, and features of Illustrator CC. You will learn, step-by-step, the key techniques, as well as tips and tricks, for working in Illustrator CC. In this combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice led by Adobe...

Illustrator CC Advanced

Global Knowledge @ 299 Broadway, New York, NY

In this course, you will learn how Adobe Illustrator CC is used to visually express ideas in print, on the web, and other media. What You'll Learn Advanced techniques of Illustrator CC Who Needs to Attend Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, and most comprehensive way to learn Illustrator CC Course Outline 1. What is New CS6 & CC Images in brushes Enhancements for touch-based devices Automatic corner generation Multiple...

Presentation and Design for Journalists

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of good presentation, layout, and multimedia design. The course will cover basic typography, color theory, page layout, navigation, and information architecture. It will also address the importance of design in building brand and audience. Students will use a variety of online tools and services as well as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Weekly material and assignments will culminate...

Joke in the Box: An Introduction to Gag Cartooning

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

An introduction to the subtle wizardry that is gag cartooning. We’ll be doing exercises meant to generate ideas, spark jokes, and inspire cartoons in the single-panel format.  If we do this right, you’ll walk out with a stack of beginnings and ideas for comics that you’re excited about. If we do it wrong, I’ll be left tied to a pole covered in gasoline out in the desert somewhere.  Worried about your drawing skills, or lack thereof?...

Fashion ePortfolio: How to Create a Digital Portfolio

383 Design Studio @ 276 5th Ave, New York, NY

Need to create a digital fashion portfolio? Are you ready to ditch your clunky portfolio and show your fashion work on your iPad or Notebook computer?  Then, this class is for you! Learn the basics of InDesign and how to create an interactive, digital PDF document with simple navigation, popus, and rollover buttons. You'll create a short "teaser" document to send out to potential employers and be the template for your full portfolio.  ...

Drawing Intensive Seminar

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the fundamentals of drawing in this intensive course for beginner to intermediate students who are looking to build foundational drawing skills. Learn how to render light and shadow, create form, and develop compositions. Hone observational skills starting with simple objects, still lifes and then a live model. By the time you finish this course, you’ll be able to move into more advanced drawing techniques or be ready to start learning how...

Pastel for Painters

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

In this intro to pastel drawing/painting class, we will explore pastel as a transparent medium that can teach us about the complexities of color, the process of layering colors and the effect of using colored papers for image making. We will work from both reference imagery and life to explore color theory and how differently we see and depict color. One does not need to have painting experience to take this course. For those who have painted before,...

Drawing Cityscapes & Landscapes in Perspective

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn how to use perspective and careful observation to capture New York’s neighborhoods and parks in pencil and charcoal. Enjoy drawing outdoors in Central Park (weather permitting) and other locations in Manhattan. Gain all the tools you need to draw views that include trees, buildings, and other common elements of the urban environment. For the Supply List, Guidelines and Studio Rules please CLICK HERE

Drawing with Ink

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This class will teach students how to use ink to both learn and refine their brush work and mark making. It will show how ink is more than just a line-making tool, but also a way to make beautifully subtle and soft images through mastering washes. We will work from life and from reference images. Through a series of exercises and the development of their own paintings, students will explore a variety of subjects: landscape, people and things....

Structural Figure Drawing

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basic structures of the portrait and figure in order to create solid form and proportion in drawings from observation and imagination. The class will cover basic anatomy of the skeleton and musculature to give students the tools to depict the body in three dimensions. Students will draw from a live model and key concepts will be taught with short illustrated lectures and individual coaching. In this class you will be encouraged to work in pencil and/or charcoal. Please bring pencil drawing materials to ...

Drawing for Absolute Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This class focuses on the basics of drawing with pencil, eraser, and paper. Expert teachers guide students through the elements of art, including line, shape, shadow, value, tone, form and perspective, demonstrating and offering critiques of work.

Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1

NetCom Learning @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

This course is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals, marketing communications professionals, or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities and who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1 Course Objectives Identify the components and capabilities of Illustrator CS6. Create basic shapes. Create custom paths....

Drawing for Illustration: Beyond Basics

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

This drawing class is designed for artists interested in broadening the fundamentals of their craft. Students will work explore observational drawing from still life, landscape, portraiture and figure drawing, as well as broad range of media including pastel, watercolor, ink, and graphite. This is a perfect course for anyone willing to bring out their natural potential as draftsmen as well as their own individualistic style.  Realism, expressionism,...

Illustrator CS6 - Part 2

New Horizons Computer Learning @ 462 Seventh Ave, New York, NY

Drawing at the Natural History Museum

92nd Street Y @ Central Park West, New York, NY

Learn to draw animals and more from the collections in this class at the American Museum of Natural History. Meeting Place: Drawing at the American Museum of Natural History will meet at 1:30 at the Museum.  PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. Assemble at the side entrance , at 81st street, close to Central Park West. You will see the planets above you. Once you have entered the Museum, take a left and wait. We will go as a group to where we...

Drawing Texture at the Met

92nd Street Y @ Class is happening Offsite
, New York, NY

Gather inspiration from master paintings at the Met. Use graphite and the eraser to draw artifacts and sculpture made of materials as metal, wood, burlap, stone, fur, and hair. Use graphite and colored pencil to depict Satin, glass, and metal. Supply List: One Sketchbook: 8.5 x 11 minimum - 16” x 20” Maximum Graphite Pencils: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B pencils Kneaded Eraser Triangular Maped Pure Eraser Tortillion (smooth tipped – not...

Drawing (Intermediate/Advanced)

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Elevate your drawing abilities to new heights in this advanced studio class at 92nd Street Y. Receive individualized instruction, explore a variety of subjects, and challenge yourself to develop your style. Open to artists of all levels.

Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

The New York Public Library (Tech) @ 188 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of Adobe's vector graphic creation program and how to create exciting digital art for print, video, and web. Note: Patrons will not be admitted more than 10 minutes after class starts. These are registration based classes and spots may fill up quickly. If for any reason we're unable to accommodate your registration, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 2

NetCom Learning @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

You have created simple artwork using the basic drawing and painting tools available in Illustrator. You now want to create complex artwork using advanced tools, options, and effects. In addition, you want to ensure that your artwork is ready for commercial printing and also save it for the Web. In this course, you will draw complex illustrations, and enhance them using various painting options. You will also use her techniques using painting tools,...

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Discover the essentials of computer-aided design for fashion. Navigating the work space Setting preferences Intro to palettes (color, tools) Learn to use the Shape tool to create simple drawings Learn to use the Pen Tool Edit and Reflect your sketch Pre-requisites: Basic computer skills. No Adobe Illustrator skills needed. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher....