Mixed Media program

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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 $2200

Monthly $750

Registration Fee: $100

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 $1500

Monthly $550

Registration Fee: $100

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: 50

Monthly $500 

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: $30

Monthly $250 (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!

 Portfolio Prep program  seeks to engage students in meaningful fusion between the academic and creative work that will propel their artistic creativity and excite them to follow their artistic path and about life itself. The mission of our program is to provide a strong base in traditional and contemporary techniques adequate to our times, with special emphasis placed on the individual development of their own voice in the visual art scene. 

Our Art Portfolio Prep classes are for students grades 5 and up, preparing them to showcase their creative talent in a way that’s conducive to impressing admissions officers at Miami-Dade County Public Schools Art Magnet program, winning awards, securing scholarships, and top-ranked art colleges, and even, University level. 

In a group class students learn together in a professional but relaxed atmosphere. We concentrate on observational drawing skills using a variety of 2-D media and 3-D, specific subject matter such as still-life set-ups, objects, natural forms, portraits and selfportrait, landscape and abstract thinking. Students learn different techniques for representational drawing and painting by focusing on and capturing what they see using contour line, basic perspective, value, shading and contrast to create a sense of form with understanding of space and volume, also color, texture and design for more complex and expressive artwork. 

Composition is emphasized as students make purposeful decisions about how to organize space within a 2-dimensional picture plane. Working from observation, imagination, memory, students become comfortable thinking outside the box when it comes to their own creative possibilities with the goal of producing portfolio-quality work that reflects an individual style as well as understanding of foundational skills. 

Our Portfolio Prep program guided by Artist/Instructor Sonia Hidalgo, who has more than 15 years experience preparing kids, with a 99% acceptance rate at art magnet schools helps the student to achieve a strong, original and creative portfolio that will propel their artistic development to the next level. 

Portfolio Prep: 

• Sketchbook 11”x14” with progressive studies, idea developments, creative compositions and designs that showcase experimental interest, aesthetic sensibility and personal direction. 

• 10 large drawings, paintings, collages, photographs and other media that show the depth and range of a student’s talents. 

• Preparing the student for the interview and test to the school they are applying to. Portfolio Prep 

Schedule: 

Course A=5 weeks program/1 class per week 3 hours long Sat: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM  

Course B=7 weeks program/1 class per week 6 hours long Sat: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM  

Summer Camp Class/ Spring Break Camp Class 10+ years old Our art camps for children and teens in Miami area are offered during spring break/summer vacation or other school breaks. Children enter a creative space where they create, design, explore and use their imaginations. 

Structured by week, each class focus in specific theme and techniques, every class changes from session to session, so your child can even take the same class multiple times, and s/he will always experience something new. Students manipulate their mediums through various implements and devices. 

This is the class that takes art beyond a piece of paper! Make spectacular works of art using drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media approach to art where we will explore painting and printing with brushes, colored pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, markers, pastels, acrylics, watercolor, sponges, stamps, stencils, sticks, and experiment with a variety of brush-tools and more. 

Summer/Spring Camp 1 Week/ 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM materials included.

Portfolio Prep Schedules and Fees:

Registration fee: $25

(A) Course = 5 weeks program/1 class per week

3 hours long

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Tuition fee: $325

(B) Course = 7 weeks program/1 class per week 

6 hours long

Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuition fee: $840

(C) Course = 4 weeks program/1 class per week

3 hours long

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

Tuition fee: $250 

Young Artists Program

Young Creative Program /for Kids 8-10 years old The Young creative continuous program provides a supportive, fun environment for children to develop creativity, stretch their imagination, and learn art concepts and drawing/painting techniques. Young creative schedule: 4 weeks /1 class per week/ 3 hour long each class Saturday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Young Artists Program Fees:

Registration fee: $25

4 weeks /1 class per week/3 hours long 

Saturday: 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.

Tuition fee: $250