The course also covers figure construction with a focus on proportions, and includes a 3-week charcoal figure drawing study. Students will apply these techniques in live model drawing sessions, utilizing traditional materials such as vine charcoal for rapid sketches, thereby enhancing both their observational and drawing abilities. 

This course includes a 3-week figure study, copying a master artist and practicing shading techniques. It concludes with live model figure and portrait drawing, using vine and charcoal for quick sketches, refining observation and drawing skills.

The course refines painting techniques for hands, arms, and legs, followed by a 3-week classical figure study based on a master artist’s work. The course concludes with an illustrative figure painting study, focusing on modern color mixing, line weight, and new techniques for dynamic expression.

The course allows freedom to explore mediums like watercolor, acrylics, tempera, and water-mixable oils, with a focus on portraiture, still life, and personal style.

This course emphasizes local color, light, form, drapery, texture, and material studies. Students will refine rendering techniques, experiment with expressive marks, and work with more complex objects and larger art pieces.

The course guides students from basic to advanced techniques, focusing on brushwork, personal style, and fluid motion. Students will work on progressively challenging projects, learning to simplify complex subjects into abstract shapes while refining their approach to composition and detail.

This course builds on the skills from Training 1 to prepare students for the OCSA prompts. It focuses on refining conceptual themes, compositions, and design principles, while improving time management. Through individual projects and exercises, students will develop the ability to plan and execute their ideas more effectively, producing stronger, more cohesive artwork.  *This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA).

This course focuses on deepening students’ understanding of drawing, shape, design, color theory, value, and attention to detail. Students will engage in skill-building exercises and projects that support and expand their abilities both before and after working on their OCSA assignments.  *This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA).

This course emphasizes depth, contrast, and spatial awareness, teaching students how to recreate objects and images with accuracy and expression. Topics include facial expressions, still life, one-point perspective, character design, mason jars & lanterns, animal drawing, and atmospheric perspective.

 

This course improves students' ability to accurately depict real objects through drawing and painting. Students will explore techniques like tonal paper, fine line drawing, mixed media, and color shading, while working from life to enhance proportion and observational skills. The course also focuses on developing visual composition and understanding of shapes through various mediums.
 

This course guides students in creating narrative-driven art projects using non-digital materials. With a focus on storytelling, world-building, and character design, students will develop their artistic style while exploring meaningful themes.

This course is an opportunity for students to learn the steps, requirements, and processes involved in applying to and entering national, regional, and international art competitions. Students will be guided in developing unique concepts and images based on prompted themes from various organizations.

This course fosters creative thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding. Through hands-on projects, students will explore innovative ideas and experiment with different techniques to bring their visions to life. Topics include Pop Art, fashion design, light shows, snake charming, creative constellations, robo-animals, portal travel, and coin design.

This course introduces young artists to the fundamentals of visual storytelling, equipping them with the skills to bring their ideas to life. Through the exploration of both classic and modern media—ranging from fairy tales to cartoons and film—students will learn the essential rules, tools, and techniques of narrative art. This class fosters creative thinking and ideation, while also integrating key design principles into each project.

This course focuses on inspiring and expanding students' imagination and expression. Students will be supported in creating clear compositions while honing their individual ideas and creativity.  Throughout the class, students will have the freedom to choose their subject matter, work with basic building shapes for their compositions, and refine design details.

This course is designed to introduce our youngest students to the world of art through hands-on exploration of various materials and subject matter. This class fosters creativity, social interaction, and fine motor skill development in a fun and engaging classroom environment.