In each class, models are placed into environments that express current social lifestyles. Off-campus sites include an eatery, a theatre, a visiting event and a car lot. In the classroom, models pose to illustrate scenes such as the beauty parlor, the grocery store, the living room and the office. Art produced by high school students in this course may be considered for presentation in college application portfolios. Through a series of creative encounters, students are given an opportunity to translate inner aware-ness into powerful images.
Participants learn to reach within for sources of imagery.
This unique process enables one to use metaphor and natural artmaking abilities to create personal meaning from life experiences. In a format of open dialogue, free from criticism, students also learn to investigate the innate value of their personal creations without measuring their worth against the expectations of others. These encounters provide a safe place to nourish the development of intuition and spontaneity in the creative process. During the course, a variety of drawing media will be used to bridge the imagination with expression. If specifically requested on the registration form, adult supervision can be provided for students attending both morning and afternoon classes for either the first or second session of summer Young People's Studios classes.