Young Artist Program
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Contact:
415.749.4554
Contact:
415.749.4554
Fall 2009 Young Artist Progam (YAP) and PreCollege Program
As preparation for successful careers in the arts, SFAI’s Young Artist Program (for ages 13 to 15) and its PreCollege Program (for ages 16 to 18) offer Bay Area youths after-school and weekend courses of study in studio arts, critique, contemporary art history, and exhibitions. The program faculty is made up of professional artists who, as teachers, work to develop students’ artistic skills and to strengthen their visual literacy. These noncredit evening and weekend courses are a college-preparatory supplement to most high school curricula. The programs are suitable for beginners, for those who want to build their portfolios for college, and for any who seek advanced arts studies while still in high school. A number of former students from the Young Artist Program (YAP), the PreCollege Program, or both have gone on to be admitted to some of the most prestigious art schools in the nation, including Cooper Union, UCLA, and SFAI itself.
Registration for both programs for Fall 2009 begins on July 1, 2009.
To register for classes, please click here.
Contact Information:
Young Artist Program/PreCollege Program
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415 749 4554
E-mail: yap@sfai.edu
E-mail: precollege@sfai.edu
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Fall 2009 Course Schedule
Young Artist Program (for ages 13 to 15)
Drawing from Observation
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — September 9–October 14, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 13
Tuition: $200
This course will cover the basic techniques, materials, theory, vocabulary, and overall practice of observational drawing. Students will investigate composition, spatial relationships, and the importance of light as it relates to the illusion of three-dimensional space. Students will complete several drawings from life, including still lifes and self-portraits. These drawings will be executed using a variety of traditional drawing materials such as charcoal, pastel, conté, and pencil. With these materials, students will develop an understanding of technical variety in mark making using perspective, proportion, scale, volume, texture, contrast, value, line, and shading. No prerequisite.
Painting Fundamentals
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — October 28–December 2, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 117
Tuition: $200
This class will provide an excellent understanding of acrylic painting materials and techniques for beginning painters as well as anyone who wants to strengthen his or her technical knowledge. Students will learn all aspects of making a painting: supports, grounds, mediums, color mixing, archival methods, and studio safety. Assignments will allow students to develop their ideas through discussions of source material, art history, aesthetics, and criticism. No prerequisite. Drawing from Observation (see above) or similar course is recommended.
PreCollege Program (for ages 16 to 18)
Black-and-white Photography
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — September 9–October 14, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 20A
Tuition: $235 (includes $35 lab fee)
The purpose of this class is to develop the student’s artistic vision through the art of black-and-white photographs. Students will learn technical skills that will aid them in developing artistic goals and in understanding artistic intuitions. Beginning photographers will learn the basics of shooting with a 35 mm. camera, black-and-white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging. More advanced students will progress towards more advanced printing techniques, toning, and alternative processes. Students must provide their own 35 mm. camera with manual aperture and shutter-speed settings.
Digital Photography
6 Sessions
Saturdays — October 17–November 21, 2009
11:00am–1:00pm
Studioa 16A and 16C
Tuition: $235 (includes $35 lab fee)
This class will encourage students to explore, create, and experiment with the medium of photography. Historic and contemporary references will be introduced to demonstrate the formal, expressive, and conceptual qualities of the medium. Using Adobe Photoshop CS4, students will learn how to correct photos as well as how to work with more complex adjustment features such as the use of selections, layers, masks, and channels. Students will also engage in discussions and critiques as a group to learn about contemporary photography. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own digital SLR or digital camera with manual settings.
Making of Meaning: Art as Process
12 Sessions
Thursdays — September 3–November 19, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 10
Tuition: $400
This course focuses on improving student portfolios, introducing new concepts and techniques to assist students in finding their individual voices relative to the mediums in which they work. Each week a different project will be introduced, worked on, and completed. We will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and other media with an eye to combining materials in unusual ways. Abstraction, realism, and conceptual approaches will be discussed and explored through a variety of hands-on projects. This course is particularly useful for those interested in exploring and developing their own creative abilities, assembling a portfolio for art school, or exploring the idea of a professional art career. The course also functions as an introduction to students interested in attending SFAI as undergraduates, as it exemplifies SFAI’s interdisciplinary approach to art making. Please bring examples of work (your present portfolio) to the first class.
Course Offerings for Spring 2010
Young Artist Program
Black-and-white Photography
Digital Photography
PreCollege
Drawing from Observation
Experimental Painting
Motion Graphics and Video Animation
Registration for both programs for Spring 2010 begins on December 1, 2009.
Grading
Student work in all academic-year courses in both the Young Artist Program and the PreCollege Program is evaluated by letter grades from the program faculty. Grades are mailed approximately four to six weeks after the course ends (grades are withheld if the student owes fees to any SFAI department).
Although these courses are not offered for credit, unofficial transcripts will be available as proof of performance and participation. To request an unofficial transcript, please include the following information:
—name at the time of enrollment
—course title(s)
—year attended
—telephone number
—contact name, address (including department if applicable), and zip code
Please submit transcript requests to
Young Artist Program/PreCollege Program
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Refunds
Refund requests must be made in writing to yap@sfai.edu or to precollege@sfai.edu. A full refund minus a $10 processing fee will be given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class meeting. An 80% refund minus a $10 processing fee will be given if written notice is received between the first class and the third. No refund will be given after the course has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks for refund.
Changed or Canceled Courses
SFAI reserves the right to make changes in classes, scheduling, procedures, tuition, and fees, as well as to cancel classes without prior notice. Courses will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met. Decisions regarding course cancellations are usually made two to three days prior to the course start date. If you are registered in a course that is canceled, you will be notified by phone or e-mail, and you will receive a full refund.
Directions
All courses take place on SFAI’s 800 Chestnut Street campus in San Francisco. Directions to campus and parking information can be found at www.sfai.edu/directions.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment because of gender, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. This policy applies to all individuals on campus and includes employment decisions, public accommodation, financial aid, admission, grading, and any other educational, student, or public service administered by SFAI.
Inquiries concerning compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act may be addressed to the Chief Financial Officer, San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202. Students with documented learning disabilities requiring specific accommodations in degree courses should contact the Undergraduate Academic Advisor or Dean of Graduate Programs prior to registration. Qualified disabled students who require special accommodation in order to participate in San Francisco Art Institute’s degree or certificate programs should write to the Associate VP for Student Affairs, SFAI, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133 at least 90 days prior to the start of the program in which the disabled student wishes to participate, explaining the nature of the disability and the specific accommodations required. Because SFAI’s historic Chestnut Street campus presents some barriers to mobility-impaired students, SFAI specifically encourages them to notify the Associate VP for Student Affairs as far in advance of the date of entry as possible so that necessary accommodations can be made.
As preparation for successful careers in the arts, SFAI’s Young Artist Program (for ages 13 to 15) and its PreCollege Program (for ages 16 to 18) offer Bay Area youths after-school and weekend courses of study in studio arts, critique, contemporary art history, and exhibitions. The program faculty is made up of professional artists who, as teachers, work to develop students’ artistic skills and to strengthen their visual literacy. These noncredit evening and weekend courses are a college-preparatory supplement to most high school curricula. The programs are suitable for beginners, for those who want to build their portfolios for college, and for any who seek advanced arts studies while still in high school. A number of former students from the Young Artist Program (YAP), the PreCollege Program, or both have gone on to be admitted to some of the most prestigious art schools in the nation, including Cooper Union, UCLA, and SFAI itself.
Registration for both programs for Fall 2009 begins on July 1, 2009.
To register for classes, please click here.
Contact Information:
Young Artist Program/PreCollege Program
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: 415 749 4554
E-mail: yap@sfai.edu
E-mail: precollege@sfai.edu
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Fall 2009 Course Schedule
Young Artist Program (for ages 13 to 15)
Drawing from Observation
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — September 9–October 14, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 13
Tuition: $200
This course will cover the basic techniques, materials, theory, vocabulary, and overall practice of observational drawing. Students will investigate composition, spatial relationships, and the importance of light as it relates to the illusion of three-dimensional space. Students will complete several drawings from life, including still lifes and self-portraits. These drawings will be executed using a variety of traditional drawing materials such as charcoal, pastel, conté, and pencil. With these materials, students will develop an understanding of technical variety in mark making using perspective, proportion, scale, volume, texture, contrast, value, line, and shading. No prerequisite.
Painting Fundamentals
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — October 28–December 2, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 117
Tuition: $200
This class will provide an excellent understanding of acrylic painting materials and techniques for beginning painters as well as anyone who wants to strengthen his or her technical knowledge. Students will learn all aspects of making a painting: supports, grounds, mediums, color mixing, archival methods, and studio safety. Assignments will allow students to develop their ideas through discussions of source material, art history, aesthetics, and criticism. No prerequisite. Drawing from Observation (see above) or similar course is recommended.
PreCollege Program (for ages 16 to 18)
Black-and-white Photography
6 Sessions
Wednesdays — September 9–October 14, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 20A
Tuition: $235 (includes $35 lab fee)
The purpose of this class is to develop the student’s artistic vision through the art of black-and-white photographs. Students will learn technical skills that will aid them in developing artistic goals and in understanding artistic intuitions. Beginning photographers will learn the basics of shooting with a 35 mm. camera, black-and-white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging. More advanced students will progress towards more advanced printing techniques, toning, and alternative processes. Students must provide their own 35 mm. camera with manual aperture and shutter-speed settings.
Digital Photography
6 Sessions
Saturdays — October 17–November 21, 2009
11:00am–1:00pm
Studioa 16A and 16C
Tuition: $235 (includes $35 lab fee)
This class will encourage students to explore, create, and experiment with the medium of photography. Historic and contemporary references will be introduced to demonstrate the formal, expressive, and conceptual qualities of the medium. Using Adobe Photoshop CS4, students will learn how to correct photos as well as how to work with more complex adjustment features such as the use of selections, layers, masks, and channels. Students will also engage in discussions and critiques as a group to learn about contemporary photography. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own digital SLR or digital camera with manual settings.
Making of Meaning: Art as Process
12 Sessions
Thursdays — September 3–November 19, 2009
5:00–7:00pm
Studio 10
Tuition: $400
This course focuses on improving student portfolios, introducing new concepts and techniques to assist students in finding their individual voices relative to the mediums in which they work. Each week a different project will be introduced, worked on, and completed. We will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and other media with an eye to combining materials in unusual ways. Abstraction, realism, and conceptual approaches will be discussed and explored through a variety of hands-on projects. This course is particularly useful for those interested in exploring and developing their own creative abilities, assembling a portfolio for art school, or exploring the idea of a professional art career. The course also functions as an introduction to students interested in attending SFAI as undergraduates, as it exemplifies SFAI’s interdisciplinary approach to art making. Please bring examples of work (your present portfolio) to the first class.
Course Offerings for Spring 2010
Young Artist Program
Black-and-white Photography
Digital Photography
PreCollege
Drawing from Observation
Experimental Painting
Motion Graphics and Video Animation
Registration for both programs for Spring 2010 begins on December 1, 2009.
Grading
Student work in all academic-year courses in both the Young Artist Program and the PreCollege Program is evaluated by letter grades from the program faculty. Grades are mailed approximately four to six weeks after the course ends (grades are withheld if the student owes fees to any SFAI department).
Although these courses are not offered for credit, unofficial transcripts will be available as proof of performance and participation. To request an unofficial transcript, please include the following information:
—name at the time of enrollment
—course title(s)
—year attended
—telephone number
—contact name, address (including department if applicable), and zip code
Please submit transcript requests to
Young Artist Program/PreCollege Program
800 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
Refunds
Refund requests must be made in writing to yap@sfai.edu or to precollege@sfai.edu. A full refund minus a $10 processing fee will be given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class meeting. An 80% refund minus a $10 processing fee will be given if written notice is received between the first class and the third. No refund will be given after the course has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks for refund.
Changed or Canceled Courses
SFAI reserves the right to make changes in classes, scheduling, procedures, tuition, and fees, as well as to cancel classes without prior notice. Courses will be canceled if the minimum enrollment is not met. Decisions regarding course cancellations are usually made two to three days prior to the course start date. If you are registered in a course that is canceled, you will be notified by phone or e-mail, and you will receive a full refund.
Directions
All courses take place on SFAI’s 800 Chestnut Street campus in San Francisco. Directions to campus and parking information can be found at www.sfai.edu/directions.
Nondiscrimination Policy
The San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment because of gender, race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. This policy applies to all individuals on campus and includes employment decisions, public accommodation, financial aid, admission, grading, and any other educational, student, or public service administered by SFAI.
Inquiries concerning compliance with Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act may be addressed to the Chief Financial Officer, San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington, DC 20202. Students with documented learning disabilities requiring specific accommodations in degree courses should contact the Undergraduate Academic Advisor or Dean of Graduate Programs prior to registration. Qualified disabled students who require special accommodation in order to participate in San Francisco Art Institute’s degree or certificate programs should write to the Associate VP for Student Affairs, SFAI, 800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA, 94133 at least 90 days prior to the start of the program in which the disabled student wishes to participate, explaining the nature of the disability and the specific accommodations required. Because SFAI’s historic Chestnut Street campus presents some barriers to mobility-impaired students, SFAI specifically encourages them to notify the Associate VP for Student Affairs as far in advance of the date of entry as possible so that necessary accommodations can be made.
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