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Open Enrollment Now Taking Place for Creative Summer Art Academy at Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale
The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, is pleased to offer its anticipated Creative Summer Art Academy (CSAA). Open enrollment is now taking place for the two-week art workshops, which offer students focused instruction by local, professional artists and art instructors.
Two-week sessions run as follows: August 8-19.
*Also, a Musical Theatre Production class will be offered during sessions III and IV for students entering grades 4-8 in collaboration with the Inside Out Theatre Company. Students entering grades 5-8 will participate in a Set Design class during this time.
Students may sign up for as many sessions as desired. High school students are encouraged to attend all sessions, as CSAA has been pivotal in working with students to create comprehensive portfolios for consideration at many of the country’s top art schools. Many CSAA alumni have gone on to receive noteworthy scholarships.
WHO:
Grades 1-4
Painting, drawing, and design are explored using a variety of materials, with an emphasis on creativity, exploration, art vocabulary, and experimentation. Musical Theatre Production will be offered during sessions III and IV for students entering grades 4-8 in collaboration with the Inside Out Theatre Company.
Grades 5-8
Subjects covered include design, painting and drawing. Workshops build on the elements of composition, vocabulary, creativity, and the overall process involved with creating a work of art. Set Design will be included in the curriculum for students entering grades 5-8 during sessions III & IV in conjunction with Musical Theatre Production class.
Grades 9-12
Students will be introduced to Anatomy & Structure (study and analysis of the skeleton and muscular structure of the human figure) using a variety of live models and reference to the skeleton. Students will learn proportions of the human skeleton, as well as individual muscle identification. Students will draw and paint from models performing dynamic gestural poses and extended poses. Instructors encourage the development of the students’ technical drawing skills and ultimately their creative expression.
WHERE:
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 954-525-5500, www.moafl.org.
WHEN:
Registration is now open. Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis; space is limited so register early! Museum Member and multiple session and child discounts are available.
Creative Summer Art Academy Sessions will run:
SESSION V: Aug. 8 – Aug. 19 9 am to 4 pm Before/After Care $125.00
HOW:
The cost of CSAA is $450 per session. Multiple session and child discounts are available. In addition to session costs, morning and/or afternoon care is offered; price $50 for morning and $100 for afternoon or $125 for both.
Concurrently to the CSAA, the Studio School will offer “Summer Nights,” a 10-week semester for adults.