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Design Classes

Figure Drawing Class (10th to 12th grade & College Students) 

Students learn to sketch quickly, yet still show detail of live model in the nude. They practice this concept by 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min and 20 min poses in preparation of 10-15 requirement pieces.​ Pleasanton, CSAD ( SAT, ACT Test Day: No Class)
Saturday Only, 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm (2Hours)
Total 20days (5Month)
Student: Senior Portfolio Class, Junior Portfolio Class

Digital Painting Class

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will set a foundation for students interested in becoming proficient in using Adobe Photoshop CS2020 and approaching creative projects on a digital medium. Students will learn the basic tools of the program, and be expected to think critically about fundamental concepts like drawing forms, value, light and shadow using their own research references. Each class would have personalized feedback and chances for students to be engaged and ask questions. The preliminary course syllabus may change based on student needs and interests.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
This class will heavily be critique driven. Students will be required to practice formatting their research and homework, present it to the class each week to promote positive engagement and discourse. Please be prepared to take notes and do in class exercises with a digital program and tablet, Webcams would be required.

Architecture / Environmental Design (Summer Course)

Through House and Interior projects the student will be able to complete 1 to 4 projects. In the following order: Design Concept, Image Cuts, Idea Sketch, Drafting Drawing, AutoCAD, Perspective, and Modeling, the students will complete each task for one project- How they want to display this is up to the students but it is our tradition in CSAD to create Image Boards by using programs such as Photoshop or Illustrator. Since skills with the computer is necessary, we require students to take a Computer class that we Offer at CSAD, where we will teach them Photoshop, Illustrator, and AutoCAD.

Transportation Design Class (Summer Course)

The student will be able to complete 3 to 4 projects by completing the 6 types of themes we give them. The 6 car types are’. Smart Car, City Car, Sports Car, SUV„ Mini Van, Fuel Efficient Car, and Entertainment Sketches. They must present these cars by completing 5 tasks which are, Design Proposal, Target Client, Inspirational Sketches, Refinement Sketches, and Final rendering. Although there are all these boundaries set, we have come to see that students who are able to show creativeness under these circumstances always proved to become successful.

Product Design / Industrial Design Class (Summer Course)

Within his program the student will be able to complete a total Of three projects. 2 projects will be based on re designing an existing product and the last will be based on creating a totally new product. Once again this major requires for the student to complete Design Concepts, ideation Sketches, refinement Sketches, and Final design for each project. This class is probably the easiest to show ones creativity.

Entertainment Design / Animation Class (Summer Course)

By completing Story and Revision, Creation Of 4 Characters, Props, Vehicles, Environment, and Unrelated Works, the student will be able to complete a portfolio required for this major. Hand sketches and computer sketches, with a tablet is important for this particular major and will require the student to master watercolor and marker renderings.

Graphic Design / Web/ App/ UI/UX Class (Summer Course)

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will provide students with a foundation of using photoshop. Students will learn basic tools of the program. Assignments encourage creative thought processes with digital tools. On completion of this course students will be able to develop a comfort level with these programs applicable to any type of project in the future. The course syllabus may change based on student’s needs and interests.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS
This class will be heavily critique driven and project based. Please be prepared to take notes and do in class exercises with photoshop and a tablet. Students will be expected to turn in a process book by the end of the class. Webcams are required, and please be prepared to be engaged in the class. Students will be expected to ask for help if necessary.

Fashion Design Class (Summer Course)

A class where innovative designs and trends are a must! This class helps develop student's thinking process and creative problem-solving strategies as they explore sustainable, ethical, and past/current/future trends. Many colleges require specific projects for fashion design where creativity of design and clear though process and benchmarking is required. Students will also learn how to make sketches that show the development process and concept.

Film / Video / Photography Class (Summer Course)

This class will require the student to complete a total Of 20 photographs, 10 min DVD or VHS % min Film DVD.  Once again this class will require skills with the compute and classes are offered at our school to teach these skills and programs.

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