Classes for Middle School students are designed to provide students with an in-depth experience through sequential classes. The extended class time allows students and instructors to engage in a more ambitious exploration of concepts, creative expression, historical and cultural context, connections, relations, applications, and materials. Classes are limited to twelve students in order to provide more individualized instruction.

Armory Art High classes are made possible through the Giesen Art High Scholarships. Students qualify for Giesen Scholarships with registration. These are available on a first come first serve basis. There is a $15 registration fee per class. The registration fee is nonrefundable.

Please note that we have changed our middle school age groupings.

Registration Information
For more information or to receive a Studio brochure with a complete list of current classes call the Armory at 626.792.5101 x 121. Or download the current schedule of classes (PDF).

Spring 2008 Schedule
Art High Classes for Middle School, 12– 14 year olds

Session One
July 7–August 1

Mondays & Wednesdays
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Su8.400 Stop Motion Animation
Students will learn basic animation concepts using techniques of stop motion animation. They’ll create their own animated videos using clay, hand-drawn illustration and cut-outs.
Ages 12-14 / Michael Markowsky

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Su8.401 Drawing
Students will learn basic drawing skills from simple sketches to finished works. They will develop drawing techniques through the study of line, space, value, form and composition. They will draw from observation to gradually build knowledge and gain experience through the use of various techniques.
Ages 12-14 / Chelsea Dean

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Su8.402 Ceramics
Students will learn the basics of the craft of making pottery. Using both hand-building techniques and throwing on the wheel, students will gain foundation knowledge about building, throwing and surface decoration.
Ages 12-14 / Patricia Ferber

3 – 5 p.m.
Su8.403 Poster Design
Students will design posters using various materials, including ink, stencils, stamps, collage and photographs. Emphasis will be on composition, conveying messages through imagery and the history of posters in art, entertainment and politics.
Ages 12-14 / Ben Morales

Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Su8.404 Painting
Students will learn painting concepts through viewing slides of contemporary and traditional paintings. Emphasis will be on composition, color and technique, subject and medium (watercolor, acrylic and mixed media).
Ages 12-14 / Matt MacFarland

Noon – 2 p.m.
Su8.405 Photography
Students will gain a basic understanding of black and white photography. They’ll explore different types of photographic techniques, use of cameras, processing black and white film and use of the darkroom. Cameras and supplies will be provided.
Ages 12-14 / Carly Steward

3 – 5 p.m.
Su7.406 Sculpture
Students will learn the basic principles of color, design, surface texture and pattern while experimenting with collage techniques and mixed media. They will explore their favorite subjects in both abstract and representational art forms.
Ages 12-14 / Naomi Buckley

Fridays
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Su8.407 Pondering Pink!
Students will analyze the color pink with an art historical perspective. An emphasis will be on drawing and painting. Students will use a range of mediums such as pen, watercolor, gouache, pastel, oil and acrylic in the discovery of this monochromatic process. 
Ages 12-14 / Amy Mauck

Session Two
August 4–August 29

Mondays & Wednesdays
10 a.m. – Noon
Su8.408 Digital Collage/Photoshop
Students will use Photoshop to learn both conceptual and technical skills in image making. They’ll look at art and architecture then create multilayered images. Students will learn how to create their own textures, light, shade and structure using scanners, objects and Photoshop.
Ages 12-14 / Sergio Hernandez

10 a.m. – Noon
Su8.409 Drawing
Students will learn basic drawing skills from simple sketches to finished works. They’ll develop drawing techniques through the study of line, space, value, form and composition. They will draw from observation to gradually build knowledge and gain experience through the use of various techniques.
Ages 12-14 / Chelsea Dean

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Su8.410 Ceramics
Students will learn basic ceramic skills and techniques, as well as hand-building and glazing of functional and sculptural pieces.
Ages 12-14 / Elonda Billera

Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Su8.411 Photography
Students will gain a basic understanding of black and white photography. They’ll explore different types of photographic techniques, use of cameras, processing black and white film and use of the darkroom. Cameras and supplies will be provided.
Ages 12-14 / Janice Gomez

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Su8.412 Sculpture
Students will learn the basic principles of color, design, surface texture and pattern while experimenting with collage techniques and mixed media. They will explore their favorite subjects in both abstract and representational art forms.
Ages 12-14 / Naomi Buckley

Fridays
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Su8.413 Art for Girl Bands, Rappers & Rock Stars
Students will write, record and remix their own music using GarageBand, plus design their own band's visual identity including band posters and CD covers. 
Ages 12-14 / Michael Markowsky

Registration Information

For more information or to receive a Studio brochure with a complete list of current classes call the Armory at 626.792.5101 x 121.

PDF Forms
• Summer 2008 Schedule of Classes
• Registration Form