Foundation in Drawing

Enhance your portfolio by looking at the world from a new perspective. This class will cover the fundamental elements of drawing, while focusing on creative problem-solving. The primary goal is to enhance your prospects for building a better portfolio by strengthening your observational skills and rendering techniques. Throughout the course you’ll experiment with a multitude of drawing materials to build your artistic repertoire. Daily demos and a wide variety of projects will help you gain a greater understanding of the creative process, from initial sketches and layouts to the finishing details. Your time will be spent exploring and creating art in areas such as life drawing, landscape studies, and figurative work. Throughout the session we will have group critiques to discuss creative possibilities and unique solutions to design problems. Participating students earn three college credits for satisfactorily completing their chosen two-week Pre-College Program. A maximum of 6 college credits can be earned. Studio time will include mandatory life drawing classes. Parents should be aware that nude models will be utilized for life drawing classes; a permission slip will be included in the packet of materials sent upon acceptance. The two-week long experience fee of $2,500 includes tuition, college credits, room and board (double occupancy), all meals, materials, access to facilities, and all activities. The four-week long experience will include all of the above for two back-to-back courses with a fee of $5,000. Need-based scholarships are available with the completion of an additional scholarship application. Application process includes: online application, transcript, letter of recommendation, $35 application fee, portfolio.