Summer Programs

[The Iconoclast]

I'm looking for good summer programs for high school freshmen. Unfortunately, a large number of schools around here (NJ/NYC area) require me to be 16 to enter. I'm looking for any decent summer program in the US where I can go to a campus and stay there (opposed to just visiting the campus every weekend...)

Another question :

For the Pratt application for their summer program, they want only "high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors."

I will be finishing 9th grade in June of this year, so I won't technically be a freshman (but I won't technically be a sophomore either...I'll be a freshmore or a sophoman...). Does this mean that I'm valid for the Pratt summer program?

Thank you for reading all this, and reply please! :chug: :D

**EDIT** In case you're a lazy bum and won't scroll down the page, here's an update :D :

After much searching, I found a college that would accept 15 year olds (High school freshmen).

It's called Otis and it's in LA! Has anyone else been to/heard of the college? I'd love a couple opinions on it!

Here's the summer program link:

http://www.otis.edu/gmenu2.php?hed=...9001e6051cb4f7b

[Main Loop]

call em or email to see you're eligible..

[AnarchyAo2]

actually you would be a sophomore because if you passed 9th grade, then your in 10th grade. You'd probably want to call them though.

[jrr]

just wait a year, it's not terrible, unless the comet hits us.. spend this summer just drawing on your own, you'd be surprised how much you can teach yourself. hmm, sort of like teaching yourself to learn.

those summer programs are good for meeting people your age, but learning wise, eh.

[Bombesei]

Check out the one that the Cleveland Institute of Art offers. Not sure if they have anything on their site yet though (www.cia.edu (http://www.cia.edu/)). It's a one week, overnight program, about $700 I think. I gotta say that some kids hated it and others loved it. You'll be taught by two of the best teachers I've ever had, and they'll be teaching things that will serve as a foundation for future skills. I helped out with it last year and may again this summer. There was not figure drawing or painting, although if I do it again I'd like to have a figure drawing workshop at least one of the days, but what you'll get will help you understand the visual world sooo much more. Email me if you want to know more about it: nick@nhiltner.com

Nick

[The Iconoclast]

Well there has been a recent splurge of 15 year old artists, so I'd better get an edge. :P

Seriously, though. I think I need some formal training. I've been teaching myself a lot through Bridgeman's works (at this thread : http://www.photoshoptechniques.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6302) but I'm lacking motivation sometimes. It's good to get pushed around sometimes.

I guess I'm technically a sophomore, but I don't know if Pratt recognizes that! I'll email 'em. :D

Bombesei, I checked out the program, and unfortunately, it's for 10-12. "This is a one-week residential program open to grades 10-12 with priority given to junior and seniors." Still, it's bookmarked for future reference :D.

Thanks for the help so far, everyone!

*EDIT*

The Pennsylvania Academy Of Fine Arts has a number of summer courses. Has anyone heard anything good/bad about 'em. Has anyone actually been to one of the courses? Any opinions would be appreciated.

[The Iconoclast]

In case anyone was wondering, I emailed Pratt and I got the following reply :

"Hello Mukund

To be a resident student you need to have completed you sophomore year in
high school. If you live a commutable distance from Pratt and do not plan
to live on campus during the program we discuss if being a commuter student
is a right option for you.

Please let me know if you live close to the campus and then we can take the
next steps.

Sincerely,

Jason Kellermeyer"

Ah well...I guess it's sit-alone-at-home-and-do-some-studies time. :rolleyes:

:chug: :D

[The Iconoclast]

After much searching, I found a college that would accept 15 year olds (High school freshmen).

It's called Otis and it's in LA! Has anyone else been to/heard of the college? I'd love a couple opinions on it!

Here's the summer program link:

http://www.otis.edu/gmenu2.php?hed=72&PHPSESSID=a9e999fab55fa914f9001e6051cb4f7b

[stellarstar]

im going to PRatt summer program this summer ! hope ur eligible and maybe i'll see u there lol. anyone else here going to be there?

[Justme]

Traditional Training: Schools offering Summer Programs:

THE ATELIER SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL REALISM
Director: David Hardy
Email: DNSHardy@Yahoo.com
4220 Balfour Avenue
Oakland, California 94610-1750
Phone: (510) 465-1958
http://www.artrenewal.com/asp/database/atelier_list.asp?page=1&sort=atelier_order&order=ascending
Listing includes: More information on the ASCR, and details of tuition fees: ASCR documentation [MS Word file] Click on hyperlink at bottom of listing.
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The Atelier Studio Program (Minneapolis)
Originally: Atelier Lack
1681 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Phone: (612) 362-8421
Directors: Dale Redpath and Cyd Wicker
http://www.theatelier.org/index2.htm
Summer Program 2004:
The Atelier Workshops are offered in June. The workshops give students a taste of the intensity and momentum offered in the full time program. It has been a successful way for potential full time students to experience the instruction given by The Atelier teaching staff. Curriculum includes instruction in sight-size cast drawing/painting; figure drawing/painting, still life, and portraiture.
Optional 5th year program of study focuses on interiors & imaginative painting in atelier tradition (based on apprenticeship training methods).
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The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art
Email: contactus@laafigart.com
Website: http://www.laafigart.com/ (to be updated)
16924 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, California 91406
Phone: 818/793-5063
Offering a 5 week long summer program in 2004 which will be a taste test of the full-time curriculum.

Contact LAAFA for information about the summer programs.
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Charles H. Cecil Studios
An Atelier in the Naturalist Tradition
Borgo San Frediano, 68
Florence, Italy 50124
Phone: (011) + 39-055 + 285102
Email: cecilstudios@dada.it

Website: http://www.cecilstudios.org/

Ask for a catalogue - keep trying if you don't get a reply. Apprenticeship style program. Less academy more studio-school. Students work as administrators and answer emails. Sometimes best just to call.

Known for its "July Intensive Program" which gives students a taste of traditional sight-size drawing through cast drawing, life-drawing and realist painting methods taught basis the level of the student and their knowledge of traditional methods.
All classes taught in English.
A non-profit school that tends to draw students especially from the UK.

Download Studios' Handbook:
http://www.ritratto.com/cecilstudios/handbook.pdf

This is worth reading:
Sight-size, a historical overview by Nick Beer - explains origins and WHY:
http://www.cecilstudios.org/images/SightSize.pdf


A number of art programs at colleges and universities accept credit for Cecil Studios programs.
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The Florence Academy of Art
Via delle Casine, 21/R
Florence, Italy 50122
Phone: (011) 39+ 055 + 245444
Email: florenceacademy@dada.it
Gorgeous catalogue - be sure to request one.
FAA Administrator: Susan Tintori

Summer Session 2004
http://www.florenceacademyofart.com/sum.html
July 5 - July 30, 2004
Summer School Director - Simona Dolci

All classes taught in English.
A non-profit school - Heavy international full-time student body - Summer Programs popular with more American students.

Special summer activities are often organized. Ask for information. Quick response to emails unless they are on trimester break. Check out dates on website.

Summer Classes:
Drawing the Figure in Three Renaissance Techniques
Figure Drawing, the Academic Tradition
Painting the Figure in Oil
Portraiture, Techniques and Traditions
Figurative Sculpture
Landscape Painting Workshop
Fresco
Available:
Personal Studio Rentals
Housing Assistance.

A number of art programs at colleges and universities accept credit for attending FAA, ask for info.
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Note: Lots of small furnished apartments in Florence. Students often share apartments. You're hardly there anyway. Regular city buses available to reach villa/farmhouses (which often contain apartment rentals) in Tuscan villages surrounding Florence. You're in the city one minute, and out in Tuscany the next.
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Angel Academy in Toronto, Canada
2738 Dundas Street West, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M6P 1Y3 416-766-1280
email: info@angelartacademy.com
Admistrator may still be: Lynn Barton

Summer 2004: Learning to paint from the Old Masters
Workshop ID No: 3
Instructor: Fernando Freitas
From: 7/19/2004 to: 7/30/2004
(July 19 to 30, 2004)

Summer 2004: Working in Oil Paint from the Live Model
Workshop ID No: 1
Instructor: Martinho Corriea
From: 8/23/2004 to: 9/3/2004
(August 23 to September 3, 2004)
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Michael John Angel Studios Florence
Via Fiesolana 34r
Firenze (Florence), Italy 50122
Phone/fax +39 055 2466737
http://www.angelartschool.com/workshop.htm
School Administrator - Lynne Barton

Summer 2004 Program:
Renaissance Painting Techniques
Instructor: Jered Woznicki
From: 7/5/2004 to: 7/16/2004
(July 5 to July 16, 2004)
Working in Oil Paint from the Live Model
Instructor: Martinho Corriea
From: 7/19/2004 to: 7/30/2004
(July 19 to July 30, 2004)

Again: Lots of small furnished apartments in Florence. Students often share apartments. Regular city buses available to reach villa/farmhouses (which often contain apartment rentals) in Tuscan villages surrounding Florence.
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