High School Sculpture Summer Program

Program Information

Program length: 
3 weeks
Session dates: 
June 26, 2010 - July 17, 2010
Second session: 
July 18, 2010 - August 9, 2010
Cost: 

$4325

Audition/portfolio: 
No, an audition/portfolio is not required
Age range: 

This program is open to students who will complete grades 9-12 during the 2009-10 school year.

Admission: 

Students are admitted on a rolling basis.

Session 1 (June 26 - July 17)

Two-hour studio course: Welding and Construction Techniques will introduce a variety of additive sculpture techniques such as brazing, welding and other fabrication processes, and will use these techniques in the creation of sculptural forms. Students will also explore surfacing and finishing techniques.

One-hour studio course: Plaster and Ceramic Sculpture will investigate sculptural approaches to using these materials. Students will explore a variety of processes including additive, subtractive and casting techniques.

Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)

Evening tutorial twice a week

Visual Arts Studio Seminar

Session 2 (July 18 - August 9)

Two-hour studio course: Casting and Carving will explore casting techniques using a variety of materials such as metal, plaster, clay and wax and techniques for working reductively in such materials as wood, plaster and stone.

One-hour studio course: Figure Sculpture will give students opportunities to work from live (clothed) models. Students will learn to craft the human form using a variety of traditional and innovative approaches. Instruction will emphasize the structure and function of human anatomy as well as emotional and psychological approaches to depicting the human form.

Two-hour studio course in two-dimensional discipline (view list)

Evening tutorial twice a week

Visual Arts Studio Seminar

Prerequisite

No previous experience or portfolio required.

How to apply: HS Division

We are currently accepting applications for this program! You can apply online ($35 fee) or by mail ($50).