Youth programming at Toronto School of Art includes specialized support and mentorship for young artists in grade 9-11 building a visual art portfolio suitable for a range of schools and/or specialized programs.
To register, visit tsa-art.com, call, or drop by the office. Save $50 on this course plus any Summer art camp or youth art studio intensive with the promo code YOUTH50.
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Portfolio Preparation Course (Grade 9 -11)
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Monday, 6 pm - 9 pm, Apr. 27- June 22 (8-weeks)
This 8-week course is intended for students who wish to put together a portfolio of their visual art work with the goal of gaining admission into a high school Visual Arts program or Post-Secondary Program in Animation, Graphic Design, Illustrations, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design or other fine art programs offered across the country. This course focuses on both studio-based projects as well as practical content. Students will learn about building foundation skills in drawing, painting, sculpture with the combination of process and exploration. This course will include group critiques, lectures, discussions and special topics on portfolio development and content, as well as school research and placement. Students are encouraged to use open studio time to complete their projects.
Note: No class on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. A make-up class will be held on June 22.
Instructor: Tina Oehmsen-Clark
Time: Monday, 6 pm to 9 pm
Tuition fee: $310 | Materials fee: $35
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR | Tina Oehmsen-Clark
Having studied art and education at the University of Hamburg, Germany (Master of Fine Arts and High School Teaching Diploma), I have been working with Youths and Adults of various ages in school- and private institution settings since the early Nineties, as well as following my own art practice. Teaching has always been an important part of my being an artist -- it is not a "day job;" rather a place to exchange ideas, communicate, inspire and be inspired.
I believe that an understanding of our world, an acceptance of different cultures, and exploration of contemporary and historic art forms, and a recognition that the unknown is to be welcomed and not to be rejected are essential in creating and understanding art and culture.
In a world run by technology I find it essential, especially for tweens and teens, to explore their imagination with a hands-on approach to build a creative mind. In a praxis-oriented classroom/studio situation I show and present images and films, as well as take the students out to museums and galleries in order to connect their own work with historical and current ideas and approaches. I feel lucky and privileged to assist them in the process of understanding the importance of art and finding their own voices.