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CC Pre-College Course
2021 PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM
Colorado College Summer Session invites rising high school juniors and seniors to join the CC community this summer. Enroll in one of our dynamic courses offered on subjects ranging from environmental science and the study of epidemics to marketing and entrepreneurship to cross-genre writing. CC’s summer session provides students with a rich opportunity to explore challenging academics, get inspired by the wondrous Rocky Mountain Region, and be supported by faculty that are invested in your success. High school students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Block Plan and experience living on Colorado College’s campus during our PreCollege Block, which is specially designed for ambitious high school students.
Introduction to Drawing: Landscape Immersion
Instructor: Assistant Professor Kate Aitchison
In this class, students will explore introductory drawing techniques specifically in relation to the Colorado landscape. Emphasis will be on observational and technical drawing skills as we explore landscapes surrounding the Colorado Springs area, drawing outside on location. Students will gain fundamental skills by studying line, shape, value, and composition. These concepts will be explored using different mark-making tools, including charcoal, pencil, ink, and conte. Students will draw in the field from the landscape itself and in the classroom, learning technical concepts in a more controlled setting. Taking lessons from this multi-pronged approach, students will complete a portfolio of finished drawings that speak to the complex nature of our contemporary landscapes. This class is presented through a partnership between CC Summer Session and Bemis School of Art. Supported by The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation in honor of Joyce Robinson AS 112 July 12–28
