Matthew Silverberg
Instruction
Art Workshops and Commissions 2012
Artist Portfolio and Professional Development Workshop
You develop an artist portfolio for print and screen (InDesign and Dreamweaver), create large-format printed art work for exhibition, and learn professional presentation skills including public speaking and the quick marketing pitch. You participate in critiques using written, verbal and visual media. Based on five years of college instruction and art exhibition coaching.
[10 week workshop, Summer/Fall 2012, maximum of 8 students.]
Advanced Photoshop Workshop: Photoshop III
An on-going practicum for you, the skilled user, focusing on integrated compositing skills including input devices (camera, scanner, stylus, software) and output formats such as prints, the web and animation. Course includes regular critiques.
[10 week classes Summer 2012 (TBD), indefinite duration, minimum of 12 students.]
Color, Information and Open Source: a New Design Workshop
You explore contemporary art history and new elements of digital design. Course focuses on frameworks: color, information design, professional networks and GIMP-related open source imaging programs. Workshop is taught using hands-on exercises, workshops and events. It also includes guest lectures, field trips and a weekly critique, culminating in an artists exhibition.
[20 week increment, indefinite duration, maximum of 10 students, Fall/Winter 2012.]
Fine Arts Instruction
You learn drawing, painting and art exhibiting skills including portfolio-style photography. Artists begin drawing lessons and continue with color and value skills using acrylic media. Your art projects emphasize design, visualization techniques, emotional expression, and an art historical context. Each week will include a short critique session, wherein you evolve a body of work.
[5 week increments, indefinite duration, maximum of 5 students, beginning in April 2012]
Commissions, Artist Services and Consultation Projects
These include commissioned paintings, large-format digital prints, motion graphics, artist events & organizational development.
How to Learn More
Contact me via email with any questions including requests for example syllabi, materials requirements, pricing & schedules. I also require a phone conversation and initial meeting for any exhibition proposal or business-type consultation.
Previous Teaching & Coaching Experience
Independent Courses, Workshops and Arts-related Events
Art Marketing & Portfolio Workshop at home studio
(10 week seminar, Fall 2011)
Digital Printmaking Workshop at the Institute for Contemporary Art in San Jose
(2 weekends, Summer 2009)
Digital Printmaking Workshops for Achenbach Graphics Arts Council (AGAC)
(1 day sessions, Fall 2009, Spring 2010)
Introductory Painting taught at Berkeley studio
(1 month session for children) (Spring 2008)
Art exhibitions & event management
Fresh Paint (2002-2005); Digital Arts Club (2006-2012), and AGAC (2010-2012)
Courses Taught in Multimedia Arts at Berkeley City College (BCC)
Courses Taught in Multimedia Arts at Berkeley City College (BCC)
Digital Printmaking (beginning, intermediate, advanced) (six years)
Art Marketing & Digital Portfolio Course (five years)
Contemporary Color (three years)
Information Architecture & Design (two years)
Courses Taught in Multimedia Arts at Berkeley Adult School(BAS)
Basic Photoshop (1 semester, Spring 2012)