Registration Now Open for Continuing Education Courses at MCAD

Registration is now open for Continuing Education courses at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) for those looking to advance their career or get inspired by learning a new skill. Topics include painting, graphic design, digital marketing, user experience (UX), textile design, collage, and more. A few class highlights are listed below, and the full list of offerings can be viewed at mcad.edu/ce. 

Creative Leadership (online) Jan 18–May 10

Economic, environmental, and ethical crises present leaders with new and complex challenges. Effective, resilient, and agile leaders employ a diversity of skills, experience, and resources to respond to humanity's greatest challenges with creative, innovative, and humane solutions.

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Botanical Drawing Feb 4–25

Develop and refine an observational drawing practice through close examination and drawing of a variety of plant specimens. During four visits to the University of Minnesota's College of Biological Sciences Conservatory, engage in the opportunity to create studies varying from timed observational contour drawings to fully formed experimentations. This course provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop and enhance their ability to observe and study the details of a given object. In addition to observational drawing techniques, learn and engage with a variety of experimental drawing and painting techniques.

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Illustrating a Children's Book Manuscript (online) Feb 10–March 31

This class focuses on the process of how to work on a full 32 page children's picture book manuscript. Learn skills such as character design, storyboarding, developing concept, sequencing, storytelling, pacing the visual story and creating a complete dummy book. Learn about the publishing industry and how to enter this competitive field and navigate the business practices of working as a children's book illustrator.