This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital technology, including their roles in the creation, reproduction, and distribution of visual messages. Students will study drawing and imaging software (Adobe Illustrator) used in the creative industry. They will also become familiar with digital tools and terminology as they apply to creative visual communication.

Students will be required to bring their own laptop or tablet as well as purchase their own subscription of Adobe Illustrator.

First day of class is mandatory.

Teacher: Graham Moore

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

8 Week Class

Dates:

1 - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

2 - Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

3 - Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

4 - Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

5 - Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

6 - Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

7 - Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

8 - Wednesday, June 11th, 2025

Location: Studio 5

Barnsdall Arts Center Program Policies

Before you register…

Students must be 18 years or older to enroll in a Barnsdall Arts Center class.
Senior age is 62 years and older.
All classes are “first come, first served.”
Students are responsible for purchasing any listed tools and art supplies before the start of class unless otherwise stated.
Notices (class cancellations, schedule changes, etc.) are sent via email. Emergency notifications are done by phone.
Read all of our policies carefully. By registering for a class, you agree to abide by all written policies. Failure to follow policy may result in not being able to register for following sessions.

Registration Policies

Due to our limited programming, please refrain from signing up for more than 2 classes during this registration period.
Due to high demand, students can only sign up for either one jewelry OR one ceramics class per session.
Lab fees will be collected during the registration process and are non-refundable.
The person whose name is registered is the only one who may attend the class.
Waitlists will start once the class becomes full. As spots become available, waitlisted students will receive an email through Eventbrite informing them they have 24 hours to register.

Attendance Policy

Beginning from Spring 2025, the first class meeting will be mandatory for all classes.
Students whose total attendance equals 50% or less will not be able to enroll for the following session.

Cancellation Policy

All classes are at risk of cancellation after the first class meeting if at least 50% of the class slots are not filled. In case of a cancellation due to low enrollment, students will be notified immediately by email. The lab fees will be refunded.

Standard Appearance Release

I understand that the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is dedicated to providing educational programs and arts training to young people and adults through its community arts and cultural facilities. To describe and promote its efforts, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs will produce audio, video, photographs, and printed materials. I authorize the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the participants in such programs and arts training, to record, edit, change, modify, display, present, reproduce, distribute the name, image, voice, likeness, artwork, interview, and/or performance of me and combine any or all of the same with the names, images, voices, likenesses, artwork, interviews, and performances of other participants in the above-named programs and training. All videotape, audiotape, printed materials, and photographs shall be owned by and are the property of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.

Accessibility

It is the policy of the City of Los Angeles to provide access to its programs and services for persons with disabilities in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.

Indemnification

Except for the active negligence or willful misconduct of the CITY, or any of its Boards, Officers, Agents, Employees, Assigns and Successors in interest, Student undertakes and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY and any of its Boards, Officers, Agents, Employees, Assigns, and Successors in interest from and against all suits and causes of action, claims, losses, demands and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees (both in house and outside counsel) and costs of litigation (including all actual litigation costs incurred by the CITY, including but not limited to, costs of experts and consultants), damages or liability of any nature whatsoever, for death or injury to any person, including Student employees and agents, or damage or destruction of any property of either party hereto or of third parties, arising in any manner by reason of the negligent acts, errors, omissions or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this Agreement by Student or for any reason giving six (6) months written notice to the other party.

Off Site Class Sessions

From time to time class sessions for certain courses offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs in the Barnsdall Arts Center and Barnsdall Junior Arts Center will be held off site or in another location within the Park. It is the policy of the City of Los Angeles that students enrolled in these courses must indemnify the City of Los Angeles, its departments, divisions, elected officials, executives, managers, employees, and agents of all liability for damages or personal injury resulting from their enrolling and participation in the off-site activities of these courses.

Registrations are closed

W7 - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator with Graham Moore