The Art Effect

Foundations in Digital Character Design

Create compelling and well-composed characters and short animated sequences in this class focused on the fundamentals of digital art-making. Learn about digital composition, anatomical proportions, fantastical digital spaces, and animating walk cycles. Students will use ProCreate and Apple Pencils to bring their visions to life.

Students are required to bring a sketchbook.

Scholarships are available to those in economic need. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org

Foundations in Painting

Learn to elevate your painting skills through strengthening your grasp of composition, color, value, and proportions. Young artists will focus on working from observation to create representational works using watercolors, acrylics, tempera and mixed media to paint still lifes, landscapes, and self-portraits.

Students are required to bring their own sketchbook.

Scholarships are available to those in economic need. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org

Foundations in Film II – Production Intentions

Students in this class will focus on making artistic choices with intention to achieve a specific tone in individual mini-films. Students will craft short monologues with a specific tone in mind, and then learn lighting techniques, directing language for coaching actors, when and how to use different lenses and focal lengths for cinematography, and how to edit with the viewer’s pacing experience in mind. Intended for students who have already taken one film class with The Art Effect.

Scholarships are available to those in economic need. To apply for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org

Session 3 – Fine Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of fine art through drawing, painting, mixed media, and collage. Students will also take one digital art class. Recommended for Junior Art Institute students in middle school or high school students new to fine art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Quick links:
Purchase Summer Art Institute t-shirts
Choose your summer electives here
Welcome packet
Watch the orientation Zoom meeting

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 2 – Fine Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of fine art through drawing, painting, mixed media, and collage. Students will also take one digital art class. Recommended for Junior Art Institute students in middle school or high school students new to fine art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Quick links:
Purchase Summer Art Institute t-shirts
Choose your summer electives here
Welcome packet
Watch the orientation Zoom meeting

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 1 – Fine Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of fine art through drawing, painting, mixed media, and collage. Students will also take one digital art class. Recommended for Junior Art Institute students in middle school or high school students new to fine art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 3 – Digital Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of digital art. Projects include digital painting, drawn animations, and graphic design. Students will also take one fine art class. Best suited for Junior Art Institute students in middle school age group or high school students new to digital art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Quick links:
Purchase Summer Art Institute t-shirts
Choose your summer electives here
Welcome packet
Watch the orientation Zoom meeting

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 2 – Digital Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of digital art. Projects include digital painting, drawn animations, and graphic design. Students will also take one fine art class. Best suited for Junior Art Institute students in middle school age group or high school students new to digital art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Quick links:
Purchase Summer Art Institute t-shirts
Choose your summer electives here
Welcome packet
Watch the orientation Zoom meeting

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 1 – Digital Art Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This foundations-level major focuses on acquisition of techniques and essential elements and principles of digital art. Projects include digital painting, drawn animations, and graphic design. Students will also take one fine art class. Best suited for Junior Art Institute students in middle school age group or high school students new to digital art.
*Submitting work samples is not required, but sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.

Session 3 – Portfolio Foundations – Summer Art Institute

This intermediate-level major focuses on beginning to develop a unique, dynamic portfolio while expanding on fundamental drawing and painting skills in both physical and digital spaces. Primarily working from observation and reference, students will receive instruction in composition, color theory, mark-making and narrative illustration through creating representational works using a variety of media. Projects will include still lifes, landscapes, self-portraits, and character-based works in a combination of digital art, drawing and painting. Best suited for high school students with introductory experience in fine art, or advanced middle school students.
*Submitting work samples is strongly encouraged but not required. Sharing recent work helps us get to know you, where you are, and how best to help you grow.

All students are asked to bring a bag lunch, a sketchbook (8inx10in preferred), a refillable water bottle, and sunblock in case class projects occur outside. 
Early drop-off available for an additional $25/day (no earlier than 8:30 am)
Late pick-up available for an additional $25/day (no later than 5:15 pm)
Please email cory@thearteffect.org or call 845-471-7477 to sign up for early drop-off or late pick-up.

Quick links:
Purchase Summer Art Institute t-shirts
Choose your summer electives here
Welcome packet
Watch the orientation Zoom meeting

Additional Discounts

• Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more weeks of camp.
• Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for a Students & Families membership, click here to "Become a Member."
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to those in economic need, to apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form and send it to info@thearteffect.org.