Noncredit Courses
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Noncredit Courses
Upcoming Fall Session:
10-week: September 29–December 14
Engage in material exploration and learn new skills or refresh existing ones in our state-of-the-art facilities and studios. Investigate new modes of creative production, including laser cutting and 3D printing, or find inspiration with access to the Art Institute of Chicago museum, the Fashion Resource Center, Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, and Video Data Bank. As a member of our community, one defined by practice and inquiry, you will cultivate creative confidence, learning with and from your instructors and peers as you produce work based on your personal research and interests.
Register for Upcoming Sessions:
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Fall classes run from September 29 through December 14. Register here.
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Winter courses at SAIC take place over two consecutive weekends—a perfect opportunity to spark something new. While it may be cold outside, the early weeks of the year offer a bright and inspiring time to forge a fresh creative path.
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What does online learning look like?
Synchronous online courses will use the Zoom video conferencing platform, Canvas learning management system, and saic.edu email addresses to deliver course content and facilitate communication between the instructor and students. These courses meet at a specific time of day and are scheduled in Central Time.
Asynchronous online courses are project-based with no set meeting times and 24/7 access to course materials. Weekly activities may include readings, video demonstrations, tutorials, online discussions, assignments, and critiques. Students enrolled in asynchronous courses will have weekly deadlines encouraged to promote interaction with the instructor and peers. Some instructors may also offer optional video conferencing opportunities through Zoom.
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Interested in furthering your artistic development? Learn more about combining ACE courses to earn a certificate.
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Did you know you can earn a certificate through our Adult Continuing Education Program? By completing six courses in areas like Drawing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Design, or Painting, students earn a valuable micro-credential—perfect for strengthening grad school applications or advancing their careers.
Featured Courses
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Boost your creativity and confidence as a designer, artist, or maker by diving into the world of color theory. Learn how color works and how to use it effectively to bring your ideas to life.
Discover the art of weaving in this beginner-friendly course. Students will explore traditional tapestry methods such as interlocking, inlay, and shape-building, as well as fun techniques like basket weave, twill, soumak, pile, rya, and twining.
This course will introduce students to the process, material, and history of painting with organic and inorganic pigments. Students will learn to work with pigments such as calcium carbonate, powdered clays, oxides, ochers, pine soot, and more.
Contact Us
Continuing Studies staff members are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m. CT at 312.629.6170 or cs@saic.edu to answer your questions. We are here to help!