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Pre-College Summer Studio

A rigorous artmaking program for high school juniors and seniors.

Pre-College Summer Studio   June 29–August 1, 2008     Individuals who have completed at least their sophomore year in high school are welcome to apply to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston ’s (SMFA) rigorous five-week Pre-College Summer Studio. Unique Interdisciplinary Curriculum At the SMFA we recognize that disciplines converge and influence each other, and that contemporary art is truly interdisciplinary. We encourage all students to build solid foundations and acquire skill sets in numerous disciplines in order to create new possibilities and forms of artmaking.  In the Pre-College Summer Studio you will explore painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, video, digital photography, as well as sound art and performance, so that you may take your artmaking to the next level. These core courses will encompass basic skills, experimentation, conceptual thinking, problem solving, critique, and discussions. The program will also include presentations, resources, and one-on-one guidance in regard to portfolio building, career paths in the arts, and the college application process.     Individual-Focused Instruction Highly skilled and experienced artists/teachers will instruct you in studio work and lead you in discussions about the artmaking process. Our unusually low student to faculty ratio (6:1) ensures that you will get the attention you need as you evolve your artwork. You will also be matched with a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program who will help you further develop your individual vision. Boston : The Extended Classroom Visits from renowned artists and excursions in the Boston area will provide opportunities for direct engagement with the local art and culture scene. You also will have access to the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts , Boston . Program Schedule           The Pre-College Summer Studio program begins with an orientation on Sunday, June 29, and runs through Friday, August 1, 2008. Every week you will engage in each program area. Please note: The following is a sample schedule: Monday 8–8:50 am  Breakfast 9–9:40 am    Art Jamming Session 9:45–11:15 am Painting 11:30 am–12:45 pm Printmaking 12:45–1:40 pm Lunch 1:45–3:15 pm Video 3:30–5 pm  Visiting Artist Presentation 5:30–6:45 pm Dinner 7–9:30 pm Evening Choice: Film Screening or Self-Directed Studio Time Tuesday 8–8:50 am  Breakfast 9–10:30 am Digital Photography 10:45 am–12:15 pm Sound Art 12:30–1:30 pm Lunch 1:45–3:15 pm    Installation 3:30–5 pm Drawing 5:30–6:45 pm  Dinner 7–9:30 pm  Self-Directed Studio Time Wednesday 8–8:50 am   Breakfast 9–10:30 am Sculpture 10:45 am–12:15 pm Printmaking 12:30–1:30 pm Lunch 1:45–3:15 pm Artists in Action 3:30–5 pm Artists in Action 5:30–6:45 pm Dinner 7–9:30 pm Evening Choice: Museum Visit or Self-Directed Studio Time Thursday 8–8:50 am  Breakfast 9-10:30 am Digital Photography 10:45 am–12:15 pm Video 12:30–1:30 pm  Lunch 1:45–3:15 pm  Drawing 3:30–5 pm Painting 5:30–6:45 pm Dinner 7–9:30 pm  Evening Choice: Film Screening or Self-Directed Studio Time Friday 8–8:50 am Breakfast 9–10:30 am Installation 10:45 am–12:15 pm Sculpture 12:30–1:30 pm Lunch 1:45–3:15 pm Video 3:30–4:45 pm Sound Art 4:50–5:30 pm Art Jamming Session 5:30–6:45 pm Dinner 7–9:30 pm Off-site Group Activity

 

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