Fall 2010

Have you thought about the relationship your artwork has to the world of art, exhibition/public spaces, and audiences? Then you have begun to understand what you do through the eyes of a curator! In this course you will use the work of artists who have influenced you to curate an art experience. You’ll construct 3D models of your exhibition space and design print materials, learn about the history of curating artwork, and experience how artists are shaking things up in the profession today. If you have some art history knowledge, you’re well prepared for this course!

Gain the skills to photograph products, people, and places as you create your own photography portfolio and meet with professional photographers. You’ll visit a working photo studio to experience a controlled lighting environment, go “on location” to get that perfect shot, and learn what it means to work as a freelance photographer along the way. If you’ve taken photography courses in the past, you’re well prepared for this course!

In this course you’ll create a two dimensional artwork inspired by the work of a contemporary artist. You’ll research and find images by a famous artist of your choice. Contemporary artists create work inspired by the same world we live in—the same current events, pop culture, wars, and injustices. Take this opportunity to see the world through other artists’ eyes and learn from their ideas, images, style, techniques, and color palettes as you create artwork with your own perspective and twist. If you’ve taken Experiments in Painting, Abstract Imagery, Painting with Meaning, Oil Paints, or any painting course, you’re well prepared for this course!

Explore and immerse yourself in the art genre of the nude figure and improve your drawing skills in this intense, fast, and fun course. You’ll use drawing media such as graphite, conté, pastels, markers, and ink on traditional and non-traditional drawing surfaces. Bringing the imagery onto a conceptual level, you’ll combine mixed-media techniques to build works of art inspired by live nude models. If you’ve taken drawing courses in the past, you’re well prepared for this course!

You must include a written permission note from your parent or guardian with your completed registration form.