Mixed Media program

The Mixed Media program provides a dynamic mixture of mediums, craft and aesthetic viewpoints that expose students to a variety of concepts about modern and contemporary art. In a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing world, contemporary artists give voice to the varied and changing cultural landscape of identities, values, and beliefs.

In this context, art students are encouraged to develop their own voice and approaches to art, as well as a unique visual language. We combine studio practice with art historical, visual studies and discussions by a series of theory-practice classes that cover different forms of expression from Impressionism art to the present.

Technical approach: 

This class investigates a variety of art making technical applications that challenge form and content, taking the traditional and new materials combined as a base. Students as individuals will adopt these ideas and methods for their own work, continuing the development of formal and technical skills in relation to a personal evolution. History on contemporary materials precedents will be introduced as part of the full program. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1) To explore what “mixed media” means through a wide range of materials as tools of new form of expression.

2) To contextualize current mixed media practices within a historical context through the study of different artists, discussing their vision. 

3) Studio assignments will be given to develop an understanding of visual vocabularies, and to build an awareness of how the individual’s transformation of materials can make us more profoundly aware of the world around us.

4) To build visual vocabulary as well as the ability to articulate processes in composition and design. Learn to formulate and develop a body of work with a cohesive visual language.

5) To keep an ongoing collection of references, drawings, clippings and notes that specifically explore the relationship between the search for source material and one’s own transformation of that material through studio practice.

6) To present a cohesive body of work at the course conclusion.

MIXED MEDIA FULL PROGRAM

Full Time

The full time program is designed to be completed in 4 Trimesters. 

3 days a week (6 hours/day)

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Tuition fee:  

Trimester $2,420.00

Monthly $825.00

Registration Fee: $110.00

Half Time

3 days a week (3 hours a day)

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. OR 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 

Tuition fee:

Trimester $1,650.00

Monthly $605.00

Registration Fee: $110.00

MIFA provides the opportunity for students to study on a half-time basis. You would follow the same curriculum as the full time students, which would give you the opportunity to achieve similar results, but of course, over a longer period of time. 

OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM

This program combines art foundation instruction with individual development. It is designed for students who would like to learn and experiment mixed media techniques while developing a comprehensive personal art work of their own. 

Students in this class have a choice of oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, collage, charcoal, pencil and much more. Instruction focuses on observational drawing, color theory-practice, the elements of design, and other technical skills working from photo references. Students are given feedback that will allow them to develop visual problem-solving, critical thinking and conceptual development. Students in this class work on individual projects and often choose to develop an autonomous body of work.

OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM

CLASS A

1 day a week  (6 hours/day) or 2 half days (3 hours a day)

Tuesday to Friday 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. 

Tuition fee: 

Registration Fee: $55.00

Monthly $550.00 

CLASS B

1 day a week (3 hours/day)

Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and 1:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M.

Tuition fee:

Registration Fee: $35.00

Monthly $275.00 (4 classes)

MIFA recognizes that it is not always possible for students to enroll in our Full or Half-Time programs. So we have designed a completely new program for those of you who don't have enough time due to work, study or any other reason. This program is perfect for those students who want to start serious drawing and painting training but cannot make a long-term commitment. One day a week!