PreCollege Saturday School Fall 2018 + Spring 2019 Writing, Performing + Visual Arts Classes For High School Students
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UArts Saturday School offers immersive, college-level classes for activating your creativity. No more lazy weekends—work with creative professionals & UArts faculty who’ll deliver knowledge you can take with you—out of the classroom and into the real world.
Fall 2018
Spring 2019
October 13 – December 8
February 9 – March 30
8 Saturdays, 10 am – 1 pm
8 Saturdays, 10 am – 1 pm
No class Saturday, November 24 for Thanksgiving Holiday
Courses Offered During the Fall Semester
Courses Offered During the Spring Semester
Acting Studio: Audition Prep
Acting Studio: Monologues + Scenes
Animation
Alternative Painting
Bones, Feathers + Fur: Wearable Art
Animation
B&W Photo: Toy + Vintage Cameras
Characters In Clay: Illustration + Animation
Character Design
Creative Writing: Fiction
Creative Writing: Poetry
Digital Filmmaking: Directing
Digital Filmmaking: Cinematography
Drawing I: The Essentials
Drawing I: The Essentials
Drawing For Animators + Illustrators
Experiencing Film: Watch, Write, Review
Drawing In The City
Fashion + Fibers: Pattern Making
Fashion + Textile: Surface Manipulation
Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing
Graphic Design: Designing for Social Causes
Game Design
Illustration I: The Essentials Painting I: The Essentials Photography I: The Essentials Portfolio Preparation Sketchbooks: Experiments + Fieldnotes Vases + Vessels: Clay Visual Storytelling Woodworking Studio: Design + Build
Illustration: Comics + Graphic Novel Intro To The Music Industry Jewelry Design Painting I: The Essentials Photography I: The Essentials Portfolio Preparation Screenprinting Screenwriting Street Photography
SS 220 Acting Studio: Audition Prep In order to be a successful actor, you must learn how to navigate the audition. In this course, the instructor will provide critical feedback and guide you through the entire audition preparation process—from selecting a script and doing a character breakdown, to rehearsal and prepping for the day-of. Through an array of classic and contemporary acting exercises and text analysis, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to approach theatrical texts in a truthful, compelling way, and build a toolbox that you can draw on for any audition setting. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 220 Acting Studio: Monologues + Scenes Using the Stanislavski method—the core tenants of modern acting developed by Constantin Stanislavski—and text analysis, learn to embody characters truthfully and deeply, striking a chord with audiences and directors alike. Stanislavksy’s system of objectives, actions, and obstacles urges actors to think collaboratively—expanding their own capabilities in tandem with those of fellow artists. Your classmates will serve as both audience members and scene partners as you work to develop full and complex characters through a series of monologues and scenes that provide a vivid backdrop for choice-making exercises. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 219 Alternative Painting A lack of boundaries is what makes contemporary art powerful and subversive. This mixed-media painting course emphasizes experimentation over technique to harness the artist you already are. Consider psychological influences and imaginative approaches to creating paintings. Although technical instruction will be in painting, you will be encouraged to explore and incorporate other media of your choice including drawing, collage, and installation in order to develop individual expression. This course is taught in acrylics. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 112 Animation From hand-drawn to high-tech, animation has evolved dramatically since its debut in nineteenth century France. In this course, a professional animator provides guidance as you learn the basics of motion studies—experimenting with traditional hand-drawn and stop-motion animation. Over the course of the program, you will execute your own short animated movie and demo reel. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 140 Bones, Feathers + Fur: Wearable Art Hide and natural fiber preservation is one of the world’s oldest and most alluring crafts. In this introductory course, you’ll creatively repurpose natural materials sourced from animal specimens to create unique presentations and design wearable works of art. Learn essential taxidermy techniques under the supervision of a licensed professional to complete accessories or wearable embellishments of your own design. All animal specimens and natural fibers used in this class are sourced humanely and respectfully, and are safe to handle. Learn more about the instructor and her ethical approach to hide and natural fiber preservation at: diamondtoothtaxidermy.com. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 129 B&W Photo: Toy + Vintage Cameras In this course, you’ll learn the basics of black & white film photography with an experimental edge. Using vintage film cameras such as Holgas, Dianas, and Lomos, explore the mechanisms and techniques of shooting with film. Learn to develop photographs in the darkroom as you discover the enduring relevance of these oldschool processes. This course is open to both experienced photographers and beginners. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 173 Characters in Clay: Illustration + Animation Bring the characters in your imagination or sketchbook to life—in 3D. In this course, work with clay to create your own three-dimensional characters and forms. Using modeling tools and sculpture techniques, you’ll learn a hands-on technique for designing characters, cartoons, caricatures, and more for use as reference material for illustrations or animation, in stopmotion animation, or as stand alone artworks. This course is perfect for students interested in animation, illustration, design, or sculpture. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 128 Character Design Looking to create the perfect protagonist— or adversary—for the story you want to tell? Work from your imagination to develop and design original characters. use a variety of traditional and digital media to work through a series of thumbnail sketches that evolve into highly-rendered images suitable for various applications—illustration, animation, comic books, cartoons or graphic novels. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 161 Creative Writing: Fiction
SS 101 Drawing I: The Essentials
Conjuring up a plot is one thing. Executing it effectively is another. Merge your great ideas with exacting delivery by developing the elements and subtleties that transform a compelling anecdote, thought or observation into enduring prose. Through a series of exercises in form, content, building characters, and developing setting, you’ll learn how to make the stories you imagine come alive. OFFERED IN SPRING
Drawing is the most basic art and design tool— and it is a fundamental component of all creative disciplines. If you have not had formal training in drawing, here’s the place to start. Instruction will focus on drawing from life, including still life, models and landscape. You’ll explore foundational drawing techniques such as light, shadow, rendering, perspective, and composition. Working in classical media such as pencil, charcoal and ink, you’ll develop essential observational skills and several works suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. Nude figure models may be used in this course. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 153 Creative Writing: Poetry American poet Audre Lorde said, “Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundations for a future of change.” In this course, you’ll learn to craft insightful, effective poems. Examine and dissect the work of modern and contemporary writers while developing a critical vocabulary and honing your voice. Weekly reading and writing experiments derived from interior and exterior sources will result in several finish works. At the end of the course, you’ll be able to express yourself in powerful new ways. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 131 Digital Filmmaking: 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
SS 158 Digital Filmmaking: Directing This course focuses on contemporary modes of film directing and execution using state-of-the-art equipment and software. Develop a group project from script to casting, shooting, and post-production. You’ll learn how to prepare for rehearsals, and methods to creatively and effectively communicate with actors so that the characters you envision come alive. In this course, you’ll discover a range of creative possibilities and begin to develop your personal themes as a director. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 176 Drawing For Animators + Illustrators Create more convincing scenes and characters. In this drawing course, you’ll work from nude and costumed models as well as scenery and setups designed to help illustrators and animators get a better grasp on human anatomy, gesture, expression, structure, and illusion. You’ll study motion and movement, thinking in 3D, and linear and atmospheric perspective. Work towards developing believable characters and refined stylizations by applying human anatomy and perspective to your creations. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 125 Drawing in the City Get acquainted with our vibrant city by walking, observing, and drawing Philadelphia. In this dynamic course, you’ll create sketches and drawings from interiors and landscapes while considering topics such as preservation, urbanism, architecture, and landscape design. Explore space, perspective, atmosphere, and composition while working on site in various media, including graphite, watercolor, conté crayon, pastels, and toned papers. Develop your drawing skills and a keen eye for detail as you work toward sustained studies and finished drawings. This course takes place primarily off campus in public spaces and historic structures located around Old City, Center City, Fairmount Park, and elsewhere in Philadelphia. Prior drawing experience is required for this course. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 175 Experiencing Film: Watch, Write, Review Learn to watch movies with a critical eye. Through a wide selection of film screenings, you’ll enhance your ability to absorb and critically evaluate movies. Instructor-led class discussions will prompt you to identify and analyze cinematic conventions including camera positioning, lighting, shot duration, dialogue, sequencing, and narrative. Develop a critical vocabulary as you work individually and collaboratively to compose insightful written responses to various films. This class is for future filmmakers, artists, critics, and writers. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 141 Fashion + Fibers: Pattern Making This experimental Fashion and Fibers course focuses on basic sewing and pattern-making skills, introduction of basic dyeing processes, as well as innovative pattern making processes. Working 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 reimagine. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 168 Fashion + Textile: Surface Manipulation Create and construct your exciting fashion and garment designs by manipulating textile surface and material exploration. From dyeing to embroidery to sewing machine drawing, add color, dimension or pattern to an existing garment while improving your sewing machine skills in the process. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 103 Figure Drawing Drawing the figure is both challenging and rewarding—and is crucial for many forms of artmaking and design. This course will allow you to focus exclusively on articulating the human form on a 2D surface. Instruction and demonstrations will help you develop observational skills as well as strategies for checking for accuracy. You’ll primarily work from skeletons and models as you learn basic anatomy and skeletal structure, gesture, volume and foreshortening to gain knowledge of figuration that you can utilize for future projects or apply to other media. Prior drawing experience is required for this course. Nude figure models will be used in this course. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 127 Game Design Delve into the complex and intricate world of digital games. You’ll explore the principles that inform how games work, what makes them fun, and how they can help us understand our world and social interactions. Learn to construct logical narratives and rules within a hypothetical space, and utilize interface design, programing tools, and aesthetics to bring your original game concept to life. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 216 Graphic Design: Designing for Social Causes Design is embedded in today’s world—posters, printed materials, signage, advertisements, and various forms of digital media utilize graphic design to convey messages to viewers. But can design engage communities, raise awareness, provide a public service, or challenge attitudes and opinions? This socially conscious course aims to explore this potential. You’ll focus on the possibilities of visual communication by learning design principles and exploring graphic form, type design, layout, image treatment, and sequence using the Adobe Creative Cloud. Investigate the influence of design on relevant topics and current issues through case studies while mastering the technical skills involved in this relevant profession. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 210 Illustration: Comics + Graphic Novel Think graphic novels are just about illustrations? Think again: in this course you’ll strengthen each skill necessary to create a great graphic novel or comic, from conceptual brainstorming to character and narrative development to page layouts, image making, and editing. Read and examine contemporary graphic novels and comics, and gain insight into what it takes to produce this kind of work. Drawing experience and a strong interest in storytelling are helpful for this class. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 213 Illustration I: The Essentials Learn how imaginative images can bring life to stories through dynamic visual description. Gain an understanding of both hand-drawn and digital processes for articulating ideas and meaning visually in comics, children’s books, advertising, editorial and other applications. You will learn how illustrative images can act as both masterful works of art and as practical illustrations. Drawing skills and a passion for storytelling are essential for this course. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 126 Intro to the Music Industry
SS 102 Portfolio Preparation
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
Create and critically evaluate your visual arts college application portfolio in this dynamic and useful course. Work with a variety of 2D media to create four to six works suitable for inclusion in your portfolio, with a focus on observational drawing. Learn strategies for presentation, what colleges look for, and important tips for photographing and editing your work for inclusion in a digital portfolio. At the end of the course, you’ll review your portfolio with a UArts admission counselor to assess its strengths and areas for improvement. This course is open to high school juniors and seniors. Nude figure models will be used in this course. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 107 Jewelry Design Design and construct original metal jewelry or small sculptures in this studio-based course, gaining a hands-on, working knowledge of metalsmithing techniques in the process. Piercing, soldering, riveting, stone setting and finishing are all explored using silver, bronze and copper. Produce small-scale metal works and learn valuable techniques for jewelry-making. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 108 Painting I: The Essentials Gain a basic introduction to the language of the oldest art discipline. You’ll sharpen your observational, color, and spatial understanding as you work from still life setups and figure models. The course will begin with instruction on fundamental painting techniques and studio processes such as surface preparation, color mixing, paint application and composition— and personalized instruction along with in-class critiques will further develop your critical and technical foundation. At the end of the course, you will have several pieces suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. This course is perfect for beginners, however prior drawing experience is recommended. This course is taught in acrylics. Nude figure models may be used in this course. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 132 Photography I: The Essentials Move past your camera’s automatic mode to take your photographs to the next level. Learn the fundamentals of photography—aperture, shutter speed, iso, lenses and depth of field— while digging into composition, light, color and tonality to create dynamic images. This digital class offers time for hands-on shooting within Philadelphia’s distinct landscape, along with in class photo analysis and group critique. A DSLR camera is required for this course. OFFERED IN FALL + SPRING
SS 139 Screenprinting Learn the do-it-yourself medium of dissemination that Andy Warhol famously stole from industrial production processes and transformed into art form. Grasp the basics of screenprinting, from set-up and screen prep to image transferring and printing. Learn to screenprint posters, zines, bags, apparel and more. This empowering course will give you the tools to print your imagery, pattern, logo or message on items of your choice. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 170 Screenwriting All great films began with a brilliant script. An engaging screenplay is essential to a compelling movie. Effectively-written screenplays help directors cast the right actors and turn a story into a captivating visual narrative. Learn industry terminology, character development, scene building, story structure, and the importance of conflict. Through screenings, class discussions, and exercises, you’ll learn how to conceive of a story for the screen, write a detailed outline, and create a draft of a short screenplay. Workshop ideas with your classmates and turn your movie premise into a screenplay reality. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 171 Sketchbooks: Experiments + Fieldnotes Artists have been filling sketchbooks for centuries with internal explorations, observational notes, and material trials. In this course, learn to use your sketchbook as a visual journal for observation and invention to develop your creative voice. You’ll bind your own sketchbook and fill its pages with your own experiments. Projects and demos will include experimenting with paint pens, markers, ink, and cut paper, and field trips to various sites in Philadelphia will encourage you to work from life and your imagination. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 120 Street Photography Follow in the footsteps of pioneering street photographers such as Eugène Atget and Henri Cartier-Bresson—and contemporary artists like Vivian Maier, Diane Arbus, and Bill Cunningham —by capturing the city’s spirit with your lens. Explore camera control along with essential photographic concepts such as “the decisive moment.” You’ll put these concepts to use on walking trips to local Philadelphia parks, markets and galleries, where you’ll transform the conventional into the exceptional and hone your distinct perspective of the world around you. Previous experience using a camera is preferred for this course. OFFERED IN SPRING
SS 118 Vases + Vessels: Clay Learn the basics of constructing three-dimensional objects, from techniques and materials to composing and execution. Using clay as your medium, you’ll focus on handbuilding— including slab work, coiling, scoring, pinching, and extrusion—and explore surface techniques such as applied texture, slips, and glazing methods. In this course, you’ll design and create several functional vessel forms and other sculptural ceramic works. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 172 Visual Storytelling How can a story be conveyed in the most impactful way? In this class, you’ll learn how to use images and visual elements to communicate ideas and tell stories more effectively. You’ll explore the craft of visual storytelling by dissecting non-traditional story forms ranging from comics to photojournalism to digital multimedia formats. Discover varying applications for visual storytelling and learn to construct visual narratives with intention. Investigate how elements such as format, style, structure, sequence, pacing, and editorial choices affect stories and drive meaning in different ways. This course focuses on writing exercises, drawing, mapping, and storyboarding using pen and ink, graphite, and watercolor, as well as experimental media such as do-it-yourself photo/video. At the end of the course, you’ll have stories and concept drawings that showcase your visual voice for use in a portfolio or future project. This class is perfect for students interested in film, animation, illustration, photography, writing, graphic design, game design, or any form of visual storytelling. OFFERED IN FALL
SS 174 Woodworking Studio: Design + Build Explore the potential of wood as material. In this course, you’ll get an overview of the properties and possibilities for wood and discover contemporary applications for wood-working. Coursework will cover basic carpentry techniques, including joinery and hand and power tool manipulation. Instruction and demos will focus on woodshop safety and proper use of the band saw and shaping tools including rasps, chisels, small hand planes, and gouges. Learn how to approach woodworking from a design standpoint and draft drawings to create a working plan. Open-ended projects encourage you to explore your original design ideas while gaining useful technical skills. OFFERED IN FALL
Other opportunities for high school students: The Pre-College Summer Institute at UArts offers 3-credit programs in Art, Media + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Jazz, Music Business, and Theater for creative high schoolers. Students gain college-level training while working with UArts’ expert visual, writing, and performing arts faculty. Residential and commuter options available for programs starting in July 2019. Saturday School students receive a 10% returning student tuition discount. To find out more and request a brochure visit uarts.edu/summerinstitute or call 215.717.6006.
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Register online at uarts.edu/saturdayschool or download the registration form and submit it by email, fax, mail, in person, or by phone. Registration requires payment in full. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: Scholarship applicants cannot register online.
UArts Alumni Discount: Children of a UArts alumni are eligible for a 10% discount (on tuition only; discount amount = $33). The parent must list the school, major studied, and year of graduation on the registration form.
Download the Saturday School Registration Form: uarts.edu/saturdayschoolreg
Tuition + fees: $395 per semester The cost of each Saturday School class is $395 (includes $330 tuition + $65 nonrefundable registration & materials fee). The cost of Saturday School for the year (Fall + Spring semesters / 2 classes) is $790.
Payment Payment must be made in full at the time of registration and discounts must be calculated and reflected in payment. No refunds will be issued to correct overpayment for discounts that are not requested at the time of registration. Payment may be made by check, money order or credit card. checks should be made to: The University of the Arts. UArts accepts American Express, Visa, and Mastercard for credit card payments. We cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Discounts & Scholarships Students are eligible to receive only one discount or scholarship per semester. Discounts and scholarships are applied to tuition cost only, and must be calculated at the time of registration; no refunds will be issued to correct overpayment.
Scholarships A limited number of full and partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to students each semester based on demonstration of creative potential and financial need. Scholarships require additional application materials. Details about scholarship opportunities and applications can be found online at uarts.edu/saturdayschool.
Scholarship Deadlines Fall 2018: Friday, October 5, 2018 Spring 2019: Friday, February 1, 2019
Returning Student Discount: Students who have participated in Pre-College Summer Institute or Saturday School at UArts are eligible for a 10% discount (on tuition only; discount amount = $33). Please enter the course, term attended, year, and program on the registration form.
Information + Policies Please see our website for information about refund policies, course cancellations, changing courses, supplies, snow days, models as well as all other uarts policies: uarts.edu/saturday school/policies. 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 scholarship and conducts all educational programs, activities and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability.
Contact Pre-College Email: precollege@uarts.edu Fax: 215.717.6538 Mail: The University of the Arts, Pre-College Programs 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Visit: The University of the Arts, Pre-College Programs Terra Hall, Room 909 (9th floor) 211 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 Call: 215.717.6006
Pre-College Saturday School 320 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
PreCollege Saturday School Fall 2018 + Spring 2019 Writing, Performing + Visual Arts Classes For High School Students uarts.edu/saturdayschool
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Pre-College Saturday School 2018-2019 Registration Form Please complete and submit this form with payment in full.
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