Summer Academy for High School Students 2008

There is no better place to prepare for art school or an art degree in college than the Academy, with its exceptional faculty of practicing, professional artists. The Summer Academy is an intensive four-week foundational program of college-level courses in drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking, designed to develop your artistry and skill. If the visual arts are your passion, the Summer Academy is for you. 

In addition to challenging studio classes, one day a week is devoted to exploring the contemporary world of art and artists:

• Visits to artists' studios to learn first-hand how they develop ideas, create art and build their careers
  
• Day trips to the Barnes Foundation, The Fabric Workshop and Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and renowned museums and galleries in New York City and Washington D.C.

Lunchtime discussions include:

• Preparing a strong portfolio
• Applying to art school
• Practical concerns of the artist including marketing, teaching art as a career, acquiring gallery representation, residencies, grants, and more!

The program concludes with an exhibition in Gallery 128, the Academy School Gallery, complete with a reception for family and friends. Those completing this challenging, enriching program will earn four college-level credits.

Drawing 

At the Academy, observational drawing skills are the foundation of all artistic endeavors and essential for a strong portfolio.  Students will master the drawing elements of line, shape, composition, perspective and value. They will work from challenging still life arrangements, the panoramic views from the Hamilton Building and portrait and life models while exploring a variety of drawing materials. A visit to the Academy vaults to view rarely seen Master drawings supplements the studio activity. 

Painting 

Students will work directly from the still life and figure with emphasis on articulating forms in paint. They will learn to set up various palettes, mix colors and paint both directly and through transparent glazing and scumbling. The safe use of artists' pigments, painting mediums, brushes, painting supports and their preparation will be covered in depth. A visit to the Academy collections enhances studio instruction.

Sculpture 

Through traditional and contemporary approaches, students will learn the fundamentals and creative possibilities of sculpture.  Students will model the figure in clay from direct observation, and translate their own drawings and concepts into three-dimensional reality. The resources of the Academy's new Sculpture Shop, including the safe use of hand and power tools, will be clearly demonstrated.

Printmaking 

In the Academy's state-of-the-art Print Shop, students will learn the fundamentals of printmaking safely and creatively.  With their own drawings and ideas as inspiration, students will make black and white and color prints using hand-printing and press techniques including: carved-stamp printing; collagraph to explore texture and shaped plates; monoprinting, or one-of-a-kind painterly prints and traditional etching.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Schedule 

Summer Academy begins Monday, July 7 and ends with an exhibition and reception on Friday, August 1. Classes are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Field trip days may begin earlier and/or end later.

Tuition 

$2,100 includes tuition, field trips, museum access and art supplies.

Scholarships

All applicants will be considered for a limited number of partial tuition scholarships. Results will be announced after June 1.

NEW! Top scoring Summer Academy scholarship winners who apply and are accepted to the Academy’s Certificate or BFA Programs for Fall 2009, will automatically be considered for The Next Step (TNS) Scholarship. Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@pafa.edu or 215-972-7625 for more details.

To Register

• Click here to register
• A $525 deposit (non-refundable, non-returnable) is required at time of registration with balance due by May 15, 2008. 
• No refunds after June 1.
• A portfolio of 3 – 5 pieces and an art teacher recommendation required.
• If selecting residential services from Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs, see below.

Residential Services

Comprehensive residential services are available through Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs for an additional $3100:

• Air-conditioned housing at the University of Pennsylvania
• Resident counselors
• Transportation
• Most meals
• Evening and weekend activities
• Internet access

Students choosing residential services must complete their entire Summer Academy registration (including tuition) through Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs and abide by their payment schedule and refund/cancellation policy.  To apply, download, print, complete and mail the application (PDF) directly to Julian Krinsky camps and programs.  For more information, visit http://www.jkcp.com/ or call 866-TRY-JKCP (866-879-5527).

Transportation 

The Academy is minutes away from SEPTA and PATCO stations. For SEPTA information: 215-580-7800 or www.septa.org. For PATCO information: www.drpa.org/patco.

Lunch 

Summer Academy students may visit the Academy cafe or choose from a multitude of nearby eateries including the famous Reading Terminal Market or bring their own. The Student Lounge atop the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building offers a relaxing oasis with views of the Philadelphia cityscape. 

Questions?  Write continuinged@pafa.edu or call 215-972-7632