This course is designed for those who need to submit a portfolio of recent artwork for admissions to an art school or college. The course will focus on figure drawing, painting, collage, mixed media, sculpture, etc.  Projects are designed to enhance the students’ observation skills and creative thinking. Critiques will be held weekly.  This intensive course requires students to be able and willing to spend time on their projects in and out of class. At the end of this course, students will have a number of pieces for their portfolio that reflect their enthusiasm and creative ability.  They will also have acquired skills and knowledge to make the most of their college experience. 

Most materials will be provided except for the following materials which students should bring to class:  18” x 24” sketch pad, 6” x 9” sketchbook, assorted drawing pencils (4b, 2b, HB)

Note:  Students will be drawing the live nude model. Participants must meet the following requirements: Students must be at least incoming high school juniors as of September 2009.  Anyone under 18 must submit a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.

DATE: Thurs. & Sat., Oct. 1 - Nov. 7

TIME: Thurs., 6:30 – 9 PM &

Sat., 9:30 AM – 12 PM

FEE: $325

SESSIONS: 12

COURSE NUMBER: ESI 742 461

LOCATION: Cultural Arts Center, Room 7200

INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Sayles is an adjunct professor of Illustration Portfolio at the prestigious School of Visual Arts in New York City and of Illustration & Cartooning at SUNY/Rockland.  She is an award-winning illustrator of more than 25 books for children including the bestselling, “I Already Know I Love You,” written by Billy Crystal.   Her work also appears on book jackets, in various publications and in projects for various clients including Disney, Delta Airlines, Lord & Taylor and Mattel.  Ms. Sayles’ artwork has been on display at many venues including the Society of Illustrators in NYC, The New York Public Library, and the Columbus Museum of Art in Ohio.  See her work at www.elizabethsayles.com