An extension of the highly popular summer programs, these courses give students the opportunity to pursue their interests and passions during the school year. Tuition includes the cost of supplies.

Program Schedule
All Spring 2011 Youth and Precollege Programs meet on Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Feb. 26–May 7. There are no classes on Mar. 26, April 2, and April 23.

Costs
In addition to the tuition, there is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee paid once per semester.

About the Instructors

*CLOSED* Visual Arts – Precollege
Build a competitive portfolio! Explore such techniques as sighting for proportional relationships, contour line, and shading, with emphasis on the elements of line, shape, value, texture, and space, and the principles of strong composition. For the precollege student who is considering applying to a college degree program in the visual arts, this course in drawing fundamentals allows you to create staple pieces for your portfolio, primarily from observation. Toward the end of the course, students concentrate on a conceptual drawing project.
YTH9010.10 / $479
YTH9010.11 / $455 (children of Purchase College employees and alumni, or second registered child)
Instructor: Vesselina Traptcheva
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Feb. 26–May 7 (8 sessions; no classes on Mar. 26, April 2 & April 23)
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 2015

*CLOSED* NEW! Drawing for Comics and Storyboards ­– Precollege
Create compelling comic books and graphic novels! The drawing skills and storytelling principles used in comics, film/video, and video games will be revealed as you plan, draw, and polish your project from layouts to finished inks. Turn your own story into a visual reality or work from a script supplied by the instructor. Gain the knowledge to make your action, comedy, super hero, historical, horror, humor, or romance stories and drawings clear, compelling, and entertaining!
List of Materials and Recommended Books
YTH9320.10 / $479
YTH9320.11 / $455 (children of Purchase College employees and alumni, or second registered child)
Instructor: Carl Potts
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Feb. 26–May 7 (8 sessions; no classes on Mar. 26, April 2 & April 23)
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 1021

*CLOSED* Photography – Precollege
Develop technical and aesthetic skills in photography, using primarily 35mm cameras. Focus on camera techniques, lighting methods, and the use of computer software (Adobe Photoshop). Visualize and compose images through the camera’s eye. Develop your concepts by solving fundamental visual problems. Explore black-and-white photographic tools and techniques and the chemical process for developing 35mm negatives and prints. Build your portfolio. Bring your own 35mm and digital cameras.
YTH9338.10 / $479
YTH9338.11 / $455 (children of Purchase College employees and alumni, or second registered child)
Instructor: Kieran Johnson
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Feb. 26–May 7 (8 sessions; no classes on Mar. 26, April 2 & April 23)
Visual Arts Bldg., Room 0022

*CLOSED* Creative Writing – Precollege
Study various powerful genres: poetry, screenwriting, the essay, and more. Participate in a variety of writing exercises covering such topics as voice, character, and narrative. Work on college essays. Critique and revise your work and build and refine your portfolio, guided by accomplished instructors. Discover and develop your innate gifts and talents. Gain access to the College’s well-equipped computer labs.
YTH9465.10 / $479
YTH9465.11 / $455 (children of Purchase College employees and alumni, or second registered child)
Instructor: Theresa Benaquist
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Feb. 26–May 7 (8 sessions; no classes on Mar. 26, April 2 & April 23)
Humanities Bldg., Room 2072

See the main page for the Spring 2011 and Summer 2011 Open Houses!

About the Instructors

Theresa Benaquist is a Keene State graduate with an MFA in nonfiction writing from Sarah Lawrence. The lead instructor of the summer 2010 Creative Writing Institute at Purchase College, she has taught college, creative, and fiction writing at Purchase College and writing workshops to students from 8 to 18 years of age at Writopia in New York City.

Kieran Johnson currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He earned his MFA in photography at Kendall College of Art and Design and his BFA in photography at Purchase College. He exhibits nationally and stays active in the arts community through such organizations as Viva Arts, the Society for Photographic Education, and Active Site. www.kieranjohnson.com

Carl Potts served on the editorial staff of Marvel Comics for 13 years. As executive editor, he was in charge of one third of the company’s publications. In 1994, he became editor-in-chief of two publishing divisions, including Epic, Marvel’s line of creator-owned titles. During the height of its publishing success, most of the X-Men titles were produced by talent Carl discovered and mentored, including Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, and Larry Stroman.

Vesselina Traptcheva was the lead instructor for the Summer 2009 Precollege Visual Arts Institute at Purchase College. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with an M.F.A. from Parsons, she teaches drawing and painting on the college level and exhibits extensively.
vesselinatraptcheva.com

Updated Feb. 22, 2011