Let your Talent in Visual Arts Skyrocket

Let your Talent in Visual Arts Skyrocket

Enroll in Ashcans Pre-College Illustration Classes and your talent for creating visual stories will skyrocket Learn to: Tap into your imagination and boost your authentic creative voice in visual storytelling Illustration techniques you’ll use include: Drawing with ink, pen, pencil, watercolor, collage, acrylic and/or 3-D illustration. Learn about: Composition Color Perspective Texture Class sizes are small [...]

Behind the Scenes- Art Portfolio Photoshoot & Secrets for getting good shots

Behind the Scenes- Art Portfolio Photoshoot & Secrets for getting good shots

“The quality of documentation affects perceived quality your work.”  - Parsons Professor Cynthia Lawson Jaramillo Once you’ve put all the hard work in to finishing your portfolio- You'll need pay attention to the quality of the photos you take of the Artwork    Behind the Scenes- Art Portfolio Photoshoot 2017 at Ashcan Studio  Have them [...]

COOPER UNION Undergraduate Degree Programs

COOPER UNION Undergraduate Degree Programs

  Cooper Union Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor of Fine Arts Includes studies in drawing, film/video, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Note: a certificate program is also offered in art to matriculated students. Bachelor of Architecture A program that includes five years of design, four years of structures and culminates with a thesis Portfolio [...]

The portfolio is THE MOST critical component to a College application

Starting NOW can make all the difference in acceptance & scholarships  Ashcan Studio’s Summer Precollege Program provides middle school, high school and college students with an intensive Visual Arts learning experience. Together with Ashcan faculty you can prepare for the art school admissions process and the creative development of an outstanding portfolio   We encourage [...]

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM Graphic Design

Graphic Design MONDAYS 10-2 & 3-7  TUESDAYS 10-2 & 3-7 WEDNESDAYS 10-2 & 3-7  REGISTER TODAY Starts June 26th This class will provide an overview of the design communication process including conceptualization, creative processes, typography, and technology. Students will gain skills in digital Illustration, Photoshop, page layout, image-scanning and image manipulation. Graphic design elements of typography, [...]

Is your portfolio good enough to apply to the top art programs?

PORTFOLIO PREP INTENSIVE Monday through Saturday, every day 10-2 & 3-7 2 weeks- 12 weeks  REGISTER TODAY  The Summer Intensive Program is the sure road to take to stand out to college recruiters. If you're ready for a dedicated daily art practice that will allow you to give your portfolio the time & attention necessary [...]