PCADE Catalog
Explore our Summer 2023 catalog of tuition-free art and design classes that you can take as part of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) 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
Available Courses
AE SCU27
Introduction to Clay Puppets
More InfoIn this class, you will learn how to use clay tools, explore modeling techniques, air-dry clay, and apply surface color to create a puppet. You will sketch out a figure of your choice and break it int...
AE 60
Mural Painting
More InfoIn this dynamic course, you’ll explore how ideas become designs. You will work with the instructor on a collaborative design for the mural and, along with your fellow students, paint a mural on a wa...
AE 60
Painting: Still Life
More InfoThis class will teach you to create the illusion of form through the use of light and shadow. You will discover how to use color and value to indicate dimension and depth. You'll learn the skills of c...