PSAD’s Pre-College Summer Art Program for high school students is a two-week studio experience in our world-class studios at 919 Madison Street and 905 Harrison Street. All materials are included in the $185 tuition fee, with lunch available for purchase from the Kitchens Café located onsite. Students will take home finished works in each discipline. The program is limited to 12 students to maintain studio seating capacities.
Week one July 17-21
2D–OIL PAINTING 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • 2D and Graphic Design Building • 905 Harrison Street Instructor: Tanya Neitzke, PSAD painting instructor Students will learn wet-on-wet as well as overglazing techniques working from still life arrangements and photographs. Course work will also cover basic color theory, how to mix color, and how to set up the palette.
3D-SCULPTURE 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Ceramics and Sculpture Buildings • 919 Madison Street Instructor: Evin Dubois, PSAD sculpture instructor This two-week class will introduce students to the dimensional process of object making. Students will move from material to material making different items with both functional and sculptural potential. Students will walk away with basic skills in mold making, ceramics, and metalworking, and some finished objects for their portfolio
Week Two July 24-28
2D–MIXED MEDIA 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • 2D and Graphic Design Building • 905 Harrison Street Instructor: Tanya Neitzke, PSAD painting instructor Students will explore the use of mixed media to create an abstract self-portrait, exploring concepts within a subject. Mixed media will be explored through charcoal, acrylic paint, oil paint, and cut paper.
3D-SCULPTURE 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. • Ceramics and Sculpture Buildings • 919 Madison Street Instructor: Evin Dubois, PSAD sculpture instructor This two-week class will introduce students to the dimensional process of object making. Students will move from material to material making different items with both functional and sculptural potential. Students will walk away with basic skills in mold making, ceramics, and metalworking, and some finished objects for their portfolio
FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023 4 pm - 5pm Parent and Family Open House:
Participants will share their experiences and their work with friends and family at 905 Harrison Street.