Electives
Fill the GapsYour education, your choice.
Design your own path with Electives. Individual courses that supplement your core education and delve deeper into areas of specialization. Choose from three offerings: CMF: From Forecasting to Finishes, Make Your Mark, and Advanced Visualization Methods.
Explore the Courses
Make Your Mark
by Elodie Delassus
Monday & Thursday
12:00PM – 1:30PM CST
CMF: From Forecasting to Finishes
by Rebecca Goesling
Monday & Wednesday
5:00PM – 6:30PM CST
by Elodie Delassus
Monday & Thursday
12:00PM – 1:30PM CST
CMF: From Forecasting to Finishes
by Rebecca Goesling
Monday & Wednesday
5:00PM – 6:30PM CST
What you get
A certificate of completion.*
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of class content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by educators
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of class content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by educators
Program Schedule
08/28 — Registration Open
09/25 — Instruction Begins
12/01 — Program Concludes
09/25 — Instruction Begins
12/01 — Program Concludes
Registration closed
Registration is now closed.
There are limited seats available per class, first come basis, once you pay you are in.
There are limited seats available per class, first come basis, once you pay you are in.
Q&A
When do courses begin?
Courses are set to begin September 25, 2023 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion (hooray! 🎉). This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will classes take place?
Classes will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
Have a question?
For additional offsite related inquiries email offsite@advdes.org.
Courses are set to begin September 25, 2023 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion (hooray! 🎉). This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will classes take place?
Classes will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
- Laptop (MacBook or PC)
- Software (Adobe CS, SolidWorks/Rhino/Fusion 360)
- Digital Tablet (iPad or Wacom Cintiq)
- Access to presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides)
- Access to a good internet connection
- Making sure you don't have audio issues
- Access to a google email account
Have a question?
For additional offsite related inquiries email offsite@advdes.org.