Bryce 5, intro
Instructor: Vic Haynes

This introductory course will be covering the basics of using the program, including the workspace, the materials lab, how set up and texture landscapes, importing objects from other 3D programs, working with cameras and lights, and rendering.

Bryce 5, intermediate
Instructor: Vic Haynes

In this course, Vic takes Beginning Bryce to the next step, covering animation basics, demystifying the Deep Texture Editor (you will learn how to invert the Alpha Channel, how to make your own textures, and more) showing you Terrain Tricks (tiling, using clipping planes for masking, making waterfalls, etc.), and exploring ways to manipulate clouds for more interesting and dramatic skies, underwater (and half underwater) scenes, how to get reflections just where you want them, and using the numerical controls to make your work easier.

Prerequisites: Beginning Bryce course, or a good working knowledge of Bryce, including the use of all the tools, the ability to set up a scene, how to use the various camera controls, and basic knowledge of all the labs. If you don't know how to texture objects, don't know how to edit a terrain, or don't know how to group things, you need to take Beginning Bryce first. No knowledge of animation is assumed or required.

Intro to 3D Modeling   - 
Instructor: Randy Rives

In this class we will be exploring the world of 3D modeling. I will be explaining the basic concepts of working in 3D and explore the building blocks of a 3D model. We will also look at different modeling techniques. We will look at modeling with Primitives, NURBS, Sub-Division (Box Modeling), and Point by Point modeling. We will also take a quick glance at Lighting, Texturing and Rendering your models. This class is design for beginners, and for people that might just want to explore 3D modeling to see if this genre is for them. 3D work is a fast growing segment of the digit art community, 3D work is popping up in the movies, TV Commercials, Magazine Ads and even cartoons. Join us in the class and see what all the fuss is about.

NOTE: A registered version of Cinema 4D CE 6, a 3D modeling program, will be given to each student in the class. You will be informed of where to download it on the welcome page when you enter the classroom.

Painter 7, Level I ON HIATUS

Painter 7, Level 2 ON HIATUS

Painter 8 & IX Pastel Palette
Instructor: Ed Wiser

Order Painter 8 or IX, upgrade from EA, take this course for free!
Details in the Campus Store

This 6 week course will be an exploration of Painter 7's pastel chalk and brushes . You will learn how to use Layers, masks and selections to help you achieve your artistic goals in Painter 7. This workshop will show you how to simplify the Painter programs palettes so that you can get down to Painting with Pastels. So come on and join Ed and enjoy Painter Pastels without the dust in Painter 7.

Painter 8 & IX Using & Creating Nozzles
Instructor: Richard Pope

Order Painter IX upgrade from EA, take this course for free!
Details in the Campus Store

Enhance the power of Painter IX!

The goal of the class is for each student to learn how to create and use nozzle techniques to create unique surreal or photorealistic realistic images. It covers the step-by-step use of Image Hose variants, the use of layers, selections, channels and transparent layer masks in the creation and use of 1-2 &3 rank nozzles. Included are exercises that combine individual and nozzle library management as well as lighting and shadow distortions. Other exercises use grain, gradient fills, focus and nozzle size variations during image creation."

Note: This class is suitable for users of Painter 6, 7, 8 and IX. You will need access to a scanner or photo cd's to complete this project.

Painter 8 & IX Watercolor Palette
Instructor: Ed Wiser

Order Painter 8 or IX upgrade from EA, take this course for free!
Details in the Campus Store

This 6 week course will be an exploration of Painter 7's watercolor brushes and layers. You will learn how to use masks and selections to help you in your painting. This workshop is designed to get down to painting watercolors that will be equal to anything you could do with a real brush. So come and join Ed and his exploration of the watercolors of Painter 7.

Painter 8, Level I ON HIATUS

Painter 8, Level 2 ON HIATUS

Poser 5, Intro  - 
Instructor: Eddie Harrison

In this course, you will learn to harness the creative power of this premiere figure design tool.

You Will:

• Learn what has changed since P4 and study features of the new edition.
• Be provided with a complete overview of the new Poser 5 interface.
• Study Each Part of the New Poser Interface, and work with the Poser Libraries
• Use each of the Poser Rooms in your own creations.
• Work with morphs and magnets.
• Create your own poser models.
• Use Creative Resources for your own images.
• Have Fun!! (This is a requirement.)

You Should Have:

Reliable Internet Access
Email Access (required)
Space to post assignments (recommended)

Wacom tablets and Painter Essentials 2
Instructor: Ed Wiser

So you have a Wacom tablet and you want to learn how to use it.

This class is designed to help you get the most use out of your tablet. You will get an understanding of the various controls of your tablet and how to adjust them to suit your working style. We cover bottom Graphire and Intuos tablet controls. The class also gives you a lesson in using the Painter Essentials 2 that comes with your tablet.

If you already have a full version of Painter you can use that instead of Essentials for the class. So you can get the most out of your tablet with this class.

Prerequisite: Must own a Wacom tablet and Painter Essentials.

traditional Art Classes

Beginning Photography
Instructor: Debbie Miller

What's an f stop? What's this dial do? Aperture ?-Say what? Film speed ? Huh? In this six week course we will answer these and other questions and cover a number of the basic skills and concepts necessary for a solid beginning in the field of photography. The skill level assumed in this class is that of "beginner" and successful completion of this course should enable the student to easily move on to more advanced techniques and concepts with little or no difficulty. The student should also notice a marked improvement in his or her personal photographic work. You should be able to move far beyond the "snapshot" stage by employing some of the creative techniques and concepts that will be covered in this course.