Kravis Arts Camp

Drama students will be exploring a wildlife theme including stage craft, costuming, make-up design, and performance. Campers will create a dynamic wildlife scene that is the finale of our performance on the final day.

Campers will experience fabric, dyeing, canvas weaving, photo tinting, and more as we continue our tradition of visual art exploration.

Students in 6th - 8th grade with previous band experience preferred will learn new skills. We will focus on theory and enjoy different world music and fun pop tunes. By the time camp is over, students may be on their way to new career possibilities.

Students will study light and value. Using charcoal, they will render a self-portrait along with other assignments that build technique.

Students will explore 3D media tools and techniques. Students will learn to throw on a wheel and explore options for firing work.

Explore copper etching techniques taught at the university level, including line etching, soft ground, aquatint, and multiple plate printing. Students will also learn solar plate photo etching techniques.

Explore ways to combine various art media into a dynamic experiences. Students examine issues related to on-screen interaction and time-based media using software such as Adobe Flash and Photoshop. An advanced class will be offered.

Students will explore innovative painting surface treatment techniques and tricks using acrylics, spray paint, printmaking, fabrics, waxes, found imagery, sewn paper, and much more.

The photography course will cover a range of photographic techniques including darkroom and digital editing. Students will use digital cameras and gain experience with different approaches to image making. The class will involve shoots on and near TU's campus. Students will also make prints that could be added to their portfolios.

Students will have an opportunity to create three dimensional studies using plaster and cardboard. Techniques used in the class are both subtractive sculpture process using chisels, files, and abrasives, along with additive sculpture with the use of scissors, cutters and glue.

This class will provide a safe space and guidance to students who are interested in creating a living work of art. Students will learn to implement creative techniques to best express their unique visions of the world through performative means. The instructor will help facilitate a final collaborative and public performance for the end of camp.