SHORT-TERM / SEMESTER COURSES

High-impact 15-week programs designed for rapid skill development, creative discovery, and portfolio building—without multi-year commitments.

Best for: Middle and high school students looking to build high-impact art & design portfolio pieces.

2026 FALL SEMESTER TRACKS (15-WEEK WEEKEND PROGRAM)

Dates: September 12 – December 20, 2026 | Format: 100% Online Live Interactive | Tuition: $1,699 / Semester

• 🎨 Digital Art Project 101（数码艺术基础）

Focus: Digital painting, color theory, composition, and visual fundamentals using modern digital tools.

Outcome: A strong foundational art portfolio showcasing core digital techniques.

Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)

• 🧊 3D Art Project（3D 艺术/建模）

Focus: 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and spatial visual design for games and concept art.

Outcome: A polished 3D digital asset showcase and environment renders.

Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)

• ✏️ 2D Animation（2D 动画）

Focus: Frame-by-frame animation, keyframing, character motion, and narrative timing.

Outcome: A short 2D animated sequence and character animation reel.

Schedule: Saturday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST)

• 🎬 3D Animation（3D 动画）

Focus: 3D character rigging, camera animation, cinematic lighting, and post-rendering effects.

Outcome: A 3D animated short scene ready for college portfolio submission.

Schedule: Saturday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST)

• 🌐 Cross-Media Design（跨媒体设计）

Focus: Integrating branding, UI/UX, motion graphics, and visual storytelling across multiple media.

Outcome: A comprehensive multi-disciplinary design project for versatile applications.

Schedule: Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)

• 🎮 Interactive Game Design & Asset Architecture

Focus: Core gameplay mechanics, 2D/3D level design, visual asset integration, and user experience.

Outcome: A fully playable 2D/3D interactive game hosted directly on the web.

Schedule: Saturday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST) OR Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PST)

• 🏆 Art Portfolio Intensive（作品集集训）

Focus: Tailored 1-on-1 and small-group mentorship, school-specific submission prep, and project refinement.

Outcome: A complete, professional-grade portfolio tailored for top art school and university admissions.

Schedule: Saturday Afternoon OR Sunday Afternoon (Flexible Scheduling)

WHY TAKE A SEMESTER COURSE?

• Flexible Entry Point: Test out a design discipline or build portfolio pieces without committing to a multi-year track.  

• Credit Transfer: All completed semester projects seamlessly stack into your Long-Term Portfolio Plan (Years 1–4).  

• Multi-Track Discount: Enrolling in a second weekend track or adding a sibling? Take 25% OFF every additional registration.  

READY TO REGISTER?

Click below to select your project track and submit your registration:

• Register for Fall 2026 Semester 

• Book a Free Portfolio Evaluation 

SDA SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

Course Curriculum & Assessment Rubric (Fall 2026)

📚 CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (15 WEEKS)

Weeks 1–3: Conceptual Foundations & Visual Research

• • Brainstorming core ideas, visual referencing, and mood board creation.

  • Setting artistic goals and project scope.

Weeks 4–7: Asset Architecture & Draft Iterations

• • Initial sketching, 2D/3D blocking, and structural composition.

  • Hands-on application of cutting-edge creative tools and software.

Weeks 8–11: Advanced Execution & Refinement

• • Mid-semester progress review and peer critique.

  • In-depth refinement: lighting, color grading, texturing, animation timing, or interactive mechanics.

Weeks 12–14: Portfolio Formatting & Presentation

• • Post-processing, final rendering, and layout design.

  • Articulating artistic intent and creating project documentation/artist statements.

Week 15: Showcase & Final Evaluation

• • Final project presentation and 1-on-1 college portfolio readiness feedback.