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CLASSES + WORKSHOPSCONTINUING EDUCATION FALL 2015
SMFA CE 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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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
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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
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levels. Register now and become a part of an extraordinary
community of working artists and designers.
COURSES
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DRAWING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FALL 2015
YushanLiu, Green1, 2013. Oil on canvas. (left) Michael Bourque, Dreaming in Color, 2015. Photograph, 24 x 56 in. (right)
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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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
CMP 1039-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DRW 2011-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1012-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Sofie Hodara
Saturdays 9 am–12:15 pm
DES 1012-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Kelsy Stromski
Wednesdays 9 am–12:15 pm
DES 1012-C3
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1015-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1021-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Kevin Dacey
Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1021-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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.
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GRAPHIC NOVEL
Raul Gonzalez
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1017-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 2045-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:15 pm
DES 1016-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 2063-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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.
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INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Alexa Thayer
Wednesdays 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
DES 2028-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 1014-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
DES 2058-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
MTL 1015-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
MTL 2110-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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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ART AS PROCESS
Kata Hull
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
FND 1010-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
CRX 1040-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
PAI 2051-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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.
Marta Mendes, Aqua 1, 2014. Acrylic on collage on canvas.
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PAINTING FROM THE GROUND UP
Laura Fischman
Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PAI 2002-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PAI 2050-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Saturdays 1:00 pm–4:15 pm
PAI 2052-C2
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Saturdays 9:00 am–4:15 pm
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
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PHT 1030-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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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Dan O’Connor
Saturdays 9:00 am–12:15 pm
PHT 2050-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
FLM 1015-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PRT 2011-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PRT 4021-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Mondays* 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
PRT 2062-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Wednesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
SCP 1086-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
SCP 1140-C1
2 Credits / Tuition: $940
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $530
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $375
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $325
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $150
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $150
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $270
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $470
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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $280
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-
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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
Non-Credit / Tuition: $225
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: coned@smfa.edu
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
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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.
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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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MEALS
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 / coned@smfa.edu
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.
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 coned@smfa.edu.
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
DES 1012 C3 Beginning Graphic Design
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
PAI 2052 C3 Realist Painting
PHT 2050 C1 Digital Photo: Practical Post Production
DES 1012 C2 Beginning Graphic Design
SATURDAYS 1:00–4:15 PM
CMP 2035 C1 Introduction to Web Design
DES 1016 C1 Illustrating Children’s Books: Beginning to Intermediate
PAI 2052 C2 Realist Painting
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
FULL NAME
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR TAX ID (REQUIRED FOR CREDIT COURSE ENROLLMENT)
DATE OF BIRTH (MONTH/DAY/YEAR)
STREET ADDRESS CITY
STATE ZIP
WORK PHONE
HOME OR CELL PHONE
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, NOTIFY (NAME & PHONE #)
PAYMENT INFORMATION
FORM OF PAYMENT:
VISA MASTERCARD CHECK PAYABLE TO SMFA VOUCHER
ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE
BILLING ZIP CODE 3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE
I AUTHORIZE THE CHARGE OF
CARDHOLDER NAME
CARDHOLDER SIGNATURE
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS NUMBER + NAME $ TUITION
CLASS NUMBER + NAME $ TUITION
CLASS NUMBER + NAME $ TUITION
CLASS NUMBER + NAME $ TUITION
ALT. CLASS NUMBER + NAME $ TUITION
WILL YOU BE REQUESTING A LETTER GRADE? YES NO
BY SIGNING THIS APPLICATION I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT (SEE BELOW), UNDERSTAND THE REFUNDS AND WITHDRAWALS POLICY, AND AM AGREEING TO BE REGISTERED FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED SEMESTER. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT:
I (WE), BY SIGNING, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MANY OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SCHOOL OF THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON (SMFA) INVOLVE WORK WITH POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT, AND I (WE) ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SMFA MUST AND DOES RELY UPON EACH STUDENT OR PARTICIPANT IN ITS ACTIVITIES TO ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTING AT ALL TIMES TO PRESERVE HIS OR HER OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. I (WE) ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT OR PARTICIPANT TO INQUIRE AND TO SATISFY HIMSELF OR HERSELF AS TO SAFE PROCEDURES, SAFE USE OF ARTISTIC MATERIALS, AND THE SAFETY OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES GENERALLY, AND TO INFORM ONE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEANS IN WRITING OF ANY PROCEDURES, ACTIVITIES, INSTRUCTION, OR CIRCUMSTANCES AT SMFA THAT THE STUDENT OR PARTICIPANT BELIEVES MAY POSE A THREAT TO SAFETY. I (WE) EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SMFA DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY TO SUPERVISE STUDENTS OR PARTICIPANTS OR TO ASSURE THEIR SAFETY. I (WE) HEREBY RELEASE SMFA, THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON (THE “MUSEUM”), AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, AND MEMBERS OF THEIR GOVERN-ING BOARDS FROM AND HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THEM HARMLESS FROM ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY, DAMAGES, OR LOSS ARISING FROM ACTIVITIES AT OR CONNECTED WITH SMFA OR THE MUSEUM, UNLESS SUCH INJURY, DAMAGE, OR LOSS IS SOLELY CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MUSEUM AND/OR SMFA OR ANY OF THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, OR AGENTS. I (WE) FURTHER RELEASE AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS ALL STUDENTS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES ASSOCIATED WITH OR ACTING ON BEHALF OF SMFA OR THE MUSEUM (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE), FOR ANY INJURY, DAMAGES, OR LOSS ARISING OUT OF TRIPS SPONSORED BY SMFA. THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO TAKE EFFECT AS A SEALED INSTRUMENT AND SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAVE YOU ATTENDED SMFA IN THE PAST? YES NO
IF YES, WHEN?
WHAT PROGRAM? DEGREE SUMMER DIPLOMA HS CE
ARE YOU A GRADUATE OF SMFA? YES NO
IF YES, WHEN?
ARE YOU A SENIOR CITIZEN (OVER 62)? YES NO
ARE YOU A MEMBER OR SMFA MEDICI? YES NO
ARE YOU A MUSEUM MEMBER? YES NO
MEMBERSHIP CARD # (REQUIRED):
FALL 2015
AMOUNT DUE
CLASS TOTAL: $
DISCOUNT / VOUCHER: $
SEMESTER REGISTRATION FEE: $50
TOTAL DUE: $
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REGISTRATION
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