PORTFOLIO PREPARATION Two hours of
instruction. Art supplies, snacks, and birthday treats are included. THURSDAY "D": Ages 12-14 Portfolio
Prep / 3:30-5:30pm |
September 15 - December 15(No class: Sept 29, Nov 24) 12 sessions ------ $ 740 Portfolio Prep Fee: ------ $ 60 |
Portfolio fee includes oversized canvasses, life model,
mounting, photographing 3D pieces, labeling, and portfolio
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Developing a strong portfolio usually requires between 20 and 24 sessions
| Objective:
Students interested in the fine arts and applying to high school or middle school will produce original work to develop
an art portfolio. Artwork will be created in a variety of styles and techniques, utilizing traditional and contemporary methods
with an imaginative and creative approach.
A final evaluation and selection of 15 to 20 pieces will constitute
the portfolio. All selected pieces will be mounted and properly labeled before auditions/interviews.
Content:
This workshop will help students develop their artistic skills and improve their ability to draw from observation, compose
a picture, and use color in an effective way.
Art assignments will include basic to advance drawing and painting
exercises from still life, live model, figure, landscape, etc., in both representative and abstract manners. Sources will
be from observation, memory and imagination. Each student will develop his/her work individually at his/her own level and
pace. Techniques:
Drawing - Pencil, charcoal, graphite, pastels, oil pastel, ink.
Painting - Watercolor, acrylics, tempera, and oil.
Mixed Media - Collage, masking, block printing
Related
Activities - Clay, slide and video projections |