COMMUNITY FEEDBACK GUIDANCE
If you are new to art, taking classes but unsure of your direction, or returning to art after a long absence, the Continuing Education (CE) Core Curriculum Program is for you. Designed to help you achieve your artistic goals, the program provides a structured curriculum of classes in logical sequence to build your basic skills and the confidence necessary to move forward in any artistic direction.
Benefits
- Individually tailored assistance in course selection
- Helpful guidance and feedback on your progress from the CE Director and faculty
- A flexible timeframe – complete the requirements at your own pace, with no time limit Previously taken courses may be transferable
- Earn a Certificate of Achievement
- A complementary one-year Academy Alumni Circle Membership
Curriculum
This core curriculum has been designed to give you a solid grounding in the four fine arts disciplines – drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Complete the program with eight courses, including two electives. Additional electives are encouraged to assist you in working towards a focused goal. For added flexibility, certain workshops may be combined to meet course requirements.
Required Courses
Drawing (2)
- Drawing Fundamentals, Art Fundamentals or comparable
- A second level class such as Cast Drawing, Mixed Media Drawing, Life Drawing or Portrait Drawing
Painting (2)
- Beginning Painting or Still Life painting
- A color-oriented course such as Color Secrets for Painting
Sculpture (1)
- A clay modeling course such as Terra Cotta Figure Sculpture or Figure and Portrait Modeling
Printmaking (1)
Elective Courses (2)
- A more advanced drawing or painting class
- Any second course in sculpture or printmaking
Look for the “CC” next to courses that meet the basic requirements. The Frequent Student Discount applies. Please call the Continuing Education office at 215-972-7632 and make an appointment to discuss what the Core Curriculum Program can do for you.