Join us at MassArt and find your creative voice. Reconnect with past efforts, prepare for advanced study, or jump into creative experimentation with a structured program to guide you. Try the Studio Arts Certificate -- it gives you the freedom to choose the classes that you are drawn to, while providing optional clusters of courses that serve as a guide.
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and skill sets needed to create kinetic and interactive objects. Students will be instructed in the fundamentals of making and understanding DC circuits, lightweight and modular construction, foundational mechanics, the use of 3D printers, spot welder, soldering and brazing. The class … Read more
Start Date
05/27
Meeting Day
Tuesdays and Thursdays
End Date
07/17
Faculty
Dennis Svoronos
Time
6pm–10pm
Credits
3
This seven-week course aims to advance students’ evolving painting practice by providing a structured yet flexible environment for artistic exploration. The course begins with quick exercises from observation. In later weeks the focus shifts to self-directed work, students will respond to creative prompts and may incorporate their own source materials. … Read more
Start Date
05/28
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
07/09
Faculty
Dara Morgenstern
Time
5pm–8pm
Credits
0
This 7-week online intensive is designed to equip students with the essential tools and skills to professionally present and promote their artistic practice. Whether preparing for job applications, open calls, residencies, exhibitions, or grant submissions, this class guides students toward building a comprehensive portfolio tailored to their professional development goals. … Read more
Start Date
05/29
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
07/24
Faculty
Yulia Spiridonova
Time
6pm–9pm
Credits
0
In this introductory course, students will learn the foundations of drawing, including line, proportion, shape, gesture, blocking, value, mark-making, and space. Students will focus on developing these skills through a variety of in-class and independent assignments in-class that emphasize drawing from observation, iterative invention, and materials exploration. No prior drawing … Read more
Start Date
05/31
Meeting Day
Saturdays
End Date
07/19
Faculty
Dara Morgenstern
Time
10am–1pm
Credits
0
In this studio course, we will create abstract paintings using a variety of media while exploring aspects of form, color, composition, and format. We will also discuss a range of historical, technical, and conceptual approaches to abstract painting through slide lectures with a particular emphasis on current developments and trends … Read more
Start Date
06/02
Meeting Day
Monday thru Thursday and Friday June 20.
End Date
06/20
Faculty
Santiago Hernandez
Time
9am–2:30pm
Credits
3
An introduction to principles and techniques of floor loom weaving: including warp preparation, dressing the loom, pattern drafting, basic loom controlled and weaver-controlled weaves. Slide presentations emphasize a personal approach to the media.
Start Date
06/09
Meeting Day
Monday thru Thursday
End Date
06/26
Faculty
Hadis Tourikarami
Time
9am–2:30pm
Credits
3
