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Concept Photography

07/06/2021 – 07/28/2021 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Conceptual Photography:  How to make great photos- not just “take” them. Engaging, powerful photographs are not about good cameras and a lot of technical know-how.  They come to life through ideas, perspective, voice, and memory.  In this class, we will use any camera you have on hand to explore the conceptual side of photography. We’ll […]

Improvisational / Anatomical Choreography

07/07/2020 – 07/30/2020 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – *prior dance experience recommended This course combines elements from dance, somatic movement education, improvisation, and composition. Students will explore physical movement through guided improvisations, anatomical choreography, and creating compositions of their own. Students will be introduced to experiential anatomy and somatics through the work of Irmgard Bartenieff, Peggy Hackney, and Irene Dowd. Concepts covered include […]

Build it from Home: Exploration of Recycled Art

07/06/2020 – 07/10/2020 @ 9:00 am – This course will stoke creative thinking through reimagining the use of recyclable materials. Throughout art history, artists from various cultures use what is readily available to create functional objects, costumes, props, and sculptures. Students will work with the instructor who will present strategies for construction, problem-solving, and the history of reuse. Basic art materials and […]

Image + Sound: Making Scenes

07/18/2022 – 07/29/2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Great filmmakers know that image and sound hold equal weight in good films. In this class, we will study how they come together to make scenes better in good films, and we will practice making scenes that hold more power because of this. Both a logical extension of Fade In and a stand-alone course, this […]

Musical Theater Intensive

07/11/2022 – 07/29/2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – The Musical Theater Review Three Week Intensive combines college ­level Theater, Music and Dance disciplines with guidance in how to create online musical theater content. The goal is to produce a digital performance in a team environment. ​ The program allows students ages 14-­18 to take on the roles of actors, singers, dancers, lyricists, composers […]

Fade In: Stories and Scripts

07/05/2022 – 07/16/2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – This two-week intensive introduces writer’s ages 15-18 to some of the secrets of telling stories for the screen. Working with professional writers you will get daily practice in the art of storytelling and turning those stories into finished scripts. Our textbook will be scripts, poems, short stories, and a handful of classic films that we […]

Concept Photography: How to make great photos- not just “take” them

07/06/2020 – 07/29/2020 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – This intensive will be held online for summer 2020. Through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning, we are structuring our intensives to be creative, fun, and full of activities. If you have any questions about how we are moving to remote learning, please call or email with any questions. Engaging, powerful photographs are not about good cameras […]

Beginning Object Design

07/07/2022 – 07/28/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students will be immersed in the world of object design. Hands-on studio work will include material exploration, drawing, and making concept models. Through three distinct design projects, students will experiment with textile design, lighting design, and furniture design. In each project, we will explore the diverse cultural history of design as well as contemporary culture […]

Comics Studio

07/06/2022 – 07/29/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The dynamic literary medium of comics and graphic novels uses a versatile language that’s all its own. In this all-levels hands-on class, students will develop essential skills for powerful, versatile storytelling in words and pictures, including writing, drawing, visual language, crafting narratives, developing characters, inking, and production including scanning, Photoshop, and printing. Students will craft […]

Graphic Design

07/05/2022 – 07/29/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – This is a hands-on course for students with a limited background in graphic design. Students will be introduced to graphic design through introductory projects using Adobe Illustrator. You will learn to draw with vector lines and be introduced to color theory, typography, hierarchy and shape. Skills taught: Research and analytical skills. Learn how to draw and […]