Summer Art & Design Program
July 8-August 2, 2013
Now in its 28th year, Sage Summer Art & Design is an exciting, intensive studio art and design program developed for high school students. The dynamic and engaging program provides an opportunity for students interested in visual arts to enhance their skills and expand their horizons in a concentrated fashion - under professional guidance. Studio courses will be offered by faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievement as both artists and teachers.
All Summer Art & Design classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm on the Sage College of Albany campus at 140 New Scotland Avenue. The program is offered to all interested high school students (grades 9-12) who are committed to working under the tutelage of a professional artist for the entire 4 week period.
Summer Art & Design concludes with an exhibition of student work on August 2nd from 4-5 pm in the Opalka Gallery. The art show will include an awards ceremony and reception for the students, faculty, parents and guests.
The cost for one course is $625 (half day) and for two courses $995 (full day). Summer art courses taken for college credit are an additional $150 per course. Lunch will be provided to full day students.
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Morning Sessions 9 am - 12 pm
Raku Ceramics
Raku is a unique and ancient form of pottery-making based on traditional 16th century Japanese techniques. Unlike other firing processes, Raku is fired very quickly at a low temperature. Pieces are removed from the kiln while still glowing hot and placed in a container filled with materials such as sawdust, newspaper or leaves. This creates a smoky environment that produces unpredictable results and individualized glaze formations with intense color. Students will design and construct forms based on hand-building and/or wheel-throwing techniques and participate in making clay and in the exciting firing process. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: Tim Martin
Interior Design
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of interior design as a profession. Designed for the student who is interested in creating unique functional solutions for environments within a variety of architectural spaces. Students will develop skills in drafting, drawing, and quick sketching techniques, allowing them to communicate their design ideas and solutions into a comprehensive visual presentaion. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: TBA
Beginning Drawing
This introductory course focuses on the language of drawing through the use of black and white media. Students will progress through a series of studio assignments covering line, perspective, value, shape, and texture. The course includes observational drawing as well as drawing from life. Drawing sessions will take place in the studio and on the campus grounds. This course will focus on creating portfolio quality work for high school students who are considering applying to college or university art programs. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: TBA
Graphic Design
An introductory course in which students become familiar with the basic tools, techniques, terminology and materials of the graphic designer. Students will learn to integrate form and message to solve visual communication problems. The design process will be explored through the completion of assigned projects. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: TBA
Afternoon Session 1pm - 4pm
Digital Photography
As photographers, students will learn about the abilities and limitations of their digital cameras. This will be a hands-on course - students will take several walking trips both on and off campus to photograph the world around them. This course will focus on creating portfolio quality work for high school students who are considering applying to art school. A digital camera is required; camera RAW functionally recommended. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: Beau Comeaux
Figure Drawing
Figure dr
awing is an essential skill to any serious art student. Working with both the nude and draped figure, students will apply the concepts of gesture, contour, mass, and color mixing to the human body. Both quick and sustained drawings will be done in charcoal, Conte, ink, graphite, white charcoal, brush & ink, pastel and mixed media. Basic Anatomy, rendering, foreshortening and proportion will be covered. Both academic and creative solutions will be encouraged. This course will focus on creating portfolio quality work for high school students who are considering applying to college or university art programs. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: TBA
Painting & Mixed Media
This studio is designed to introduce, explore, and practice skills and techniques through various exercises. Students will learn the fundamentals of acrylic and water color painting as well as experience the freedom of mixed media. Students will draw, paint and sculpt with art materials as well as found 2-D and 3-D objects and imagery using acrylic, charcoal, watercolor, and newspaper to create their original works. This class will also look into art history, placing an emphasis on significant artists, movements and art techniques. This course will focus on creating portfolio quality work for high school students who are considering applying to college or university art programs. May be taken for college credit by students entering the 11th or 12th grade.
Instructor: TBA