• Ceramics/Clay
• Calligraphy
• Dance
• Drawing
• Glass
• Jewelry Making
• Music
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Theater

CERAMICS/CLAY
Classes that require supplies are noted with an (*). Lists are available at www.ccbcmd.edu/communityart

ART 263
Introductory Ceramics
Learn hand building techniques and wheel throwing instruction including types and uses of clay, pinch pot and their use in creating sculptural forms, coiling, slab construction, an introduction to wheel techniques, decorating, glazing, and intaglio, ending in a class project. Course cost includes materials.
Total Cost: $105 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $105)

ARB 087
Intermediate Ceramics
Build on skills learned in introductory clay classes with this 12 session, in-depth exploration of hand building and wheel throwing skills using both high and low-fire clays. Basic wheel and hand building techniques are reviewed, and more complex construction and glazing techniques are developed.
Total Cost: $200 (Tuition: $110 Fees: $90)

ART 136
Ceramics I
Explore ceramic materials and processes emphasizing development of hand building techniques and an introduction to the potter's wheel. Understand more about clay, glazes and kilns. This class is also offered for credit as ARTS 150 . Supply list given in first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

ARB 086
Handbuilding Techniques with Clay
Develop a basic knowledge of handbuilding techniques with low-fire (earthenware) clay. A variety of techniques, including pinching and coiling, as well as types of clay and finishing techniques, are included. Materials fee up to $35 due first class.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $20 Fees: $45)

ARB 022
Calligraphy Beginning
Use this beautiful and artistic handwriting for creative invitations, business cards and announcements. Learn the Italic alphabet. Receive an introduction to Roman capitals. Materials fee up to $40 due first class.
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $30 Fees: $45)

ARB 133
Calligraphy Continued
Further knowledge of calligraphy styles with a review of Italic and introduction to other historic hands. Bring personal chisel edged calligraphy pens to class. Materials fee up to $40 due first class. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a basic calligraphy course.
Total Cost: $59 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $59)

DRAWING

ART 264
Introduction to Drawing
Working from still-life set-ups, develop an understanding of line, shape contour, value, composition, perspective, spatial relationships, measuring and proportion, light and shadow. Use your powers of observation to draw what you see. Materials fee up to $40 due first class. Supply list*
Total Cost: $84 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $84)

ART 425
Drawing: Beyond the Basics
Continue to build drawing skills in this companion course to Introduction to Drawing. Learn to add wet media and color to drawings and use interior studies and still-life set-ups to further mastery of line, shape contour, value, composition, perspective, spatial relationships, measuring and proportion and light and shadow. Materials fee up to $40 due first class.
Total Cost: $84 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $84)

ART 134
Drawing I
Explore the theories, practices and appreciation of drawing, using a variety of drawing media. Investigate landscapes, interiors, still life and the figure by completing sketch books and assignments. No previous art instruction is necessary. This class is also offered for credit as ARTS 110. Supply list given at first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

ARB 120
A Night of Drawing-Exploring the Right Side of the Brain
Explore drawing techniques in this one-session course. Change perspective and improve drawing skills. A 9x12” white paper drawing pad, drawing pencils and an eraser are required for class.
Total Cost: $22 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $22)

ART 265
Drawing with Color
Investigate how to bring vibrancy, boldness and movement to your drawings with color. Explore drawing with colored pencils and oil pastels. Each session will include a brief demonstration of a variety of techniques. Complete three color drawings by the end of the class. Supply list*
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 380
Drawing Workshop
Expand upon skills acquired in Drawing Basics or simply practice existing drawing skills. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $45 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $45)

PAINTING

ART 135
Painting I
Investigate the various approaches to painting emphasizing basic methods and techniques of painting and color mixing. Learn canvas stretching and painting support construction, paint value mixing and blending, spatial concepts, and naturalistic paint handling. No previous art instruction is necessary. This class is also offered for credit as ARTS 145 . Supply list given in first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

ART 208
Painting II
Continue to develop painting skills learned in Painting I and explore methods that emphasize compositional organization and the use of color as an expressive element. This class is also offered for credit as ARTS 245. Supply list given in first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

ART 458
Art for De-Stressing and Expressing
Learn ways to reduce stress through art making. Engage in collage, painting, sculpting or drawing as a way to increase self-expression as well as working through personal stressors. Supply list*
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

ART 275
Discover Watercolor
Discover the immediate and beautiful world of watercolor. Gain a basic understanding of the elements of watercolor painting-brush technique, surface preparation, compositional elements and paint application.
Supply list*.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 182
Watercolor Continuing
Expand upon existing watercolor painting techniques to enhance brush control, color mixing, composition and the use of different watercolor materials. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $81 (Tuition: $31 Fees: $50)

ART 260
Beginning Watercolor-Landscape
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of watercolor as a medium and to the techniques employed by watercolorists. Emphasis will be placed on influential watercolorists of the past and modern watercolor techniques. Topics to be covered include the history of landscape painting, review and overview of basic watercolor techniques, issues and techniques specific to landscape painting, and landscape painting exercises. Supply list*
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

ART 266
Watercolor Mixed Media
Increase your watercolor knowledge and create your own landscapes, still life. Regardless of your painting experience you can learn how to combine watercolor techniques with other water-based media such as acrylics, still life, chalk pastels, watercolor crayon, pen and ink, and colored gesso. Supply list*
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 261
Beginning Watercolor-Still Life
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of watercolor as a medium and to the techniques employed by watercolorists. Emphasis will be placed on influential watercolorists of the past and modern watercolor techniques. Topics to be covered include: the history of still life painting, review and overview of basic watercolor techniques, issues and techniques specific to still life painting, and still life painting exercises. Supply list*
Total Cost: $75 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $75)

ART 273
Discover Acrylic Painting
Obtain an overview of acrylic painting including types of brushes, paints and basic color theory along with the fundamentals of paint application. Course is intended to prepare the absolute beginner for more serious study of the medium. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ARB 156
Acrylic Painting; Beyond the Basics
Expand upon a basic knowledge of acrylic painting. Emphasis is placed on acrylic techniques as they apply to individual exploration of painting as a means of personal expression. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $81 (Tuition: $30 Fees: $51)

ART 274
Discover Oil Painting
Learn about the most traditional and popular painting technique since the Renaissance in this short introductory class. Gain an overview of oil painting techniques, application, brushes, paints and basic color theory and prepare for more serious study. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 433
Oil Painting: Beyond the Basics
Delve deeply into oil painting. Learn more about color, composition and possible materials. Supply list*.
Total Cost: $81 (Tuition: $40 Fees: $41)

ART 200
Airbrush Painting
Learn essential techniques and a wide range of airbrush applications. Become familiar with equipment, airbrush control, preparing work surfaces, types of paint, mixing and design and layout. Course cost includes studio fees. Some materials fees may apply.
Total Cost: $150 (Tuition: $40 Fees: $110)

ART 240
Airbrush Painting Continuing
Expand upon existing airbrush painting skills. Continue to explore airbrush control, a variety of paint strokes, washes and freehand painting. Course cost includes studio fees. Some materials fees may apply. Prerequisite: Airbrush Painting or by permission of the instructor.
Total Cost: $175 (Tuition: $45 Fees: $130)

PRINTMAKING

ART 210
Introduction to Printmaking
Discover the many ways printmaking will enhance your artistry. You will learn techniques and concepts involving relief, stencil, collagraph and monotype printing will be explored. The history and traditions of the printmaking discipline, as well as new processes such as digital media and printmaking will also be discussed. This class is also offered for credit as ARTS 130. Supply list given in first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

SCULPTURE

ART 204
Creative Contemporary Collage
Learn 2-D and 3-D collage composition techniques. Create unique collages using paper, found objects, photos, magazines, fabric and other small light materials. Become familiar with various bonding procedures to adhere objects. Materials fee up to $40 due first class.
Total Cost: $65 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $65)

ART 137
Sculpture I
Learn 3-D design concepts and techniques of modeling, casting and carving. Topics include form, space, line, texture, color, light and time. No previous art instruction is necessary. This course is also offered for credit as ARTS 140. Supply list given at first class.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

ART 202
Sculpture II
Continue an exploration of 3D design concepts through welding, woodworking and other methods. This course is also offered for credit as ARTS 141 . Supply list given in first session.
Total Cost: $331 (Tuition: $270 Fees: $61)

DRB 004
Acting Basics
Learn basic/intermediate acting techniques and vocabulary. Use a variety of theatrical exercises, including improvisation, voice, diction and monologues to learn about creating a character and creative performance.
Total Cost: $79 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $79)

ART 402
Continuing Acting
Take basic acting techniques to the next level. Become a better actor by gaining additional stage vocabulary and study and discussing and interpreting more challenging scenes. Focus on the uses of props and scenery.
Total Cost: $55 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $55)

ARB 147
Script Interpretation
Learn how to better interpret and perform the author's intention behind a play. Students will study the art of storytelling, writing, plot analysis and characterization of theme.
Total Cost: $49 (Tuition: $0 Fees: $49)