Art on the Farm at Cow House Studios
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Program Terms • Summer Program Participants • Teenagers • High School Subject Areas • Art History • Art/Fine Arts • Irish Studies • Photography • Visual Arts		Quick Look • Location: Ballybawn - Ireland • Language of Instruction: English Overview Cow House Studios present an exciting opportunity to the adventurous, self-motivated student seeking a rewarding experience focused on the visual arts. During this multidisciplinary three-week course, young artists benefit from an environment dedicated to fostering professional arts practice in a country long celebrated for its artistic inspiration. Participants are challenged to experiment beyond their creative boundaries, consider possibilities offered by their teachers and peers, and use their medium to relate their ideas to content. Using a range of materials and skills, participants develop their existing abilities while acquiring new skills. During Art on the Farm, students complete excellent portfolio pieces for advanced placement and college applications. At Cow House Studios we teach drawing, painting and photography through expertly guided classes and rigourous studio practice. Our curriculum is centred around research, experimentation and critical thinking, complimented by practical demonstrations and workshops to advance technical knowledge. Each student documents the evolution of their work by recording ideas through sketches, research from trips and problem solving. Group critiques and individual tutorials form an integral part of our programme, as students gain confidence and self-awareness in discussing their artwork. Furthermore, lectures and gallery visits introduce students to various artists working in relevant media, giving context to student’s work and further informing their own practice. At the core of our curriculum is drawing. Each day begins with a lesson exploring the themes of light, space, colour and movement, which may then be applied to any creative process. Weeks One and Two involve intensive classes in painting, drawing and photography , as well as projects directed by themes relating to Ireland. In the third week, everyone works on their own final project using their medium/s of preference. Our small class size and intimate setting allow us to approach our curriculum with great flexibility. Our students come to us with diverse backgrounds: some have used oil paints, while others are familiar with developing prints in the darkroom. Some students come to us having had very little experience in the art room, but with a great desire to improve their artistic practice. This spectrum of interests and experience creates an interesting dynamic and great opportunity for new possibilities of creative expression. Whatever your experience, we are committed to helping students develop new skills, and build upon the talents they already have. Eligibility For students age 15 - 18 Housing/Accommodation • Dormitory You live in a beautifully renovated 300 year old stone barn with directors, Frank and Rosie. Program Costs €3200 per session Costs Include:  Cost includes accommodation, all meals, tuition, transportation within Ireland and all art materials. Dates Session 1 Arrive: June 20 - Depart: July 10, 2010 Session 2 Arrive: July 11 - Depart: July 31, 2010 Session 3 Arrive: August 1 - Depart: August 21, 2010 Contact Cow House Studios Ballybawn, Rathnure Enniscorthy Co Wexford Ireland Tel: 1 800 677 0628 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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