SPRING 2015 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN COURSES + DESIGN CERTIFICATES

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1 SPRING 2015 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN COURSES + DESIGN CERTIFICATES

2 DESIGN COURSES IN THE HEART OF THE MAIN LINE Harcum College is conveniently located in Bryn Mawr, PA between Lancaster and Montgomery Avenues. Just a four-minute walk from Bryn Mawr Train Station - Paoli/Thorndale Line. ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE With a 100-year legacy of educating and preparing students for a constantly changing work environment, Harcum College earns its reputation as the College of Possibilities. Harcum College provides its students with an opportunity for outstanding academic, career, and life preparation. We teach, mentor, and prepare students for success in their chosen profession in an experiential environment. Harcum has more than 20 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, including dental hygiene, early childhood education, physical therapy, law & justice, and nursing, among others. The College offers Continuing Education and Professional Development courses, and degree programs at various partnership sites across the Delaware Valley. Harcum College 750 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA For more information please contact: Julian Crooks Design Programs Development Coordinator Academic Center, Lower Level Phone: jcrooks@harcum.edu or Heidi Techner, IDEC, Allied ASID Program Director, Interior Design Academic Center, Suite 225 Phone: Fax: htechner@harcum.edu

3 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN PROGRAMS + DESIGN CERTIFICATES Harcum College s Continuing Studies in Design program offers affordable, flexible evening classes for personal enrichment, professional development, or the pursuit of a certificate. DESIGN PROGRAMS Harcum College Office of Continuing Studies in Design provides opportunities for students of all levels and abilities in three design areas: Fashion Design...pg. 4 Residential Design...pg. 6 Digital Design (new)...pg. 9 Classes for High School Students...pg CERTIFICATES Harcum College s Design Certificates provide students with an efficient way to complete part-time evening study, helping to expand your personal and/or professional creativity. Fashion Design...pg. 5 Residential Design...pg. 7 Digital Design (new)...pg. 9

4 COURSE SELECTION SPRING 2015 FASHION DESIGN & PATTERN-MAKING Mondays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm TBA Using a combination of draping and flat pattern techniques, you ll learn to manipulate your basic sloper into a huge variety of styles and silhouettes. Sleeves, collars, and bodice variations will be covered. You can make anything you can imagine, and it will fit perfectly! Tuition - $395 BEGINNING FASHION CONSTRUCTION Tuesdays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm Eliza Jean Chan Even if you ve never sewn before, you ll leave the class with a finished garment! You ll learn a variety of clothing construction skills, machine and hand sewing, serging and seam finishes. You lllearn to read patterns and how to select and cut fabric. Closures, waistbands and facings will be explored. Tuition - $395 4 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN HARCUM COLLEGE

5 FASHION DESIGN The Fashion Design Certificate Program offers a foundation in Fashion Design and Construction. Students will learn the skills and techniques needed to realize and communicate their unique visions. The program is perfect for students seeking to create a fashion portfolio for applying to college level fashion programs. Students will learn the skills necessary to create their own individual designs, whether for sale or personal expression. The curriculum provides a strong foundation for anyone interested in working in any aspect of the fashion industry. COURSE SEQUENCE BEGINNING FASHION CONSTRUCTION PATTERN-MAKING BASICS FASHION DESIGN DRAWING ADVANCED SEWING TECHNIQUES FASHION DESIGN AND PATTERN-MAKING PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR FOR FASHION DESIGN HISTORY OF FASHION DESIGNING CHILDREN S WEAR FASHION DESIGN CERTIFICATE Successfully complete six (6) required Fashion Design Courses. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence. Fashion Design courses are also open to non-certificate students for personal enrichment. $395 per course Instructors All courses are taught by professionals and educators working in the field of Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Art. To learn more about Harcum College, its majors, continuing studies programs, or certificates, please visit: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN 5

6 COURSE SELECTION SPRING 2015 INTERIOR LIGHTING Mondays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm TBA Students will focus on the basics of lighting to enhance the impact of their designs. They will learn the fundamentals of task, ambient and direct lighting. Projects will address designing and solving lighting challenges in any given space. Tuition - $ FABRICS & FINISHES FOR INTERIORS Tuesdays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm Neda Couzens This course provides an overview and understanding of the selection of Fabrics & Finishes used in interiors on furniture, walls, floors, window treatments and more. Particular attention is paid to the selection of materials that provide better indoor air quality and help to create a greener planet. Tuition - $ FURNITURE STYLES & APPLICATION Wednesdays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm TBA Explore important elements of furniture styles, the history of furniture (from Egyptian to Contemporary) and the relevance of style in today s interiors. Become familiar with scale, proportion, balance and harmony as they relate to the selection and application of furniture for a space. Tuition - $ CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN HARCUM COLLEGE

7 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN Harcum College now offers the Main Line s first Residential Design Certificate Program, offering men and women the fundamental principles of designing and decorating residential interior spaces. COURSE SEQUENCE INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN & STUDIO PRACTICES FURNITURE STYLES & APPLICATION FABRICS & FINISHES FOR INTERIORS INTERIOR LIGHTING INTERIOR ACCESSORIZING BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR DESIGNERS KITCHENS & BATHS RESIDENTIAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE Successfully complete six (6) required Residential Design Courses. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence. Fashion Design courses are also open to non-certificate students for personal enrichment. $395 per course Instructors All courses are taught by professionals and educators working in the field of Residential Design, architecture, and art. To learn more about Harcum College, its majors, continuing studies programs, or certificates please visit: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN 7

8 COURSE SELECTION SPRING 2015 DIGITAL ARTS Mondays, March 1 April 27, 6 8 pm Kevin Brown This course is an introduction to creative practices within digital technologies. You ll explore the history of digital art along with learning imaging software like Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. You ll apply this knowledge and these skills to creative projects throughout the term. Tuition - $395 lab fee $40 DESKTOP PUBLISHING WITH INDESIGN Tuesdays, March 1 April 27, 6-8 PM TBA This course introduces InDesign, a desktop publishing software that can format large quantities of styled information. Combining text and graphics, InDesign can allow the user to create advertisements, brochures, newsletters and announcements that are ready for printing. Tuition - $395 lab fee $40 8 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN HARCUM COLLEGE

9 DIGITAL DESIGN Today s designers must know current technologies and be able to utilize them in creating fresh and exciting imagery. Our Digital Design classes emphasize design and creativity while providing intensive technical training. Instruction is flexible and inclusive. Hands on instruction with teachers who use these programs every day in their professional life make learning easy. These courses are perfect for professionals looking to expand their skills, high school students creating a portfolio, or those interested in personal enrichment. Courses may be taken in any order. COURSE SEQUENCE INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN DIGITAL ARTS COMPUTER ILLUSTRATOR DESKTOP PUBLISHING WITH INDESIGN WEBSITE DESIGN DIGITAL DESIGN CERTIFICATE Successfully complete five (5) required Digital Design Courses. Courses do not have to be taken in sequence. Digital Design courses are also open to non-certificate students for personal enrichment. $395 per course + $40 technology fee Instructors All courses are taught by professionals and educators working in the field of Digital Design. To learn more about Harcum College, its majors, continuing studies programs, or certificates, please visit: DIGITAL DESIGN 9

10 COMING IN SUMMER 2015 These courses are designed for High School students, grades SEWING + FASHION CONSTRUCTION In this course you will learn the skills to create actual garments. You ll explore the basic principles of design and will learn about selecting and preparing patterns and fabrics. Basic sewing skills will be covered, such as seam finishes and closures. By the end of the course, you will have created and sewn your very own finished garment! FASHION DESIGN DRAWING All fashion begins as an idea! This course will show you how to express your ideas clearly and with style. You will explore the design process, learning to use color, line and texture to create unique designs. You will learn to use the fashion figure, as well as rendering techniques for a variety of silhouettes and textiles. You will leave the course with a portfolio quality piece of original fashion design artwork! LIFE DRAWING + PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT This course will get you ready for the art school admission process! The course will consist of weekly assignments and critiques. The assignments will range from observational and figure drawing to mixed media and content driven work. In our critiques and discussions, you ll develop the ability to talk about your own work and be ready for the college interview process. You ll also learn how to edit and organize your work to compile your strongest portfolio possible. 10 CONTINUING STUDIES IN DESIGN HARCUM COLLEGE

11 COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Our Courses for High School Students are uniquely designed to offer current 9th - 12th grade students a pre-college experience. Each course is taught by our highly trained professors. The courses will help young adults who are considering a career in Fashion, Interior, or Digital Design prepare for college and their future career in the design industry. COURSES FOR TEENS FASHION DESIGN DRAWING FASHION CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS DIGITAL DESIGN (see pg. 8) RESIDENTIAL DESIGN (see pg. 6) FASHION DESIGN (see pg. 4) Courses are offered during the Summer Semester To learn more about Harcum College, its majors, continuing studies programs, or certificates, please visit: COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 11

12 Please visit our Continuing Studies page for more information, future workshops scheduled for the academic year, and to register online: Or call us today! Julian Crooks Program Coordinator for Continuing Studies in Art & Design Academic Center, Lower Level Phone: For more information please contact: Harcum College is conveniently located in Bryn Mawr, PA between Lancaster and Montgomery Avenues. Just a four-minute walk from Bryn Mawr Train Station - Paoli/Thorndale Line. Harcum College 750 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA DESIGN COURSES IN THE HEART OF THE MAIN LINE