Pre College Programs

Description: This is an introductory oil painting class. Student works with three classic themes: still life, landscape, and model. Students will learn the importance of composition, values, color mixing, painting techniques, paint handling, and expression. Also choosing a support, preparing supports and grounds and different oil painting approaches. The class will also have museum Feld trips to study examples of the themes discussed in class. A limited supply list will be sent to the student prior to the start of class. A more comprehensive supply list will be shown, demonstrated, and discussed at the first class. Note: Pre-College courses may include the use of nude models.

Portfolio Presentations for Entrance to an Art College: The care with which an applicant presents and discusses his/her work can play an important part in the admissions and scholarship decisions at art colleges. Students are encouraged to attend our fall Open House events where the Director of Admissions will give a portfolio presentation and show examples of art work submitted by previous SVA students as well as examples of scholarship level art work. Pre-College students are encouraged to visit with an admissions counselor anytime throughout the year and show their art portfolio. Please call 212-592-2100 to make an appointment. Admissions counselors will discuss ideas on how students can push some of their ideas and art processes to help build stronger and more expressive art work.

Course Number: FIP-0502-A