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The MAJORS program is for High School Juniors, Seniors and Graduates working at the advanced ability level. Students can earn 3 MIAD college credits. Any student with absence exceeding 9 instructional contact hours will not receive credit but may complete the course as an audit.
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PROGRAM DATES
Orientation
Saturday, June 14
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Residence Hall Check-In
2-4 p.m.: Required Orientation Program for Commuting and Residential Students
Residential Student Meeting: 7 p.m.
Instruction
June 16 - July 4, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reception & Exhibition
Saturday, July 5, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
DEADLINES
Merit Scholarship Application: April 14
Notification of Scholarship Awards: Early May by mail: Please no phone inquires
Acceptance of Scholarship Awards: May 16
DPI Scholarship Deadline: May 19
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND FINAL PAYMENT IS
MAY 19, 2008. REFUNDS WILL BE MADE ONLY FOR CANCELLATIONS PRIOR TO THAT DATE. AFTER DEADLINE, REGISTRATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ACCEPTED BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF SPACE IN THE CLASSES.
PROGRAM FEES
Tuition: $995
Room & Board: $805 (optional)
Supplies: $150
Photo Fee: $45 (if you are taking Photography)
The MAJORS Program has been developed for students who are doing advanced work. They are committed to, and passionate about, art and design, and are ready for intensive college level work. The program's aim is to give serious high school juniors, seniors and graduates the opportunity for a focused, first-hand experience in art career fields.
The technical concerns of each course of study emphasize proficiency with media and tools, the creation of real and illusionary forms, and the production of well-crafted works of art. These objectives are strengthened by the introduction and development of a verbal and visual language, and of an informed art historical frame of reference. Effective conceptualization is achieved through improved seeing, creative thinking and problem solving skills.
An important goal for the MAJORS Program is the development of a portfolio that illustrates the talent and skill essential for entrance to colleges of art and design. Young artists who have experienced this course of study develop work that expresses a broadened aesthetic understanding, and an advanced level of technical competency and creativity. During this program, students are given the opportunity to have their portfolios reviewed by MIAD faculty and staff. Through this process, strengths and weaknesses of the portfolio can be identified and recommendations for improvement can be made.
Class size averages 15. MIAD faculty teach all classes and supervise outside visits to studios and businesses related to the field.
Students must submit 10 slides of original work to be considered for the MAJORS program. Three elective MIAD college credits are given to students who successfully complete a MAJORS course. (Students may approach other institutions to transfer those credits.) In all MAJORS classes, workshops, and open studio will augment class assignments. Many of these will be scheduled for evening hours.
MAJORS SCHEDULE
Typical MAJORS Weekday Schedule:
Monday through Friday
7:45-8:45 am: Breakfast
9:00am-Noon: Studio
Noon-1 pm: Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm: Studio
4:30 pm: *Residence Meeting
5:00-6:00 pm: Dinner
6:00-9:00 pm: **Open Studio/Open Figure Drawing/Film Festival
11:00 pm: Curfew
Midnight Lights-out (1 am: Lights-out on Friday)
MAJORS Weekend Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday
11:30 -12:30 pm: Brunch
1:00-4:30 pm: ***Free Time
4:30 pm: *Residence Meeting
5:00-6:00 pm: Dinner
6:00-11:00 pm: ***Free Time
11:00 pm: Curfew
Midnight: Lights out (1 am: Lights out on Saturday)
*Attendance is required of residential students.
**Attendance is required of all residential students, but is optional for commuting students. Students on any given night may choose from the three options. Space in the studio areas is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
***Free time also includes opportunities for students to attend movies, free jazz concerts, coffee houses, summer festivals, and Lake Michigan beaches.
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