Continuing Education

133/141 West 21st Street

Renowned architect Frank Gehry once said, "It's better to have some problem to work on," emphasizing how creatives could turn constraints into actions. Now it is our turn: How can we get into the flow of artistic exploration and inquiries in our disembodied present? How can we turn our constraints into inspiring tools? This course encourages various ways of making and thinking by reflecting on our day-to-day practices inspired by creative constraints. Each session will challenge participants to work with a set of constraints to push boundaries by creating small works and projects via both digital and physical materials. The course supports the idea that we can turn constraints into unlimited possibilities and innovations to grow as artists and creative thinkers. Found objects, basic drawing media, cell phones and cloud-base software are examples of materials that can be employed. Students will complete the course with an enriched portfolio of new works, and concrete techniques in their maker's tool kit for future use. Open to anyone from beginners to art professionals, this course is especially for people aiming to renew and shake up their creative practice.
NOTE: This course is held on campus at SVA.