STUDIO ARTS - CLASSES

High School Art Classes

The Art Classes program provides quality visual art and design education to high school students in grades nine through twelve.

Creative Summer Camp 2008 information coming soon.
There will be Five Two-Week sessions:
June 9-20 | June 23-July 3|July 7-18|July 21-Aug 1|Aug 4-15

Registration begins April 2008.

Fall 2008 – September 16– November 22, 2008
Winter 2009 – January 13 – March 28, 2009
Summer 2009 TBA
(Class start date is dependant on class day. Dates subject to change, please check back as we get closer to the session for updates and registration forms)

Scholarship Information

Each year students in grades 1-12 may compete for scholarships. Awards are either 100 percent or 50 percent of tuition. Each semester, each faculty will nominate two students from their current enrollment for scholarships for the following semester. These scholarships are merit-based. In addition, the Museum accepts entries for merit and need based scholarships. The deadlines for the 2008 Winter Semester is January 4, 2008.

Click here for a downloadable, printable scholarship (Word) form
Click here for a downloadable, printable scholarship (PDF) form

Entry Guidelines:

Children are invited to submit for competition one drawing.
Must be student's original artwork done without help.
Must be still life drawing of common objects. We suggest you arrange five to ten objects such as small boxes, bowls, cups, and other simple objects on a table. Draw these objects, try to fill the page, and add details.
Maximum size: 14" x 17"
Must be black and white only using pencil, ink or marker.
Student should spend about one hour on the drawing.
Must be accompanied by a completed Scholarship Form (parent or guardian signature required), which must be firmly attached to the back of the drawing.
Must be received in the Education Office by 5 pm, on the deadline date.
The Museum of Art is also proud to announce the addition of need-based scholarships for students in grades 1-12 for summer camp, fall and spring semesters, who are:
Eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced School Lunch Program.
Zip code 33311 will be given special consideration.
Parents and guardians must get documentation from the child’s school that confirms the child’s eligibility for free or reduced lunch. This form must be mailed with the scholarship application.
Scholarships are made possible in part by the Wachovia Bank, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.
Scholarship notifications will be mailed out a week after the deadline date. Students accepting their scholarship must submit completed registration form and fees by the last day to register. In the event that a student has already registered and then wins a scholarship, all scholarship money will be applied to the following semester. Refunds will not be provided for registered students who then win a scholarship. Students who have received a faculty scholarship are not eligible for the scholarship competition in the same calendar year.

Please note that scholarship drawings will NOT be returned.

For more information, please call the Education Department Office at 954-525-5500 ext. 239 or e-mail us at education1@moafl.org.

Curriculum
Art Classes are structured with sequential lessons. Classes are kept small with an instructor to ensure one-on-one instruction time for each student. Instructors are chosen for their dedication to education in the visual arts and their own particular strengths as artists. All grades are skills-based, designed to impart the greatest amount of technical training and exploration of materials suitable for the grade level. We challenge students to be creative while giving them the tools necessary to realize their visions.
The following is an outline of the curriculum for each class.

FIGURE DRAWING (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Understanding the figure and its expansiveness, the development of confidence, personal freedom, expression, and sound drawing skill. Issues of proportion, anatomy, and structure of the human form are covered. Individual and group critiques.

PAINTING – PORTRAIT (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Painting class devoted to observational painting of the portrait. Individual and group critiques. This course offers structural painting of the head and its character. Emphasis on complex paint manipulation and qualities of the face and expression. In-class lectures on medium and materials cover paint (intermediate palette), surfaces, brushes, and processes in the studio.

WATERCOLOR (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
A painting course using the medium of transparent watercolor. This course offers an extensive exploration of how watercolor works. Using line, layering, and fusion, the student examines figure, still life, and landscape with transparent watercolor wash. In-class lectures on medium and materials cover paint (intermediate palette), paper, brushes, and processes in the studio.

INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING (BEGINNER)
This course offers an extensive exploration of how acrylic paints are used. Using line, layering, and fusion, the student examines figure, still life, and landscape with transparent and opaque applications. In-class lectures on medium and materials cover paint (intermediate palette), surfaces, brushes, and processes in the studio.

PAINTING (INTERMEDIATE)
Fundamental techniques of oil painting including paint handling, surface preparation, color mixing, and self-expression are emphasized through progressive exercises that are designed to meet the needs of multiple skill levels. Students will learn organization of the picture plane to develop preparation and compositional skills through the use of color, value, and texture.

TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (INTERMEDIATE)
Study and exercises in shape, line, space, hue, chroma, and texture with reference to two-dimensional forms. Abstract concepts that lead to more dynamic representational composition. Emphasis on creative design. Special attention is given to expressiveness, media, and materials.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
The study of three-dimensional form in space; conceptual and aesthetic response to fundamental knowledge of shape in line, plane, and volume in spatial relationships. Experimentation in a variety of materials.

COLOR CONCEPT
Lectures discuss the application of color beyond theory. They deal with the inseparable factors of hue, value, and chroma in order to develop intellectual and visual sensitivity. Sequential assignments follow from the lectures and move from simple monochromatic problems to those more complex.

STRUCTURAL DRAWING (BEGINNER)
Structural drawing theories are delivered through a series of exercises concerning visual perception of objects as they appear in space. Lectures develop and clarify the perspective principles to which drawing relates. The course covers general principles: one-, two-, and three-point perspective; compound forms; shadows from natural and artificial sources; and reflections.

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Exploring drawings as the backbone of successful college admission portfolios. Students will work on completing quality drawings through still life and extended model poses. Assignments are geared toward portfolio requirements. Presentation of drawings, how to organize a portfolio, and strategies for an outstanding portfolio will be presented.

DRAWING – MIXED MEDIA (BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED)
Development of drawing ideas in a variety of drawing media with emphasis on the use of materials and manipulations.

ANATOMY AND STRUCTURE (ADVANCED)
A painting course devoted to figurative painting. Issues of proportion, anatomy, and structure of the human form are covered. Individual and group critiques.

THEATRICAL SET DESIGN
This course offers an extensive exploration of theatrical set design. Students will create a set for a play performed by students enrolled in our drama class. This collaboration will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester open to the public.

MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASS
This course offers an extensive exploration of theatrical set design. Students will create a set for a play performed by students enrolled in our drama class. This collaboration will culminate in a performance at the end of the semester open to the public.

Tuition: $395

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Registering for Art Classes

Enrollment is processed in the order received and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration must be received by posted deadline. Students requesting class placement with a friend of the same grade level should mail registration cards and payments together. Registration forms should be clearly marked with the student's and friend's names.

Because of limited space and security considerations, students are not permitted to attend any class for which they are not registered. Class changes must be requested through the Education Office and will be granted on a space-available basis and received prior to the 2nd class meeting.

Fees

The tuition for one semester is $195 per class unless otherwise noted. A discount of $15 is given to students registering for two or more classes within the same semester. There is a registration fee of $15 per student. This fee is waived for MoAFL members. If you would like to become a museum member, please visit Membership Page of website for details. Partial payments will not be accepted. Mail completed registration form with check or credit card information (or fax with credit card information to 954-524-6011):

Studio Arts Program
Museum of Art / Fort Lauderdale One East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Registration must be received in the Education Office by posted deadline. Confirmation letters, schedules, parking information, and a campus map will be provided to all registered students prior to the first day of class.

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds must be in writing and received prior to the start of the first class. No refunds will be given after this time. $75 of the total fee is nonrefundable. There are no refunds/credits for missed classes.

Scholarship entry guidelines:

Students from 1st - 12th grade are invited to submit for competition one drawing. Must be student's original artwork done without help. Must be still life drawing of common objects. We suggest you arrange five to ten objects such as small boxes, bowls, cups, and other simple objects on a table. Draw these objects, try to fill the page, and add details. Maximum size: 14" x 17"

Must be black and white only using pencil, ink or marker. Student should spend about one hour on the drawing. Must be accompanied by a completed Scholarship Form (parent or guardian signature required), which must be firmly attached to the back of the drawing and Registration Form. Must be received in the Education Office by 3 pm, on the deadline date.

The Museum of Art is also proud to announce the addition of need-based scholarships for students in grades 1-12 for summer camp, fall and spring semesters, who are: Eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced School Lunch Program. Zip code 33311 will be given special consideration.

For need-based scholarship, parents/guardians must get documentation from the child’s school that confirms the child’s eligibility for free or reduced lunch. This form must be mailed with the scholarship application. Scholarships are made possible in part by the Wachovia Bank and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.

Scholarship notifications will be made within one week of the deadline date. Students accepting their scholarship must submit any fees due by the registration deadline. In the event that a student has already registered and then wins a scholarship, all scholarship money will be applied to the following semester. A voucher will be provided and must be submitted the following semester in order to receive scholarship. Refunds will not be provided for registered students who then win a scholarship. Students who have received a faculty scholarship are not eligible for the scholarship competition in the same calendar year.

Please note that scholarship drawings will NOT be returned.

For more information, please contact the Education Department Office education1@moafl.org.

Scholarship entry guidelines:

Students from 1st - 12th grade are invited to submit for competition one drawing. Must be student's original artwork done without help. Must be still life drawing of common objects. We suggest you arrange five to ten objects such as small boxes, bowls, cups, and other simple objects on a table. Draw these objects, try to fill the page, and add details. Maximum size: 14" x 17"

Must be black and white only using pencil, ink or marker. Student should spend about one hour on the drawing. Must be accompanied by a completed Scholarship Form (parent or guardian signature required), which must be firmly attached to the back of the drawing and Registration Form. Must be received in the Education Office by 3 pm, on the deadline date.

The Museum of Art is also proud to announce the addition of need-based scholarships for students in grades 1-12 for summer camp, fall and spring semesters, who are:
Eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced School Lunch Program. Zip code 33311 will be given special consideration.

For need-based scholarship, parents/guardians must get documentation from the child’s school that confirms the child’s eligibility for free or reduced lunch. This form must be mailed with the scholarship application.  Scholarships are made possible in part by the Wachovia Bank and the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.

Scholarship notifications will be made within one week of the deadline date. Students accepting their scholarship must submit any fees due by the registration deadline. In the event that a student has already registered and then wins a scholarship, all scholarship money will be applied to the following semester. A voucher will be provided and must be submitted the following semester in order to receive scholarship. Refunds will not be provided for registered students who then win a scholarship. Students who have received a faculty scholarship are not eligible for the scholarship competition in the same calendar year.

Please note that scholarship drawings will NOT be returned.

For more information, please contact the Education Department Office education1@moafl.org.