MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SPRING 2020
NURTURING CREATIVE POTENTIAL PREPARES CHILDREN FOR LIFE! MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), the nation’s premier art and design school, we understand that self-expression, out-of-the-box thinking, and cultural awareness flourish when kids make art. With us, students learn to explore, imagine, and discover in their own unique ways. We help them on their path to becoming the creators, innovators, and problem-solvers of the future regardless of where their academic interests take them. These amazing resources are available to your child
• Regular visits to our museum, the Art Institute
Email cs@saic.edu, or call us at 312.629.6170.
of Chicago.
Questions?
For registration information, visit saic.edu/msp
Financial Aid Deadline: January 17, 2020
Registration Begins: Monday, November 25, 2019
Middle School Program (MSP) courses are open to students ages 10-13.
Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16
Classes Begin:
saic.edu/msp
Middle School Program
to expand their creative potential:
• Outstanding faculty and 1:8 adult to child ratio. • Access to SAIC’s state-ofthe-art classroom and studio facilities.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM SPRING 2020
Spring 2020 Courses
Advanced Drawing Studio
Full course descriptions are available at saic.edu/msp
Love to draw and want to move to the next level? We’ll build on technical skills with traditional and experimental media and techniques. Prior drawing experience recommended.
Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu
Middle School Program Spring 2020 At-A-Glance Classes begin: Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16, 2020 No Classes March 14 - 15 (St. Patrick’s Day)
Saturday Morning Courses, 9:00 a.m.–12 noon
SA 9–12, #2394
Animation Studio SU 10–1, #2402 Experiment with stop-motion animation, frameby-frame animation, digitally modified video, and 2D computer-aided animation using still and video cameras, sound recorders, and drawing tablets along with sketchbooks and traditional processes. All skill levels welcome!
Class _____ # Title __________________________________
CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 Middle School Program (MSP) courses are open to students ages 10-13. REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, November 25, 2019 FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: January 17, 2020 Register online at continuingstudies. saic.edu. Call 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu if you have any questions about online registration! Tuition: Tuition is $465 per 10-week course. Supplies are provided to the student at no additional cost. Discounted Tuition Rates: Art Institute of Chicago Members: $418 SAIC Alumni: $349 Financial Aid: Limited scholarships and need-based aid are available. Applicants must submit a completed financial aid form, financial documentation, a completed registration form, and $50 tuition deposit.
2394 Advanced Drawing Studio 2392 Drawing Studio
Comics/Graphic Novels
Saturday Afternoon Courses, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Bring your ideas to life as we focus on character creation, storyboarding, and storytelling in a wide range of media to create handmade zines and digital drawings. All skill levels welcome!
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SA 1–4, #2395
2395 Comics/Graphic Novels
Sunday Morning Courses, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Class _____ # Title __________________________________
2402 Animation Studio 2393 Drawing Studio 2398 Fashion Studio Note: Schedule is subject to change Cancellations and Schedule Changes Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel or alter the fees, schedule, or staffing of courses when circumstances warrant. If a cancellation or change is necessary, students will be notified prior to the first class, and students enrolled in cancelled courses will have the option of taking another class or receiving a full refund.
Questions? Email cs@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170
Drawing Studio SA 9–12, #2392; SU 10–1, #2393 Explore drawing essentials and experimental techniques working with a range of materials— from pencil to charcoal, pastel to mixed media, and Adobe Illustrator to Wacom tablets. All skill levels welcome!
Fashion Studio SU 10–1, #2398 From fundamentals to fashion experimentation, using paper, hand-dyed fabric and even thrift store finds, you’ll learn to sew, create sculptural draping, embroider, and even print on your creations which will be featured in an end-ofclass runway show. All skill levels welcome!