Creative teenagers will get an intense artistic workout at the JumpstART Advanced Summer Art Studios, directed by Mason Professor Dr. Justin Sutters, including 2-D art and 3-D art concentrations.
Whether you are a high school student considering the pursuit of an art major at college, or simply a young artist who would like to develop your skills to a higher level, these week-long intensives are your chance to expand your horizons. The JumpstART Advanced 2-D Art Studio, July 23-27, will focus on printmaking and mixed-media projects. The JumpstART Advanced 3-D Art Studio, July 30-August 3, will concentrate on construction and material manipulation.
JumpstART director and curriculum developer Dr. Justin Sutters is the Director of the Master of Arts in Education program at Mason’s School of Art, and also has extensive background in the high school classroom setting. Special advantages of having these summer studios at Mason include:
- The opportunity to use materials and equipment that are often not accessible in public school classrooms
- A visit to the Special Collections unit at the Library to view artists’ books
- A long history and culture of artistic excellence and expression at Mason’s School of Art
- The “feel” and experience of being a college art student in Mason’s Art & Design Building
“Watching the friendships grow between the students in the class as they get to know each other through their artmaking is one of my favorite aspects of the program,” stated Dr. Sutters. “The final sharing of their work at the student showcase at the end of the week is a wonderful celebration of their development as an artist.”
With highly structured daily activities culminating in a final presentation of finished works, the JumpstART program will provide students with valuable additions to their personal portfolios, which can also be used for college applications. While students can sign up for the 2-D week or the 3-D week individually, for those who are serious about applying to higher education art programs, it is highly recommended to register for both weeks.
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