Alabama Charcoal is Space One Eleven’s advanced studio art class, portfolio development, and career mentoring program for high school students who are serious about art. This rigorous program is designed to increase students’ college or career opportunities by building or enhancing visual art portfolios and drawing skills. Professional artists, designers, and writers serve as mentors, leading workshops, critiques, and portfolio assessments. The art class will reinforce or build upon a student’s knowledge of:
The elements of art and principles of design
Art studio vocabulary and procedures
The proper application of a variety of art techniques and mediums
Studio maintenance
How to critique and formally evaluate their own artwork and the artwork of their peers
If a student is interested in pursuing a college degree in visual art or design or interested in applying to ASFA, artist teachers and mentors will guide the student in portfolio development, applications, scholarship research, and admission essays.
To register, complete one application per person on Space one Eleven’s website and submit electronically, by mail, or drop it in the mail slot.
Fees are based on a sliding scale. Families may qualify for free or reduced tuition through the generosity of local foundations and private contributors. The Scholarship Application is located on page 6 of the registration form.
Cost: $300 for 15 classes (free or reduced tuition can be provided through the scholarship application)
Phone: 205-328-0553
Email: jannaphillips@spaceoneeleven.org
2017/01/14 - 2017/05/13
Space One Eleven
2409 Second Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203