2012
summer programs Vancouver location
Get inspired this summer! Classes available for ages 3–19.
about Arts Umbrella Arts Umbrella programs allow children and youth access to the tangible benefits of arts education through the joys of creating and learning. Children and youth that participate in the arts can: • • • • • •
Gain a wider view of themselves and their opportunities in the world. Develop self-confidence and self-worth. Explore and develop creativity and innovation. Develop an ability to make decisions independently. Learn to set and achieve goals. Improve their odds of success in all areas of their lives.
Through activities that are challenging, meaningful, and based on strong arts education principles, exposure to the arts can benefit our youngest citizens throughout their lives. Since 1979, Arts Umbrella has been committed to delivering the highest quality visual and performing arts education to young people. A not-for-profit organization, Arts Umbrella relies on the support of the community to deliver high-quality arts education experiences through tuition-based programs, and free-of-charge outreach programs delivered throughout Metro Vancouver. To learn more, visit www.artsumbrella.com/support.
summer programs Arts Umbrella Summer Programs offer an intensive, arts-infused learning experience. Through hands-on theatre, music, dance, visual and media arts classes, children and youth have the opportunity to be immersed in creative discovery, fun, and learning. www.artsumbrella.com/summer Summer Program sessions run Monday – Friday.* Session 1: July 3–13 (9 days) | Registration opens February 27 Half day, ages 3–4: $300 / Half day, ages 5–19: $380 / Full day, ages 6–19: $760 *Due to Canada Day, Session 1 will start on Tuesday, July 3 and run at a lower tuition rate.
Session 2: July 16–27 (10 days) | Registration opens February 29 Half day, ages 3–4: $335 / Half day, ages 5–19: $425 / Full day, ages 6–19: $850
how to participate 1. Create an account. BEFORE registering, set up or confirm required online account details at www.artsumbrella.com. 2. Choose a session. Register for one or both sessions: July 3–13 and/or July 16–27. 3. Choose morning, afternoon, or full day. Full day programming available for ages 5 through 19. 4. Determine appropriate age category. To ensure the best experience, participants must be the correct age by program start date. 5. Is your family facing financial hurdles to participation? Bursary applications are available online or from Arts Umbrella. Submit completed application in person by February 20. 6. Register. Go to www.artsumbrella.com to register online. Registrations may also be completed in person at Granville Island or by fax (see back). You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive confirmation within 7 business days, contact Arts Umbrella. 7. Come to class! All classes take place at Arts Umbrella’s Granville Island studios, unless otherwise specified.
early learning ages 3–4
morning session only: 9:30 – 11:30 am ART START Children learn about line, shape, colour and pattern through themes from art history and their own imagination using watercolour, tempera paints, oil pastels, chalks and paper collage. DRESS UP DRAMA The sharing of stories and myths from around the world sets the scene for the children’s journeys through the landscape of imagination. Through inspirational theatre games, children create their own stage and pretend to be fantastical creatures, using costumes from Arts Umbrella’s ‘tickle trunk’.
ages 5–6
morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm CREATIVE MOVEMENT The world of dance is revealed to your child through creative exploration, nurturing a love for physical expression. Through imagery, music and rhythm, children learn technique, body awareness, and ways of relating to each other and the world. CREATIVE DRAMA A class packed with fun and exhilarating theatre games, encouraging children to develop their imagination, creativity and self confidence. They will learn the beginnings of improvisation, mime and movement. DRAWING & PAINTING Students explore composition, design and colour theory using charcoal, oil pastels, tempera, chalk, and pen and ink. MIXED MEDIA Children participate in two- and three-dimensional art creation, exploring colour, pattern and texture. In a studio filled with exciting materials and tools, children will turn their original imaginative ideas into works of art.
ages 6 –12 morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm
CARTOONING* (ages 6–8) Invent images in a variety of media including coloured pencil, pastel, markers and paper cut-outs. Learn the tricks of the cartooning trade by creating funny faces, animals, monsters and comical backgrounds. MIXED MEDIA* (ages 6–8) Participate in two- and three-dimensional art creation, exploring colour, pattern and texture. In a studio filled with exciting materials and tools, turn your original ideas into works of art. KID TECH* (ages 6–8) Plunge into the world of multi-media art and learn to use digital video recorders, and software such as Photoshop and iMovie. Develop confidence with the creation of digital imagery, such as animation and video. CLAY, MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE* (ages 6–8, 9–12) Create two- and three-dimensional projects using tempera, watercolour, pastel, chalk and a variety of found objects. Study pattern, texture and colour as you learn to use clay, wood, fabric, paper and other materials in unconventional ways. CREATIVE DRAMA* (ages 6–8, 9–12) A class packed with fun and exhilarating theatre games develops your imagination, creativity and self-confidence. Learn the beginnings of improvisation, mime and movement. DRAWING AND PAINTING* (ages 6–8, 9–12) Discover composition, design, colour and art history as you create your own art using charcoal, oil pastel, tempera, chalk, pen and ink. Develop your visual perception skills while exploring natural forms, abstract concepts and still life. THE FINE ART OF HANGING OUT** (ages 6–8, 9–12) Explore Vancouver with an artist’s eye. Take your Arts Umbrella backpack filled with watercolours, pastels, conté pencils, sketch board and paper, and discover beaches, wildlife, parks, museums, galleries and artist studios. Interpret your summer experience with “en plein-air” (in the open air) artworks.
HIP HOP* (ages 6–8, 9–12) This class teaches rhythm, coordination, and hip hop choreography. Students are challenged to think on their feet while enjoying an energetic and fast-paced dance class, developing focus, strength, and agility while having fun. MUSICAL THEATRE* (ages 6–8, 9–12) For those who love to sing, dance and act! Familiarize yourself with musical theatre repertoire through ensemble pieces, solos, vocal training, choreography and improvisation. As well, learn how to prepare for and perform an audition. CLASSICAL ANIMATION* (ages 9–12) Use the basics of story development to bring your own characters and drawings to life using flip-books, on-film drawing, puppets, clay, cut-outs and multi-plane animation. COMPUTER ARTS* (ages 9–12) Explore, design and create web pages, animation and movies using software such as Photoshop, Flash and iMovie. Create digital masterpieces for family and friends! MIXED MEDIA* (ages 9–12) Study the world of three-dimensional art forms, and learn about the techniques, materials and methods of sculptural design. Work with wood, paint, clay, papier mâché and found objects to build your creations, using traditional techniques and experimental methods. PHOTOGRAPHY** (ages 10–12) Explore Granville Island with a 35mm camera! Learn how a camera ‘sees’, discover historical processes and create prints in the darkroom. Experiment with aperture, shutter speed, black-and-white film developing, contact printing and enlarging. Build technical skills by creating and composing unique images. YOUTH THEATRE INTENSIVE** (ages 10–13) This intensive acting workshop includes a variety of exercises, scene studies and script work to build and enhance your performance skills. Focus on voice, movement, characterization and improvisation and at the end of the session, stage a performance for family and friends. * classes are combined to make 1/2 or full day programs ** run 1/2 day in length *** run full day in length
ages 13–19 morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm
DRAWING AND PAINTING WORKSHOP** Free your creativity by experimenting with colour, form, composition, line and tone. Explore and create abstract and expressive works using traditional and non-traditional drawing and painting materials. THE FINE ART OF HANGING OUT** Explore Vancouver with an artist’s eye. Take your Arts Umbrella backpack filled with watercolours, pastels, conté pencils, sketch board and paper, and discover beaches, wildlife, parks, museums, galleries and artist studios. Interpret your summer experience with “en plein-air” (in the open air) artworks. PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP** Explore Granville Island with a 35mm camera! Learn how a camera ‘sees’, discover historical processes and create prints in the darkroom. Experiment with aperture, shutter speed, black-and-white film developing, contact printing and enlarging. Build technical skills by creating and composing unique images. SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP** Interested in exploring the world of theatre? Discover your acting abilities in this exhilarating half-day summer theatre program. Work with like-minded students and industry professionals to build your warm up repertoire and improve audition, rehearsal and performance skills through a variety of theatre games and exercises, character study and script work. SUMMER THEATRE INTENSIVE*** Take to the stage this summer! Develop your theatrical potential in an intensive, preprofessional setting. Expand your skills in character development, movement, costuming and mask making. The program finishes with a performance for friends and family to attend. ** run 1/2 day in length *** run full day in length
schedules ages 3–4
morning session only: 9:30 – 11:30 am 9:30 – 11:30
ART START and DRESS UP DRAMA or DRESS UP DRAMA and ART START
ages 5–6
morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm 9:30 – 12:15 1:00 – 3:45
CREATIVE DRAMA and MIXED MEDIA or MIXED MEDIA and CREATIVE DRAMA CREATIVE DANCE and DRAWING & PAINTING or DRAWING & PAINTING and CREATIVE DANCE
ages 6–8
morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm 9:30 – 10:45 11:00 – 12:15
CARTOONING or MIXED MEDIA or MUSICAL THEATRE CLAY, MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE or CREATIVE DRAMA or KID TECH
9:30 – 12:15 FINE ART OF HANGING OUT 1:00 – 2:15 CLAY, MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE or DRAWING & PAINTING or KID TECH or HIP HOP 2:30 – 3:45 CARTOONING or CLAY, MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE or MIXED MEDIA or MUSICAL THEATRE 1:00 – 3:45
FINE ART OF HANGING OUT
schedules ages 9–12
morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm 9:30 – 10:45 11:00 – 12:15
CLAY, MIXED MEDIA & SCULPTURE or COMPUTER ARTS or CREATIVE DRAMA
9:30 – 12:15 1:00 – 2:15 2:30 – 3:45
FINE ART OF HANGING OUT
1:00 – 3:45
ARCHITECTURE (ages 10–12) or PHOTOGRAPHY (ages 10–12) or YOUTH THEATRE INTENSIVE (ages 10–13)
CLASSICAL ANIMATION or MIXED MEDIA or MUSICAL THEATRE
CLASSICAL ANIMATION or MIXED MEDIA or MUSICAL THEATRE COMPUTER ARTS DRAWING & PAINTING HIP HOP
ages 13–19
morning session: 9:30 – 12:15 pm AND/OR afternoon session: 1:00 – 3:45 pm DRAWING & PAINTING or 9:30 – 12:15 PHOTOGRAPHY 1:00 – 3:45 FINE ART OF HANGING OUT or SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP 9:30 – 3:45 SUMMER THEATRE INTENSIVE
guidelines 1. Arts Umbrella programs can be an intensive learning experience. As there is no play-activity component to Arts Umbrella programs, it can be challenging for very young artists to participate for an entire day. Please consider your child’s needs and comfort level before registering for a full day of classes. 2. For Summer Programs: Children aged 3–4 years must have experience being in a classroom setting without a parent/guardian present. 3. The activities programmed for each Session (1 and 2) are the same. If you register your child for the same classes in Session 1 and Session 2, they may encounter the same activities. 4. Full day participants are responsible for their own, peanut-free lunches and snacks. Participants 13 years and older will not be supervised during lunch break. 5. For safety reasons, participants require a basic understanding of the English language. 6. Assistance with online registration account setup will NOT be available February 27– March 1 due to limited staff capacity. Please confirm account details in advance. 7. Information in this brochure is considered correct at time of printing, and may be subject to change. Please refer to www.artsumbrella.com for the most up-to-date information.
withdrawals, transfer & refund policies All withdrawal and transfer requests must be received in writing. Non-attendance or nonpayment of outstanding fees does not constitute a formal withdrawal. Requests may be dropped off, faxed to 604.681.5272 or e-mailed to registration@artsumbrella.com. FEES AND DEADLINES • Withdrawals: A refund less $100 will be issued up to 2 weeks before the start of the program; after this time no refunds will be issued. • Transfers: A $50 fee applies to transfers ILLNESS OR INJURY A pro-rated refund may be issued outside of the above time guidelines if a written request is accompanied by a physician’s note. REMOVAL FOR CONDUCT Arts Umbrella reserves the right to remove any student who fails to comply with its rules and regulations or who engages in any activity deemed contrary to the fulfillment of Arts Umbrella’s objectives by the Director, Programming. In such an event, Arts Umbrella will be owed the fees for the complete program. Bursary recipients will be asked to reimburse the full value of any bursaries used towards their current registration.
get inspired year-round! Arts Umbrella offers programs for all ages and all skill levels, all year! Find out what inspires your young artist in the 2012–2013 program year. Note: dates and classes indicated pertain to Arts Umbrella programs in Vancouver. For information on Arts Umbrella Surrey, visit www.artsumbrella.com/surrey.
teens
Registration begins June 1, 2012. Teens can benefit from a separate schedule, designed to fit in with academic schedules. SESSION 1 September 24 – December 2, 2012 (10 weeks) SESSION 2 January 21 – June 9, 2013 (16 weeks)
general programs (ages 2-12) Registration begins June 1, 2012.
FALL September 10 – December 9, 2012 (13 weeks) WINTER January 7 – March 3, 2013 (8 weeks) SPRING April 1 – June 9, 2013 (10 weeks)
spring break
Registration begins November 15, 2012. SESSION 1 March 11–15, 2013 SESSION 2 March 18–22, 2013
summer programs SESSION 1 July 2–12, 2013: Registration opens February 11, 2013 SESSION 2 July 15–26, 2013: Registration opens February 13, 2013 Don’t miss out! Register early to avoid disappointment. Check www.artsumbrella.com for class listings and schedule.
1286 Cartwright Street Granville Island Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8
Session 1: registration opens Monday, February 27 Session 2: registration opens Wednesday, February 29
SESSION 1: July 3–13 | SESSION 2: July 16–27 Arts Umbrella is a not-for-profit centre for arts education for young people, dedicated to inspiring kids for life through the arts.
Phone: 604.681.5268 x284 Fax: 604.681.5272 registration@artsumbrella.com
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