PCADE Catalog
Explore our Fall 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 October 2, 2023—November 18, 2023 (for Fall term you can take up to 2 classes).
Your application form must be filled out completely before making your class selection
Available Courses
AE 41
Writing for Comics
More InfoThis class is devoted to developing scriptwriting skills for comics, for either major/independent publications or self-publication. Students will complete exercises and compose an original eight-page ...
AE 37
Character Design
More InfoStudents will learn how to quickly combine a variety of simple shapes to lay the groundwork for creating detailed character designs. The class will concentrate heavily on laying out simple shape combi...
AE 80
Comic Book Illustration
More InfoStudents explore the styles and techniques of comic book illustration and storytelling through penciling, lettering and inking. Basic illustration skills such as anatomy, perspective and composition a...
AE 33
Introduction to Illustration
More InfoThis course will introduce you to the steps illustrators take to get from an idea to a finished illustration. The many uses for illustration, from bookcovers and concept art to children's books and ma...