Alabama Charcoal is an art program for committed high school students. The program is designed to enhance technical drawing skills and allow students to explore concepts of their choice using a wide variety of media. Professional artists, designers, and writers serve as mentors—leading workshops, critiques and portfolio assessments. If a student is interested in pursuing a college degree in visual art or design, artist teachers and mentors will guide the student in portfolio development, college applications, scholarship research, and admission essays; thereby increasing the student’s college opportunities.