Teen Project Portfolio | Ages 14-18 – ONLINE

Event Phone: 412-968-5858

Instructor

Cara Livorio

Details

This class is for students who wish to work on developing their skills and techniques along with the concept behind the work. Students are challenged to design 2-3 artworks during the 10 week class that focuses on a specific inspiration. They will have to think of more than one way to express what is in their head, and this is the beginning of developing a “series” of artworks that relate to one another. Students will decide on the best approach and material to use to express their inspiration. Many students create artwork on a whim, and there is little thought behind what they are doing besides the fact that they “like this or that.” Therefore, this class forces them to focus on what they want to express, and then they have to think of the best material and process to use based on their artistic interests and abilities. They can hone their skills, and they should not be afraid to try experiment with new techniques and processes  This is a great exercise to keep students focused on creating artwork that has a common point of interest, and it also forces them to create a “finished” artwork.  This will help students build their portfolio, and it will change the way that they approach their art-making in general.

Materials

Students are responsible for using their own materials, although Artissima can loan out table easels and provide suggestions for supplies. See more information below.

• First class: in person or online. Everyone gets 10 minutes, and I schedule a time where you can meet with me on the first week. In person or digitally.

1. 1. Show me your work: You bring digital or concrete examples of your past work if you would like. We will look over it in 5 minutes or less.
   2. Discuss your Project and Goals: We will look at the project that you will be working on, and we will discuss your goals.

• Guidance – Asking Questions: You may ask me any questions, and I can give you advice for your general approach, techniques, etc.
• Supplies: You will be responsible for providing your own supplies, as usual. If you need a table easel, this can be borrowed from the studio—All loaned supplies must be returned to Artissima at the end of the class. I can recommend materials if need be, as always.
• Each week:
  1. Everyone Starts: Zoom starts at 5:00pm on Wednesday and works until 6:15pm (You can start earlier and of course you may continue working until you’re satisfied). Please be set up with your supplies before the class starts. Each student is expected to be set up and ready to work at least by 5:00pm.
  2. My set up- Your set up: I will have my camera set up towards an easel and my work space, in case I have to demonstrate something for you. You can have your camera set up so that I can consistently see you working on your artwork. However, if you prefer, you can also turn your video off until you want to show me something.
     1. I can provide different suggestions for the best way to allow me to see your progress as you work from home. 

• Individual Critique: With Zoom: I will spend time with everyone during this Zoom session, and I will make sure that you have exclusive time for me to look at your progress, provide a critique and help you with any ideas or skills that you are hoping to work on. If you wish that your critique be private, we can use a “Zoom room” to communicate privately or we can FaceTime.
• Class Finishes: The online class ends at 6:15pm.
• Email: When you have finished for the day: You can email me at [email protected], and I will give them a critique and offer suggestions via email or phone call.
• Missing a Class: If you miss a class, I happily agree to receive an email during the week that you won’t be able to attend the online class to critique your progress. There will be no makeup classes offered on alternative weeks.