Masterclass Series
The Georgia Department of Education and Kennesaw State University College of the Arts
invite you to the ArtsKSU Masterclass Series. This series provides educators free
arts content to stream in their classrooms and studios. Disciplines include Art and
Design, Dance, Music, and Theatre and Performance Studies.
Please complete the reservation form below, including all contact information and
class details. If you have any special requests or questions, please include them
at the end of the form.
Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email that will
include a link to view the masterclass for your requested times. You will receive
another courtesy email with the link one hour prior to the scheduled session.
View/Download the latest ArtsKSU Masterclass Series brochure.
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How to Draw with Digital Pen and Ink
Prof. Brasco is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design and the Assistant Director
of the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University. Craig teaches Illustration
in the BFA Art program and Digital Animation in the Master of Art in Art and Design
graduate program. This video shows the process of use digital pen and ink via a popular
drawing software on the iPad Pro 3. Thank you for watching and we hope the video inspires
you to draw.
Video length: 22 minutes
Magma Studio Drawing with Prof. Craig Brasco
Do you like to draw and paint digitally? Watch as Prof. Craig Brasco of the Kennesaw
State School of Art and Design shows you how he does it. All you need is a digital
tablet (Wacom, iPad, etc.) and your imagination.
Video length: 110 minutes (may be watched in two or more parts)
Making Photoshop Brushes with Prof. Craig Brasco
This tutorial with Prof. Brasco shows you how to use the Brush Windows in Adobe Photoshop
to craft and save your own artistic digital brushes.
Video length: 30 minutes
Moving Imagery and the 12 Principles of Animation with Prof. Sandee M. Chamberlain
Join Prof. Chamberlain as she explores the history of traditional two-dimensional
animation and how the 12 Principles of Animation, as developed by Frank Thomas and
Ollie Johnston, are an essential foundation in the development of animation skills.
Video length: 23 minutes
Cyanotype Printmaking with Prof. Valerie Dibble
Want to do printmaking but don't have a press? Prof. Valerie Dibble shows you how
to cyanotype prints without special equipment or space. You will learn how to do some
printmaking of blue prints using easy-to-access materials.
Video length: 23 minutes.
Chalk the ZMA with guest artists Zach Herndon and Jessi Queen
Professional chalk artists Zach Herndon and Jessi Queen present street painting with
chalk. They discuss the history of the art form in the Western world and current opportunities
for chalking as well as demonstrate types of chalk, blending tools, transfer techniques,
and how to use your surface to heighten your chalk drawing skills.
Video length: 87 minutes (may be watched in two or more parts)
How to Create a Comic Book Cover
Prof. Joe Karg is an accomplished illustrator that specializes in comic art and design
for animation. He’s most notably worked on the Emmy award-winning show, Archer, for
FX, and in 2016, he was voted Creative Loafing's Best Illustrator of Atlanta. His
clients include MARVEL, FX, NETFLIX, AMC, Judd Apatow Productions and Comedy Central.
This video pairs Karg with his longtime art partner Chris Bivins as they walk you
through the process of illustrating a Batman comic book cover in their signature style.
Video length: 32 minutes
After Effects Rigging with Prof. Chris Malone
Join Atlanta cartoonist and School of Art and Design professor Chris Malone as he
goes over how to rig a cartoon character for animation with After Effects.
Video length: 32 minutes
Creative pipeline process of creating a 3D design
Prof. Paul Orlando is a Limited Term Assistant Professor of Animation and Illustration
at Kennesaw State University School of Art and Design. His masterclass presentation
discusses the general production and design process of 3D design for animation and
games. The presentation focus is on how digital artists develop a 3D character from
concept, to modeling in a 3D application, texture mapping and painting, and rigging
and animation. The goal is to provide an overview and insight of the design and production
process in character development for animation and games.
Video length: 25 minutes
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Musicality for Dancers with Prof. Caroline Sutton Clark
Dr. Caroline Sutton Clark teaches this practical introduction for dancers of how to
use beat and simple meter to enhance technique and artistry.
Video length: 30 minutes.
Contemporary Dance with Prof. Thang Dao
Join Prof. Dao in this foundational class that emphasizes articulation in leg work,
core strength, flexibility of extension grounded in modern dance theories to help
dancers explore complex movement connections through various axes.
Video length: 32 minutes.
Finding Flow with Prof. Billy Hawkains, III
Prof. Hawkains presents "Finding Flow," a movement practice that integrates Somatic
and meditative practices such as Safety Release, Yoga, and Qigong, for the sake of
promoting body-mind-spirit connectivity and longevity, and conscious connection to
the breath. Breathing is a vital part of our existence as humans. That said, it is
vital that we consciously consider the breath throughout our daily activities and
bodily movements. This is an excellent activity to do first thing in the morning before
class, during recess (or a substitute for recess even), quiet times and nap times,
and just before the end of the school day. Feel free to modify any movements when
necessary.
Video length: 29 minutes
Finding Connections in Technique, Improvisation and Choreography with Prof. Andrea
Knowlton
This instructional video provides materials for a 60-90-minute dance class. Please
pause the video as you review combinations, give students time to work through materials,
and conduct showings and feedback sessions.
Video length: 32 minutes.
How to generate a personal movement vocabulary with Prof. Lisa K. Lock
Students will create a short movement phrase through structured prompts.
The class will touch on the three basic elements of choreography: Space, Time, and
Energy, pushing the boundaries of creative problem-solving skills through explorations.
The class will allow for individual expression and provides a platform for students
to create within their own preference of movement vocabulary.
Video length: 14 minutes.
Pathways, Form, and Movement with Prof. Sean Nguyen-Hilton
Focusing primarily on physical prompts inspired by imagery and sensation, this class
by Prof. Nguyen-Hilton offers various tools to explore movement. These tools can be
used simply for exploration or can be applied to existing forms or choreography.
Video length: 22 minutes.
Intermediate Ballet Barre with Prof. McCree O'Kelley
Join us inside the KSU dance studio for an intermediate level ballet barre taught
by professor McCree O'Kelley.
Video length: 40 minutes.
Turn Your Studio into a Theater with Lights with Prof. David Tatu
Many dance performances take place in a dance studio and not a theater. But that does
not mean your performance cannot include theatrical elements like lighting. In this
workshop, Prof. Tatu will explore ways to use common lights to transform your dance
studio into a performance space.
Video length: 20 minutes.
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Conversations in Violin and Cello with Prof. Helen Kim and Prof. Charae Krueger
This video is an introduction to meet KSU Bailey School of Music violin and cello
professors. Professors Helen Kim and Charae Krueger perform excerpts and review five
basic foundational tips on their respective instruments: setup, bow hold, tone production/bow
direction, shifting, and intonation.
Video length: 31 minutes
Timpani with Prof. John Lawless
Through this percussion-focused masterclass, Prof. Lawless shares his experiences
learning from his past mentors and professional orchestral experience, sharing practical
advice to optimize basic Timpani techniques.
Video length: 37 minutes.
Building a strong and consistent high brass player with Dr. Doug Lindsey
This video with Dr. Doug Lindsey outlines breathing concepts to achieve consistency
in the upper register for high brass instruments. Learn how to alleviate tension and
its importance in brass flexibility, and the basics of tonguing and multiple tonguing.
Video length: 28 minutes.
Conversations in Jazz with Prof. Sam Skelton and Prof. Tyrone Jackson
Prof. Skelton and Prof. Jackson dive into “Green Dolphin Street” performing a wordless
dialog. They continue by discussing their thought processes with improvisation and
the freedom that they have as a duo. Other topics include chord substitutions, jam
session etiquette and most importantly, humility!
Video length: 27 minutes
Clarinet Boot Camp with Prof. John Warren
Prof. John Warren will demonstrate best practices for developing tone, technique,
and articulation. These techniques will help you get the most out of your practice
time.
Video length: 39 minutes.
Vocal Health for the High School Senior with Prof. Todd Wedge
This video with Prof. Todd Wedge covers tips on maintaining good vocal hygiene, vital
to your good vocal health.
Video length: 40 minutes.
Strategies for aspiring high school singers with Prof. Jana Young
This video, led by Prof. Jana Young, in association with voice professors Eileen Moremen
and Nathan Munson, provides a comprehensive guide for the aspiring high school singer
who wants to major in music in college. This informative discussion covers topics
to guide prospective music majors along their journey.
Video length: 29 minutes.
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Theatre and Performance Studies
A Playwright's Toolkit: Permission to Play with Prof. Nicole Adkins
This workshop-style masterclass led by Prof. Nicole Adkins was created to give aspiring
and practicing playwrights the tools needed for getting started in the craft, breaking
past writer's block, and for more easily accessing and harnessing our most exciting
creative impulses.
Video length: 34 minutes.
Basics of Lighting Design with Prof. Brandon Bagwell
This video explores the functions and qualities of lighting design, where you might
have seen lighting design before, and how to explore them at home.
Video length: 30 minutes.
Scene Design in a Shoebox with Prof. Ming Chen
This video with Prof. Ming Chen shows you how to use household items—such as a pencil,
a ruler, a pair of scissors, a flashlight, and a shoebox—to make scenic models that
express your design ideas.
Video length: 29 minutes.
Portfolio Basics with Prof. Chuck Meacham
This video with Prof. Chuck Meacham explores the basics of theatre design/tech portfolio
construction. You will get ideas on what to include – and how to connect the work
you've done for the work you want to do.
Video length: 35 minutes.
Shakespeare vs. Sondheim with Prof. Amanda Wansa Morgan
Join Prof. Amanda Morgan and explore the tools that musical theatre actor-singers
use to prepare a musical theatre song and the tools that actors use to prepare a speech
or role from the works of Shakespeare! Learn how to attack heightened text and poetry and
a musical theatre song with no fear. The tools are in the text and the music!
Video length: 46 minutes.
An Introduction to Voice for the Actor with Prof. Jacqueline Springfield
This video from Prof. Jacqueline Springfield is a brief overview of exercises that
actors may use to prepare their voice for performance. Exercises focus on releasing
tension, breath support, finding resonant tone and clarity of articulation.
Video length: 20 minutes.
Do you have questions or need to speak with someone? Please email boxoffice@kennesaw.edu, or call 470-578-6650.
