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Cameron University art camps develop creativity




The Cameron University art program will host two summer camps for children, with multiple sessions available. Creative Expressions Summer Art Camp is geared toward children ranging from age 6 to 12, and the Fine Arts Summer Art Institute is for children ages 13 to 18. Both are co-sponsored by VSA arts of Oklahoma. To register, contact Edna McMillan, ednam@cameron.edu or 580-581-2452 or 2450 or Susan Furtado, sfurtado@cameron.edu or 580-581-2346.

“Creative Expressions Summer Art Camp 2021: Arts in the Afternoon”

Session I: June 1-3, June 7-10

Session II: June 14-17, June 21-24

Session III: June 28-July 1, July 6-8

Session IV: July 12-15, July 19-22

Enrollment is open throughout the summer.

2-5 p.m. / Age groups: 6, 7 & 8, 9 &10, 11 & 12

Fee: $125 per session (first child) *20% discount for each additional child

Location: Cameron University Art Building

Comprised of four two-week art workshops, Creative Expressions Summer Art Camp helps students explore their creative expression through visual art. Each session is unique, featuring a variety of creative opportunities.

Participants will attend three art classes daily, including traditional art media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture and paper and bookmaking as well as developing creative expression through the computer by learning how to translate an idea into digital art. The projects are designed to develop technical skill in the handling of art media and thinking skills in decision-making and composition. Refreshments and art supplies are provided. Each child will design an art portfolio to collect artworks from each class throughout the session and digital artwork will be printed.

“Fine Arts Summer Art Institute 2021”

Session I: Fundamentals of Drawing and Portfolio Development - Fridays, June 4, 11, 18 & 25

Session II: Digital Art and Computer Generated Imagery - Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, & 23

9 a.m.-Noon / Ages: 13-18

Fee: $40 per Session (4 classes each)

Location: Cameron University Art Building

Session I: FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Students will participate in a variety of drawing assignments under the direction of professional artists. These workshops are specifically designed to increase student's perceptual observation skills through various drawing techniques with traditional media including graphite, charcoal and conte’. Areas of artistic development will include drawing (the merits of a sketchbook), traditional subject matter (still life and figure), interaction of drawing and design, and abstraction and thematic variations. Drawing materials that will be provided include a spiral bound sketchbook; drawing paper; ebony, graphite, charcoal pencils and kneaded erasers.

Session II: DIGITAL ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Students will be introduced to several graphic software programs including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. They will use the Wacom drawing tablets for production of computer-generated imagery. Computer graphics and image enhancement, aesthetics and technology will be emphasized.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, COVID-19 precautions will be observed. These include required facial coverings, social distancing of six or more feet, and daily disinfecting of surfaces and art materials when appropriate. Parents of students who have registered for the summer arts camps will receive a handout outlining all safety precautions. Participants who refuse to comply will be asked to leave the art class. No program refunds will be provided.

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