Studio Photography - Illinois Institute of Art Students are introduced to the equipment used in studio photography, learned the fundamentals of studio lighting, and gained understanding in the use of the equipment and techniques to execute standard professional assignments and gain more creative control. Emphasis is placed on gaining technical skills and using studio lighting to obtain the desired aesthetic effect.

Graphic Design - International Academy of Design & Technology This online graphic design course was geared towards students looking to become a professional graphic designers. We worked with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. In addition to your class project reviews, students had access to professional graphic design experts.

Digital Video - Illinois Institute of Art In this class, students learned how to record, edit and share documentary-style video. Our host was designer, executive chef and restaurateur Bruno Abate, pioneer in the food industry in Chicago. Project Based Learning required critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and various forms of communication. In order to create high-quality work, students need to do much more than remember information. They need to use higher-order thinking skills and learn to work as a team.