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Digital Media Arts Certificate: Digital Imaging & Illustration, Web DesignDescription: Whether you are interested in becoming a web designer, digital illustrator, or digital artist, the Digital Media Arts Certificate prepares you for starting your career, making a career change, or enhancing your art, design, and/or teaching skills. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate Programs in Digital Media Arts. The Digital Media Arts Certificate Program combines the theoretical study of digital media with the acquisition of technical knowledge. The sequence is designed to prepare students for positions as digital artists or to augment their current design practices and experience in one of the following specializations: Animation, Digital Imaging and Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, and Web Design. Students can attend a separate info session for Digital Media Arts specialties in Motion Graphics and Animation on 8/27 at 7pm PT. |
Date: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 |
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Digital Media Arts Certificates: Motion Graphics, AnimationDescription: Whether you are interested in becoming a motion graphics artist, animator, or multimedia artist, the Digital Media Arts Certificate prepares you for starting your career, making a career change, or enhancing your art, design, and/or teaching skills. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate Programs in Digital Media Arts. The Digital Media Arts Certificate Program combines the theoretical study of digital media with the acquisition of technical knowledge. The sequence is designed to prepare students for positions as digital artists or to augment their current design practices and experience in one of the following specializations: Animation, Digital Imaging and Illustration, Motion Graphics, Video Editing, and Web Design. Students can attend a separate info session for Digital Media Arts specialties in Digital Illustration & Imaging and Web Design on 8/27 at 5pm PDT. |
Date: Thu, Aug 27, 2020 |
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Interior Design CertificateDescription: Otis Extension’s Certificate in Interior Design provides intensive, practical training leading to the development of a professional portfolio. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate program in Interior Design, which is designed for those interested in developing a new career, augmenting a current career, or seeking to enhance their existing art or design skills. The program is geared for the adult learner and is designed to meet professional industry standards. Study begins with the development of an understanding of foundational design theory and leads to a translation of that knowledge into practical interior design requirements. The program is intended to prepare students for an entry-level position as an interior designer or decorator. |
Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2020 |
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Surface Design CertificateDescription: Surface designers create and develop prints and patterns which become the foundation for collections and product designs used in fashion, home décor, interior spaces, and niche markets. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate program in Surface Design, which offers training in the technical and creative skills required to begin a career or enhance skills in the textile/surface design field as a colorist, repeat artist, designer, or stylist. This comprehensive program of study prepares students for attaining an entry-level position as a textile production designer; launching a freelance surface design business; or enhancing skills to an existing career in areas of fashion, interior design, product design, and graphic design. |
Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2020 |
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Fashion Design CertificateDescription: Surface designers create and develop prints and patterns which become the foundation for collections and product designs used in fashion, home décor, interior spaces, and niche markets. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate program in Surface Design, which offers training in the technical and creative skills required to begin a career or enhance skills in the textile/surface design field as a colorist, repeat artist, designer, or stylist. This comprehensive program of study prepares students for attaining an entry-level position as a textile production designer; launching a freelance surface design business; or enhancing skills to an existing career in areas of fashion, interior design, product design, and graphic design. |
Date: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 |
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Fine Arts CertificateDescription: The Fine Arts Certificate places emphasis on enabling students to develop their personal artistic vision within their craft. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate Program which supports fine artists to develop themselves as professional painters, sculptors, and printmakers. The Fine Arts Certificate Program provides an introduction to the fundamentals of fine arts as a vehicle for creative self-expression. Taken together, these courses provide an overview of the concepts, language, and skills of fine art practice. Students develop their personal artistic vision while working closely with Otis faculty expertise. |
Date: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 |
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Game Level Design CertificateDescription: The Game Level Design Certificate program provides the essential knowledge about the gaming industry, its workflows and production environments. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s new Certificate program which is designed for individuals looking to achieve their professional start in the world of game design. Starting this fall, the Game Level Design Certificate prepares students with hands-on experience in industry standard game engine tools, basic scription, and technical processes. They design, document, and create a game concept; achieve effective communication skills; and contribute towards a team akin to a game design work environment. Upon completion, students will have a portfolio-ready product that can be used towards applying to entry-level jobs within the game design profession. |
Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2020 |
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Graphic Design CertificateDescription: Expressing visual ideas, conveying a message, telling a story, and distinguishing a brand are achieved through the art, design, and thinking behind graphic design. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate program in Graphic Design, which is designed for those interested in developing a new career, augmenting a current career, or seeking to enhance their existing art or design skills. The program is geared for the adult learner, and is designed to meet the needs of the graphic design industry. Courses stress creative problem-solving, provide intensive practical training, and are taught by professional designers and fine artists. The program is intended to prepare students for an entry-level position as a graphic designer or production artist. |
Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2020 |
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Lighting Design CertificateDescription: Otis Extension’s Certificate in Lighting design provides intensive study in the design theory, process, and technologies for applications including commercial and entertainment. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate program in Lighting Design, which is designed for individuals who are beginning a new career, making a career change, or seeking to enhance their existing art or design skills in a related field. The program combines the theoretical study of lighting conditions and effects with the acquisition of technical skills about the design of lighting systems in both indoor and outdoor spaces. The program intends to prepare students to enter and be competitive in the field of lighting design. |
Date: Wed, Sep 2, 2020 |
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Art Education Certificate ProgramDescription: Whether you are interested in becoming a teaching artist or a credentialed art teacher, the Art Education Certificate Program prepares you for starting your career as an arts educator. Join our virtual info session to meet Otis instructors and learn about Otis Extension’s Certificate Programs in Art Education. The Art Education Certificate Program provides intensive study in art education for individuals who already hold a BA, BFA, MA, or MFA in Fine Art / Design / Media Art. Offered in collaboration with Otis’ Artist, Community and Teaching (ACT) Program, the certificate program offers two specializations to choose from. The Teacher Credential Preparation Specialization prepares individuals for obtaining the California Single Subject in Art Teaching Credential (required for teaching in California grades K-12 public schools), according to the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing Subject Matter in Art requirements. The Teaching Artist Specialization prepares individuals for positions that do not require a credential such as teaching artist in K-12 public or private schools, artists in residence programs, correctional facilities, museum education departments, non-profit arts organizations, etc. |
Date: Thu, Sep 3, 2020 |