Learn the theory and practice of curating contemporary art. Focus on lectures, conversations with curators, curatorial methodology, history of curating, skills of realizing an exhibition.

Learn printmaking processes at home. How to use stencils, relief printing, rubbings, and direct transfer methods along with hand-coloring and collage to create your own individual artworks.

Focus on creating handmade artist books in your own home or studio. Learn accordion fold, stab binding, and signature stitching. Investigate relationship of text, image, and structure.

Become a better speaker through performance techniques of voice, movement, space, intention and presence.

Learn the fundamental skills and tools of digital painting and illustration, including the digital stylus, brush strokes, effects, filters, and more.

Learn the fundamentals of digital drawing with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and use them for illustrations, logos, and packaging layout.

Learn the skills and methods involved in the design of bags and backpacks, including sewing, pattern making, and prototyping.

Learn about computer-aided design (CAD), like 3D printing, laser cutting, and computer numeric control (CNC) machines, applied to digital fabrication.

For this course, there are no prerequisites or auditions. If you are interested in learning from Professor Jeffrey Fracé, please contact Eloise Boyle (emboyle@uw.edu).

Learn construction techniques applicable to theatrical costuming, fashion design, makers and textile arts. Lecture, demonstration and practical lab.