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DRAWING

We are a student-centered art academy. Since drawing is the foundation of painting, all painting students are assessed by their ability to draw. After the initial assessment of the student's ability and their achievement goals have been ascertained, we develop an action plan that best suits the students needs.

All students begin with this drawing sequence:

Beginning Drawing I (Form Drawing/Bargue Plates): Graphite on Bristol
In this introductory class the student will investigate different methods of drawing form - from line to value. The student will learn how to develop a drawing from two-dimensional to two dimensional representation utilizing time-honored Bargue plates.

Beginning Drawing II (Casts): Graphite on Paper
In this class the student will investigate different methods of drawing from the still-life. The student will learn sight-sizing, gridding, clock angles, and measuring. Through perceptual observational techniques, the student will accurately transcribe, with graphite, what is observed and what is interpreted.

Beginning Drawing III (Complex Still-Lifes): Charcoal on Toned Paper
In this class the student will develop complex still-life drawings that exemplify a confluence of design and concept, while developing their artistic voice.

This class is offered intermittently throughout the year:

Life Drawing Techniques (Models, Still-Lifes): Following all the techniques learned in the Introduction to Drawing class, the student will create and develop drawings that study the anatomy and movement of the human form. The student will develop advanced skills in shading and modeling.

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PAINTING

Some of the projects that the students may embark on include:

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques: In this introductory workshop the student will investigate using oil paint as a medium. They will learn the different mediums, solvents, paints,and brushes used in oil painting.
Advance Painting(Paint Like The Masters): The student will develop paintings in the 'Style of the Masters'. Techniques, materials, and subject matter will be investigated. Paintings will developed from photographic references. A brief survey of Art History will be discussed.

Advance Painting(Grisaille Method): Following all the techniques learned in the Introduction to Oil Painting class, the student will create and develop oil paintings using the Grisaille method, a traditional method of the Masters. The student will learn painting from life, using glazes, and developing paintings in this time-honored method.

Advance Painting(Alla Prima Method): Following all the techniques learned in the Introduction to Oil Painting class, the student will learn and apply the Alla Prima Method to oil painting. The student will be able to paint and draw more intuitively and quicker. The Alla Prima Method is about immediacy and brushstroke and the student will learn to imbue their paintings with a sense of dynamic energy.

Advance Painting(Landscape in Impressionism): Following all the techniques learned in the Introduction to Oil Painting class, the student will develop their skills in oil painting working on-site (plein air) utilizing the techniques of the Impressionists.

Introduction to Portraits in Oil Painting Techniques: Following all the techniques learned in the Introduction to Oil Painting class, the student will create and develop oil paintings portrait from photographic references.

SCULPTURE

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We have classes in sculpture and three -dimensional character design.

Some of the projects that the students may embark on include:

Character Design: In this introductory class the student will investigate different methods of sculpting and modeling characters. They will become knowledgeable with the materials, process, and tools required to successfully develop their designs from concept to completion. Using polymer clay, the students will design and develop characters, which will be fired and painted upon completion.

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FASHION

We have classes in Fashion Design and Illustration.

Fashion Design session teaches:

Fashion Design
Fashion Illustration
Portfolio Preparation
Trends
Technical Drawings | Flats

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PRINTMAKING

We have classes in Printmaking.

Introduction to Printmaking teaches:

Two-Dimensional Design
Linocut Relief Printmaking
Inking

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PORTFOLIO

We have classes in Portfolio Development.

Portfolio Preparation and Development teaches:

Assessment of the student’s work, their strengths and weaknesses
School requirements
Develop a strategy for developing a comprehensive, skillful, and competitive portfolio.

Some of the schools that our students were recently accepted into are: