PreCollege Program Summer 2013

July 8 August 2, 2013

Immerse yourself in Art, Design, Architecture, or Creative Writing

PreCollege students select their program major -modeled after Pratts undergraduate offerings by choosing one of the elective courses from the list below. All students will be automatically enrolled in the corresponding supplemental courses. Supplemental courses include a 2 credit bearing Foundation course, as well as Art History Appreciation and Portfolio Development.

Choose ONE of the following Elective Course Offerings:

Architecture Create the structures in which we live and work. Students develop solutions to a series of architectural problems through hands-on work; producing sketches, drafting plans, and building models. Art & Design Discovery Explore 2D and 3D techniques in this interdisciplinary course; sample areas of study such as fine arts, illustration, graphic design; and delve into the 3D process of designing objects within industrial design. Creative Writing Express thoughts and ideas through words. Focus on the basics of creative writing, while developing writing skills in one or more genres (poetry, essay, fiction, writing for theatre, film, or magazines). Through reading /writing assignments and critical reviews, students examine written language, the composing process, and voice. Students produce written works in various styles and genres, and then present the work for peer review and critique. Fashion Design This course offers an introduction to the fashion industry in New York City. Various aspects of design, inspiration and terminology will be explored. Experiment with designers' techniques in sketching and illustration, and develop basic skills in collection development. Field trips to related industry exhibits and designer showrooms will enhance the depth of learning. Fine Arts/Painting & Drawing Develop skills of observation and expression through a visual medium. This elective enhances students perceptual and aesthetic awareness through the creation of fine art. Instruction in drawing and painting incorporates a variety of techniques, media, and subject matter. Graphic Design Arrange text, images, and space to deliver ideas. The course includes handson studio projects and class discussions; showing how and when to use photography, illustration, typography, and computer graphics to design logos, web pages, books, posters, and packaging. Students explore the notion of good design, the role of design and the responsibility of the designer to meet the demands of an ever-changing society. Illustration (Digital) Use cutting-edge tools to make thoughts tangible. The world of illustration has moved into the new millennium with rapidity. Students develop illustration skills while experimenting with scanning, digital photography, and digital animation, using software such as PhotoShop and Flash. Illustration (Traditional) Tell a story without using words. This course explores ways to create pictures that communicate new ideas. Students develop technical and artistic skills in drawing and painting for use in the commercial world; enhancing illustration skills through life studies, experimentation with a variety of media, and by cultivating their imagination.

Industrial Design Create objects that meet the everyday needs of society. This elective examines how embracing todays social, physical, and ecological needs presents opportunities for creative design. Through drawing and model making, students explore, challenge, and redefine the forms and inventions with which we live. Interior Design Optimize the space in which we live. This elective course centers on the impact of the interior space on the individual, as well as various groups, by working with the classic elements of light, color, form, and space. Projects include drafting, rendering and model-making.

Jewelry/Metal Arts Design wearable art in silver, copper, and brass. This elective involves basic metal arts and jewelry-making techniques. Students learnthrough demonstration and projectstechniques such as sawing, texturing, riveting, chain making, and stone setting. Media Arts/Video Understand the unique character and potential of the moving image. This elective introduces the craft and aesthetic of video. It explores perception, motion, composition, and sequence. Photography Capture life in the moment. Students study 35mm camera operations, lighting techniques, and darkroom procedures to achieve a broad-based knowledge of black and white photography. Instruction includes exposing and developing film, making contact prints, enlarging and finishing photographs. Color photography will be introduced. Sculpture Express fine art and form in three dimensions. This course offers an introductory, yet in-depth examination of the variety of materials and processes used in the making of sculpture. Sequential Art and the Comic Book Explore the art of pictorial storytelling; combining images and text to create visual narratives for single panel illustrations, comic strips /books, graphic novels. Investigate all aspects of this art form: from drawing techniques, lettering, and inking, to composition, perspective / camera angles, panel sequences, and developing your own original stories. Skills acquired provide a foundation for creative processes such as: children's book illustration, storyboards for film and television production, and animation.

Complete schedules for all courses and activities will be available for students upon check-in during Orientation. The PreCollege Residential Experience Students that sign up for housing on the Brooklyn campus will have a strictly enforced curfew of 11 pm throughout the duration of the program. This is a full-time /immersion program for residential students; therefore, mandatory activities are planned for evenings and weekends. Weeknight activities include HW Space, in which space is provided for students to complete their assignments in an appropriate setting with mentor /peer assistance available as needed. Weekend activities consist of social and cultural events, encouraging students to explore NYC in a structured format, while socializing, meeting precollege students outside of their core classes, and taking a break from rigorous class and HW schedules. Activity schedules are included in the students check-in packet upon arrival. Even though the residential students experience is contained within a structured campus environment, when not in class, HW Space, nor participating in a mandatory activity, residential students are allowed to come and go from campus until curfew. Parents seeking a somewhat sheltered environment should consider the nature of this program carefully. We encourage parents and students to agree prior to the program on the proper conduct of the student at all times, whether during supervised activities or free time. Further details regarding policies and the residential student experience will be provided upon acceptance into the program.

Final Exhibition / Reception: Brooklyn Campus August 2, 10am 12N

All students participate in the final exhibition. Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend!