Summer Intensive | Mill Street Loft

A pre-college portfolio development program on Marist College campus.Download a brochure as a PDF

Session 1 June 28 – July 09
Session 2 July 12 – July 23
Session 3 July 26 – Aug 6

Each two-week session (9:00am-4:30pm) offers 3 areas of concentration: Advanced Drawing & Painting, Drawing & Painting, and Photography.

The Summer Intensive of the Art Institute is located in the Steel Plant Studios on the Marist College campus in Poughkeepsie on Route 9. There are many beautifully landscaped areas, historic buildings and views of the majestic Hudson River that serve as inspiration. The Summer Intensive utilizes many studios including sculpture, a fully equipped darkroom, professional exhibit areas, and the beautiful grounds and facilities.

A limited number of scholarships are available based on need and talent.

Advanced Drawing & Painting
9:00 – 12:30 Adv. Drawing & Painting • lunch • 1 – 2:45 Photography • 2:50 – 4:30 Drawing II
Students will work from landscape, still life, the self, and the model, while exploring representational, abstract, and conceptual sensibilities. This MAJOR uses a wide range of media from charcoal and pastel on paper; water-color and ink painting, mixed media and collage, and acrylic paint on canvas. Students learn to hone their skills of self-expression into personal statements and powerful works of art while developing their portfolio and critique dialogs.

If you would prefer to register by placing a non-refundable deposit, please call our office at 845.471.7477 or download our brochure and mail in your registration.

Drawing & Painting
9:00 – 12:30 Drawing & Painting • lunch • 1 – 2:45 Media • 2:50 – 4:30 Photography
A foundation course which will explore the principles of art & 2D design. Students will work from landscape, still life, and the self, while exploring representational and abstract forms as they develop a higher level of skills. In addition students will discover new drawing techniques with different printmaking methods. This MAJOR begins to prepare students for advanced study as they pursue portfolio development for college admission.

If you would prefer to register by placing a non-refundable deposit, please call our office at 845.471.7477 or download our brochure and mail in your registration.

Photography
9:00 – 12:30 Photography • lunch • 1 – 2:45 Drawing II • 2:50 – 4:30 Media
Students will explore photography as a medium for creative expression in our fully equipped darkroom studio and on our landscaped grounds. The emphasis will be on seeing – what is visually significant – and craftsmanship – mastering particular photographic techniques in order to create dynamic photographs. Students will explore how a camera works, film processing, innovative techniques, and black-and-white printing. This MAJOR will give students direct and practical experience while gaining an understanding of the technical wonders of photography.

If you would prefer to register by placing a non-refundable deposit, please call our office at 845.471.7477 or download our brochure and mail in your registration.

Summer Intensive Residential Program, 2010
Enjoy the same great Summer Intensive program but with an added twist. Each participant will be enrolled in extended evening studio courses, special activities, and excursions while living in the dorms on campus at Marist College.
Meals included. Sunday, July 11 – Friday, July 23

Open House & Registration at Marist College Campus, Steel Plant Studios
Sat., June 12th, 10:00 — 1:00
Students, and parents are encouraged to meet the Director and show him your current work, see the campus, and view slides of previous years. These open house/registrations will be held in the Steel Plant Studios at Marist College