The Art Effect

Senior Project

Zoom Info Session: Aug 25 @ 7pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81026313411

Interviews at Trolley Barn: Sept 1
Decisions emailed out Sept 2

An advanced mentoring and portfolio development course designed to help earn top scholarship awards by developing a strong body of artwork. Senior Project is open to all aspiring art students in their senior or junior year or in a post-high school gap year. 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 event, be given letters of recommendation from the instructor, and direct assistance applying to the colleges of your choice.

​​Registrants will be contacted to schedule a meeting with the instructor prior to the first day to review the course commitments as well as the registrant's current portfolio. Interview meetings are anticipated to occur on Sept 1st and will be scheduled on an individual basis.

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.

Portfolio in Character Design & Comics

Design and tell your own visual story panel by panel using traditional materials such as bristol board, pencils, tracing paper, sable brushes, and india ink. Referencing film, video, comic books and comic strips, you will learn how to break down ideas into the "keyframes" to create your story. Learn how to create pages within the ‘Elements of Art’ including line quality, shading, variety, emphasis, and perspective.

Students are required to bring 9”x12” sketchbooks.

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.

Portfolio in the Human Figure

A functional understanding of anatomy, gesture, and proportion is the foundation of any figural artwork. This class will help your portfolio stand out by learning to draw the human figure. Using a variety of materials and techniques, students will gain confidence in mark-making and grounding figures in dynamic compositions while working from a live nude model. You will develop an advanced understanding of how to render the human form while focusing on human anatomy, proportions, poses, and gestures.
Students are required to bring 9”x12” sketchbooks.

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.

Portfolio Development Foundations

Learn what it takes to start advancing beyond art basics and begin building a scholarship-worthy portfolio. You will become proficient in drawing and painting human anatomy, proportions, landscapes, still lifes, and more, while learning to draw from observation and creating original works that blend the observation with the imagination. This class will prepare students for advanced classes such as Intermediate Portfolio and other specialty Portfolio classes.

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.

Foundations in Drawing & Painting

In this course, you will hone skills in composition, value, texture and color through challenges and exercises that take your drawing and painting skills to the next level. Learn how to utilize perspective, color schemes, shape, line, form, and classic art techniques to produce artworks in charcoal, acrylics, and other mediums.
Students are required to bring 9”x12” sketchbooks.

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 Digital Art & Illustration

Learn to use various digital tools such as Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create compelling and well-composed digital images, animated gifs, photo collages and more. Develop a real or fictional band/musician or DJ persona and create album artwork, posters, and other digital content to kickstart any young artist’s digital career!

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.

Exploring Drawing & Painting

Young artists will expand creativity through an immersive experience in drawing and painting. Focus on designing original characters, stories, and artistic visions while learning techniques in colored pencils, pastels, ink, acrylics, and watercolors. Projects vary from color exploration and character creation to developing narratives.

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.

Fall MADLab

Fall Spark Studios

The Road To Scholarships

Learn college admission secrets that could save your family thousands in tuition, stand out from other applicants and understand the process. Dive deep into all aspects of admissions; including application, portfolio reviews, writing your essays and increasing your chances for top scholarship awards. Plus, explore potential career pathways, the art college experience, and avoiding the pitfalls of the process. You will receive individualized advice on identifying schools that are the best fit for you and making the admission process as stress free as possible. 

*This class will be taught virtually via Zoom.

*A seat in Road to Scholarships is included in registration price for Senior Project*