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EDUCATION

College Art
Follow your passion and express your creativity by taking a college level art class at LaGuardia.
LaGuardia’s College Art classes are open to the public on a non-credit basis at a special fee of $320 per course.

Decisions on class size are made early, so register in advance.

Alternate days and times for college classes are sometimes available for Continuing Education students. For more information call (718) 482-7244.

COURSES
Art in New York: A Museum Gallery Seminar
Through first-hand experience using the museums, galleries, critics, and collectors of New York City, students will examine the form and content of a multicultural range of painting, drawing, outsider art, craft, and sculpture. Museum and gallery visits, as well as a visit to a working artist's studio, will comprise major portions of this course. The class will discuss and write about the exhibits to explore the nature of art criticism.
Fri 9/13/2019 12/13/2019 9:15-12:45 $320 A02HUN195A
Wed 9/11/2019 12/18/2019 2:15-5:35 $320 A02HUN195B
Beginning Drawing
You will be introduced to drawing through basic examination of the visual fundamentals of line, texture, value, space, and form. You'll also explore problems in descriptive drawing. There will be individual and group critiques. Sketchbooks are required.
Mon 9/16/2019 12/16/2019 5:45-9:05 $320 A02HUA103A
Beginning Painting
Take an introduction to painting techniques in relation to landscaped, still life and abstract composition. Emphasis will be on color expression and color mixing. There will be individual and group critiques.
Beginning Photography
Discover photography by exploring the 35mm camera, lighting exposure, processing, and printing. You will also examine the creative use of photography techniques as they relate to individual expression. Special projects and a final portfolio are required. You must bring your own 35mm camera with a single lens reflex (SLR)/interchangeable 50mm lens.
Fri 9/13/2019 12/13/2019 9:15-2:00 $320 A02HUA130A
Sat 9/14/2019 12/14/2019 9:15-2:00 $320 A05HUA130B
Beginning Sculpture
Create your own figurative and abstract sculpture, working in plaster and clay from a live model. Learn the basic concepts and working techniques of sculpture to develop your own individual designs. Enhance your creativity and craftsmanship while developing an understanding and appreciation of form in space. Additional cost of material is approximately $60. A list of required materials given to you in class.
Digital Photography I
This course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software utilized in capturing digital images. It will include use of digital cameraa, analog cameras, scanners and the loading of images from the Internet. Students will be introduced to software such as Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXpress, and they will explore their interface with the Macintosh and Windows operating systems. A portfolio presented in "soft" media form will be created.
Introduction to Art
This course is designed to develop the students' ability "to see," while it examines the fundamental nature, meaning and humanistic value of art. Attention will be given to an examination of the creative process and to the role of the spectator as an active participant in the understanding of Art. Relevant readings will be discussed in relation to specific works of Art. The function of basic compositional elements will be examined.
Mon 9/16/2019 12/16/2019 2:15-5:35 $320 A02HUA101B
Thurs 9/12/2019 12/19/2019 9:15-12:45 $320 A02HUA101C

Contact Us

Phone

(718)482-7244

Email

acereg@lagcc.cuny.edu

In person

31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143

Long Island City, NY 11101

Friday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

Register

Ways to Register

Online

By phone

(718) 482-7244
with payment by MasterCard/Visa/Discover/American Express.

In person

M-Building, 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room M143, Long Island City, NY 11101

Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cash payments must be made at the Bursar's Office
(C-Building, Room C110)
Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Discounts and waivers apply to all courses except those designated ND.