Pre-College Program Catalog | Academy of Art University

PCAE Catalog

Explore our Summer 2023 catalog of tuition-free art and design classes that you can take as part of the Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) at Academy of Art University. Browse the different art and design classes we have available and select the courses that you would like to attend for our next term from June 19, 2023—August 5, 2023 (for Summer term you can take up to 2 classes).

Your application form must be filled out completely before making your class selection

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Concept Zine

We love magazines and we want to help you create your own Zine! Bring your vision to life by combining latest web-based graphic design tools, engaging storytelling, and striking layouts in your digita...

Fashion Blogging & Social Media

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a fashion blogger? This course will set you on the right path, as you will conceptualize and produce your very own professional-looking blog. You will also explore ho...

Fashion Construction

In this course, students will learn how to operate an electric sewing machine, source fabrics, deconstruct then reconstruct old garments, create original designs, and cut, construct, and finish design...

Fashion Design

This class begins with rough form on paper and the building of a concept as ideas are turned into designs. The concepts of color, design, textiles and style are explored. Students gain an understandin...

Fashion Drawing

This course will cover the principles, practice, and techniques of fashion illustration. Students will develop essential drawing skills while working from a live model and will learn to draw a bold, c...

Fashion Marketing & Entrepreneurship

This course covers growing importance of entrepreneurship and new business models in the fashion industry. Students discuss branding, marketing strategy and promotional techniques, and apply these ski...

Fashion Merchandising from the Retail Perspective

This course is an overview of the important factors that are addressed within the realm of retail merchandising. Students will become acquainted with the how-tos of the professional buying process, me...

Fashion Styling

This is a survey course exploring the new specialty of fashion styling in the industry. Stylists create the visual fashion story whether it is for art, photography, videos, window displays, or fashion...

Introduction to Costume Design

Bring your designs to life in theater and film. You will learn how to develop characters and design costumes for an imaginative story, experiencing all steps of the process, from research to complete ...

Introduction to Printed Textiles

In this course, students will learn how to create textile designs and silkscreen print onto fabric and a T-shirt using various techniques demonstrated in class.

Product Design

This course introduces the process brands use to develop fashion products. Students will conduct trend research and analyze current trends to develop concepts and trend boards and translate these tren...