Explore new subjects, learn new skills, or refresh existing ones in our state-of-the-art facilities and studios. Experiment with new modes of creative production and pursue your creative vision under the guidance of our instructors, comprised of practicing artists, designers, and scholars.
Adult Continuing Education (ACE) Courses
Our adult courses are offered on nights and weekends to accommodate the schedules of working people. When you are enrolled in an ACE class, you get access to the Museum of the Art Institute of Chicago, SAIC’S Fashion Resource Center, The Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, and The Video Data Bank!
ACE Intensives
Winter ACE Intensives unfold over two consecutive weekends, Friday evenings through Sunday, offering an immersive creative boost during the colder months.
Summer ACE Intensives are one-week programs that attract artists from across the country. Students can opt to live on campus and fully experience SAIC’s vibrant Chicago art-residency atmosphere.
Courses for the winter are posted annually on July 15th.
Courses for the summer are posted annually on December 15th.
ACE Certificates
Students can earn a certificate by completing six courses in the disciplines of Drawing, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Design, or Painting. This micro-credential is perfect for strengthening grad school applications or advancing your career. Students pay the same tuition for ACE courses as non-certificate students, and are charged a one-time application fee of $100. Students must add both the certificate application fee and a course to their cart in order to complete their order.
See available courses here. Sort by the certificate course of your choice!