Are you ready to explore your creativity, develop technical skills, and turn your artistic passions into real-world projects? Our Design & Illustration program offers a choice of two distinct, immersive, hands-on experiences that combine digital tools with traditional art and design techniques.

Graphic Design and Illustration

Explore the fusion of digital tools and traditional art making, creating captivating works that blend the best of both worlds. This hands-on course introduces you to powerful creative software —Photoshop and Illustrator—where you'll learn to craft stunning illustrations and graphic designs with precision and creativity. You'll also explore a wide range of physical art materials and methods— spray paint, charcoal, pastel, printmaking, and mixed media—to give your designs depth and expression.

 

In this daily, year-long class you will learn how to seamlessly move between the digital canvas and your physical work, and discover how to incorporate hand-drawn elements into your designs for a fresh blend of art techniques. Students are encouraged to pursue their own artistic styles on their way to solving real art and design problems.

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By the end of this course, you'll have a portfolio packed with diverse, dynamic projects—showcasing your abilities in both digital design and physical illustration. If you’re eager to expand your creative toolbox and elevate your art to the next level, Design & Illustration is where your journey begins! 

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Apparel & Interior Design
Ready to turn your passion for design into something tangible? In this studio lab class, you’ll dive headfirst into the world of apparel and interior design, blending creativity, hands-on skills, and innovative thinking. Create upcycled fashions, design interiors for homes and businesses, sew projects like pillows and tote bags, design graphics for sneakers and t-shirts, create an image made out of fabric, silkscreen your own illustrations, and more.

 

In this daily, year-long class you will build foundational technical skills in color theory, sewing, illustration, design concept development, and printing techniques. Careers in the apparel, interior, and textile industries will be explored. Each student will create a portfolio to showcase their design style and skills.  Perfect for aspiring designers, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone looking to blend fashion with function, this class gives you the skills to turn your ideas into reality and your passion into your next big project. Get ready to stitch, sketch, and style your way to your best designs yet

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​For examples of student work, visit Gallery & Goings-On.  

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Whether you’re creating digital illustrations, designing interiors, or crafting your own apparel, the D&I program equips you with the skills and inspiration to bring your creative vision to life.  

 

GRADES 10-12 | HALF DAY | 120 MINUTES DAILY​​