Young Artist Program
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415.749.4554
Contact:
415.749.4554
YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAM
Ages 13-15
June 16 - July 3, 2008
This three-week intensive summer program for artists ages 13–15 offers a focused and fun environment for exploring new techniques and developing artistic expertise in photography, drawing, and painting. The courses provide the rich foundation necessary for expressing ideas and for experimentation. Classes take place in our historic and inspiring studios and are led by talented, experienced artists. An exhibition of final projects gives the students the opportunity to share their accomplishments with family and friends.
Online registration begins on April 1, 2008
Click here to register
Tuition:
$800 for two courses
$450 for one course
Course Descriptions
from line to life drawing DR-2043
M–F, 9:30am–12:30pm, Studio 13
Learn the fundamentals of drawing from still life settings and live models. Study the basics of composition and investigate light and shadow as they define and create form, content, and mood in art. Through observational drawing, this class will introduce traditional and nontraditional techniques using graphite, charcoal, ink, and other mediums. Class time will focus on technical assistance, hands-on demonstrations, informal critique sessions, and slide lectures providing historical context for the medium. No prerequisite.
mixed media painting PA-2001
M–F, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Studio 115
Develop creative and technical fluency in painting, exploring color and composition, surface preparation, and paint handling. Experiment with a combination of acrylic paint, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil paints, and watercolors as well as found objects to create your work. Specific issues in students’ work will be addressed in group critiques; slide lectures will focus on contemporary trends in painting. No prerequisite.
through the lens: black and white photography PH-2001
M–F, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Studio 20B
Study the basics of shooting with a 35mm camera, black and white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging. Experiment with traditional and nontraditional photographic methods. Explore various themes in photography and create a series of photographs based on your own interests and experiences. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control. $35 lab fee payable upon registering.
photography with light and color PH-2002
M–F, 9:30am–12:30pm, Studio 20B
Experiment with the limitless possibilities of color photography. This course will introduce printing color negatives, contact printing, color theory, and lighting. Assignments and personal projects will guide students toward creating a series of photographs and a cohesive body of work. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control. $35 lab fee payable upon registering.
Ages 13-15
June 16 - July 3, 2008
This three-week intensive summer program for artists ages 13–15 offers a focused and fun environment for exploring new techniques and developing artistic expertise in photography, drawing, and painting. The courses provide the rich foundation necessary for expressing ideas and for experimentation. Classes take place in our historic and inspiring studios and are led by talented, experienced artists. An exhibition of final projects gives the students the opportunity to share their accomplishments with family and friends.
Online registration begins on April 1, 2008
Click here to register
Tuition:
$800 for two courses
$450 for one course
Course Descriptions
from line to life drawing DR-2043
M–F, 9:30am–12:30pm, Studio 13
Learn the fundamentals of drawing from still life settings and live models. Study the basics of composition and investigate light and shadow as they define and create form, content, and mood in art. Through observational drawing, this class will introduce traditional and nontraditional techniques using graphite, charcoal, ink, and other mediums. Class time will focus on technical assistance, hands-on demonstrations, informal critique sessions, and slide lectures providing historical context for the medium. No prerequisite.
mixed media painting PA-2001
M–F, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Studio 115
Develop creative and technical fluency in painting, exploring color and composition, surface preparation, and paint handling. Experiment with a combination of acrylic paint, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil paints, and watercolors as well as found objects to create your work. Specific issues in students’ work will be addressed in group critiques; slide lectures will focus on contemporary trends in painting. No prerequisite.
through the lens: black and white photography PH-2001
M–F, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Studio 20B
Study the basics of shooting with a 35mm camera, black and white film processing, contact printing, and print enlarging. Experiment with traditional and nontraditional photographic methods. Explore various themes in photography and create a series of photographs based on your own interests and experiences. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control. $35 lab fee payable upon registering.
photography with light and color PH-2002
M–F, 9:30am–12:30pm, Studio 20B
Experiment with the limitless possibilities of color photography. This course will introduce printing color negatives, contact printing, color theory, and lighting. Assignments and personal projects will guide students toward creating a series of photographs and a cohesive body of work. No prerequisite. Students must provide their own 35mm camera with shutter speed and aperture control. $35 lab fee payable upon registering.
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