The Art Effect

Portfolio Development Foundations

Develop a unique, dynamic portfolio while expanding on your fundamental drawing and painting skills. Primarily working from observation, you will learn to balance life drawing with imaginative and photo based references. This class will prepare students for advanced classes such as Intermediate Portfolio and other specialty Portfolio classes.

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.

Drawing and Painting the Human Figure

Bring the human form to captivating life through in-depth figure work! In this class, artists will delve into color theory and value to create painted renderings of nude models. Learn to develop dynamic compositions of figures within an interior space. Students will develop a heightened awareness of color, light, and form, and perspective while working directly from observation.

Students are required to bring sketchbooks

Portfolio in Mixed Media Animation

In this course, students will create a digital portfolio of stop-motion animation using their own mixed media artworks. Each student will learn how to expertly handle traditional materials including clay, ink, paper, and paint, and more to blend multiple elements such as live-action footage, still images, text, 2D and 3D elements with other visual effects into one unique style.

Students are required to bring a sketchbook

Senior Project

Zoom Info Session: Aug 28 @ 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81288572427 
Meeting ID: 812 8857 2427

Interviews at Trolley Barn: TBD upon registration

An advanced mentoring and portfolio development course designed to help earn top scholarship awards by developing a strong body of artwork. This class requires Portfolio Development or a session of the Summer Intensive as a prerequisite. Students will complete 10 pieces of artwork, as well as a visual research sketchbook that reflects a deeper understanding of learned concepts. A new, finished piece will be expected at every class for critique as well as the previous week’s piece after applying feedback. Once completed you will exhibit your work at a public gallery opening, be given letters of recommendation from the instructor, and receive 1-1 assistance in applying to the colleges of your choice.

​​Registrants will be contacted to schedule a meeting with the instructor prior to the first day of class to review the course commitments as well as the student’s current portfolio. Interview meetings are anticipated to occur on September 1.

Students will be required to develop 2 proposals for conceptual themes for their body of course work prior to the first day.

Students are required to bring a 9”x12” 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.

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.