PRE- COLLEGE SUMMER SESSION

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1 J U L Y 1 0 PRE- COLLEGE SUMMER SESSION J U L Y 3 1

2 MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN -> ANIMATION -> COMIC ART J U L Y -> GRAPHIC DESIGN -> PAINTING PRE- COLLEGE J U L Y WEEK / 3-CREDIT RESIDENTIAL ART AND SUMMER SESSION 3 1 DESIGN INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS JULY 10 31, 2016 GRADES MCAD.EDU/PRECOLLEGE

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4 For more than one hundred years, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) has been a catalyst for creativity in the Twin Cities, the region, and the nation. A private, nationally accredited art and design college, MCAD focuses on nurturing tomorrow s artists, designers, and critical thinkers. The college is home to nearly eight hundred students from twenty-nine states, and thirteen countries. Located in the heart of Minneapolis, a city home to world-class art museums, a theater scene second only to New York, beautiful riverfronts and local lakes, and culturally rich neighborhoods with galleries, parks, and local events, the college shares its campus with one of the nation s premiere comprehensive art museums, the Minneapolis Institute of Art. MCAD boasts state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including Mac computer labs fully equipped with the latest software, a light-filled painting studio along with individual painting studio spaces, animation studios, an on-campus printing bureau, gallery spaces, an extensive art supply store, a cafeteria and student center, and social green space. Graduates have been recruited by Sony Pictures, Nickelodeon, Target Corp., Urban Outfitters, The Walt Disney Company, and many independent design firms, while others establish thriving freelance businesses as artists and designers.

5 THE PROGRAM WAS VERY INTENSE, WHICH IS SOMETHING I DON'T THINK I COULD HAVE EVER PREPARED FOR, BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY A CHANGE FOR ME, AND FOR THE BETTER. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH THAT WILL HELP ME IMPROVE MY ARTWORK, AND PUSH ME TOWARDS MY FUTURE GOALS PCSS 2015 Graduate

6 PROGRAM FEE: $3,300 INCLUDES: -> 3 MCAD elective credits -> Full room and board -> All required supplies -> City-wide excursions, including museum tours and visits to artists studios -> Portfolio review with Admissions Counselors -> End of program student gallery exhibition and reception -> $50 MCAD undergraduate application waiver THE EXPERIENCE The Pre-College Summer Session (PCSS) is a three-week, highly structured and challenging classroom and studio-based experience developed to guide serious art students in the process of maturing as artists and individuals. Students spend full days under the guidance of professional instructors, immersed in both foundational and intensive major classes. Evenings and weekends provide a chance to build new friendships, explore Minneapolis, and spend dedicated time working in the studios and labs. Trained staff and professional faculty will be with them every step of the journey. Watch Video -> THE MAJORS Upon application, students choose one of the following majors: Animation, Comic Art, Graphic Design, or Painting. Detailed descriptions of each major are found on subsequent pages of this brochure. Students may change majors until April 16.

7 CAMPUS LIFE Students stay in air-conditioned, furnished, singlegender apartment buildings located just across the lawn from the main classroom building. Our trained, upper-level MCAD student resident advisors serve as supportive on-campus resources, while also fostering community and ensuring a safe and fully-supervised environment. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided through MCAD s cafeteria. Special consideration can be given to students specific dietary needs. Watch Video -> FREE TIME When not working in their studios, students relax on campus, or head off campus on supervised excursions to Minneapolis sites, artists studios, and more. It s a time to refresh and connect. All excursions are included in the tuition. Watch Video ->

8 ANIMATION YOUR TYPICAL WEEK M, W, F mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Observational Drawing T, Th mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Ideation and Process / Contemporary Art History M F afternoon 1:15 5:45 p.m. Animation Studio Intensive Animation students learn stop-motion, cell, and digital animation; experiment with several short animated sketches; and produce a final project. They also learn how to storyboard, compose, mold, and render while becoming savvy storytellers, using drawings or sculptures to spin tales. Top animators have a solid foundation in the fine arts alongside experience using both traditional and digital materials. Think: Pixar and video games. MCAD is committed to cutting-edge technology, making it a hotspot for 3D animation. It is also one of only a few schools that teach hand-drawn 2D techniques. Graduates have found positions with Nickelodeon, FOX, SyFy Channel, Pixel Farm, the Children s Theatre, and more. FOR ME, MCAD WAS A COMPLETE GAME-CHANGER. IT REALLY OPENED UP MY WORLD TO ONE WHERE EVERYONE AROUND ME, AS WELL AS MYSELF, WERE MOTIVATED AND INTERESTED IN ART. IT TAUGHT ME MORE THINGS THAN I CAN LIKELY LIST, AND IT WAS ONE OF THE MOST FANTASTIC EXPERIENCES I VE EVER HAD! PCSS 2013 Graduate

9 COMIC ART YOUR TYPICAL WEEK THEY REALLY EXPLAIN WHAT A CAREER IN COMIC ART IS LIKE AND HOW INTENSE IT CAN BE. THE PROGRAM REALLY PUSHES YOU AND WORKS YOU TO PRODUCE AS MUCH WORK AS YOU CAN IN SUCH A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. PCSS 2015 Graduate M, W, F mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Observational Drawing T, Th mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Ideation and Process / Contemporary Art History M F afternoon 1:15 5:45 p.m. Comic Art Studio Intensive Comic Art students are taught the fundamental lessons of storytelling, character development, penciling, and inking to create short comic book stories and learn the production skills necessary to produce their own edition of comic books. MCAD is one of the only colleges in the country to offer comic art degree programs. Graduates have taken positions in Marvel Comics, BOOM! Studio, Lucid Publishing, 2D Cloud Studio, Periscope, and have developed thriving freelance work.

10 GRAPHIC DESIGN YOUR TYPICAL WEEK M, W, F mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Visual Composition T, Th mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Ideation and Process / Contemporary Art History M F afternoon 1:15 5:45 p.m. Graphic Design Studio Intensive Graphic Design students learn to combine text and graphics in support of a message, gaining the technical skills in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, the same programs used by professional designers. They may create projects as diverse as logos, posters, branding systems, packaging, and more. MCAD is one of U.S. News and World Report s Best Graphic Design Schools. Pre-College students learn from industry professionals and receive guidance from current MCAD design students, opening them up to the expansive career opportunities for designers, which have included MTV, Target, Trek Bicycles, Motorola, Pentagram, and more. I LEARNED A GREAT DEAL ABOUT CRITIQUING AND EVALUATING BOTH MY OWN WORK AND OTHERS, AS WELL AS A PLETHORA OF NEW TECHNICAL AND COMPOSITIONAL SKILLS AS AN ARTIST AND DESIGNER. OUTSIDE OF THAT, I LEARNED NEW COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT ARE VERY APPLICABLE TO SITUATIONS I ENCOUNTER NOW AND WILL IN THE FUTURE. PCSS Graduate

11 PAINTING YOUR TYPICAL WEEK IT WAS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE THAT I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL FOR. I LEARNED MORE ABOUT MYSELF AS AN ARTIST AND A PERSON THAN I COULD HAVE EVER IMAGINED. THOSE THREE WEEKS GAVE ME THE COURAGE TO PURSUE EVEN MY WILDEST OF DREAMS. PCSS 2013 Graduate M, W, F mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Observational Drawing T, Th mornings 8:45 11:45 a.m. Ideation and Process / Contemporary Art History M F afternoon 1:15 5:45 p.m. Painting Studio Intensive Painting students learn skills in perception, conceptualization, and imagination, as well as knowledge of color, form, and composition. Students work in a shared studio with still life setups, live models, self-portraits, and digital photographs to see how contrast, color, light, and shadow can illuminate the complexities of their subject matter. Please note: Professional nude models may be used in this program. MCAD has a fine arts tradition that extends beyond a century, helping to develop artists who have established themselves as pre-eminent creatives whose work can be found on Broadway, at Urban Outfitters, and locally with the Guthrie Theater and Walker Art Center. Work by MCAD painting alumni can be found in galleries and museum collections nationwide.

12 HOW TO APPLY Visit mcad.edu/precollege for complete application instructions. ELIGIBILITY Current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply. SCHOLARSHIPS Full Scholarships Economic need-based. Partial Scholarships Merit-based. $1000 Scholarships to MCAD Undergraduate Program Awarded to select exemplary Pre-College graduates upon completion. Scholarships are limited and competitive. DATES AND DEADLINES October 5 Application opens February 1 $25 application fee waiver deadline April 15 Priority application deadline* * Applications accepted hereafter on a space available basis only through June 10 May 13 July 1 July 10 July 30 July 31 $500 deposit deadline for priority applicants Final payment due Program begins Student gallery exhibition Program ends Deadlines listed are dates by which materials are due to MCAD Continuing Education. They are not postmark deadlines.

13 CONTACT US Minneapolis College of Art and Design Continuing Education 2501 Stevens Avenue Minneapolis, MN mcad.edu/precollege MCAD reserves the right to change policies and programs listed in this brochure.

14 MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN CONTINUING EDUCATION 2501 STEVENS AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MN MCAD.EDU/CE BE ENGAGED. BE YOU. LIVE YOUR CREATIVITY. LIVE YOUR ART! MCAD.EDU/PRECOLLEGE