May 2013 - Battlefield High School
May 2013 - Battlefield High School
May 2013 - Battlefield High School
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<strong>2013</strong> <strong>Battlefield</strong> HS Summer Camps Offerings<br />
To register, visit www.<strong>Battlefield</strong><strong>High</strong><strong>School</strong>.org<br />
and choose the “Summer Camps” button on the left<br />
Academic Camps for <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Students<br />
Art – Advanced Summer Studies – Drawing June 24-28 Rising 9 th -12 th grade students<br />
1:00-4:00 Cost $150<br />
The class will have a drawing focus with emphasis on values and forms through direct observation. Each student will<br />
receive a personal kit of art supplies.<br />
The following will be explored:<br />
-Charcoal, both positive and negative approaches<br />
-Graphite, both traditional and water soluble<br />
-Conte with mixed media applications<br />
-Pen and the expressive use of mark making in art production<br />
-Intensive examination of how to translate 3 dimensional images onto a 2 dimension surface capturing the illusion of<br />
depth in a visual composition<br />
-Drawing on unique surfaces for contrasting aesthetic outcomes<br />
Art – Advanced Summer Studies – Painting June 24-28 Rising 9 th -12 th grade students<br />
9:00-12:00 Cost $150<br />
The class will have a painting focus with emphasis on color theory, visual movement and voice. Each student will receive<br />
a personal kit of art supplies. The following will be explored:<br />
-Watercolors, both fluid and cake with experimental techniques using solvents, salt and wraps<br />
-Oil based media/monotype printing examining both positive and negative processes<br />
-Oil pastels and solvents to create a faux oil painting<br />
-Customizing the painting surfaces for unique outcomes in artistic production<br />
-Exploring contrasting uses of solvents and mediums as well as working with glazes<br />
College Prep June 24-28 Rising 10 th -12 th grade students<br />
9:00-12:00 Cost $90<br />
Students will explore what they need to know before entering college. Lt. Col. Cartee will lead the students as they<br />
learn how to choose a college, as well as how to have a successful freshman year. Students will also discuss test taking<br />
strategies and practice taking the SAT. Each student will receive a book written by the College Board on SAT<br />
preparation.<br />
Other topics:<br />
- How to apply for college financial aid, and filling out the FAFSA form<br />
- What to ask during a college visit<br />
- How to submit college applications<br />
- How to write a college essay<br />
- Interviewing skills<br />
- Breakdown of a typical class syllabus for a college freshman<br />
- How to stay in college<br />
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