Union Square. A trip to night court will also be included. Students will keep intensive journals of their visits that include observations of each location, interviews with people connected with their location, and photographs. SA 10 AM–1 PM; 5 SESSIONS OCT 3–31 LYNNE ST CLARE FOSTER PMFA 515 1.5 C.E.U.’S $259
The courses are non-credit and are not required for acceptance to Pratt’s Master of Industrial Design program, nor do they guarantee acceptance into the program. However, they can help students gain insight into Pratt’s MID program and prepare for future graduate design studies. Courses are offered in the fall, spring, and summer sessions.
ILLUSTRATION
Product Design Learn how products are designed and what it takes to bring a product to market in this hands-on class. Exercises will include analyzing and dissecting current products; brainstorming, prototyping, and materials workshops; and developing a product from concept to basic prototype. Explore designers and design firms, the elements of a successful product, basic prototyping, materials, manufacturing processes, understanding the current market, and patents. Please Note: This class is open to all, but prior enrollment in a drawing class and/or a 3D design/modelmaking class is recommended. TU 6–9 PM; 12 SESSIONS SEPT 22–DEC 8 JOBE BOBEE XIND 105 3.6 C.E.U.’S $835 PRATT BROOKLYN
Introduction to Botanical Illustration Botanical art is a satisfying and rewarding way to encounter natural systems. Focus on the details of plants through close examination and learn to record the structure and beauty of the stem, leaf, branch, root system, and flower. Examine the gesture of the plant, arranging the isolated subject on the page, drawing the distinguishing characteristics of the plant, transferring the detailed drawing to watercolor paper, and completing the work with washes of watercolor. SA 1–4 PM; 10 SESSIONS SEPT 26–DEC 5 NANCY GLOVER XFA 467 3.0 C.E.U.’S $405 PRATT BROOKLYN
FILMMAKING The Mindful Filmmaker: Awake Cinematic Engagement Immerse yourself in this three-day, 15-hour cinematic journey through film screenings and appreciation, actual film production, and meditative and contemplative skills training. You will learn to suspend your endlessly thinking mind through contemplative exercises that we have recognized in our own artistic sensibilities in response to the films we screen. Going deeper into our aesthetic roots, we explore creative expression in a new, refreshing light when shooting and producing short films. Navigating these natural artistic pathways, we train to become confident and familiar with the non-conceptual world of aesthetic sensibility, putting freedom of expression and motivation at the service of our stories and narratives. F 6-9 PM, SA, SU 9 AM-4 PM; 3 SESSIONS OCT 2, 3, 4 JOHN HALPERN XAFL 100 1.5 C.E.U.’S $275 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN Students gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of topics associated with the expanding field of industrial design. The program is geared toward: ••
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Those with minimal or no experience who are curious about the field and who wish to acquire firsthand experience in industrial design. Professionals looking to expand their repertoire of skills and knowledge. Each course may be taken separately or together. Prospective students who wish to gain admission to Pratt’s Master of Industrial Design (MID) program with minimal or no prior experience in the field.
Continuing Education
Drawing for Product Design Drawing is a form of visual communication. Experiment in different media including pen, pencil, markers, and pastels to develop a broad range of skills and an understanding of two- and three-point perspectives. Study composition and basic rendering techniques that help create a sense of light and atmosphere, making your drawings vibrant and dynamic. Examine geometric and amorphic forms, ideation through freehand sketching techniques, presentation techniques, and technical drawing/drafting. Students will present their drawings and build their portfolios. SA 9:30 AM–12:30 PM; 12 SESSIONS SEPT 26–DEC 19 MARK LIM XIND 107 3.6 C.E.U.’S $835 PRATT BROOKLYN 3D Design/Model-Making Explore the elements of three-dimensional design and varied types of hand-built models used by industrial designers. Acquire the skills needed to build portfolioready models through using a range of materials, tools, and techniques. Examine basic principles of threedimensional composition, form analysis, abstraction, ideation techniques, and model-making skills. Please Note: Model-making supplies will cost $100–$200. Please bring the following to the first class: #1 or #2 X-acto knife or snap-off blade utility knife; needle-nose pliers with wire cutter; sketch book/pad; pens, pencils; minimum 18-inch steel ruler; and scissors. M 6–9 PM; 12 SESSIONS SEPT 21–DEC 7 GABRIEL RUEGG XIND 102 3.6 C.E.U.’S $835 PRATT BROOKLYN