Summer Advanced Studio
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2013 IS OPEN
The intensive Advanced Studio portfolio-development programs are designed specifically for high school students looking to challenge their creative and conceptual thinking, refine their drawing and painting or design skills, and develop stronger portfolio pieces. Highlights include field trips and panel discussions with professionals in the fields of art and design, smaller class sizes, and extended open-studio hours.
Is the Advanced Studio for you?
This program focuses on students’ individual goals in relation to class projects. While there is not an application process, students are required to submit a portfolio and complete a Student Profile form that helps to identify their goals. The Advanced Studio is recommended for students who aim to attend art school and requires students to have previously completed a Pre-College Portfolio Development program at the Corcoran or at another accredited college or university.
PREREQUISITES & REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Students wishing to enroll in the Advanced Studio must also submit the following at the time of registration:
- An Advanced Studio student profile form.
- A portfolio of five digital images (no more, no less than five, please), including one self-portrait and additional pieces of your best work. Digital images should be at least 300–500KB and formatted as .jpg, .pdf, or .tif files.
- Transcripts showing completion of a previous Pre-College program with a grade of B or above. (Students who complete a Pre-College program at the Corcoran do not need to submit transcripts)
Please click here to complete your Advanced Studio student profile form and submit your portfolio.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Drawing & Painting Advanced Studio
The Drawing and Painting Advanced Studio program allows students interested in fine arts to refine their observational drawing and painting skills. Students develop their understanding of color theory and composition, as well as conceptual thinking. Assignments may include still life, landscape, and the nude model.
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Interior Design & Architecture Advanced Studio
This program is an advanced introduction to the elements and principles of design that are common to Interior Design, Interior Architecture and related fields. Students will explore Interior Design through an in-depth re-envisioning of an iconic residence. Topics and activities include: the principles and elements of design, the design process, concept development, space planning, and color, material, textile, furniture, and finish selection. Students will develop hand drafting and design board presentation skills.
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DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS
Designed to meet the needs and interests of a wide range of students, Advanced Studio programs are offered both as day and residential.
Day Programs: Day programs are ideal for local students and those who do not require housing. Lunch costs are included in the program fees.
Residential Programs: Designed for students who reside beyond the Washington metropolitan area and for local students who would like to sample a college environment.
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EVENING WORKSHOPS
Introductory workshops in ceramics, stone carving, jewelry, screenprinting, and more are scheduled on several mid-week evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Students pay no additional fees for these workshops. Dinner is included. Evening workshops are mandatory for Portfolio Development and Advanced Studio residential students and optional for day students.
CLOSING EXHIBITION AND RECEPTION
Regardless of the program option you choose, all students have their work showcased in the Pre-College Exhibition, which is held at the Corcoran’s Downtown campus on the final day of each two-week session. Parents, family members, and friends are invited and encouraged to attend both the exhibition and reception.