Corcoran College of Art and Design

Short Non-credit Courses + Wednesday

Short non-credit courses at the Corcoran are a great way to become acquainted with the basics of a given subject. They're generally only several sessions long, and offer handy tips and insights into some of the Corcoran's most popular subjects.


Handbuilding Ceramics Short Course

CR0820 (non-credit)
Learn the fundamental techniques of hand-building in ceramics.

Photoshop Basics

DM0821 (non-credit)
This fast and fun non-credit course introduces the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop and provides an overview of the basics tools and features.

A Week of Illustrator

DM0865 (non-credit)
Meeting five days in a row, students will learn how to create and modify basic drawings and type in Adobe Illustrator.

Digital Video Basics

DM0880 (non-credit)
Learn to plan, shoot and edit a video production using the latest digital video technology.

Figure Drawing Short Course

DR0835 (non-credit)
Students learn to capture the human form with quick gestures, develop a quality of line with contours, and become familiar with proportions by measuring and foreshortening.

Perspective Short Course

DR0920 (non-credit)
This course will explore the basics of one, two and three point perspective, proportion and foreshortening.

Color in Interiors

ID0850 (non-credit)
Students learn the fundamentals of color application, as well as the skills necessary to refine their design strategy as their needs change.

Antiques in Interiors

ID0870 (non-credit)
Students learn best practices for selecting antiques for residential use.

Digital Photography Basics

PH0899 (non-credit)
This course is designed for digital camera newcomers who want to develop photographic skills, enhance pictures on the computer, and make digital prints.

A Week of Screenprinting

PR0822 (non-credit)
Meeting five mornings in a row and open to all skill levels, this intensive workshop teaches the basic skills of screen-printing.