Masterclass Series
The Georgia Department of Education and Kennesaw State University 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.
Download the ArtsKSU Masterclass Series brochure.
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Magma Studio Drawing with Prof. Craig Brasco
Do you like to draw and paint digitally? Watch as Professor 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Do you have questions or need to speak with someone? Please email boxoffice@kennesaw.edu, or call 470-578-6650.
