| Program length |
1 Week |
| Dates |
June 13 - June 19, 2009 |
| Cost |
$945 |
| Age range |
This program is open to students who will complete grades 9-12 during the 2008-09 school year. |
| Openings remaining |
Yes. Admission to the Institute is first-come, first-served. Applicants will be notified of admission decisions on a rolling basis. Early application is encouraged. |
| Portfolio required? |
See below |
| Apply |
Summer 2009 application materials will be available soon! Click here if you'd like to receive a one-time email notification when they are posted. |
Overview
This course is intended for students who would like to begin incorporating three-dimensional work in their portfolios. The faculty will stress the fundamentals of design and students will explore the elements of art structure and the principles of arrangement as they relate to the creation of three-dimensional objects.
In addition to basics such as line, space, texture, balance and contrast, students will also explore such sculptural topics such as additive and subtractive processes, mold-making, with an emphasis placed on structural integrity. Students will have the opportunity to create and document three to five three-dimensional works over the course of the week, depending on the complexity of the projects and student productivity.
Details
The Visual Arts Portfolio Institutes include:
- intensive class sessions
- workshops and seminars focused on concepts of portfolio development
- daily presentations and portfolio reviews by college representatives
- open studio time for students to continue working on projects
Other subjects covered during the Institute include:
- how to research schools and programs to find the best match
- specific requirements for the application process
- how to present yourself and your work to a panel
- how to document your work
Facilities
In 2009, the visual arts programs will relocate to the new Dow Center for Visual Arts. This exceptional facility includes separate studios for ceramics, sculpture, painting, drawing, metals, digital arts, photography, printmaking and fibers. The light-filled complex also features a professional gallery space for exhibitions.
Prerequisite
Students should have prior experience in drawing, but no prior experience in three-dimensional media is required. Students must bring documentation of finished works. Documentation can be in the form of original work, photos or digital images of work. Care should be exercised in transporting original works. It is also recommended that students bring their sketchbooks.
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