Parsons The New School For Design / Summer 2011 CE Catalog
Parsons The New School For Design / Summer 2011 CE Catalog
Parsons The New School For Design / Summer 2011 CE Catalog
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Contents In This Catalog
1 Introduction and Discover a wide range of courses available this summer at
Academic Calendar Parsons The New School for Design.
2 Certificates Parsons is part of The New School, a leading university in New York City
4 Online Classes offering degree, certificate, and continuing education programs in art and
design, liberal arts and social sciences, management and urban policy,
6 Digital Design
and the performing arts. Learn more at www.newschool.edu.
8 Graphic Design Parsons The New School for Design focuses on creating engaged citizens
9 Fine Arts and Foundation and outstanding artists, designers, scholars, and business leaders
through a design-based professional and liberal education. The school
10 F ashion Design and
embraces curricular innovation, pioneering uses of technology,
Fashion Business
collaborative methods, and global perspectives on the future of design.
13 Interior Design and
Architecture Studies
15 Parsons Pre-College Academy
How to Register
Registration
19 Tuition Payment Registration remains open throughout the term for courses with late start dates and course
20 Academic Policies and schedule adjustments. Registration forms are processed in the order in which they are received.
Procedures
Registration Online
24 Campus Map Visit ceregistration.newschool.edu/register (at least three weekdays prior to class start date).
Academic Calendar
Continuing Education
June 6–July 18
August
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Join us for the first annual
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Parsons Festival,
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 May 7–23, 2011.
28 29 30 31
Introduction | 1
Certificate Completion
Parsons Certificates Students must complete certificate
requirements within two years. Requests for
Parsons certificates are available in graphic and digital design, fashion
extensions must be sent in writing to Parsons
design, fashion business, fine arts, and interior design. The certificate SPACE, Continuing Education program, 66
program provides basic training for adults interested in making a smooth Fifth Ave., room 200, New York, NY 10011,
or to [email protected].
transition into the art and design professions or in updating their skills.
More flexible and less rigorous than a standard university degree, the
certificate program is a part-time, noncredit course of study without Certificate Student Information
New Certificate Students
entrance requirements. For some students, this is a first experience
Courses are listed in recommended order.
studying art and design. Others enroll in the certificate program to expand To earn credits toward a certificate, students
their skills, to strengthen their p
ortfolios, or for enrichment. Pre-College must first register for the certificate program
in person, by fax, or online. Required
Academy certificates are also available (see page 15).
courses and electives may not be available
every semester. Parsons reserves the right to
adjust requirements and make appropriate
The Certificate Credential Certificates and Transfer Credits substitutions as needed.
A certificate is a stand-alone Parsons credential Parsons certificate courses may be taken for
that represents basic training in a specified credit or on a noncredit basis. Credit students Continuing Certificate Students
field of study. Students who earn a certificate who successfully complete individual courses If certificate requirements have changed since
often list it on their résumés or college may earn undergraduate credit for transfer to a student last registered, the student can either
applications to indicate that they have a degree program. In this case, tuition will be follow the previously published requirements
studied at Parsons. Class evaluations remain charged on a per-credit basis. or meet the new ones. If a program is
on permanent record with the university. discontinued, students can complete their
Parsons does not provide job placement or Certificate Grading certificates by making course substitutions
internship services for certificate students. To earn a certificate, students must with the approval of the staff at Parsons
successfully complete all required courses. SPACE, Office of Continuing Education.
Certificate students receive a noncredit
Certificate Requirements grade of Approved (AP) or Not Approved International Certificate Student Visas
Basic Core Classes (NA). Students registered for undergraduate Parsons authorizes I-20 visa applications
The Basic Core class combines two or three credit will receive standard letter grades. only for full-time study. The Parsons SPACE
courses that are certificate requirements office is unable to assist students who need
into one intensive class. Core classes are Certificate Registration visas for any certificate programs. Foreign
offered only in the fall and spring. Note: We strongly recommend that students register students seeking full-semester study at
Color Theory is listed in the Fine Arts and early for certificate classes, as popular courses Parsons should consult with the Parsons
Foundation section on page 9. often fill quickly and late registrants may have Admission Office.
difficulty finding required courses. Note:
Elective Requirements Phone registrations cannot be accepted for the Online Classes and Certificates
Each certificate has required electives. An certificate program. Parsons offers several online courses. In
elective is any single course equaling a addition, Parsons certificates are now
minimum of 25 contact hours of class time. Certificate Records available in graphic and digital design and
Certificate elective requirements are subject Students may request a transcript of their fashion business for online completion. (See
to change. If the elective requirements certificate classes from the New School pages 4–5 for online classes and certificates.)
change, ongoing certificate students may Registrar’s Office at 72 Fifth Avenue, lower
choose either to complete the previously level. Upon satisfactory completion of
published requirements or to meet the new all certificate requirements, students may
requirements. file a Certificate Petition Form with the
Continuing Education program office.
Forms filed by the end of each term are
evaluated the following semester. If approved,
the certificate will be issued the semester
following completion.
Parsons Certificates | 3
Online Summer Sessions
Online Classes B || 5 weeks | June 6–July 8
9 weeks | June 6–Aug. 5
Online classes at Parsons enable students to study with our regular class-
room instructors anytime, from anywhere. Parsons online study provides
Summer Online Classes
students with visually rich interactive learning as they draw resources and
Digital Design
real-world examples from the Internet. Online credit classes comply with
(See pages 6–7 for tuition and descriptions.)
university academic guidelines and policies, and many online classes meet
Parsons certificate requirements. Dreamweaver Basics
PCDD 0301
A || 5 weeks | June 6–July 8
The Parsons Online Classroom After registration, students receive infor-
Students use a basic Internet connection to mation by mail about their classes, their Illustrator Basics
enter the classroom, in which instructors post MyNewSchool accounts, places to buy PCDD 0502
lectures, provide resources, ask and answer books and course packets, the university A || 5 weeks | June 6–July 8
questions, assign projects, and assess portal, library resources, and the university
progress. Students discuss topics by posting writing center. Photoshop Basics
comments, as if in a traditional classroom. PCDD 0503
Technical support and student service profes- B || 5 weeks | June 6–July 8
Course Availability sionals are available by telephone or email.
Parsons online classes, noted throughout the Digital Imaging with Photoshop I
catalog, are subject to availability. Some cer- Online Class Schedule PCDD 1402
tificate classes may be offered only once a year. Online courses run in weekly modules. The A || 9 weeks | June 6–Aug. 5
first week, students learn to navigate the
Certificate Student Online Registration classroom system and receive basic guidelines Digital Graphics with Illustrator
To register, use the online registration form at about postings and communication. PCDD 1404
ceregistration.newschool.edu/register. A || 9 weeks | June 6–Aug. 5
Note: Phone registrations cannot be accepted Technical Information for Online Study
for the certificate program. Students must obtain and maintain computer
access to the Internet with a current browser. Graphic Design
Academic Calendar Additional software requirements are listed (See page 8 for tuition and descriptions.)
Online courses follow the same academic with course descriptions. To participate, stu-
calendars as the on-campus programs. dents must enter their user ID and password, Typography I
which they receive from The New School PCGA 1001
New School Student Services and after registration. B || 9 weeks | June 6–Aug. 5
General Information
All of the Student Services available to on- Books and Course Materials Graphic Design History
campus continuing education students are Once registered, students may purchase PCGA 1900
also available to online students. required books through the online bookstore A || 9 weeks | June 6–Aug. 5
and purchase required software at an educa-
Online Help and Support tional discount. Students should purchase art Business Basics: Entrepreneurship
For students who are new to online learn- supplies and other materials locally. PCGA 2021
ing, The New School provides a special A || 5 weeks | June 6–July 8
orientation that offers technical information Orientation for Online Study
and guidance on additional resources. The Visit the online student orientation center as
orientation enables each student to learn to soon as you log in for the first time (user ID
navigate the online classroom, gain familiar- and password required). Short exercises
ity with online communication, and get a are available during the first week of classes
sense of the dynamics of online interaction to familiarize students with the system.
before a course begins. Information provided
in the orientation remains available for refer-
ence throughout the semester.
or Graphic/Digital
• Color Theory, Graphic Design I, and • Consumer Behavior,
Digital Graphics w/Illustrator I Basic Core Fashion Merchandising,
plus The Medium of Fashion,
• Digital Imaging w/Photoshop I Fashion History: 19th to 21st Century,
• Graphic Design History Retail Buying, and
plus Marketing in a Global Environment
• Typography I, InDesign, and or Three (3) digital plus
one (1) digital or graphic and/or graphic • Two (2) fashion elective courses
design elective course design elective
courses
Online Classes | 5
Computing Skills Preparatory Courses
Illustrator Basics
PCDD 0502
A || ONLINE | 5 weeks | June 6–July 8 |
$334 | Greg Lovinski
Learn the fundamentals of this powerful il-
lustration and graphic design program. Draw
and design using the basic tools and features.
Create curves, lines, and shapes to make
objects. Manipulate, copy, and color your
objects, and arrange them into final artwork.
Prerequisite: Mac Basics or equivalent. Online Digital design courses are held at the
students must have Illustrator CS or higher University Computing Center (UCC),
(Mac or Windows platform). (1 credit) 55 West 13th Street. The UCC is
Limited to 16. primarily Macintosh based, with some
dedicated Windows NT labs and other
specialized machines.
Digital Design | 7
Graphic Design
Graphic Design History
PCGA 1900
A || ONLINE | 9 weeks | June 6–August 5 |
Today’s graphic designers must know current technologies and be aware of
$668 | Christine Moog
the rapidly changing image market. The following courses enable students This course covers the recent history of
to develop their skills in both areas. graphic design from the mid-19th century
through the digital revolution. Leading
designers and influential movements are
Students may register for courses on a Graphic/Digital Design Courses covered, including Arts and Crafts, Art
noncredit, general credit, or certificate See Digital Design for more course descriptions. Nouveau, Dada, Bauhaus, Neue Grafik, and
basis. Noncredit and certificate tuition is Photoshop Basics D.I.Y. Punk. Explore the evolution of the
listed per course. General credit tuition Illustrator Basics discipline from typesetting to lithography to
is $1,220 per credit. Adobe InDesign digital design and investigate the relationship
Digital Imaging with Photoshop I of the discipline to propaganda, advertising,
Open Advising Session Digital Graphics with Illustrator I corporate branding, and social networking.
An information session about courses, (2 credits) Limited to 16.
certificates, and other options will be held
on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m., Kellen Basic Design Studio Courses
Auditorium, 66 Fifth Avenue. Typography I Business and Professional Practice Courses
PCGA 1001 Business Basics: Intellectual Property
Certificate A | 12 sessions | Tue & Thu, 6–8:30 p.m. | and Licensing
For general guidelines on certificates, please beg. June 7 | $668 | Etta Siegel PCGA 2020
see the front section of this catalog. B || ONLINE | 9 weeks | June 6–August 5 | A || ONLINE | 5 weeks | June 6–July 8 |
$668 | Lucie Eder $334 | Linda Saint Marc
Graphic and Digital Design A thorough understanding of typographic Protect your ideas, designs, and creative
• Graphic/Digital Basic Core concepts and methods is essential for effec- works. Gain an understanding of intellectual
or tive visual communication. Students examine property law and learn to identify and
Color Theory, Graphic Design I, and the evolution of the alphabet and the his- protect copyright, trademark, patent, and
Digital Graphics with Illustrator I tory and basics of typographic style (with an domain rights. Learn how to use licensing
emphasis on 20th-century type design and to turn intellectual property into money.
plus application). Projects help students under- Explore key topics using a variety of realistic
• Digital Imaging with Photoshop I stand the difference between legibility and case studies and your own concepts. Examine
• Graphic Design History readability and develop a discerning eye and the roles of creator, licensor, agent, and
the ability to create effective and expressive licensee. Develop your own multicategory
plus type designs. The impact of technology on licensing program. Sessions focus on
• Typography I, InDesign, and One (1) type design and the work of typographic licensing agreements, partner selection, deal
digital or graphic design elective course innovators are discussed. Online section negotiations, brand licensing sales tools, and
or requires access to a scanner. royalty revenue calculations. No previous
Three (3) digital and/or graphic design (2 credits) Limited to 16. business experience is required. (1 credit)
elective courses Limited to 16.
Graphic Design I
Note: Core classes are offered in the fall and PCGA 1005
spring only. The Color Theory class A | 12 sessions | Mon & Wed, 6–8:30 p.m. |
is listed in the Fine Arts and Foundation beg. June 6 | $668 | Etta Siegel
section of this catalog. Graphic design Learn design fundamentals and concept
computer classes are listed in the Digital development as they relate to typography,
Design section. composition, and color. Discover what
makes the difference between ordinary
images and powerful, effective graphics.
Strengthen your design communication
skills, and develop your style and vision as
you transform your concepts into finished
designs. (2 credits) Limited to 16. Related Courses:
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pre
academy
Explore art and design and develop skills through hands-on projects that
promote creative problem solving and collaboration.
Pre-College Academy | 15
Meals
Students should bring nutritious lunches to
keep them going through a long day in the
Pre-College Academy Courses
Students select one grade-level-appropriate course. Drawing is either inte-
studio. They may eat in the Student Design
Center with staff supervision. Cafeteria meal grated into the coursework or given as a separate studio component.
services are not available for this program.
Art and Design Survey Foundation Studio
Supplies PCAC 0011 | Section A PCAC 0012 | Section A
Additional registration materials and sup- Grades 4–5 Grades 4–5
ply lists will be emailed before the program 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
begins. Tuition does not include supplies, Immerse yourself in New York City's vast art Learn about observational drawing and the
which range from $100 to $200 depending and design resources. Visit current exhibi- design process by working on two- and
on the course. tions and examine the work of artists and three-dimensional projects in which you
designers who explore important themes in examine and interpret everyday objects and
College Credit art and innovative design. Translate what places in new ways. Professionals visit your
Parsons Pre-College Academy is a noncredit, you see into studio projects that involve class, and you take field trips for research,
nonresidential program. both traditional and experimental media. inspiration, and discovery. (Students in
(Students in grades 4–5 who wish to take grades 4–5 who wish to take an afternoon
an afternoon class must enroll in Big Beat: class must enroll in Big Beat: Brazilian
Brazilian Drumming.) Drumming.)
Pre-College Academy | 17
Portfolio Development
PCAC 0660 | Section A
Students entering grade 12 only
Create new pieces for your college admis-
sion portfolio through challenging drawing
assignments, critiques, and advice. Learn
what constitutes portfolio-quality work
and how to organize your work to best
present visual themes that express your ideas.
Prerequisite: art and design experience.
Printmaking
PCAC 0650 | Section A
Grades 9–12
Learn to use traditional printmaking
techniques and tools to create effective com-
munication designs. Explore the design
process using a variety of methods and
materials. A daily drawing studio supports
traditional print studio practices and experi-
mentation with nontraditional techniques.
Product Design
PCAC 0610 | Section A
Grades 9–12
Investigate the interdisciplinary nature
of design and explore the product design
process. Like professionals, you work inde-
pendently and in groups to develop solutions
to three-dimensional design problems. A
daily drawing studio enables you to use draw-
ing as part of the design research process.
Tuition Payment | 19
documents a student’s permanent academic
Academic Policies record at the university. Students may request
a copy of their transcript to be mailed to the
and Procedures address of their choosing (including other
colleges and institutions) by submitting
International Students and Visas Online Access to Student Account an official request to the University
Attendance in the Parsons Continuing and Records Registrar’s Office. This can be done online
Education program does not qualify students All registered students (noncredit, general at my.newschool.edu or by completing
for student visas under U.S. government credit, and matriculated) can access their the transcript request form on the Web at
regulations. Those looking to study in a personal student information on the Internet newschool.edu/studentservices/registrar.
student visa-authorized program should through my.newschool.edu. For more Standard transcript services are free of charge.
contact the Parsons Admission Office, information, visit my.newschool.edu. If you Transcripts are not issued for students with
212.229.8910, about degree programs. have not logged on to my.newschool.edu outstanding debts to the university.
before, you will need your New School
Attendance Policy student ID (N followed by eight digits) to Reviews and Appeals
(Credit and certificate students only) get your log-in information. Once you have Grade reviews should be initiated and
Credit and certificate students are expected a log-in, you will have access to up-to-date completed in a timely manner. The student
to attend classes regularly and on time. There records of your student activities, including must initially request an explanation of a
are no excused absences or cut allowances. your course enrollment, the status of your grade or evaluation from the instructor. If
If, in the instructor’s judgment, a student’s tuition and fees (paid, owed, refundable), the student is not satisfied or has additional
absences are excessive, the final grade may be and, if you were enrolled for credit or questions, he or she may petition for a
affected. Limited absences are permitted for certificate approval, your grades. review, using the following procedure:
medical or other legitimate reasons and are
subject to make-up of the assigned work or Grade Reporting and Transcript Requests 1. T
he student submits a letter outlining any
additional attendance requirements. Students Grades and academic transcripts are questions and/or objections to the faculty
are responsible for notifying instructors when maintained for credit and certificate students member, with a copy to the director and/
they know in advance that they will miss a only. Once grades are posted, students can or chairperson of the department.
class. Those who are absent for more than two access them through my.newschool.edu and 2. T
he instructor will be required to submit
weeks (or three classes), excused or unexcused, request an official copy to be mailed to them. a written response to the concerns or
may be subject to involuntary withdrawal Students can also view and print an unofficial objections raised by the student, with a
from all of the courses affected. Continued copy of their transcript from my.newschool. copy to the director and/or chairperson of
registration at Parsons is contingent upon edu. An official transcript carries the registrar’s the department.
attendance, quality of work, and conduct. signature and the New School seal and
Number of course Deadline to add or Deadline for full tuition Deadline for tuition refunds Credit student withdrawal
sessions scheduled change status refund (tuition charged) deadline for grade of W
11 or more Before 3rd class Before 1st class Before 4th class Before 7th class
(10% per session)
6 –10 Before 2nd class Before 1st class Before 3rd class Before 4th class
(15% per session)
3–5 Before 2nd class Before 1st class Before 2nd class Not applicable
(30% of tuition)
1–2 Before 1st class Before 1st class Before 1st class (full refund) Not applicable
Number of weeks a course is Deadline to add or Deadline for tuition refunds Credit student withdrawal
online (orientation is week 1) change status (tuition charged) deadline for grade of W
9 weeks or more Before end of week 2 Before end of week 4 Before end of week 5
(before end of week 1,
full refund; before end of
weeks 2, 3, 4, 10% per week)
5 weeks Before end of week 2 Before end of week 2 Before end of week 3
(before end of week 1,
full refund; before end of
week 2, 30% of tuition)
Classroom Locations
All classes meet at the Parsons campus in
Greenwich Village unless stated otherwise
in the course description. For classroom
locations, visit my.newschool.edu and click
the Class Finder link. (Do not log in.)
Final room assignments are also posted and
updated at the locations shown here.
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Center 16TH ST.
(37 West 65th Street) D Albert and Vera List
School of. School of . 79 Fifth Avenue Academic Center
Fashion R K Fashion . (6 East 16th Street)
(232 West 40th Schwartz Fashion .
Street)
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Design Center Johnson Center Annex
(2 West 13th Street, 66 Fifth Avenue) (68 Fifth Avenue)
UNIVERSITY PLACE
12TH ST.
Lang Annex C
International Student Services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th floor Transregional Center for Democratic Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G
D 6 East 16th Street
Classrooms University Administration.......................................79 Fifth Avenue A
THE NEW SCHOOL
E 25 East 13th Street FOR GENERAL STUDIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A B D I L N University Center *(expected to be completed 2013)...................... F
Art Studios
University Writing Center.................................................................. W
G 80 Fifth Avenue EUGENE LANG COLLEGE
Student Disability Services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd floor THE NEW SCHOOL FOR LIBERAL ARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B C
AFFILIATES
H 72 Fifth Avenue MANNES COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MUSIC J O
Registrar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lower level Beth Israel Hospital .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317 East 17th Street
Student Financial Services.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lower level MILANO THE NEW SCHOOL FOR MANAGEMENT Cardozo Law Library .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Fifth Avenue
Office of Admission AND URBAN POLICY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H
Cooper-Hewitt Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 East 91st Street
I 55 West 13th Street
Fogelman Library Circulation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ground floor THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DRAMA.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Z Cooper Union Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cooper Square
Media Laboratories.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th floors Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington Square South
Theresa Lang Community and Student Center.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd floor
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PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
Parsons SPACE/66 Fifth Avenue/New York, NY 10011
PARSONS FESTIVAL
Join us for the first annual Parsons Festival, May 7–23,
2011, celebrating the creativity and achievements of
the Parsons community. Events include student thesis
exhibitions, public programs, and a Parsons-wide block
party on Saturday, May 21. For more information, visit
www.newschool.edu/parsonsfestival.
PARSONS PRE-COLLEGE
ACADEMY
Including fine arts, fashion, digital design, and more, this
program offers classes for students in grades 4–12
that stimulate their imaginations in an environment that
encourages exploration, collaboration, creative problem-
solving, and artistic growth.
www.newschool.edu/parsons/pre-college-academy