THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
2015/16
FALL 2015 + SPRING 2016
YOUR DREAMS DON’T COME TRUE FROM SLEEPING IN. They come true from doing. From dabbling. From putting pencil to paper, lens on the subject and feet on the ground. From keeping one eye on the pros and the other on the process. Your biggest dreams come to life on canvas and screens and fabric and sidewalks – not on your pillow. We get it. Which is why we’ll be inspiring you – for three hours each Saturday for eight weeks, rolling up our sleeves when everyone else is just rolling out of bed. UArts Saturday School offers high school students an unrivaled array of innovative classes for bringing out your inner artist. Walk away with more than just know-how: Every member of UArts faculty actively practices their specialty, merging experience and expertise. Don’t pinch yourself. Your dreams are just getting started. One day, three hours, eight weeks.
HENRI MATISSE
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
2015
OCTOBER 17 – DECEMBER 12 EIGHT SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 1 PM NO CLASS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
COURSES OFFERED DURING THE FALL SEMESTER SS 220
Acting Studio: Monologues
SS 219
Alternative Painting
SS 112
Animation
SS 128
Character Design
SS 123
Creative Writing: Short Story
SS 131
Digital Filmmaking: Focus on Cinematography
SS 101
Drawing I: The Essentials
SS 125
Drawing II: Advanced Projects
SS 129
Experimental Photo: Toy + Vintage Cameras
Fashion + Fibers: Sewing + Pattern Making
SS 103
Figure Drawing
SS 104
Graphic Design I: The Essentials
SS 141
SS 122 Hack Your World:
Tinkering with Toys SS 213
Illustration
SS 108
Painting I
SS 132
Photography I: The Essentials
SS 102
Portfolio Preparation
SS 218
Skateboard + Media
SS 140
Taxidermy as Wearable Art
PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL
COURSES OFFERED DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER SS 221
Acting Studio: Scenes
SS 112
Animation
SS 154
Creative Writing: Song Lyric + Poetry
Digital Filmmaking: Focus on Directing + Storytelling
SS 139
DIY: Screen Printing
SS 101
Drawing I: The Essentials
SS 125
Drawing II: Advanced Projects
SS 168
Fashion + Fibers: Surface Manipulation + Dyeing
SS 103
Figure Drawing
SS 110
Figure Painting
SS 104
Graphic Design I: The Essentials
SS 204
Graphic Design II: Advanced Projects
SS 210
Graphic Novel
SS 126
Intro to the Music Industry
SS 107
Jewelry + Small Metals
SS 108
Painting I
SS 132
Photography I: The Essentials
SS 102
Portfolio Preparation
SS 118
Site Specific Sculpture + Installation
SS 133
Skate Industry: Illustration + Design
SS 120
Street Photography
SS 150
Theater Improv
SS 138
SS 134 Zine & Small Press:
FEBRUARY 13 – APRIL 9 EIGHT SATURDAYS, 10 AM – 1 PM NO CLASS SATURDAY, MARCH 26 FOR EASTER HOLIDAY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5
An Intro to DIY Culture
2016
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SS 220
ACTING STUDIO: MONOLOGUES
Using the Stanislavski method and text analysis, learn to embody characters truthfully and deeply, striking a chord with audiences and directors alike. Pull from a catalog of classic and contemporary monologues and an array of acting and improvisational exercises, to gain audition readiness and a deeper understanding of theatrical texts. Offered in Fall
SS 128 CHARACTER DESIGN Looking to create the perfect protagonist - or foe? Work from your imagination and a variety of media and exercises to develop and design your own comic book character. Watch as your creation’s personality and look develop side-by-side, emerging through a series of thumbnail sketches to become a complete, highly-rendered work suitable for any media application. Offered In Fall
SS 221 ACTING STUDIO: SCENES Collaboration between actors is the essence of effective theater. Stanislavski’s system of objections, actions and obstacles urges actors to think collectively, developing their own capabilities in tandem with those of fellow student actors. Develop full and complex characters through a series of age-appropriate scenes that provide a vivid backdrop for choice-making exercises. Offered in Spring
SS 219
ALTERNATIVE PAINTING
Pollock, Basquiat, and Banksy knew: Boundaries can stifle art. This painting course doesn’t emphasize technique or expectation - it harnesses the lack thereof. Redefine parameters, use unconventional tools and make ironic and poignant use of surface and canvas to create memorable and unexpected imagery. Offered in Fall
SS 112 ANIMATION From hand-drawn to high-tech, animation has evolved dramatically since its debut in 19th century France. Work with a professional animator to acquire and understand the basics of hand-drawn - or traditional - animation and motion studies and walk away from this course with your own short animated movie or demo reel. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 123 CREATIVE WRITING: SHORT STORY Kurt Vonnegut said, “Every character should want something, even if it is only a glass of water.” Explore this and other short story writing strategies as you put your own short ideas to the page - and to the test. Study basic strategies of dialogue and narrative to learn what makes a compelling short tale. Develop scenes, characters, settings and plots and discuss and review examples of storytelling device - as well as your classmates’ work. Walk away with a completed short story of your own. Offered in Fall
SS 154 CREATIVE WRITING:
SONG LYRIC + POETRY
Maybe they roll off the tongue, but quality song lyrics and poetry can be tougher to create than to recite. This creative writing workshop examines the conventions of contemporary poems and song lyrics, pinpointing what makes them memorable and what makes them work. Focus on image, line, tone, diction, form and structure as well as effective combination of rhythm and tempo to develop a critical vocabulary for understanding and writing - poetry and song. Offered in Spring
SS 131 DIGITAL FILMMAKING: FOCUS ON CINEMATOGRAPHY Quality cinematography is as critical to a film as its director and cast. Learn to craft shots and scenes critically, with the right combination of composition, lighting and movement. Develop your visual voice while gaining intensive hands-on experience, and determine what type of camera movements - from dolly shots to handheld tracking to jib moves - work best for specific scenarios. Visual storytelling is emphasized in this course, as well as the art of creating mood and evoking emotion. Offered in Fall
PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL
SS 133 DIGITAL FILMMAKING: FOCUS ON DIRECTING + STORYTELLING Draw inspiration from everyday moments and learn how to go from the page to the stage as you start with developing a script and taking it through the processes of casting, shooting and post-production. Attain the necessary skills to communicate with actors and direct them in a way that breaths life to the characters you create. You’ll discover how to turn the imaginative into the practical as you learn filmmaking software, lighting and sound and editing techniques. You don’t have to go farther than the classroom to create your masterpiece. Offered in Spring
SS 139
DIY: SCREEN PRINTING
Why spend money to screenprint t-shirts, bags, patches and prints when you can make - and even sell - them yourself? Grasp the basics of screen printing, from set-up and screen prep to image transferring and printing. This empowering course puts screen printing in your hands so you can go on to print your logo or message on items of your choice. Offered in Spring
SS 101 DRAWING I:
THE ESSENTIALS
Delve into the fundamentals and history of drawing while honing your own observational eye and drawing technique. Work with charcoal, pencil and ink as well as with still life, models and landscape to develop drawing essentials including perspective, light and shadow, composition and tonal variations. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 125
DRAWING II: ADVANCED PROJECTS
Focus on design and composition as you work toward more sustained studies and finished drawings. Explore structure, space, light, line and tone while working in black and white and color. Work from still life, the urban landscape and nude models while experimenting with a variety of materials including pencil, charcoal, conté crayon, pastels and toned and colored papers. Prior drawing experience required. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 129 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTO:
TOY + VINTAGE CAMERAS
Slapping a photo filter on a digital shot earns you “likes,” but not the pride or prowess of achieving the effect yourself. Using Holgas, Diana cameras, Lomos, Polaroid and other vintage film cameras, examine the mechanisms and methods behind the enduring techniques of low-tech photography, including vignettes, soft-focus and double exposure. Shoot then develop photos in a dark room setting, discovering the continuing relevance of these old-school processes while sharpening your eye. This course is open to both experienced photographers and beginners. Offered in Fall
SS 141 FASHION + FIBERS: SEWING + PATTERN MAKING All great fashion begins as a pattern. Work backward from an existing garment you love, replicating its pattern to design a similar piece. Manipulate patterns, utilize drafting changes and work with found material to create new styles. This class focuses on basic sewing on a Bernina sewing machine and pattern-making skills, with a brief tutorial on fabric dyeing. Offered in Fall
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SS 168 FASHION + FIBERS: SURFACE MANIPULATION + DYEING Make your designs more exclusively yours by manipulating fabric surface in addition to its cut and shape. From dyeing to embroidery to sewing machine drawing, add color, dimension or pattern to an existing garment, improving your sewing machine skills in the process. Offered in Spring
SS 103
FIGURE DRAWING
Work from nude models and skeletons to elevate your basic drawing skills. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of anatomy and figure drawing. Gain an understanding of gesture, structure, proportion, line and tone - and more importantly, watch your art benefit from this guided opportunity to put them into effect. Prior drawing experience is required. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 110 FIGURE PAINTING Gain the skills and strategies needed for a greater understanding - and depiction - of figure anatomy. Live nude models serve as subjects as you delve into full figure, head and torso studies and the exploration of anatomy, composition, proportion, light and shadow, color mixing and painting technique. Sharpen your skills and readiness in this concentrated course. Prior drawing and painting experience required. Offered in Spring
SS 104
GRAPHIC DESIGN I: THE ESSENTIALS
Looking to kickstart your portfolio or learn your way around Adobe Creative Suite? Let this course introduce you to the basics of design software as you tackle two prospective portfolio pieces. Experiment with essential type design, layout and image treatment while exploring the practice, industry and history of graphic design. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 204
GRAPHIC DESIGN II: ADVANCED PROJECTS
Design better, faster and smarter with continued proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This course not only guides navigation of countless methods and approaches available within Adobe software, it also advances your understanding of digital design as a practice and a field. Coursework includes completion of two projects suitable for design portfolios. Previous drawing, design and computer experience is required. This course is an ideal follow up to Graphic Design I or can be taken independently. Offered in Spring
SS 210
GRAPHIC NOVEL
Think graphic novels are just about illustrations? Think again! Strengthen each skill necessary to create great graphic novels and comics, from conceptual brainstorming to character and narrative development to, of course, illustration and writing. Strong storytelling and drawing skills are recommended for students in this class. Offered in Spring
SS 122 HACK YOUR WORLD: TINKERING WITH TOYS Here’s your chance to create your own little Frankenstein. Introduce yourself to product design by performing toy surgery. You will be dissecting, tinkering with and reanimating toys to create your very own creature. Instructors will assist you in hacking your objects by teaching simple circuitry, sewing techniques and laser cutting methods. Offered in Fall
SS 213
ILLUSTRATION
Your notebook doodles and napkin drawings deserve more! Learn both the hand-drawn and digital processes for bringing drawings to life in children’s books, music promotion, clothing, comics and other applications. Strong drawing skills are essential for this class. Offered in Fall
PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL
lio-suitable pieces over the course of a semester. This craft-based course is perfect for beginners and for students with painting experience. The mature classroom setting, personalized instruction and critique from a college professor and access to live models contribute to a beneficial studio environment. Prior drawing experience is required. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 132 PHOTOGRAPHY I:
SS 126 INTRO TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Whether your goal is the spotlight, the sound board or the boardroom, move past media portrayal and myth with this comprehensive look at the music industry. Explore the industry’s revenue models, careers and many moving parts, as well as the roles of entrepreneurship, marketing, copyright and law. Look ahead at how modern technology and distribution shifts are changing the profit landscape. Emerge from this class with a stronger grasp on industry careers and operations and an informed understanding of what really happens behind the music. Offered in Spring
SS 107
JEWELRY + SMALL METALS
Why shop for the perfect accessory when you can create it yourself? Design and construct original metal jewelry in this studio-based course, gaining a working knowledge of metalsmithing techniques in the process. Piercing, soldering, riveting, stone setting and finishing are all explored using properties including silver, bronze and copper. Offered in Spring
SS 108
PAINTING I
This introductory course will direct students toward an understanding of basic painting materials and processes. Using acrylic paints, students will paint from still life and nude models - a crucial experience for any prospective visual arts student hoping to build a college portfolio. Develop the ability to organize pictorial space, apply color theory in color mixing and sharpen your powers of visual observation as you create several portfo-
THE ESSENTIALS
Move past your camera’s automatic mode to take your photos to the next level. Learn the foundations of photography—aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lenses and depth of field—while exploring the use of composition, light, color and tonality to create more dynamic images. This digital class includes photo analysis, critique and hands-on shooting opportunities against Philadelphia’s rich backdrop. A DSLR camera is required for this course. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 102
PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
Show colleges what you’re made of! Develop and critically evaluate your application portfolio in this results-focused course. Work with a variety of 2-D media to create 4 to 6 pieces suitable for a college application portfolio, including renderings of the human figure (using nude models), portraiture, design and still life. Review your portfolio with a UArts admission counselor to assess its content and assembly. This course is open to high school juniors and seniors. Offered in Fall + Spring
SS 118 SITE SPECIFIC SCULPTURE
+ INSTALLATION
Sculpture and installation can appear effortless, but require a vision and plan. Delve into the process of producing public art, from concept to installation to experimentation with materials. Design and shape your own sculpture that complements its setting - or perhaps does the opposite, creating juxtaposition or another intended takeaway. Draw on the influence of artists such as Christo and Jeanne Claude, Andy Goldsworthy and Cindy Skoglund to create work that reacts to its space. Offered in Spring
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SS 218 SKATEBOARD + MEDIA
SS 140
Document the art of skateboarding by photographing and filming skaters at local skate spots. Fundamental photo and video techniques will be discussed in class to prepare students for the wide range of scenarios that skateboarders encounter. Students will be required to wear helmets while skating and both parents and students will be required to sign a waiver for students to participate in this course. This waiver is available at: uarts. edu/skateboardwaiver
Creatively repurpose, design and fabricate animal specimens in this introduction to one of the world’s oldest and most alluring crafts. Learn the essentials of basic taxidermy under the supervision of a seasoned instructor, ultimately completing an accessory or wearable embellishment of your choice. Specimens for class are sourced humanely and are safe to handle.
Offered in Fall
SS 150
SS 138 SKATE INDUSTRY:
ILLUSTRATION + DESIGN
Combine the rush of skateboarding with the excitement of developing your eye. Explore the sport from the standpoint of a visual artist - a lucrative and popular trade among fans and boarders alike. Examine team logos, deck graphics and ad designs to inform and create your own. Study industry players including Jim Philips, Marc McKee, Ed Templeton, Habitat, Girl and Anti Hero - artists and companies that thrive in the scene, parlaying their love of skateboarding into compelling and popular art. Offered in Spring
SS 120
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Follow in the footsteps of great street photographers like Cartier-Bresson, Atget and Friedlander by capturing the city’s spirit with your lens. Explore camera control as well as photographic concepts such as “the decisive moment” and historical context. Put these concepts to use on walking trips to local Philadelphia parks, markets and galleries, where you’ll transform the conventional into the exceptional. Offered in Spring
TAXIDERMY AS WEARABLE ART
Offered in Fall
THEATER IMPROV
Nothing unlocks impulse and bolsters actors’ confidence like improvisation, which doubles as a performance tool and safeguard against unexpected onstage moments! This class, based on long-form improv, teaches you to be in the moment, to listen to your fellow actors and to make big and bold choices - all with larger objectives and audience response in mind. Offered in Spring
SS 134 ZINE & SMALL PRESS: AN INTRO TO DIY CULTURE Explore the subversive role of zines, from their emergence in the 1970s as feature of the concurrent “punk” scene, to their contemporary cultural relevance. You will have the opportunity to create zines of your own using time-honored DIY methods of printing, folding, producing and distributing, but also experiment and innovate these methods to adapt to 21st century media platforms (like the internet). The course will include a field trip to The Wooden Shoe Anarchist Bookstore, a local zine distributor where students will be able to touch, hold and feel the small press creations of Philly’s local political dissidents and social peripherals. Offered in Spring
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REGISTRATION
INFORMATION + POLICIES
Registration is accepted online, by fax, by mail, in person or by phone. Registration requires a completed registration form with payment in full. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Scholarship applicants must register by mail, fax or in person.
Please see our website for information about refund policies, course cancellations, changing courses, supplies, snow days, models and all UArts policies.
TUITION + FEES: $375 The total $375 includes $310 for tuition and a $65 nonrefundable registration + materials fee.
PAYMENT Payment must be received in full at the time of registration and discounts must be calculated and reflected in payment; no refunds will be issued to correct overpayment. Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card. Checks should be made out to: The University of the Arts. The University accepts American Express, Visa, and MasterCard for credit card payments. Cash is not accepted.
SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of full and partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to students each semester. Details about scholarship opportunities and applications can be found online at uarts.edu/ saturdayschool.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES Fall 2015: Friday, October 9 Spring 2016: Friday, February 5
This brochure is not a contractual document. The University of the Arts reserves the right to change any curricular offering, policy or financial regulation described in this brochure. The University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and scholarships and conducts all educational programs, activities and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability.
OTHER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS The University of the Arts offers an intensive Summer Institute for high school students in July 2016. Programs are one, three or four weeks in length and include Art, Media + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Theater, Music, Music Business, Entrepreneurship + Technology and One-Week Commuter Intensives. Saturday School students receive a 10% returning student tuition discount. To request a brochure, call 215.717.6006 or visit uarts.edu/summerinstitute. Mailing Address PRE-COLLEGE SATURDAY SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS 320 SOUTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 Office Location CONTINUING STUDIES
DISCOUNTS
TERRA HALL, 9TH FLOOR, ROOM 901
Returning Student
10% Tuition Discount
211 SOUTH BROAD STREET
Child of Alum
25% Tuition Discount
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
Please note students are eligible for either a scholarship or a discount, not both. See our website for further information about discounts and scholarships.
Web Phone Fax Email
UARTS.EDU/SATURDAYSCHOOL 215.717.6006 215.717.6538 PRECOLLEGE@UARTS.EDU
2015/16
Pre-College Saturday School 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
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