Mission statement
The School of Art and Innovation inspires each to student to take the first step to finding their authentic selves.
Vision
Through a rigorous creative process students can find their passion and begin to understand how their skills will challenge and change the world around them. In the studio environment, students have the freedom to explore and create new and diverse ideas. Students are encouraged to develop their ideas for projects by engaging in writing, experimentation, drawing, and exploring new mediums. Students will refine their ideas through thoughtful analysis, research and discussions on culture, literature and life experience in a safe environment that fosters the creative spirit. With this new found self-awareness students can work to find their passions and place in this world.
Independent Studio (IS)
Independent Studio (IStudio) is for the creative person who simply wants to develop their art skills for personal enjoyment. Students 6th grade and up can enroll in this program and repeat it as many years as you would like.
2021-2022 Course Details
Overview: Independent Studio meets one day a week for a total of nine sessions
Wednesdays 2:00-7:00pm or Saturdays 11am-4pm
Student age: 6th grade to adult
Prerequisites: Motivated to create / Able to work independently
Dates: January 2022, day TBD
Cost: $30 non-refundable registration fee is due with application
$60 per session due the day of class
(includes supplies / Exception: Any paint projects larger than 16″x20″ will incur an additional paint supply fee and you will need to provide your own canvas)
Description:
This is an independent studio format for each student to come to the studio and work on subjects of choice in the medium of their choice. Students should be self-motivated with a desire to explore new concepts. Students have access to a variety of materials for creative exploration in order to develop their individual artistic expression. Students may come in for the entire time or a partial time – the price is the same.
Students may repeat Independent Studio as often as they like. Those wishing to apply to art or design schools and develop a solid portfolio should enroll in the more intensive Portfolio Development program starting two years prior to your target college start date.
Portfolio Development 1 & 2 (PD1 & PD2)
The Portfolio Development (PD) program is a companion to our College Prep program. PD is specifically for students who intend to apply to an art or design school.
In PD-Level 1 students begin to focus intently on concept development, expanding skills in a variety of mediums, and on expressing creativity. In Level 2 students continue to work with even more intensity, preparing their portfolio to present at National Portfolio Day. In completing these programs students will have created an outstanding portfolio to aid them as they navigate college applications.
2021-2022 Level 1 Course Details
Overview: Three Portfolio Jams, each Jam is three days, One Retreat week
Student age: Incoming 10th, 11th grader, or 12th grade if taking a Gap year (College bound Fall 2023)
Prerequisites: Prior enrollment in Independent Studio or private interview/portfolio review with Dianne
Current enrollment College Prep-Level 1 program
Dates: June 18-20, 2021 Portfolio Jam #1 Friday 2-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm
June 26-30, 2021 Retreat Saturday-Wednesday 11am-4pm daily
July 9-11, 2021 Portfolio Jam #2 Friday 2-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm
October 1-3, 2021, Portfolio Jam #3 Friday 2-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm
Cost: $30 non-refundable registration fee due with application
$1900 Tuition due June 4, 2021
(includes supplies / Exception: Any paint projects larger than 16″x20″ will incur an additional paint supply fee and you will need to provide your own canvas).
Description
- Ongoing concept development and guidance on art/design work
- Access to professional-grade art supplies and tools
- Special sessions learning skills from local professional artists
- Guidance and personal coaching on preparation of artwork and interview skills for National Portfolio Day
- Meetings with outside Design School representatives who offer personal feedback on your portfolio
2021-2022 Level 2 Course Details
Overview: Three Portfolio Jams, each Jam is three days, One Retreat week
Student age: Incoming 12th grader or year after HS grad if taking Gap year (College bound fall 2022)
Prerequisites: PD-1 or private interview/portfolio review with Dianne
Current enrollment in the College Prep-Level 2 program
Dates:
Jam #1 June 17, 18, 19 (Friday 2-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-4)
Retreat June 23-27 11-4pm (Thurs-Monday) OR June 25-29 (Saturday-Wednesday)
Jam #2 July 8, 9, 10 (Friday 2-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-4)
Jam #3 Sept 30, Oct 1, 2 (Friday 2-7, Saturday and Sunday 11-4)
Additional Studio time by appointment only
Cost: $30 non-refundable registration fee due with application
$2700 Tuition due June 4, 2021
(includes supplies / Exception: Any paint projects larger than 16″x20″ will incur an additional paint supply fee and you will need to provide your own canvas).
Description
- Intensive and ongoing concept development and guidance on art/design work
- Access to professional-grade art supplies and tools
- Special sessions learning skills from local professional artists
- Intensive guidance and personal coaching on preparation of artwork and interview skills for NPD
- A workshop on how to photograph and upload all artwork to SlideRoom for easy online submissions
- Meetings with outside Design School representatives who offer personal feedback on your portfolio
- Benefits from the School of Art and Innovation’s stellar reputation of having exceptionally creative and above-average students, as well as benefits from Dianne’s contacts at the most desirable art/design schools in the country.
- Advertisement and participation in the Senior Art Show, as allowed by Washington State Phased opening