This studio drawing class is designed to help students understand the components of the art school application portfolio, with a focus on observational drawing. Ages 15+ The portfolio is an important component of an art school application. Most colleges require that portfolios include observational drawings, or drawings made from what can be observed, rather than from imagination or a photograph. Work with still life and figurative subject matter and the fundamentals of a drawing: composition, line, structure, value, and expression. Instruction in drawing techniques is supplemented by art history discussions, feedback, short writing exercises, MCAD Admissions staff presentations, requirements for art and design school portfolios, and regular homework assignments. Assignments and feedback encourage and enable students to create individual work that aligns with requirements for portfolio submissions within their own interests and experience. Students may choose to work digitally for some assignments and must provide their own device. / Professional nude models may be used in this class. / Materials fee of $10 included in course tuition. Open to students ages 15–18. MCAD strictly adheres to these age guidelines and is unable to allow exceptions. Please review our complete Teen Policies as well as our General Policies before completing your registration. Prerequisites Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Required materials Supplies for the first day 18 x 24” newsprint, drawing pad 18 x 24" drawing paper pad (good quality 80 lb. or heavier) 3 drawing pencils (HB 2B 2B) 2–4 sticks vine/willow charcoal soft or medium 2 square blocks of soft compressed charcoal erasers: kneaded and Staedtler white artists or masking tape portfolio to transport work (portfolio can be made out of 2 pieces of foam board secured with binder clips) Students should expect to spend approximately $75 on supplies in addition to tuition. What to wear Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Comfortable shoes for standing. Class savings Register on or before August 19 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-Credit Tuition $196.00 Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Sat, Oct 26, 2024 - Sat, Nov 16, 2024 Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Saturday Ages: Open to students ages 15 and above. Term: Fall 2024 Instructor: Bianca Jarvis Location: In Person SKU: CST 9579 01 FA24 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.