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• The courses on this page are held on or near the University of Washington campus, about five minutes from downtown Seattle
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CLASS 110: Beginning Acting
When: Mondays 7-9:30 p.m., April 23-May 21
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $150
UW Students with current ID: $140
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Acting is fun! In this enjoyable introductory class you'll learn how to create characters, memorize dialogue, and use your voice, body and emotions as acting tools. Plus: warm­ups & theater games, improv & scenework, and information about Seattle's film & theater scenes. Whether you're looking for a class just for fun, or have professional aspirations to act on stage or in movies, everyone is welcome. Instructor has directed stageplays & feature films, and taught acting for over fifteen years. His movies have played at international film festivals.

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CLASS 120: Auditioning workshop
This class meets on a Sunday, so it has FREE parking
When: Sunday February 26th, 12 noon.-4:30 p.m. (one meeting)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $50
UW Students with current ID: $45
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: A fun one-day workshop for students who would like to learn more about the auditioning process. You'll learn where to find auditions in the Seattle area; how to sort out the promising auditions from the ones you might want to avoid; how to audition for both paid and unpaid roles; how to slate for the camera; and more. Plus, information about headshots, resumes and career opportunities for actors in the area. Also, s students who are working on a monologue will get a chance to practice and perform it in class (the monologues will be filmed and will be uploaded later for the student to view). Taking this class will help students get more comfortable with the process of auditioning, connect with opportunities in Seattle, get a good sense of where to find stage, film and television auditions, and get ready to take the next step.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class we'll create and film a short independent movie from scratch. Students are free to act in the movie, help write or choose a script, and help out on crew. (You can choose how you want to participate.) You'll learn how movies are made, how to operate a camcorder, set up lights, mark scenes with a slate, record audio, and more.  Everyone is welcome; no previous experience is necessary. The instructor has directed over thirty short films and three feature length movies. His films have played at international film festivals. There is a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor, due in the first class.

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This class is listed under FILM CLASSES, on the registration page. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 210: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
When: Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 noon, April 21-May 12 (four meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $99
UW Students with current ID: $90
This class has free art materials
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Anyone can draw... this means you! In this class, aimed at total beginners, we'll work our way through a number of exercises designed to train your eye, hand and imagination to work together. You'll learn to how to draw objects based on simple underlying shapes, then add shading and textures to make your drawings look real and three-dimensional. Whether your goal is to be able to draw from life, photos, or imagination, the class will help. You'll have fun, learn a lot, and get off to a good start. Most students notice striking improvement in their artwork by the end of the second or third meeting. Nothing to buy or bring; all materials are provided by the instructor. A great class for people who have not drawn before, as well as those would like a refresher in the basics.  About the instructor ~ More info about this class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this enjoyable class, open to everyone, students will learn how to draw realistic, recognizable faces and portraits using an easy step-by-step method. We'll start out by sketching in the shape of the face, learn the proportions, then add the features. Plus: draw male and female faces, angles, facial expressions, how to draw hair, and how to get a good resemblance when drawing from life or photos. The method taught in this class is fun, easy, and works. Nothing to buy or bring; all materials are provided. Total beginners welcome! About the instructor ~ More info about this class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this enjoyable introductory class, aimed at folks who've never painted before, you'll learn how to mix and blend colors, use brushes, and paint some simple objects. You'll learn a few basics about color theory and composition, and how to paint using acrylics. We'll then move on to paint things like trees, mountains, clouds, rocks, and still lifes, using an easy step-by-step method. Even if you don't know an artist's brush from a toothbrush, you'll have fun, learn a lot, and get off to a good start. Total beginners welcome! (Note: the class runs for two hours, then we have 15 minutes for cleanup, packing up our paints, etc., before we need to be out of the classroom.) About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 220: Figure Drawing workshop (an easy, step by step method)
This class has free art materials**
When: Saturday February 18th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (one meeting)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $99
UW Students with current ID: $90
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this fun ONE-DAY WORKSHOP you'll learn how to draw realistic human figures using an easy step-by-step method. Open to everyone - total beginners welcome! We'll start out by drawing some figures based on simple shapes, learn about the proportions, then add finishing details. Plus: how to draw hands and feet; male and female figures; foreshortening; how to draw muscles; and more. The method taught in this class is fun, easy to learn, and works great whether you're drawing from life, photos or imagination. Nothing to buy or bring; all materials are provided. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
This class meets on a Sunday, so it has free parking
When: Sundays, 10 am.-12 noon, April 22-May 13 (four meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $99
UW Students with current ID: $90
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class you'll learn how to create your own cartoon characters and show them in action, even if you've never drawn before. It's fun and easy; anyone can learn.  You'll learn how to draw cartoon faces and figures; human and animal characters; and more. Plus: how to get published and make money from your cartooning. Whether you're interested in gag cartoons, greeting cards, humorous illustration, drawing comic books or newspaper strips, or are in it just for fun, this class will help. Total beginners are welcome! About the instructor ~ More info about this class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Whether you draw or paint professionally, or just doodle for fun, knowledge of Perspective can make your artwork look more realistic and three dimensional, and solve common artistic problems. In this easy, step-by-step workshop, you'll learn the basics of one, two and three point perspective, including: vanishing points and horizon lines... how to make some objects in your drawings look close to the viewer, and make others look further away. Plus, you'll learn ways to add a sense of depth to your drawings and paintings, even in those times when you may not want to use formal perspective. Total beginners welcome! About the instructor ~ More info about this class

Class 290: Drawing in pen, brush & ink
This class meets on a Sunday, so it has free parking
When: Sunday March 4th only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (one meeting)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $99
UW Students with current ID: $90
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ink drawings can be striking and beautiful. Come spend a fun day exploring this fascinating art form. In this class you'll learn to use brush pens, inking brushes, felt tip pens and nib pens to create striking high-contrast images. You'll learn how to do feathering, hatching, cross-hatching, and more. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Some people are afraid of trying charcoal, but it's actually really fun, if you find the right kind and learn a few things about using it. It's quick, easy to use, and great for doing quick expressive drawings and sketches. In this class we'll start with some exercises to find out how charcoal "works," then spend the day drawing from photos and still lifes, using soft vine charcoal. You can either bring your own vine charcoal, paper and erasers, or buy a materials kit from the instructor in class for $10. (The kit includes 11 x 17 drawing paper, several sticks of soft vine charcoal, a kneaded eraser, a soft lead drawing pencil, and an art gum eraser).About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
When: Thursdays 7-9:30 p.m., April 26-May 24 (five meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $150
UW Students with current ID: $140
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class we'll create and film a short independent movie from scratch. Students are free to act in the movie, help write or choose a script, and help out on crew. (You can choose how you want to participate.) You'll learn how movies are made, how to operate a camcorder, set up lights, mark scenes with a slate, record audio, and more.  Everyone is welcome; no previous experience is necessary. The instructor has directed over thirty short films and three feature length movies. His films have played at international film festivals. There is a $9 materials fee payable to the instructor, due in the first class.

To visit the instructor's IMDB (professional film credits) page, click here
About the instructor ~ More info about this class This class is listed under FILM CLASSES, on the registration page

CLASS 310: Filmmaking 101: Boot camp for filmmakers
This class meets on Saturday afternoons, so it has free parking
When: Saturdays, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., April 21-May 12 (four meetings)
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $150
UW Students with current ID: $145
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Want to learn the basics of filmmaking, but not ready to spend $30,000 for film school? This class will teach you what you need to know, at a tuition you can afford. You'll learn how movies are made (the three stages of production, and what needs to be done during each stage); the differences between standard and high def camcorders, consumer, prosumer and pro models, and how to find a camcorder that has the features you need, at a price you can afford; all about camera angles, including closeups, medium shots, and how to use them to tell your stories; how to record high quality audio, and avoid common audio problems; how to get your movies into film festivals; and more.

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CLASS 320: Documentary Filmmaking
This class meets on a Sunday, so it has free parking
When: Sunday Feb. 19th only, 10 am-5 pm (one meeting)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $125
UW Students with current ID: $120
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: You don't need a fancy camera or a lot of money to make a documentary. You just need a camcorder, a microphone, a computer for editing, and knowledge of how to go about it. In this class you'll learn how to plan and organize your documentary; how to set up and film interviews; how to get good audio and lighting under field conditions.  Students will get experience thinking up interview questions and filming an actual interview in class. Plus, tips about film festivals and distribution.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, open to all levels, you'll learn how screenplays are written, and have opportunities to write some short scenes and "mini-scripts," hear them read aloud, and get feedback on your writings. We'll focus on plot and structure, script formatting, dialogue and action, and what goes into writing a tightly written, effective and marketable script. Plus: tips for getting an agent and pitching your screenplay. The instructor, a Seattle filmmaker, has written over 30 screenplays. His films have played at major international festivals.

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About the instructor ~ More info about this class This class is listed under Writing classes on the registration page

CLASS 400: Photoshop for Beginners
This class meets on a Saturday afternoon, so it has free parking
When: Saturdays, 3 p.m.-5:15 p.m., January 28-February 11 (three meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $125
UW Students with current ID: $115
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this easy, step-by-step class, you'll learn how to use the software called Adobe Photoshop to fix color problems in photos, fix exposure problems, remove dust and scratches. Plus: copying and pasting; feathering; cropping; working with text; saving photos for the web, and more. Class includes several hours of group instruction (demonstration, not hands­on), PLUS one FREE hour of hands­on private instruction (a $75 value). Whether you're a home user or a job seeker wanting to upgrade your work skills and employability, the class will help. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 510 Writing fiction & short stories
When: Tuesdays 7 pm-9 pm, April 24-May 22 (five meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $125
UW Students with current ID: $115
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, students will learn about the elements of short story writing, get practice coming up with stories of their own, and have opportunities to get feedback from the instructor and others in the course. The focus is on developing our skills and learning to let the process happen easily and spontaneously. Also: information about copyrighting, getting published, and making money as a writer. Instructor has written stories, articles, stageplays and screenplays. His short story collection, The Hungry Time, is available on Amazon.com. About the instructor ~ More info about this class

CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay!
When: Wednesdays, 7 pm-9 pm, April 25th-May 23rd (five meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $125
UW Students with current ID: $115
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, open to all levels, you'll learn how screenplays are written, and have opportunities to write some short scenes and "mini-scripts," hear them read aloud, and get feedback on your  writings.  We'll focus on plot and structure, script formatting, dialogue and action, and what goes into writing a tightly written, effective and marketable script.  Plus: tips for getting an agent and pitching your screenplay. The instructor, a Seattle filmmaker, has written over 30 screeplays.  His films have played at major international festivals.

To visit the instructor's IMDB (professional film credits) page, click here
About the instructor ~ More info about this class

ACTING CLASSES
CLASS 110: Beginning Acting
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 120: Actors workshop: Auditioning

ART CLASSES
CLASS 210: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
CLASS 220: Figure Drawing
CLASS 225: Drawing clothing and drapery
CLASS 230: Drawing Faces and Portraits
CLASS 240: Perspective drawing for artists
CLASS 250: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
CLASS 285: Exploring Color
CLASS 290: Drawing in pen, brush & ink
CLASS 295: Fun with charcoal

FILM AND VIDEO CLASSES
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 310: Filmmaking 101
CLASS 320: Documentary Filmmaking
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay

SOFTWARE CLASSES: PHOTOSHOP
CLASS 400: Photoshop for Beginners

WRITING CLASSES
CLASS 510: Writing fiction & short stories
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay