The third year introduces a new form of ensemble painting.   The class teacher turns the
students over to master scenic artists in the Studio  classes.  Thesemaster artists will act as 
lead artist on three to five week projects.  In addition, the class will be divided into crews where
 three to five students will work together on one project. The lead artist will take the crew 
step-by-step through the work and each crew will be responsible for the successful completion 
of the project in the man-days allotted. In this way, students begin to experience the dynamics 
of a typical working situation and begin to develop the cooperative skills necessary in the 
business.

At the end of the last semester, there will be a portfolio review.  Students will be able to
spend the last four weeks of Studio classes with their class teacher preparing their portfolio.
We require all students to go through this process whether or not their career goals include
Union Membership.

MASTER CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE
-Interpreting Computer Generated Sketches (4 sessions)

CURRICULUM               

Year Three: 
Master Classes,
Ensemble Painting & Portfolio Review

-Photographic Realism: Architectural (4 sessions)
-Figurative Painting (5 sessions)
-Figurative Sculpting (6 sessions)
-Materials and Techniques for Masking
-Masking and Spraying Exercises (2 sessions)
-Painting Considerations for Velour, Scrim, China Silk and other Theatrical Fabrics
-Aging Techniques for Stage and Screen
-Specialty Signage (2 sessions)
-Binders and Adhesives
-Metal Leaf and Bronzing Powders
-Punch Drops, Cut Drops and Appliques
See our complete course descriptions for the third year