DownCity Design knows Providence Career & Technical Academy students work hard to gain career-ready skills, so we created programs that help you apply your knowledge in creative ways. There's something for everyone, no matter your tech area or level of experience.

PCTA Afterschool Programs 2023-2024

 
 

DCD programs at PCTA will take place from October 16, 2023 - June 7, 2024

PROJECT-BASED PROGRAMS:

In our Project-based programs, students will meet regularly with their team of designers to create a small-scale project for a community client. Participants work collaboratively to investigate and better understand their client’s challenge, propose and test potential solutions to share with the client for feedback, and finally fabricate new structures for public spaces and new processes, graphics or experiences.

All Project-Based Programs are one day a week from 3:15pm-5:15pm at the Providence Career and Technical Academy.


DESIGN/BUILD STUDIO: As a Design/Build participant, students will learn construction and design skills while working on a project for a real client in Providence.

GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO: As a Graphic Design participant, students will learn design software while working on a project for a real client in Providence.


WORKSHOP-STYLE PROGRAMS:

In our Workshop-style programs, students will work closely with our design educators to learn a new skill! Students can select from a range of design areas to learn more about, while exploring their own creativity. This year’s workshop-style programs will include printmaking, studio art, photography, apparel design, and art market!

All Workshop-Based Programs are also one day a week from 3:15pm-5:15pm at the Providence Career and Technical Academy.

FASHION STUDIO - Tuesday, 3:15-5:15pm

  • Are you interested in fashion or making your own clothing? Join this workshop to learn the basics of sewing and customizing your own clothes.

ART STUDIO - Tuesday, 3:15-5:15pm

  • Join us in this workshop to grow your creative skills and find your voice as an artist! We’ll be exploring different techniques and materials to make unique art of your own.

PRINTMAKING STUDIO - Wednesday, 3:15-5:15pm

  • Are you interested in exploring a new way to make art? In this workshop, you will learn how to design, carve, and print your own images on a variety of materials using techniques like silkscreen and linocut.

PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - Thursday, 3:15-5:15pm

  • Are you interested in learning how to take better photos with your camera? Join us in this workshop to learn different editing techniques and how to use your photos to showcase your creative voice.

ART MARKET - Thursday, 3:15-5:15pm

  • Have you ever wanted to know how to sell the things you’ve made? Join the Art Market to learn how to develop your artwork and objects to then make and market them to customers!


Complete the registration form below to express interest in joining our Studios at PCTA. Our studios at PCTA are only open to students at PCTA.