Evening and Weekend Community Programs
Late Spring 2010 Community Classes
Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar announces non-credit community classes as part of our mission to provide educational, cultural and design opportunities to the various communities of Qatar. All classes are open to both women and men and unless otherwise noted are taught in English at the VCUQatar campus located within Education City on Al Luqta Street.
Pay in person at the VCUQatar Student Affairs Office between 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Seats are limited and can only be reserved with full payment.
Refunds cannot be processed after the start of classes.
Please contact the Student Affairs office on 492 7520 for more details.
Palestinian Embroidery
Instructor: Maha Kassab
March 13 - April 10, 2010
Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Fee: QR 500
Room 18
This class will introduce Al Tatreez, the embroidery artwork of the Palestinians. It will include discussions of the social significance of the different designs as well as the basic construction of each design. Students should have a basic knowledge of cross stitching. Maha Kassab has a strong background in Palestinian embroidery with more than 15 years of experience.
Drawing Basics
Instructor: Jennifer Mock
Section1: March 8 - May 1, 2010, Mondays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Section 2: March 10 - May 1, 2010, Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Saturdays, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Fee: QR 800
Room 18
This program will explore the fundamentals of many drawing applications for beginners. The course includes tutorials on color, perspective, shading techniques, interpreting light and shadow, structure, and composition. The primary focus will be on observational and realistic representation (not abstraction) while familiarizing and experimenting with different materials and subject matter.
Ceramic Mosaics
Instructor: Zaineb Balasem Yasser
February 27 - March 25, 2010
Saturdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Fee: QR 800
Room 14
This class introduces mosaic techniques and composition. Zaineb Balasem Yasser is an Iraqi artist whose work is featured throughout the region. Basic materials included in class fee.
Ceramic Murals (Relief)
Instructor: Zaineb Balasem Yasser
March 1 - 24, 2010
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Fee: QR 800
Room 14
This class introduces the famous Arabic art of low relief decorative tiles. Zaineb Balasem Yasser is an Iraqi artist whose work is featured throughout the region. Basic materials included in class fee.
Clay Sculpture
Instructor: Zaineb Balasem Yasser
February 28 - March 23, 2010
Sundays and Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Fee: QR 800
Room 14
This class will introduce basic clay sculpting techniques to students. Zaineb Balasem Yasser is an Iraqi artist whose work is featured throughout the region. Basic materials included in class fee.
One Stroke Painting
Instructor: Shamim Vimanwala
March 8 - April 7, 2010
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 18
One stroke painting is a decorative painting technique that concentrates on loading the brush instead of traditional theories of light and dark. This style can be used with almost any medium, from acrylic paint and lacquer to crackle paint and glaze and can be applied on paper or on different fabrics. Ms Vimanwala is a designer from India. Basic materials included in class fee.
The Art of Poetry
Instructor: Diana Woodcock
February 16 - March 16, 2010 (No Class March 2)
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Fee: QR 250
Room 104
This course will introduce the forms and elements of poetry as well as the art and pleasure of writing it. Diana Woodcock's two poetry books, Travels of a Gwai Lo and Mandala, were published in 2009. Her third is due out from Finishing Line Press in 2010.
Adobe Photoshop
Instructor: Tarik Dibsi
March 19 - April 17, 2010
Section 1: Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Section 2: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: QR 650
Room 26 (Fridays) and Room 139 (Saturdays)
This class introduces effective digital image manipulation techniques. Tarik Dibsi is a local graphic designer with years of experience.
Adobe Illustrator
Instructor: Tarik Dibsi
March 19 - April 16, 2010
Fridays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee: QR 650
Room 26
This class introduces Adobe Illustrator as a tool for creating illustrations, drawings and figures. Tarik Dibsi is a local graphic designer with years of experience.
Adobe InDesign
Instructor: Tarik Dibsi
March 20 - April 17, 2010
Saturdays, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fee: QR 650
Room 139
Adobe InDesign is a program that is essential for designing and publishing magazines, leaflets and newsletters. Tarik Dibsi is a local graphic designer with years of experience.
AutoCAD 2009 Basics
Instructor: Rodelio Pascual
March 6 - April 24, 2010
Saturdays, 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 139
This course provides an introduction to the popular AutoCAD drafting software. Students will cover the use of the different elements of the software and will complete a variety of drafting exercises over the span of the course. Mr. Pascual is a licensed architect with extensive experience in the Gulf.
3D Studio Max 2009 Essentials
Instructor: Mohammed Othman
March 19 - April 23, 2010
Section 1: Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Section 2: Fridays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee: QR 1500
Room 139
As the most widely used 3D animation software in the world, 3ds Max is capable of creating stunning visual effects for a broad range of purposes. The course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of 3D modeling, materials, lights and cameras, animation techniques, rendering, special FX, and more. Lessons are reinforced with projects that apply each new technique to a real-world scenario. In this course, we share with you valuable tips and insights gained during years of experience.
Introduction to Adobe Flash CS3
Instructor: Mohammed Othman
March 20 - April 24, 2010
Section 1: Saturdays, 10:00 - 12:00 pm
Section 2: Saturdays, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 26
This course focuses on the animation and storytelling aspects of Flash, from animating objects to manipulating animation. Covering the core skills needed for starting an animation project, such as drawing, tweening, and using the timeline, as well as the common pitfalls that new users often experience, throughout training sessions, we try to simplify and streamline even the most complex concepts. All key aspects of working with Flash CS3 to create professional animations, design simple websites, and incorporate audio and video into self-contained presentations will be covered thoroughly. Also introduces the essentials of working with ActionScript 3.0.
Fundamentals of Design Part 2 (Taught in Arabic)
Instructor: Joe Al Khatib
February 28 - March 23, 2010
Sundays and Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 102
Fundamentals of Design, Part 2 covers the more advanced principles and elements of design such as line, color and pattern. Students must have taken Fundamentals of Design, Part 1, to register for Part 2. Mr. Al Khatib is a fashion designer from Lebanon who designs for regional celebrities.
Fashion Design, Level 2 (Taught in Arabic)
Instructor: Joe Al Khatib
March 1 - 24, 2010
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 102
This is the second class in a series on fashion design. Students will expand their knowledge of fashion sketching, color, pattern, fabric, and other elements of fashion design. Mr. Al Khatib is a fashion designer from Lebanon who designs for regional celebrities.
Study of Color (Taught in Arabic)
Instructor: Joe Al Khatib
March 29 - April 21, 2010
Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fee: QR 1000
Room 102
This class covers the various color systems, the color wheel, complimentary colors, combinations, contrast, intensity and hue. Mr. Al Khatib is a fashion designer from Lebanon who designs for regional celebrities.
