Montserrat Summer Pre-College Art Program

BEVERLY, MA

pre-collegeprogram

montserrat collegeofart July 14th–

August 4th2013

The Montserrat Pre-College Program is designed for students who have the initiative for rigorous visual art instruction at the college level. Spend your summer immersing yourself in a small, creative environment with like-minded people. Challenge your assumptions. Take risks. Test your theories. Discover a new favorite artist. Draw a bad self-portrait. Draw a better self-portrait.

Grow, Learn,Soak it aLL in,SurpriSe yourSeLf.

The Montserrat Pre-College Program is designed for students who have the initiative for rigorous visual art instruction at the college level. Spend your summer immersing yourself in a small, creative environment with like-minded people. Challenge your assumptions. Take risks. Test your theories. Discover a new favorite artist. Draw a bad self-portrait. Draw a better self-portrait.

Grow, Learn,Soak it aLL in,SurpriSe yourSeLf.

During your Pre-College experience you will have a balance of foundation skills courses and freedom to explore and experiment. This program is designed for high school students entering their junior or senior year who are creative thinkers, doers and are passionate about art making. Montserrat’s Summer Pre-College Program will give you a taste of the art college life. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn college credit toward their BFA degree.

FOUNDATION& FREEDOM

The curriculum provides Foundation Drawing instruction in preparation for a college portfolio. Foundation Drawing is complemented with 2 elective courses designed to encourage exploration in new media and creative problem solving, while strengthening technical and conceptual skills.

Course descriptions can be found online at www.montserrat.edu/continuing-ed/

foundation& freedom

Drawing & ElEctivE coursEs (choosE 2):

animation

Digital Photography

graphic Design

illustration

Painting

Printmaking

three-Dimensional

Design

The curriculum provides Foundation Drawing instruction in preparation for a college portfolio. Foundation Drawing is complemented with 2 elective courses designed to encourage exploration in new media and creative problem solving, while strengthening technical and conceptual skills.

Course descriptions can be found online at www.montserrat.edu/continuing-ed/

explore& experiment!a typicaL day = atypicaLDuring each day of the program you will encounter a creative experience through formal teaching methods, admissions portfolio reviews, gallery talks and open studio hours.

4 pm-6 pm: Free Time. Absorb. Reflect. Share.

6 pm-10 pm: Open Studios/Activities.10 pm: Home for the night.

midnigHT: Lights out.

wEEkEnDs

museum Trips. Creative Activities.

Sleep. Beach. Homework. Explore.

Free Time. And hopefully, laundry.

wEEkDays

9 Am-12 pm: Class.12 pm-1 pm: Break.1 pm-4 pm: Class. &

art24/7

explore& experiment!a typicaL day = atypicaLDuring each day of the program you will encounter a creative experience through formal teaching methods, admissions portfolio reviews, gallery talks and open studio hours.

4 pm-6 pm: Free Time. Absorb. Reflect. Share.

6 pm-10 pm: Open Studios/Activities.10 pm: Home for the night.

midnigHT: Lights out.

wEEkEnDs

museum Trips. Creative Activities.

Sleep. Beach. Homework. Explore.

Free Time. And hopefully, laundry.

wEEkDays

9 Am-12 pm: Class.12 pm-1 pm: Break.1 pm-4 pm: Class. &

art24/7

hoMEawayfromhoMEV

Apartment-style accommodations create a true artist-in-residence experience. Pre-College Student living accommodations are at the newly constructed Student Village on Montserrat’s campus. Each apartment has a full kitchen, double bedrooms, bathrooms and common living spaces. From the classroom to your living room, you will be exposed to creative conversation, exploration and creation.

hoMEawayfromhoMEV

Apartment-style accommodations create a true artist-in-residence experience. Pre-College Student living accommodations are at the newly constructed Student Village on Montserrat’s campus. Each apartment has a full kitchen, double bedrooms, bathrooms and common living spaces. From the classroom to your living room, you will be exposed to creative conversation, exploration and creation.

to the oceanblocks3

Montserrat is located in a quaint, suburban location one block from downtown Beverly, Massachusetts. The College has 24 hour on-campus security. To assist students and ensure that their stay is safe, summer Resident Assistants reside in the apartments. Pre-College students use the buddy system, allowing them to explore the city. All students are required to arrive on campus with a cell phone. Staff and R.A. cell numbers will be provided for safe communication.

to the oceanblocks3

Montserrat is located in a quaint, suburban location one block from downtown Beverly, Massachusetts. The College has 24 hour on-campus security. To assist students and ensure that their stay is safe, summer Resident Assistants reside in the apartments. Pre-College students use the buddy system, allowing them to explore the city. All students are required to arrive on campus with a cell phone. Staff and R.A. cell numbers will be provided for safe communication.

OCEAN U BOSTONBEST OF BOTH WORLDS. . . . . . .

3 BLOCKS 30 MINUTES

beverly, MA 01915

30MINUTESBY TRAIN

TO BOSTON

124STEpSTO SHOpS &

RESTAURANTS

200YARDS TO A HISTORIC

MOVIE THEATER

Beverly is a historic, coastal community approximately 25 miles north of Boston with convenient commuter rail access to Boston. Downtown Beverly has a variety of shops and places to eat that are only a short walk from campus housing. The campus is a 3-block walk from the Atlantic Ocean.

OCEAN U BOSTONBEST OF BOTH WORLDS. . . . . . .

3 BLOCKS 30 MINUTES

beverly, MA 01915

30MINUTESBY TRAIN

TO BOSTON

124STEpSTO SHOpS &

RESTAURANTS

200YARDS TO A HISTORIC

MOVIE THEATER

Beverly is a historic, coastal community approximately 25 miles north of Boston with convenient commuter rail access to Boston. Downtown Beverly has a variety of shops and places to eat that are only a short walk from campus housing. The campus is a 3-block walk from the Atlantic Ocean.

the art world

Students find inspiration for their next masterpiece at the beach, a local café or during one of the many museum or gallery visits. Enjoy the Boston area’s natural and cultural resources through visiting major museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The Peabody Essex Museum and many of Boston’s galleries.

the art world

Students find inspiration for their next masterpiece at the beach, a local café or during one of the many museum or gallery visits. Enjoy the Boston area’s natural and cultural resources through visiting major museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, The Institute of Contemporary Art, The Peabody Essex Museum and many of Boston’s galleries.

Topics for your artist statement should include your artistic experiences and any artistic challenges you’ve faced up to this point, who or what has influenced your art, why you want to attend Montserrat’s Pre-College Program, and what you intend to gain from your participation.

How to appLyA completed Pre-College Application consists of:+ Application form (found at

http://www.montserrat.edu/continuing-ed/)

+ $40 non-refundable application fee

+ Letter of recommendation from an art teacher

+ Artist statement

The above materials should be mailed to:Montserrat College of ArtContinuing Education23 Essex StreetBeverly, MA 01915

Program Dates

Arrival & Orientation: Sunday, 7/14Class begins: Monday, 7/15Classes end: Friday, 8/2Exhibition: Saturday, 8/3Departure: Sunday, 8/4

your time to shine

montserrat.edu

For more information and college policies, please visit the website or contact:[email protected] x1202

FinD us On FAceBOOk

deadLineSPriority deadline for scholarship: April 24, 2013Application: May 24, 2013 Full-payment: June 14, 2013

coStTuition and fees $2,750Includes all studio courses, art supplies, field trips, and activities On-campus housing $750 (optional)Total Cost $3,500

A non-refundable $300 tuition deposit is required upon acceptance to the program. This deposit is applied to the final balance of the program cost.