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CLASSES + WORKSHOPSCONTINUING EDUCATION FALL 2015

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S HELLO! WELCOME TO CONTINUING EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

CE classes begin

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

Columbus Day; no CE classes

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Substitute Wednesday’s class schedule

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day; no classes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26–

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Thanksgiving Break; no classes

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

CE classes end

DATES TO REMEMBER

Cover image: Karl Stephan, Night Fall, 2015. Charcoal, eraser, chalk, oil, and oil stick on canvas.

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SEPTEMBER 8–DECEMBER 21, 2015

Note: Workshops begin throughout the semester.See detailed calendar, 18.

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Our CE programs embrace artists and designers of all ages

and backgrounds—high school students, second-career

students, art teachers, individuals ready to take their studio

practice to the next level and those who are just beginning

to explore art-making. SMFA’s extraordinary faculty, all

professional practicing artists or designers, mentor and

motivate every student in their practice.

SMFA offers individual classes, certificates and

specialized programs for all levels. Continuing

Education courses at the School allow you to immerse

yourself in art-making and creativity while maintaining

your work and family schedules. SMFA offers individual

classes, certificates and specialized programs for all

levels. Register now and become a part of an extraordinary

community of working artists and designers.

COURSES

CERAMICS

DIGITAL MEDIA + WEB DESIGN

DRAWING

GRAPHIC DESIGN + ILLUSTRATION

METALS

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

PAINTING

PHOTO + FILM

PRINTMAKING

SCULPTURE

WORKSHOPS

DRAWING

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

PAINTING

PHOTOGRAPHY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FALL 2015

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CERAMICS

BEGINNING CERAMICS: HAND-BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

Jason Pacheco

Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

CER 1018-C1

2 Credits / Tuition: $940

Clay, a tactile material with an amazing

range of possibilities, can be used to create

functional, decorative and sculptural ceramics.

In this course you will explore a variety of

construction techniques including wheel-

throwing, hand-building, glazing and firing

methods such as raku and gas firing.

Demonstrations and slide presentations

will provide technical instruction and creative

inspiration. All techniques are open to

personal interpretation.

CERAMICS: WHEEL THROWING

Ji-Eun Kim

Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm

CER 2036-C1


Prepare to get your hands dirty in this

introductory wheel-throwing course. We

will start by learning the basics of creating a

simple vessel and move on to more refined

techniques that push the limitations of this

versatile media. Through demonstrations

and hands-on learning, we will cover the use

high-fired stonewares and colored slips.

You will be provided with an opportunity to

explore a variety of wheel-throwing techniques

and various glazing methods. This course is

designed for beginner throwers.

COURSES

DIGITAL MEDIA + WEB DESIGN

INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN

Saul Baizman

Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:15 pm

CMP 2035-C1


This course will teach the fundamental skills

necessary to plan, organize, design, and

build modern standards-compliant websites.

Students will learn the basic building blocks

of the web (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript)

and theoretical and practical approaches

to interface design. Participants will also

come to understand the web as a series of

delicately choreographed visual, conceptual,

and navigational systems.

Prerequisite: experience with digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop.

IMAGE ANIMATION

Stephen St. Francis Decky


CMP 1039-C1


This course is designed to help students bring

still and moving images to life via Photoshop,

After Effects, Premiere Pro, and QuickTime Pro.

In the process, by becoming familiar with and

understanding the software’s interface, students

will also develop a deeper understanding of

creative editing. Students will learn to create

simple animated GIF’s, make movies “out of

nothing”, and learn the best use of Layers and

Puppet Tools in Photoshop and After Effects.

The lessons will be presented in a manner that

will expose the similarities in each program’s

interface and encourage students to use

computers and software as tools for their own

design and creativity. Students will be expected

to bring an external storage device, such as a

thumb drive, or an external hard-drive.

DRAWING

ANATOMY: SKELETON

Gerry Hoag


DRW 2011-C1


This course is designed to improve your

concept and understanding of the human figure

by studying the underlying skeletal structure

and how it affects surface appearance. This is

the first of a two-part study; the musculature

is the focus of the spring course. You will gain

an improved sense of observation, proportion,

perspective, planes, structure, volume, weight,

space, clarity of articulation and the visual

dynamics of body movement and resultant

formal changes. Class meetings will include

observations and drawing from the model

(gesture and long pose), illustrated lectures, the

skeleton plaster casts, occasional slide lectures

and more. There will be periodic long studies

from the model during which you will test your

memory of bone structure in relationship to

surface form. Homework is required (one hour

per week minimum). Anatomy study is best

suited for students who have had at least a

beginning course in drawing.

EXPERIMENTAL LIFE DRAWING

Robert Siegelman

Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

DRW 2090-C1


This course is open to individuals at any

level and will focus on figure drawing as an

experimental medium. By using the figure as

a focus and as a point of departure, we will

explore various approaches for developing

personal connections to drawing and content.

Representation, abstraction, expressionist and

conceptual possibilities will be discussed. We

will look at different ways of using drawing to

expand creativity and enhance your willingness

to take risks. Experimentation, process,

materials and learning to critique will be

emphasized in this fun and supportive, yet

challenging course.

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WORKS ON PAPER: MIXED MEDIA DRAWING

Robert Siegelman

Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

DRW 1027-C1


This high-energy class will explore drawing

using a variety of materials and approaches:

both wet and dry, including collage, text, artists’

books, and more. We will investigate and work

from the observational, the abstract, and from

the imaginative and narrative. Each week a

new process or project will be introduced.

Experimentation, interpretation and process

will be stressed to help find one’s personal

connection to drawing and art making.

Developing content will be a focus. Taking

risks will be encouraged to expand one’s

range of possibilities. Feedback, group critique

and discussions, as well as individualized

instruction will be frequent. Students new to

drawing as well as experienced artists are all

welcome to join this class. Bring your curiosity,

prepare yourself to have fun and be challenged.

GRAPHIC DESIGN + ILLUSTRATION

BEGINNING GRAPHIC DESIGN

Sofie Hodara


DES 1012-C1


Sofie Hodara

Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm

DES 1012-C2


Kelsy Stromski

Wednesdays 9 am–12:15 pm

DES 1012-C3


This intensive course explores the potential

of graphic design. We will focus on the creation

of a concept to amplify content while also

developing sensitivity to the relationships

between typography and image, symbolism,

language and text. Throughout the course,

emphasis will shift from idea generation and

design theory to technical skills. Lectures on

creativity, design and color theory, graphic

design and letterform history and typography

are a regular part of the course. The course

will focus on the harmonization of all elements

of design with a conscious understanding

of the intention with which elements are

chosen, organized and created. The course

accommodates beginners and more advanced

students who are building a portfolio.

DRAWING FOR ILLUSTRATORS + NARRATIVE REALISTS

Ethan Haynes

Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

DES 1060-C1


This course combines drawing sessions at

the Museum of Fine Arts’ galleries, drawing

exercise homework, and in-class workshop

assignments. Emphasis will be placed on

utilizing the Museum’s historic collection as

drawing subject matter. Projects include

academic exercises from the golden age

of illustration and expressive drawing

exercises based on a method acting approach.

The course will also cover picture composition,

pictorial viewpoint, perspective, and expressive

light and shade.

DESIGN GENERATION WITH PHOTOSHOP + ILLUSTRATOR

Alexa Thayer


DES 1015-C1


This course begins with basic Adobe

Photoshop techniques such as selecting

objects, copying and pasting, color correction,

photo retouching, montage and collage.

Students will then incorporate more advanced

features using layers, masks, paths, colorizing

and duotones. The basics of scanning reflective

art, negatives, slides and video capture will help

you gain an understanding of resolution and

output options. The second half of the course

will focus on Adobe Illustrator as a high-level

graphics application used by designers. You

will learn basic Illustrator skills such as drawing,

type, layers, masks, painting and gradients

and then you will apply these basic techniques

to design issues related to logo and type

design with the integration of Illustrator

and Photoshop.

FUNDAMENTALS OF 2D DESIGN

Kevin Dacey


DES 1021-C1


Kevin Dacey


DES 1021-C2


2-D Design is an introductory lecture/studio

course that offers students an opportunity

to discover and search out basic principles,

language and concepts inherent in 2-

dimensional visual language systems.

Through hands-on projects students will

learn to evaluate art and design work, to apply

principles to class work, develop a visual

vocabulary, to think visually and to analyze

critically. A balance between traditional hand

manipulation and computer based exercises

will most accurately respond to the reality

artists and designers find themselves in today.

Lectures, demonstrations, group discussions

and critiques are complemented by hands-on

studio problems designed to stimulate student

exploration and experimentation.

Regina Papalia, Dissociation #1, 2015. C print.

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GRAPHIC NOVEL

Raul Gonzalez


DES 1017-C1


Graphic Novels and cartooning are in the

midst of a new golden age. Publishers such as

Fantagraphics, Nobrow, IDW as well as on-line

comics have helped to redefine what a comic

book can be. Join award winning artist and

cartoonist Raul Gonzalez III in a course that will

explore the history of cartooning from the early

days of newspaper strips through today’s most

exciting creators. In this course you will begin

creating the ideas for your very own projects.

You will learn how to create concept drawings,

book layouts, penciling and various inking

and finishing techniques. The course will also

show you how to begin sharing your ideas with

the greater cartooning community through

digital media.

ILLUSTRATION: AN INTRODUCTION

Glenna Lang


DES 2045-C1


This course begins your exploration of

illustration by working on essential drawing

skills, introducing you to many of the techniques

an illustrator uses, and exploring this art that

exists in a special partnership with the written

word. Through weekly assignments begun in

class and finished at home and weekly in-class

critiques, the course emphasizes idea and

visual metaphor development and the search

for a personal style. You will work with a variety

of material—both fiction and non-fiction—for

diverse venues, beginning with small whimsical

spot illustration in black and white before

moving on to color, larger pieces, and

sequential images. Power point presentations

on the work of accomplished illustrators—

and also painters and printmakers of interest

to illustrators—are a regular part of the course.

The class is designed to accommodate

beginners seeking a foundation and those

interested in strengthening their skills. While

students are encouraged to try traditional

analog media, they may also work digitally

if they wish.

ILLUSTRATING CHILDREN’S BOOKS: BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE

Ilse Plume


DES 1016-C1


Experience firsthand the wonder of children’s

book creation. The objective of this course is

the production of your own children’s book

“dummy,” a mock-up suitable to present for

publication. More advanced students may work

toward submitting illustrations to the Bologna

Book Fair. We will focus on issues of style,

color and design, and discuss topics such as

layout, characterization, pace and mood and

their relationship to illustration. Assignments

will focus on experimenting with various media

and working toward a consistent style. As

your work develops, your manuscript will be

continually cross-critiqued by the instructor and

the other students. We also will examine the

various types of children’s books currently in the

marketplace and you will become familiar with

the current demands of editors, publishers and

agents in the publishing industry.

Prerequisite: A beginning illustration course or some drawing experience.

ILLUSTRATOR AS DESIGNER

Melissa Yasko

Fridays 9:00 am–12:15 pm

DES 1023-C1


This course explores the role of illustrator

as graphic designer, with a focus on the

fundamentals of designing with imagery,

the relationship between verbal and visual

communication, and the complementary

partnership between graphic design and

illustration. During this course, students will

create infographics, illustrated book covers

and posters, and develop brand advertising

based in illustration techniques and

materials. Students are encouraged to

have some fundamental experience with

computers before enrolling in this course,

but will focus on using illustration mediums

as the primary tools for creating content.

INTERMEDIATE ILLUSTRATION

Erling Saevarsson


DES 2063-C1


This course continues your exploration of

illustration by simulating the experience of

a professional freelance illustrator. Through

homework assignments students will learn the

importance of disciplined, practical working

methods from concept to sketches, to finished

art. Technical instruction will focus on a digital

approach but lectures will also cover topics that

can apply to any traditional illustration medium.

Each class will consist of the presentation of a

topic, samples of artful illustration, and critiques

of assignments. This seminar-style course

utilizes group participation and accommodates

individual needs.

Prerequisite: A beginning illustration course or equivalent, and some drawing experience.

INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN

Joanne Breiner

Thursday 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

DES 2066-C1


This course is for students who have taken

Beginning Graphic Design or an equivalent

course and are looking to gain further

experience solving real-world graphic design

problems while producing portfolio pieces.

Emphasizing hands-on studio work on the

computer with minimal lecture time, this course

will focus on learning efficient work habits and

on developing an arsenal of problem solving

techniques. Discussions about conceptual ideas

and design development through completed

projects will include analysis of typography,

color, layout and content decisions and

options. By the end of the course, you will

have created four to five portfolio pieces

suitable for presentation at job interviews.

* NO CLASS ON COLUMBUS DAY.

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INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Alexa Thayer


DES 2028-C1


This course has two objectives: to help you

become proficient in Illustrator, a premier

design application, and to develop your ability

to use Illustrator in solving a range of graphic

design problems. You will learn basic Illustrator

skills such as drawing, type, layers, masks,

painting and gradients, and how to apply these

basic techniques to design issues related to

logo and typographic design, touching briefly

on the integration of Illustrator and Photoshop.

If you have some experience with the Macintosh

computer and want to learn what you can

accomplish in graphic design using the

computer as a tool, this introductory course will

provide the requisite Adobe Illustrator skills.

INTRODUCTION TO TYPOGRAPHY

Charles Gibbons


DES 1014-C1


This introductory course leads to the

knowledge of creating and organizing letters,

words, sentences and paragraphs to visually

communicate an idea, and promises to help

develop your creative processes in new and

powerful ways. Topics include the anatomy of

letterforms, type history and classification

systems, how to choose type, legibility,

readability and the expressive qualities of

type. Course methods include discussions

and critiques, slide show lectures and

demonstrations, as well as hands-on

problem-solving exercises and assignments.

While this is not a software-based course,

there will be frequent use of Macintosh

computers. This course is suitable for

beginning and intermediate graphic designers

or for individuals developing their professional

skills in visual communications.

VISUALIZING INFORMATION

Charles Gibbons


DES 2058-C1


Our lives are full of facts we need to sift through

in order to make sense of the world. Which T

line gets me to South Station? Where do my

taxes really go? Will it rain on my cookout?

How do I set up my smart phone? Sometimes

a simple explanation suffices, but frequently we

need to draw connections between seemingly

unrelated items, events, people, processes,

conditions, etc. This course is devoted to

exploring some of the ways a picture really can

be worth a thousand words. The course breaks

into two major sections. The first explores the

principles that shape good information design;

the second focuses on putting those principles

to work. Throughout, we’ll emphasize three

hallmarks of excellence in information graphics:

clarity, precision, and efficiency. Expressing

this trio through our creativity will allow us to

create designs that share, and deepen our

understanding of the world around us.

METALS

AROUND THE RING: BEGINNING JEWELRY

Linda Priest


MTL 1015-C1


Rings are one of the most popular and

meaningful forms of jewelry; highly visible, they

can be symbols of commitment and belonging,

indicators of power and status, expression of

personal taste. We will research the history

and explore contemporary adaptations of the

ring, while learning basic skills that allow you to

make rings. Students will conduct independent

investigation, research and model making to

explore function and scale of the ring and its

relationship to the body. Through presentations,

discussions and hands-on demonstrations

students will acquire a solid set of tools to

develop both concept as well as becoming

competent with basic jewelry and metal working

skills, including piercing, forming, soldering,

polishing, mold making and stone setting.

Working in a variety of materials, precious and

non-precious you will create a collection of rings

utilizing techniques, ranging from traditional to

alternative. “If you like it, you should put a ring

on it” Beyonce.

CHASER’S EDGE: INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY

Linda Priest


MTL 2110-C1


Metal is a wonderful, versatile material—it

can be domed, soldered into forms, set with

different materials, and sometimes even

anodized to achieve bright colors. This course

presents interesting ways to create jewelry

and small objects in nonferrous metal. We will

hammer metal to make a domed bracelet, learn

how to bend a single piece of metal to fabricate

a hollow constructed ring and add a little

sparkle to a piece by setting a faceted stone in

a bezel setting. We will explore simple fusing

and hinge-making as well as color-reactive

metals. We also will experiment with different

ways to create interesting patterns on metal.

Taikyu Lim, MFA, 2014. Oil on canvas.

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MULTI- DISCIPLINARY

ART AS PROCESS

Kata Hull


FND 1010-C1


This workshop is for individuals who want the

challenge of investigating new and unique

ways of making art. This is an intensive class

that focuses on experimentation and the

creative process rather than a pre-imagined end

product. Each week a different project will be

introduced, worked on and completed. We

will explore painting, drawing, sculpture and

other media with an eye toward combining

materials in unusual ways. Abstraction, realism

and conceptual approaches will be discussed

and explored through a variety of hands-

on projects. Open to all, from beginners to

advanced artists, Art as Process is particularly

useful for those interested in exploring and

developing their own creative abilities,

assembling a portfolio for art school or

exploring the idea of a professional art career.

The course also provides something of a unique

preview to students who might be interested in

a Museum School education, as it exemplifies

the School’s open approach to making art.

COLOR THEORY FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS + THE COLOR CURIOUS

Gerri Rachins


CRX 1040-C1


Have you ever wondered about the mystery

of color? What is it, where does it come from,

how has it been used historically, symbolically,

culturally across many disciplines, and why

does it continue to have profound significance

on virtually all areas of art, design and

contemporary culture? Whether you are

interested in fashion, interior design, graphic

design, textile design, fine art, business,

marketing, or if you are simply interested in

learning about color and its practical

applications, this hands-on studio course is for

you. You will be introduced to a variety of color

systems and terminology based on the theories

of artists and scientists such as Johannes Itten,

Albert Munsell, Josef Albers, Isaac Newton

and others. Upon successful completion of

the course, you will be able to see, mix, speak

and understand the language of color. Most

importantly, you will understand how to utilize

color relationships practically and professionally

in new and meaningful ways. You may even

develop a new theory! This course is open to

anyone who is interested in learning about

color, including beginners.

PAINTING

MAPPING: DRAWING AND PAINTING

Heidi Whitman


PAI 2051-C1


Maps evoke images of journeys and unexplored

places, offering a universal graphic appeal and

fascination. In this hands-on course you will

create drawings, paintings and collages inspired

by maps, both as material and metaphor.

Conceptual projects may include mapping

aspects of neighborhoods, apartments, bodies

or daily life. You will use the language of

cartography—the art of creating maps—and

the re-imagining of map shapes to create works

that may or may not resemble actual maps.

Throughout the course you will use drawing

tools, water-based paint and collage and

experiment with different combinations of

media to develop personal imagery. The course

includes class discussions, critiques, slide and

digital presentations, and visits to the Leventhal

Map Center and artists’ studios. Open to all

levels and abilities.

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PAINTING (continued)

PAINTING FROM THE GROUND UP

Laura Fischman


PAI 2002-C1


How it is that oil paintings seem to glow from

within? How do painters build different levels of

depth and texture in their works? In this course,

we will look at varying strategies, surfaces,

mediums and paint application techniques to

unlock some of the mysteries of oil painting.

Each week we will look at different steps in

the process, from surface preparation and

monochrome under-paintings, to working with

value and color to create a sense of body and

space, to developing texture, and glazing and

scumbling. Students will select source images/

material to work from throughout the semes-

ter and will execute several paintings of their

image utilizing different approaches—from

the slow building up of layers to more direct

impasto painting, all heading toward the goal

of developing the skills and understanding

of color interactions, transparency and paint

application. Students will be introduced to the

properties of oil paint to create depth, space,

volume and unique mark making. This course

will incorporate demonstrations, some brief

readings, and lots of looking at artists (from old

masters to contemporary painters) working in

an array of oil painting styles. You don’t need

to be an expert painter to take this course, but

students should come to class with some basic

painting experience and lots of curiosity.

PORTRAIT PAINTING + DRAWING

Patrick Carter


PAI 2050-C1


Portraiture is specific and general, timely

and timeless. It informs us about a particular

individual while telling us something about us

all. The portrait, whether a painting or drawing,

involves technical, organizational, spiritual and

philosophical concerns basic to any work of

art. The initial objective is to produce a physical

resemblance to the model, but it is even more

important to progress toward the elusive

“other” inner life, sometimes at the expense of

physical likeness. Several approaches will be

introduced to help you discover a natural and

personal direction. You will use drawing and

painting materials such as charcoal, graphite,

acrylics, ink washes, water-based paint and

oil-based media.

REALIST PAINTING

Christopher Chippendale

Saturdays 9:00 am–12:15 pm

PAI 2052-C1



PAI 2052-C2



PAI 2052-C3

4 Credits / Tuition: $1,880

This multi-level course in realist painting

requires no significant prior experience in this

particular discipline, and invariably attracts

new and returning students with a range of

backgrounds and skill levels. We will focus

on the means and language of direct painting

techniques in the service of illusionism, as well

as a broad and supple set of painting skills

fundamental to observational painting (firm color

mixing, synthetic ways of seeing and making,

the material use of paint and reading tone

through color). Ancillary to our studio focus,

we will examine modes and models of realist

painting, past and present, from the standpoint

of their painting language. There will be in-class

observational painting from the model and the

model in a larger environment (model sessions

typically last three to four sessions).

SPLASH: WATERCOLOR AND WATER-BASED MIXED MEDIA

Heidi Whitman

Mondays* 9:00 am–12:15 pm

PAI 1093-C1


In this course you will work on projects from

a variety of sources: still-life, found materials

including photographs, journals, and maps

and the imagination. We will discuss ways to

effectively use and combine media such as ink,

watercolor, gouache, acryla gouache, Flashe,

acrylic, collage and drawing materials. You will

work on a variety of papers and panels in this

mixed-media course; this experimentation

will help you to develop your technique

and personal imagery. Weekly out of class

assignments will expand on in-class work.

Class discussions, critiques, slide and digital

presentations and visits to galleries, artists’

studios and the Museum of Fine Arts are

integral to the course.

PHOTO + FILM

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I

Allison Cekala


PHT 1030-C1


The challenge of digital photography is to

manage this rapidly developing technology

and still remain creative in your image making.

Through discussion, demonstration and

hands-on practice, you will learn to operate

digital cameras and to utilize them as precise

tools for image capture. Discussions include

the camera and equipment options available to

digital photographers and how to establish a

digital workflow. As you develop technical

and aesthetic skills, you will explore shooting

techniques, composition and framing and the

basics of light control. Other topics include

image management, using camera RAW,

adjustment and editing in Photoshop and

printing digital images. Whether your interest

is in fine art or simply in making the move

from film to digital, this course provides a

solid foundation.

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DIGITAL PHOTO: PRACTICAL POST PRODUCTION

Dan O’Connor


PHT 2050-C1


Digital photographs hold endless adjustment

and alteration possibilities, so much so that their

very truthfulness can often be questioned. This

class is an exploration of Photoshop as both

a practical post-production application and as

an art creation tool. Students will examine how

photographs are refined and altered in print

media and online by photographers and graphic

artists, and use these examples as inspiration

for your own creative image making. Photoshop

will be used to process, color correct, and

composite photographic images; this will be

done using tools such as layers, adjustment

layers, layer masks and advanced selection

tools. Intermediate camera techniques and

basic lighting techniques will also be

introduced as part of the greater photographic

workflow. The end goal of this class is for you

to maximize the potential of your photographs.

INTRODUCTION TO FILMMAKING

Gregory Mahoney


FLM 1015-C1


Designed for individuals with little or no

previous experience, this course will provide

an introduction to the technical and aesthetic

aspects of film production. We will cover basic

shooting, lighting, and editing techniques using

16mm equipment, and you will be introduced

to a wide range of production methods and

creative strategies that encourage exploration

and risk taking in all aspects of the medium.

This course has a strong workshop component

with a hands-on instructional approach. It

proposes a stimulating, inspiring, and

challenging environment that fosters the

exchange of ideas, offers new ways of seeing,

and promotes experimentation. Materials,

including film, supplies, and lab expenses for

film processing are not included in the tuition.

PRINTMAKING

LITHOGRAPHY: NUTS + BOLTS

Carolyn Muskat


PRT 2011-C1


Printmaking allows an artist the opportunity

to explore an image in depth through multiple

reworkings, all while keeping the history of past

impressions. This class will focus on the con-

cept of the progressive proof, allowing you to

develop an image or concept over the semester

and to really examine all the variations possible.

We will focus on lithography, in editions and as

singular monoprints. All levels are welcome.

MONOPRINT

Eun Gyu Lee


PRT 4021-C1


A monoprint is an individual, one-of-a-kind

print that can be made from traditional plates

such as metal, wood, cardboard, plexiglass

or other nontraditional surfaces that are found

or manipulated. This course will teach you the

basics in mixing inks, hand wiping and rolling

techniques and overprinting in multiple colors

and plates. The making and printing of

carborundum, plates, gum transfers and chine

collé also will be taught. Students will develop

an image through a related series of unique

prints. Open to all levels, from beginners to

those who wish to investigate new techniques.

SCREENPRINTING: THE WHOLE STORY

Michael Hecht


PRT 2062-C1


This course enables students to explore the

world of printmaking and screenprinting through

color separations, large format printmaking and

the use of computer applications. We also will

examine traditional screenprinting techniques in

order to provide students with an understanding

of the full spectrum of approaches. No print-

making or computer experience is required.

SCULPTURE

INSTRUMENT DESIGN: GUITAR AND DULCIMER

Walter Stanul


SCP 1086-C1


This course is designed to develop fine

woodworking skills and give a solid foundation

for building your own stringed musical

instrument. You will start by designing and

building a uniquely American instrument: the

Appalachian, or mountain, dulcimer. This

beautiful instrument is relatively easy to both

build and play. Even those with little or no

woodworking background will be able to

complete a dulcimer. Students who finish in

time may start a travel, or “back pack,” guitar.

This popular instrument is light and easier

to make than a full-size guitar. Both projects

involve shaping, bending and joining wood into

delicate yet amazingly strong structures—skills

that can be applied to a wide range of other

fabrications and sculptures. Please note:

Completing a dulcimer and a guitar will likely

require shop time outside of class.

SCULPTURAL FIBER

Nicole Farland


SCP 1140-C1


In this course you will learn a different fiber-

related technique each week, including knitting,

crocheting, dying, weaving, flexible structures,

felting and sewing by hand and machine. We

also will explore the history of these processes

and their uses in contemporary art and you will

gain a basic understanding of each technique

by focusing on their sculptural capabilities.

There will be demonstrations during each class

meeting and time will be provided to work

toward mastering different techniques. This

course is structured for beginner as well as

more advanced students.


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NEW! DRAWING IN THE ZONE

Sloat Shaw

Six Weeks: October 13–November 17


DRW 1023-N1

Non-Credit/ $325

Learning to translate a 3-dimensional object

onto a flat 2-dimensional piece of paper, is

learning to see around a curve. In this class,

students will learn how to move into the zone, or

flow state, and engage their whole brain in order

to see more fully. Through a series of focus and

drawing exercises, students will explore the

fundamentals of composition, perspective, line

and shading both visually and intuitively. Using

charcoal, we’ll explore special relationships and

proportion learning to put what you see on the

page. This is an ideal class for people who want

to improve their skills by learning a new way to

see for the purpose of drawing. Appropriate for

new and intermediate students.

PORTRAIT DRAWING

Patrick Carter

Twelve Weeks: Sept 12–November 28

Saturdays 9 am–12 pm

DRW 1050-N1

Non-Credit / Tuition: $350

The portrait is essential to virtually every form

of fine art, from painting and sculpture to video

and photography. Portraiture tells us about a

particular individual while revealing something

universal. In this workshop you will learn

technical, organizational, spiritual and

philosophical skills basic to any work of art.

The initial objective is to produce a physical

resemblance to the model and then progress

toward exposing the elusive “other” inner life

(sometimes at the expense of physical likeness).

Although this workshop focuses on drawing,

you will explore several approaches to

portraiture using charcoal, graphite, acrylics,

ink washes and water based paint.

THE BODY IN QUESTION

Patrick Carter

Twelve Weeks: Sept 12–November 28

Saturdays 1–4 pm

DRW 1094-N1


The human body is an infinite source of

inspiration and a subject expressed in

innumerable styles and media. In this workshop,

we will explore traditional, expressive and

experimental approaches to drawing and

painting the body. The workshop will be built

around individual concerns, issues and personal

sensibilities with the nude model as a founda-

tion and point of departure. We will refer to a

varied group of artists such as Francis Bacon,

William Beckman, Richard Diebenkorn, Lucian

Freud, Alberto Giacometti, Henri Matisse,

Nathan Oliveira and other contemporary artists

who have found new inspiration in this timeless

subject. Bring materials of your choice

(charcoal, water-based paint, oils, etc.) and

be prepared to work at the first meeting.

MULTI- DISCIPLINARY

NEW! CULINARY AESTHETICISM

Stephen Shellenberger

Five Weeks: October 19–November 16

Mondays 7pm–9pm

CRX 1027-N1


This hands-on course about aesthetics

through the lens of the culinary arts,

particularly beverage, will build aesthetic

strategies to describe what is often thought

to be indescribable by entering the realm of

non-linguistic thought. We will abstract up and

down three iconic cocktails and then taste our

way through the major creative linkage

strategies best exemplified in others. We will

build an Italian style amaro then finish by

applying aesthetic principles to decoding the

most complex of all culinary artifacts, vermouth.

The workshop will be peppered with the ideas

of Hans Hoffman, Wassily Kandinsky, and

Leonard Koren. Connections between modern

culinary and great traditions like abstract

expression will be revealed and the creation of

food & beverage artifacts will be seen as the

new painting.

NEW! DELVE-YOUR UNIQUE STORY

Andrea Wenglowskij + Sara Jones

One-Day Workshop: October 24

Saturday 9am–4pm

CRX 2050-N1

Non-Credit / $165

You are the only artist in the world who does

exactly what you do in your unique way.

Communicating your professional art practice

relies on writing about yourself and your work,

and the visual representation of everything you

do. This workshop covers the crucial steps to

telling the story that represents your work,

especially when you are not there in person to

talk about your work. During the first half, you will

write and outline your unique story and elevator

pitch. During the second half, we will examine

how to tell a story with your images. You have the

ability to control how your work is documented

and shown to the world: including 2D, 3D,

performance, installation, and time based work.

We’ll share examples of successful artists.

PAINTING

COLOR FOR REAL

Gerri Rachins

Six Weeks: September 29–November 3

Tuesdays, 6:30 pm–9:45 pm

PAI 1090-N1


Johannes Itten wrote, “He who wants to become

a master of color must see, feel, and experience

each individual color in its many endless

combinations with all other colors.” “Color for

Real” goes beyond theory, and into the real

world to build upon the knowledge gained from

previous introductory color courses. Each week

will be devoted to painting from observation. A

colorful “theory infused” set-up will be created

as source material for weekly exploration. Using

acrylic paint, you will learn the techniques of

subtractive color mixing, how to set up your

palette effectively, and how to look for, find, and

paint color relationships based upon what you

see and what you know about color theory. Your

palette choices will become more intentional

and the color in your paintings will become more

informed and personal. This workshop is open

to all levels. Students should be familiar with

some basic color theory terminology and paint

mixing techniques.

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Ria Brodell

Weekend Workshop: October 17–October

19; Saturday, 9 am–4 pm; Sunday, 1–4 pm

PAI 1030-N1


In this workshop we will explore the versatile

medium of acrylic paint. You will learn

fundamental painting skills and techniques while

working from still life objects, personal imagery,

the MFA’s collection or your own imagination.

You will develop your own personal style while

learning methods of paint application, elements

of composition, color relationships, mixed

media and a variety of surface textures. You will

leave the workshop with a solid foundation in

acrylic painting techniques and the ability to use

the versatile qualities of acrylics.

STEP-BY-STEP: OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

Paola Page

Weekend Workshop: November 14–15;

Saturday, 9 am–4 pm; Sunday, 1–4 pm

PAI 1141-N1


An introduction to the materials and techniques

of painting with oil-based paint. Through

demonstrations and critiques, you will learn

how to develop a painting from start to finish.

Lessons include blending and shading, the color

wheel, using value, hue and chroma, shapes

and composition, and tools of the trade such as

brushes, mediums and painting surfaces.

WATERCOLOR: THE BASICS

Paola Page

Five Weeks: October 1–October 29

Thursdays 6:30–9:45 pm

PAI 1055-N1


Do you want to create a watercolor painting, but

aren’t quite sure where or how to start? In this

workshop you will learn the tools and methods

necessary to explore the transparent medium of

watercolor, including wet into wet, dry brushing,

scraping, layering, grated washes, salting, and

negative painting, as well as an introduction to

your color palette, brushes, and other materials.

You will paint from still-lives and photographs

with the intent to discover and embrace the

versatility of watercolor painting.

INK PAINTING + CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY

Sue Yang

Five Weeks: November 7–December 12

Saturdays 9 am–4 pm (No class on

November 28)

PAI 1043-N1


Chinese calligraphy and ink painting allow

artists to develop focus, balance, composition

and mark-making vocabularies—skills which

translate to other art forms as well. Through

demonstrations and individual instruction,

you will create contemporary artwork using

traditional Chinese brush painting techniques,

learn basic Chinese calligraphy brushwork as

well as Chinese painting themes including

bamboo, orchids, plum blossoms and

chrysanthemums. You will study at the MFA,

Boston, exploring their collection of Chinese

calligraphy and examine the works of Western

artists such as Robert Motherwell, Jackson

Pollock and Ross Bleckner. Learn how the

unique skills of traditional Chinese calligraphy

and painting can make lively contributions

to your art practice.

WATERCOLOR + INVENTIVE THINKING

Vico Fabbris

Five Weeks: November 2–November 30

Mondays* 6:30–9:45 pm

PAI 1087-N1


In this workshop you will experiment, invent

and create new combinations of figurative or

abstract images with watercolor or acrylic wash.

Using visualization, imagination and your own

intuition this course will assist you to unlock

your “inventive thinking”. You will develop an

image that does not exist in the real world and

experiment with techniques to create works of

art that appear complex, yet easy to produce.

This course is appropriate for beginners and

advanced students. Individual attention is given

to students at various levels of ability and allows

them to progress at their own pace. All the

elements of painting are introduced in guided

exercises both inside and outside the studio.

Works can be done in any scale with watercolor

or Acrylic wash on Aquabord or preferred

watercolor paper. Flexibility and open-minded-

ness are essential to reach your full potential.

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Carl Ferrero

Two Days: December 5 and December 12

Saturdays 9 am–4 pm

PAI 1032-N1

No Credit/ Tuition: $200

This intensive two-week workshop will introduce

watercolor painting techniques and concepts to

students new to the medium. You will leave the

course proficient in the use of watercolor; the

class will cover all basics, including creating a

portable watercolor easel, tearing paper, paint

handling, color mixing, creating washes and

gradients, under-drawing, composition, color

usage and planning pictures. We will view and

discuss watercolors by known artists and learn

how to fully exploit the medium in creative and

expressive ways.

PHOTOGRAPHY

LIGHTING YOUR IMAGE-FROM DIY TO PRO-STUDIO

Aaron Bourque

4 Weeks: October 3–October 24

Saturdays 1–4 pm

PHT 2055-N1


Photography is a form of “writing with light,”

and its essential for photographers to know how

to read light and how to light an image. Lighting

is about more than technology, it’s about

expressing vision. This intensive workshop will

introduce a wide range of lighting techniques for

photographic applications. Students will learn

how to set up their camera and how to deal

with different characteristics of light in order

to document art, create product and still life

photography, and make complex portraits.

Together we will workshop “do-it-yourself”

lighting and studio options, learn on-camera

and remote flash, create studio and on-location

set ups, use hot lights and studio strobes, and

learn about various light modifiers. Working

in close collaboration we will troubleshoot

projects, and design lighting ranging from

simple set-ups to complex scenarios, all while

building the know-how to work with whatever

tools are available.


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CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSSMFA’s certificate programs in graphic design and illustration provide

credentials that represent proficiency and skill, leading toward a career in

either graphic design or illustration. With the guidance of an advisor, you

will construct a highly personalized path of study to achieve your artistic

and creative potential.

Certificate programs are intended for students with limited formal training

in art and design as well as for those with a fine arts background or

experience in their field. Consisting of five required and five elective

courses, the program may be completed in two years of part-time study

or one year of full-time study.

Fundamental courses in design and illustration enable you to begin

building your portfolio and to develop new creative skills. The flexible and

multidisciplinary education offered at SMFA allows you to select electives

from the wide range of studio courses offered each term. You also may

participate in the internship program, which offers hands-on opportunities

with art organizations, design firms and other local businesses.

Please contact the Continuing Education office for more

information on applying to the certificate program.

P: 617-369-3644 E: [email protected]

GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE

The certificate program in Graphic Design provides you with the practical

and theoretical skills of a design professional. Throughout the program,

you will work alongside a team of faculty with extensive teaching

experience and recognition in their field.

REQUIRED COURSES

– Fundamentals of 2-D Design

– Beginning Graphic Design

– Introduction to Typography

– Intermediate Graphic Design

– Visualizing Information

SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES

– Color Theory for Artists, Designers and the Color Curious

– Digital Photography I

– Book Cover Illustration + Design

– Graphic Novel

– Illustrator as Designer

– Design Generation with Photoshop + Illustrator

– Foundations in Interactive Design

– Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

– Image Animation

– Introduction to Web Design

– Screenprinting: The Whole Story

ILLUSTRATION CERTIFICATE

The certificate program in Illustration provides you with a solid foundation

in the basic practical and theoretical skills of illustration. You may choose

to focus on a particular aspect of illustration—commercial illustration,

computer illustration, animation or book illustration—or you may acquire

general skills to be used in a wide variety of activities within the field.

REQUIRED COURSES

– Illustration: An Introduction

– Fundamentals of 2-D Design

– Drawing for Illustrators + Narrative Realists

– Illustrator as Designer

– Intermediate Illustration

SUGGESTED ELECTIVE COURSES

– Anatomy: Skeleton

– Color Theory for Artists, Designers, and the Color Curious

– Digital Photography I

– Illustrating Children’s Books: Beginning to Intermediate

– Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

– Introduction to Typography

– Visualizing Information

– Lithography: Nuts + Bolts

– Painting From the Ground Up

– Book Cover Illustration + Design

– Graphic Novel

– Realist Painting

– Screenprinting: The Whole Story

DIPLOMA

An art program for the aspiring artist. SMFA’s Studio Diploma program

offers you the rare opportunity to pursue your creative vision your way,

on your time.

The Studio Diploma program reflects SMFA’s longstanding

commitment to the tradition of studio practice as the core of an artist’s

experience, combined with a wide range of 21st-century skills and an

interdisciplinary approach.

Students receive an immersive, innovative learning experience that’s

entirely studio art focused—there are no academic course requirements.

Students in the program are able to create a manageable schedule that

fits their lifestyle, through day, evening, weekend and summer courses.

The Studio Diploma program offers a full-time, five-semester track

to completion or a part-time track, depending on the needs of each

student’s schedule.

The Studio Diploma program provides solid cohort building, professional

artists mentors and an artist seminar, available for all students whether

full or part-time. Students in the program learn how to prepare for life

outside of school, through a curriculum that teaches them not only how to

navigate the professional art world, but also how to manage the business

aspects of an independent art practice.

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Debra Samdperil, Director of

Non-Degree Programs

[email protected]

617-369-3643

POST-BACCALAUREATE

The Post-baccalaureate Certificate is a one-year program that offers

intensive studio art study and practice, closely advised and supported

by SMFA faculty. The program is ideal for students who have completed

a bachelor’s degree and want to immerse themselves in rigorous studio

art-making. Whether you have recently graduated or are changing

careers, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate also provides excellent

preparation for graduate study in art or for professional practice as

an artist.

SMFA CREDIT + NON-CREDIT CLASSES

CE students who are looking for daytime classes, a specific class or

instructor may take a course from SMFA’s full-time course schedule.

Course availability varies, and students must register during the School’s

add/drop period with the instructor’s written approval. CE students taking

day courses may not exceed six semester credits. Contact the CE Office

for the course catalog and more information.

– 2-Credit courses: $2,970; Non-credit (audit fee): $940

– 4-Credit courses: $5,940; Non-credit (audit fee): $1,880

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER STUDIO

The SMFA Pre-College Program is a rigorous summer program for high

school students interested in the visual arts. The core of the curriculum

centers around an interdisciplinary approach, combining studio work,

critique and discussion, building a solid foundation of artistry, concep-

tualization and technical skills. Students from a variety of backgrounds

and countries spend four weeks on SMFA’s campus, utilizing the studios,

working with expert faculty and graduate mentors,building their portfolios,

exploring the Museum of Fine Arts and Boston’s cultural and historic

landmarks. Graduates of the program can earn up to four college credits

towards undergraduate study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Patricia Hautea, Bones II, 2014. Ink on paper.

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CREDIT, GRADES AND HOURS OF INSTRUCTION

Credit is awarded on the basis of two credits for every 45 contact hours

of instruction. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. If you require a letter

grade to transfer credit to another school or for professional development

purposes, please indicate at the time of registration. Credit and grades

will not be granted for courses designated as non-credit.

TUITION AND FEES

General registration fee: $50 (nonrefundable, due once per semester)

– 2-CE Credit course: $940

– 4-Credit course: $1,880

– Workshop prices vary

Note: Some courses may require additional lab fees or the purchase

of additional supplies at the recommendation of the instructor.

COURSE CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES

The School reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet

minimum enrollment requirements. A full refund of tuition and fees will

be made if a suitable substitute course is not found. The School also

reserves the right to make changes in course scheduling, faculty and

course content.

DISCOUNT OFFERS

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Individuals who register on or before Monday, August 10 will

receive a $25 discount off the cost of all studio art courses taken

for credit. This offer may be combined with other discounts.

SMFA ALUMNI AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

– 25% tuition discount off the cost of courses taken for credit

– Alumni must be a diploma or degree graduate of the School

MEDICI GROUP MEMBERS AND MFA MEMBERS

– $50 discount on courses taken for credit

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Tuition refunds are made when a Continuing Education Drop Form is

received by the Registrar’s Office. The date that such notice is received

will be the effective date of withdrawal. A 100% refund of tuition is made

when written notice of the withdrawal is received by the Registrar’s Office

by the dates below:

– For two and four credit courses, notice must be received

BEFORE the second class meeting.

– For non-credit workshops, notice must be received at least one

week in advance of the first class meeting.

TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts from SMFA must be requested from the Registrar’s

Office. Transcript Request Forms may be downloaded online at

smfa.edu/request- a-transcript, or a signed, written request addressed

to the Office of the Registrar may be mailed, which should include: name

at the time of attendance, dates attended, current address, current phone

number, date of birth, Social Security number, address to which the

transcript should be sent, and payment. There is a $10 fee for each

transcript ordered.

ACCREDITATION

The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is recognized by the

Department of Education as an institution of higher education. It is

accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design,

the United States Department of Justice for foreign students and the

Veterans Administration for training under Public Law 550 and

Chapter 35, Title 38, United States Code.

LICENSING RIGHTS

The SMFA Communications/Marketing Office reserves the right to

photograph students and their artwork on campus for the purpose

of promoting the School and its programs.

SPECIAL NEEDS

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects physically and

mentally disabled persons from discrimination by requiring the provision

of “reasonable accommodation.” SMFA is committed to assisting all

qualified students who are in need of “reasonable accommodation.” If you

feel you meet these requirements and need assistance, please notify the

Continuing Education Office. The facilities of the School are accessible to

individuals with disabilities. The School, through its parent institution, the

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is approved under Section 501(c)(3) of the

Internal Revenue Code as a nonprofit institution.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

SMFA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,

age, sex, disability, illness such as AIDS and HIV infection, religion, sexual

orientation or other classifications protected by applicable city, state and/

or federal laws or ordinances in admission to, treatment in or employment

in its programs and activities.

PARKING

CE students receive discounted parking at the Museum Road Garage.

ACCESS TO FACILITIES

During the school year, the Museum School is open to CE students:

Monday–Friday: 6 pm–12 am

Saturdays + Sundays: 8 am–12 am

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SMFA’s Café des Arts is open daily and offers homemade, healthy and

freshly prepared meals as well as hot and cold beverages. CE students

also receive a discount at Courtyard Café, New American Café and Bravo

at the Museum of Fine Arts by showing their SMFA student ID card at the

time of purchase.

ID CARDS

ID cards are issued and validated during check-in at the Continuing

Education Office at the start of classes. A valid SMFA ID is required for

access to all Museum School facilities. If you have an ID from a previous

semester, it can be validated with the current semester sticker. Your ID

entitles you to free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art,

Boston. Your ID also entitles you to discounts at the Museum Shop

and parking facilities, as well as discounts at select art supply stores,

museums and theaters. There is a $10 fee to replace lost ID Cards.

We accept either cash or check.

COMPLIMENTARY MUSEUM ADMISSION

CE students receive free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, the

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art

with their SMFA student ID card.

SMFA AND MFA LIBRARIES

Continuing Education students have access to SMFA’s W. Van Alan

Clark Jr. Library and the MFA’s William Morris Hunt Memorial Library at

Horticultural Hall have combined holdings that total more than 320,000

items. SMFA’s library collection focuses on contemporary art and studio

practice and the Hunt Library’s collection reflects the strengths of the

Museum’s collections: Art of Asia, Oceania, and Africa; Art of the

Americas; Art of the Ancient World; Art of Europe; Musical Instruments;

Prints, Drawings and Photographs; and Textile and Fashion Arts.

TOURS

SMFA welcomes visitors to the campus throughout the year and

provides tours for those interested in diploma, undergraduate or graduate

programs. Please visit the Admissions Office or call 617-369-3626 to

schedule a tour.

CONTINUING EDUCATION ADVISING

SMFA’s CE advisors can help you choose a course that is right for you,

plan a path of study based on your strengths and interests and guide

you in building a portfolio. 617-369-3644 / [email protected]

CAREER SERVICES

CE students enrolled in full-semester credit- bearing courses have

access to our Office of Career Services. We offer numerous professional

development supports and resources including job links, internships,

and community partnership opportunities. smfa.edu/career/

smfa.edu/artsource

HEALTH AND SAFETY

It is the responsibility of all students, when they are on School property,

to adhere to the School’s verbal or written health and safety instructions

and guidelines.

SMOKE-FREE SCHOOL POLICY

The Museum School is a smoke-free environment.

INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSING

Call 617-369-3900.

Continuing Education welcomes students of

any level or art background. Register online,

by fax, mail or walk-in.

ONLINE

smfa.edu/register

Payment must be made in full with a credit card

at the time of registration.

MAIL

Office of the Registrar

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

Complete the registration form on the last page

of this booklet and mail it to the above address.

Payment must be made in full with a credit card

or a check.

WALK-IN

Register in person during regular business hours

QUESTIONS?

Having trouble choosing a class? We’re available

by phone or email to answer questions and

assist you in finding the right class. Contact us

at 617-369-3644 or [email protected].

OFFICE HOURS

Monday–Friday 9 am–5 pm

WHEN EVENING CLASSES ARE IN SESSION

Monday–Thursday, 9 am–7 pm

Friday, 9 am–5 pm

Saturday, 8:30 am–1:30 pm

HOW TO REGISTER

COURSE START DATES + TIMES MONDAYS 9:00 AM–12:15 PM

PAI 1093 C1 Splash: Watercolor and Water-Based Mixed Media

MONDAYS 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

PAI 2051 C1 Mapping: Drawing and Painting

MONDAYS 6:30 PM–9:45 PM

DES 1012 C1 Beginning Graphic Design

DES 2063 C1 Intermediate Illustration

DRW 1027 C1 Works on Paper: Mixed Media Drawing

PRT 2062 C1 Screenprinting: The Whole Story

PRT 2011 C1 Lithography: Nuts + Bolts

DES 2045 C1 Illustration: An Introduction

TUESDAYS 6:30 PM–9:45 PM

DES 1017 C1 Graphic Novel

CMP 1039 C1 Image Animation

DRW 2011 C1 Anatomy: Skeleton

DES 1021 C1 Fundamentals of 2-D Design

DES 1014 C1 Introduction to Typography

MTL 1015 C1 Around the Ring: Beginning Jewelry

PAI 2050 C1 Portrait Painting + Drawing

MTL 2110 C1 Chaser’s Edge Intermediate Jewelry

CER 1018 C1 Beginning Ceramics: Handbuilding + Construction

WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM–12:15 PM


WEDNESDAYS 2:00–5:00 PM

DES 2028 C1 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

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WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM–9:45 PM

FND 1010 CI Art as Process

CRX 1040 C1 Color Theory for Artists, Designers, + Color Curious

PRT 4021 C1 Monoprint

DES 1015 C1 Design Generation with Photoshop + Illustrator

SCP 1086 C1 Instrument Design: Guitar + Dulcimer

DES 1060 C1 Drawing for Illustrators + Narrative Realists

DES 2058 C1 Visualizing Information

THURSDAYS 6:30 PM–9:45

DES 1021 C2 Fundamentals of 2D Design

DES 2066 C1 Intermediate Graphic Design

DRW 2090 C1 Experimental Life Drawing

FLM 1015 C1 Introduction to Filmmaking

PHT 1030 C1 Digital Photography 1

PAI 2002 C1 Painting from the Ground Up

SCP 1140 C1 Sculptural Fiber

FRIDAYS 9:00 AM–12:15 PM

DES 1023 C1 Illustrator as Designer

SATURDAYS 9:00 AM–12:15 PM

CER 2036 C1 Ceramics: Wheel Throwing

PAI 2052 C1 Realist Painting


PHT 2050 C1 Digital Photo: Practical Post Production


SATURDAYS 1:00–4:15 PM

CMP 2035 C1 Introduction to Web Design

DES 1016 C1 Illustrating Children’s Books: Beginning to Intermediate


TUESDAYS, SEPTEMBER 29–NOVEMBER 3, 6:30 PM

PAI 1090 N1 Color for Real (Six weeks)

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12–NOVEMBER 28, 9:00 AM

DRW 1050 N1 Portrait Drawing (Twelve Weeks)

SATURDAYS, SEPTEMBER 12–NOVEMBER 28, 1:00 PM

DRW 1094 N1 The Body in Question: Drawing & Painting (Twelve Weeks)

THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 29, 6:30 PM

PAI 1055 N1 Watercolor: The Basics (Five Weeks)

SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 3–OCTOBER 24, 1:00 PM

PHT 2055 N1 Lighting your Image—From DIY to Pro-Studio (Four weeks)

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 13–NOVEMBER 17, 6:30 PM

DRW 1023 N1 Drawing in the Zone (Six weeks)

SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 17 + SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 9:00 AM

PAI 1030 N1 Painting with Acrylics (Weekend Workshop)

MONDAYS, OCTOBER 19–NOVEMBER 16, 7:00 PM

CRX 1027 N1 Culinary Aestheticism (Five Weeks)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 9:00 AM

CRX 2050 N1 DELVE-Your Unique Story (ONE-DAY)

MONDAYS, NOVEMBER 2–NOVEMBER 30, 6:30 PM

PAI 1087 N1 Watercolor and Inventive Thinking (Five Weeks)

SATURDAYS NOVEMBER 7–DECEMBER 12, 9:00 AM

PAI 1043 N1 Ink Painting + Chinese Calligraphy (Five Weeks: no class on Nov. 28)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 + SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 9:00 AM

PAI 1141 N1 Step by Step: Oil Painting for Beginners (Weekend Workshop)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 + SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 9:00 AM

PAI 1032 N1 Watercolor Bootcamp (Two Days)

WORKSHOPS START THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

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IF YES, WHEN?

WHAT PROGRAM? DEGREE SUMMER DIPLOMA HS CE

ARE YOU A GRADUATE OF SMFA? YES NO

IF YES, WHEN?

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ARE YOU A MEMBER OR SMFA MEDICI? YES NO

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