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 37
Character Design
More InfoIn this course, you’ll learn how to quickly combine a variety of simple shapes—created through value and line—to lay the groundwork for detailed character designs. You’ll explore and develop i...
AE 80
Comic Book Illustration
More InfoYou will explore the styles and techniques of comic book illustration and storytelling through penciling, lettering, and inking, and learn basic illustration skills such as anatomy, perspective, and c...
AE 33
Introduction to Illustration
More InfoYou will learn the steps professional illustrators use to go from an idea to a finished illustration. You will utilize a variety of media and transition from black and white to color as you practice c...
AE 41
Writing for Comics
More InfoIn this course, you will learn to recognize and apply comic scripting terminology and identify and use narrative devices to compose an original eight-page script. For your final project, you’ll crea...