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Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes - Course Listings (PDF)
2008 Summer Art Program for Children and Teens - Course Listings (PDF)
Program Overview
Adult Classes
Pre-College Portfolio Development
Children and Teen Classes
Emergency Contact Information form
Summer Art Program for Ages 6-17
Student Services Learning Volunteer Opportunity
NON-CREDIT ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS
Program Overview
The School of Art + Design (SA+D) offers student-focused noncredit classes for ages 6 and older in an art school setting that provides a supportive community for artists at all levels. The interaction between credit and noncredit students as well as between older and younger students is one aspect that makes the school a unique learning environment. Experienced art teachers and working artists teach classes that focus on the process of learning about art, as well as skill development using a broad range of media and techniques. Small class sizes enable effective teaching and interaction with the students.
In the fall of 2007 SA+D celebrates its 50th anniversary and moves to the new Cafritz Foundation Art Center on the MC Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Thank you to all of the students who have been part of the dynamic community of artists at the school in several locations in the last 50 years. For more information regarding the classes or to be placed on the program’s mailing list please call Yvette Walters at 240-567-5801 or email her at yvette.walters@montgomerycollege.edu.
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SA+D has state-of-the-art Macintosh Intel MacPro computer labs with industry standard Graphic Design, Web Design, Multimedia and Digital Photo editing software.
Adult Classes
There are introductory classes in fine arts and design as well as digital design for students exploring an interest in art and graphic design. There are intermediate and advanced classes for continuing students and practicing artists.
Fine Arts and Design Classes Including:
- Introduction to Drawing, Introduction to Figure Drawing, Figure and Portrait Painting, Introduction to Painting, Watercolor Painting, Independent Study: Painting, Trompe L’oiel Painting, Zen of Design, Mixed Media Abstract Painting, Screenprinting, Monotype Printing, and mixed media classes.
Digital Photography and Digital Design Classes Including:
- Digital Fine Art Printing: Color, Digital Photography and Photoshop, Basics of Photoshop Elements, Photo Restoration, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Design, Animation - Flash and Introduction to Macintosh and Digital Design Software.
Pre-College Portfolio Development
This studio class is offered to high school juniors and seniors (sophomores accepted on a space-available basis) and adults who want to build artistic skills and develop a well-rounded portfolio for college admission reviews. The class is focused on drawing with a variety of media including charcoal, pencil, and pastels. Students will be expected to keep a sketchbook and draw from a human skeleton, a live model, and still-life objects. Students in this class must purchase their own art supplies and they will draw from a nude model. They are offered year round in 5-hour Saturday classes running for 5-weeks.
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Fall and Spring Classes for Teens and Children
There are after school and weekend classes during the school year. Classes may very each term. For ages 12-15 classes may include Drawing I, Portrait and Figure Drawing, Cartooning on Computers, and Digital Photography. For younger students, ages 6-12, classes may include Art Studio, Exploring 3-D: Clay and Sculpture, Studio Drawing, and Cartooning.
Emergency Contact Information Form(PDF).
Required for all students under the age of 18.
Summer Art Program for Ages 6-17
During the summer, there are four two-week sessions with classes in drawing, painting, sculpture, anime, cartooning, black and white photography, digital photography, and computer graphics classes that meet daily. Many of the teachers are public school art teachers while other teachers are practicing artists who have significant teaching experience. To meet the needs of parents, students can take one to three classes per session with extended care options available. There is an experienced Summer Program Coordinator on staff who supervises teachers and counselors.
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Summer Art Program Student Service Learning Volunteer Opportunity Make this the same size as the other headings
The School of Art + Design is a certified Student Service Learning Host Agency. Each summer a limited number of students ages 14 and over are selected to assist teachers during the Summer Art Program. Volunteers help teachers of younger students to prepare for class, explain projects, help individual students with their art projects, and act as an assistant to the teacher during class. Volunteers are important members of the summer program and with accrued hours going toward their Maryland graduation requirements. For the selected volunteers it is a wonderful opportunity to help younger students learn and to be involved in the arts.
Preference is given to successful former volunteers and to those who have taken classes in the summer program. Information and applications are available to interested students in March of each year. To request a summer program volunteer application, contact Yvette Walters at 240-567-5801 or email her at yvette.walters@montgomerycollege.edu. Applicants will be called for interviews prior to the start of the summer program.
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