Experience the joy of spending creative time with your favorite young person. Have fun working together transforming paint, clay and fiber into unique works of art. A new activity or theme will be introduced each week. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $105 members, $130 non-members (for one child and one adult)
 

Experiment with different art materials, from clay and markers to pencils and paint. This is a wonderful way for children and their adult companions to express themselves through art. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $85 members, $110 non-members (for one child and one adult)
 

Inch by inch, little caterpillars will experience an imaginative introduction to the arts. This camp encourages children and their caregivers to engage in creative art activities using paints, paper, markers, stories and make-believe. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $85 members, $110 non-members
 

Adult-child teams engage in creative art activities together using paint, paper, markers and clay. Discover the joy of creating art with a special child in your life. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $85 members, $110 non-members
 

Making art together is a wonderful way to spend time with a child. With adult guidance, children engage in art activities using paint, paper, markers and clay. Each child must be accompanied by one adult. $85 members, $110 non-members
 

It's summertime, so let's celebrate! Each session, explore the wonder of the season by creating works of art. Make big sun hats and decorate them, draw and paint beachy seascapes, and sculpt crazy insects out of clay. $100 members, $125 non-members
 

Painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking abound in this exciting exploration of the world of animals. Study creatures from the rainforest to the Arctic Circle, from dinosaurs to polar bears. Share stories and create cool animals made with paint, paper, clay and found objects. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

This camp is in collaboration with the Allegheny County Library Association Summer Reading Program, featuring Laura C. Martin’s books Nature's Art Box and Recycled Craft Box. Learn to think green in this exploration of the arts and environment. Investigate how artists of all ages can pitch in to clean up the Earth. Draw, paint and sculpt while making new artworks out of recycled materials. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Enter into a world of dots and spots, stripes and shapes as you learn about ladybugs, bumble bees and many other colorful flying friends. Make your own insects with paint, clay, crayons, fabric and more. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Have a fun time making silly rhymes with Dr. Seuss & Mother Goose. Read each day and create your own rhymes, paintings, drawings & games. With Sam I Am, Miss Muffett, Cindy Lou and you, celebrate the joy of rhymes & arts! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Take off with us on a journey through the sky! Explore the history of flying machines and create your own unique aerial objects. Draw, paint, and sculpt as you lift off into the clouds! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Climb up the waterspout as we learn about our favorite eight legged friends. Use paint, paper, markers, clay and fabric to create artwork inspired by spiders and other creepy crawlers. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

There's a lot more to explore than seashells down by the sea. Learn about dolphins, sharks, starfish and seahorses, as well as the unique plant life that thrives in the beautiful blue ocean. Deep-sea artworks will be made out of collage and paint as we dive into our creativity. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Get moving to this camp if you like transportation. Hear stories about sailing the seas in boats and ships, traveling the roads and rails on trucks and trains, flying through blue skies in planes, hot air balloons or even magic carpets. Learn about all the ways that people move around and invent your own innovative vehicles out of papier-mâché, recycled materials and paint. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Unleash your inner Picasso! Work with colors, shapes, lines and all the tools Picasso used to create his masterpieces. Make wacky portraits, and crazy sculptures. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

March to the beat of your own drum in this camp that combines music and art. Draw, paint and make your own musical instrument while exploring the worlds of sight and sound. Combine art projects with song for a joyful interactive experience. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

This camp is in collaboration with the Allegheny County Library Association Summer Reading Program. Explore the strange world of camouflage and the ways that animals hide in nature. With the book Where in the Wild? Camouflaged Creatures Concealed… and Revealed as your guide, create your own camouflage creations out of papier-mâché, paint and markers. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Celebrate sunshine while exploring all the sights, sounds and smells of summer. Use a wide variety of materials to create dazzling artwork inspired by sunshine, seashells, flowers and the vibrant world of summer. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Discover your creativity while developing fundamental art skills like line, color and form while enhancing hand-eye coordination. Explore painting, drawing, and sculpture in this exciting multi-media week. A wonderful opportunity to sample a variety of arts! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Clown around and explore circus fun. Challenge your creativity and discover the world of clowns, magicians, elephants, tigers and trapeze artists. Draw, paint, sculpt, act and sing as we run away to a make-believe circus. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Join the hive and delve into the world of bugs, bees and everything that buzzes. Make your own insect paintings and bee hive sculptures using paints, crayons and fabric. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

This camp is in collaboration with the Allegheny County Library Association Summer Reading Program. Spend each day reading about a different artist and making artwork inspired by the masterpieces we see. Books covered in camp will be: Action Jackson (Jackson Pollock), The First Starry Night (Vincent van Gogh), Klimt and His Cat (Gustav Klimt), Frida: Viva La Vida! Long Live Life! (Frida Kahlo) and Through Georgia’s Eyes (Georgia O’Keefe). $130 members, $155 non-members
 

This camp is in collaboration with the Allegheny County Library Association Summer Reading Program. Explore the worlds of poetry, painting and color in this exciting camp. With the book Flashy, Clashy, and Oh-So Splashy: Poems about Color as your guide, read and write poems about color and paint your own images to fill your own book of poetry and luminosity. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Enter a world of dots and spots, stripes and shapes as you learn about ladybugs, bumble bees, butterflies and many other colorful insect friends. Make your own creepy crawlies with paint, clay, crayons and fabric. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Unleash the artist inside as you learn to turn everyday objects into your own artistic masterpieces. Unlock your creativity as you combine fiber, plaster, wood and clay with paint, paper and markers. Let your imagination be your guide. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Join the hunt for lost treasures! Create your own gold coins, Egyptian masks, treasure maps and other buried fortunes with a variety of materials. End the class with an exciting treasure hunt! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Travel back in time to discover priceless treasures of ancient Egypt including sculpture, portraiture and hieroglyphs. Design a cartouche, amulet and pyramid as you learn about the world of ancient Egypt. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Take a swing in this fun-filled exploration of Mexican culture and the history of the piÑata. Create your own piñata using papier-mâché and other materials, representing your favorite animals, creatures and people! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Come join us on this space odyssey as we travel at the speed of art through the Milky Way. Witness the making of stars and moons along the way and use papier-mâché, glitter, paint, clay and fiber to make an array of astral creations, including a sleek miniature spaceship, a friendly alien and a solar system mobile. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Nurture the creative spirit of young children by allowing them to experiment with animation. Focusing on the manner in which younger children exhibit curiosity regarding the moving image, they will be guided through a step-by-step process leading to a final animation project. All children will work with paper materials, digital cameras and computers, while being encouraged to let their young minds explore the imaginative possibilities of animation. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Everyday items can be transformed into a totally different existence. Explore the hidden potential in found objects and transform the mundane into the magnificent. Anything is possible when you use your imagination! $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Nurture the creative spirit of young children by allowing them to experiment with animation. Focusing on the manner in which younger children exhibit curiosity regarding the moving image, they will be guided through a step-by-step process leading to a final animation project. All children will work with paper materials, digital cameras and computers, while being encouraged to let their young minds explore the imaginative possibilities of animation. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Get your hands muddy! Working with clay has limitless possibilities. Make pots, tiles and small sculptures using a variety of handbuilding methods including pinch, coil and slab construction. $105 members, $130 non-members
 

Travel around the world with paint and clay as our guide. Young explorers will experience the arts of the world’s many different cultures. Painting, printmaking, and sculpture are covered in this tour of art around the world. $100 members, $125 non-members
 

Design crazy characters and bring them to life as hand, finger, stick, string and shadow puppets. Create original stories and stage your own puppet show. This camp is an enriching experience, which combines painting, sculpture, collage, storytelling and performance. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Delve into the world of theater and develop acting skills while having fun! Work as a group to write a play, design costumes, create sets and finish the week with an informal performance for friends and family. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Join us in this exploration of Japan’s rich heritage of the arts. Create an exotic array of treasures that include origami, haiku, story painting and printmaking. Visit PCA gallery exhibits as inspiration. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore the work of two of our favorite master painters, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Learn about their lives as friends and as painting rivals. Use their work as inspiration for your own colorful masterpieces. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Join Andy's assembly line to create amazing Pop Art masterpieces. Learn about what makes art "pop" and how Andy Warhol used the help of his friends to create amazing artwork from images in popular culture. Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and silk-screening will be explored in this fun, interactive camp. This camp is in collaboration with Allegheny Country Library Association and will reference Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol by James Warhola. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Imagine your ideal city. Create buildings, houses and monuments using cardboard, paint, clay and found objects. Then design your city's layout, complete with streets, parks and shops. This camp combines art and imagination with basic architecture and city planning concepts for a spectacular urban experience! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Most superheroes wear a groovy costume, have a special power and answer to a cool name. Learn about superheroes in books, films and comic books and invent your own. Design and create a superhero costume, complete with gadgets and hidden alter egos. Write and illustrate your own comic book and more. Don’t miss this chance to express your special powers in the world of art! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Learn why Picasso is one of our most beloved artists. Explore the many different styles of Picasso’s career: Rose Period, Blue Period, Cubism and more. Draw, paint and sculpt to create your own modern masterpieces. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Travel back to exciting medieval times and find out what life was like. Hear stories of kings and queens, knights and dragons. Illuminate your own book, make a coat of arms, sculpt a dragon, build a castle and much more. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore the wonders of our green planet through words and images. Investigate how artists can make a difference in cleaning up our Earth. Each day read from Footprints on the Roof: Poems about the Earth then draw, paint and sculpt while making new artworks out of recycled materials. This camp is in collaboration with the ACLA Summer Reading Program. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Painting and printmaking fuse as you create a multitude of visual images. Make blockprints, vegetable prints, landscapes, portraits and abstract work. Learn elements of design, including line, form, texture, composition, color and perspective. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

How have maps and mapmaking changed over the years? Compare ancient map and contemporary maps. Make maps of your favorite places and imaginary worlds. Work together to create a giant map of your own make believe world! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore several different traditional animation styles in this cool class. Paper shapes, 3-D objects and even classmates will be animated into unique movie projects using various materials and themes. Digital cameras and Apple software will be used to create finished projects. $330 members, $355 non-members
 

Explore the vast array of art that can be created from fibers including string, yarn, paper, straw and more. Try your hand at weaving, dyeing and even painting with fiber. The art you make can be hung as paintings, displayed as sculptures, worn or used or turned into installation art. Wednesday, Ms. Brewer will guide the class through her exhibit in PCA Galleries, and lead them in an art activity. Explore the endless possibilities of fiber! $220 members, $245 non-members
 

Learn how to design and create your own movie using the popular technique of claymation. Take on a creative roll to complete a short animated movie with a soundtrack. After completion of the class, students will receive a copy of the animated projects with additional "making-of" footage. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

This fun camp explores an assortment of traditional stop-motion styles and varieties of materials including 2-D, object, and pixilation (animating people). Basic digital cameras and Apple software will be used to create finished projects with original soundtracks. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

This class offers concentrated studio time in both drawing and sculpture. Fundamental techniques in mixed media drawing and clay are covered, including shading, perspective and handbuilding. Complete large-scale group projects as well as individual projects in this week of experimentation. $210 members, $235 non-members
 

Learn how to design and create your own movie using the popular technique of claymation. Take on a creative roll to complete a short animated movie with a soundtrack. After completion of the class, students will receive a copy of the animated projects with additional "making-of" footage. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Celebrate the history of rock-n-roll through music and visual arts. Bop to the tunes of the legends of rock-n-roll while you design your own album cover, a pop art poster, a tie-dyed T-shirt and more. Draw, paint and sculpt as you explore the world of rock-n-roll! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore three-dimensional art while having fun making a life-size self-portrait or a creature of your own design. Build an armature, fill out a figure and strike the pose, then complete it with papier-mâché, plaster and a variety of paint, papers and found objects. Spend an afternoon with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts' Artist of the Year, Tim Kaulen, as he explains his sculptures and creative process. $235 members, $260 non-members
 

Develop your artistic skills and expand your wardrobe. Design four one-of-a-kind tee shirts. Using a variety of techniques including fabric painting, silk-screening, tie-dyeing and batik to carry out your designs. Four tee shirts are included in the price of camp. $225 members, $250 non-members
 

Combine the fantastic art of puppet making with video production! Students will create a cast of characters, then plan an original, adventurous story for the puppets to perform in. Special video production techniques for making the best possible puppet stories will be emphasized. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Explore basic methods of drawing and cartooning. Instruction will cover the fundamentals of line, contour, shading and perspective with a special emphasis on learning how to draw the human figure for use in cartoons. $100 members, $125 non-members
 

Explore the great outdoors through the world of painting! Spend time each day learning about some of the great masters of landscape painting from the Impressionists to modern landscape artists. Then go into the field to create your own masterpieces. Professional plein-air painter Ron Donoughe will visit on Friday to lead the group in discussion and painting exercises. His book, Essence of Pittsburgh, will be used as a resource for this camp. $220 members, $245 non-members
 

During this intensive two-week acting camp, learn about character development, scene study, vocal projection and stage movement while working toward a performance on the last day. Develop acting skills and strengthen self-confidence. (Due to the scope and limited time of this camp, attendance each day is important. This is a multi-section camp that breaks into groups by age and also combines age groups for some sessions and the performance.) This is a two-week camp. $375 members, $400 non-members
 

Join us in this exploration of Japan’s rich heritage of the arts. Create an exotic array of treasures that include origami, haiku, story painting and printmaking. Visit PCA gallery exhibits as inspiration. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore the work of two of our favorite master painters, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. Learn about their lives as friends and as painting rivals. Use their work as inspiration for your own colorful masterpieces. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Join Andy's assembly line to create amazing Pop Art masterpieces. Learn about what makes art "pop" and how Andy Warhol used the help of his friends to create amazing artwork from images in popular culture. Drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and silk-screening will be explored in this fun, interactive camp. This camp is in collaboration with Allegheny Country Library Association and will reference Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol by James Warhola. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Imagine your ideal city. Create buildings, houses and monuments using cardboard, paint, clay and found objects. Then design your city's layout, complete with streets, parks and shops. This camp combines art and imagination with basic architecture and city planning concepts for a spectacular urban experience! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Most superheroes wear a groovy costume, have a special power and answer to a cool name. Learn about superheroes in books, films and comic books and invent your own. Design and create a superhero costume, complete with gadgets and hidden alter egos. Write and illustrate your own comic book and more. Don’t miss this chance to express your special powers in the world of art! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Learn why Picasso is one of our most beloved artists. Explore the many different styles of Picasso’s career: Rose Period, Blue Period, Cubism and more. Draw, paint and sculpt to create your own modern masterpieces. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Travel back to exciting medieval times and find out what life was like. Hear stories of kings and queens, knights and dragons. Illuminate your own book, make a coat of arms, sculpt a dragon, build a castle and much more. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore the wonders of our green planet through words and images. Investigate how artists can make a difference in cleaning up our Earth. Each day read from Footprints on the Roof: Poems about the Earth then draw, paint and sculpt while making new artworks out of recycled materials. This camp is in collaboration with the ACLA Summer Reading Program. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Painting and printmaking fuse as you create a multitude of visual images. Make blockprints, vegetable prints, landscapes, portraits and abstract work. Learn elements of design, including line, form, texture, composition, color and perspective. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

How have maps and mapmaking changed over the years? Compare ancient map and contemporary maps. Make maps of your favorite places and imaginary worlds. Work together to create a giant map of your own make believe world! $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Use digital still cameras to learn about exposure, composition and capturing a subject in this fun camp emphasizing examples and exercises designed to develop the ability to see and create successful photographs. Basic digital cameras will be provided for use during class time or bring your own camera. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a minimum of two final digital prints and a CD portfolio of projects from the class. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Combine animation basics, apple computers and bookmaking in this camp where each student will make a short movie, then transform it into a fascinating animated flipbook. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

This camp offers a better understanding of the basic principles of sound and the tools we use to shape it. Basic, yet powerful methods of sound gathering will be demonstrated to guide you through the often hidden world of recording, editing and processing audio. Small group projects will lead to a final audio project. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

This hands-on camp will expose students to the foundations of a variety of popular stop-motion styles including 2-D, object, and pixilation (animating people). Computer and drawing talent is not necessary to make projects in this class. MiniDV video cameras and Apple software will be used to create finished projects and examples from essential films will be screened as a lead-in to each topic. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Learn the techniques and methods used for wheelthrown pottery. Create pots, bowls, mugs and more in this fun introduction to making pottery on the wheel. Preparing the clay, using clay tools, centering, throwing cylinders and bowls, as well as glazing and decorating techniques will be covered. This is a two-week camp. $260 members, $285 non-members
 

Learn the basics of black and white photography. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of composition and the process of developing and printing film. This is a two-week camp. $280 members, $305 non-members
 

Learn the art of wire wrapping and jewelry-making using sterling silver wire, copper metal, semi-precious stones, crystals and assorted beads. Explore the different properties of silver, copper, crystals and semi-precious stones. Craft rings, earrings, hammered bracelets, anklets, hair adornments and much more! This is a two-week camp. $260 members, $285 non-members
 

During this intensive two-week acting camp, learn about character development, scene study, vocal projection and stage movement while working toward a 45-minute performance on the last day. Develop acting skills and strengthen self-confidence. (Due to the scope and limited time of this camp, attendance each day is very important.) This is a two-week camp. $375 members, $400 non-members
 

The art of building involves a vision and a plan as well as the materials & skills to construct three-dimensional structures. Draw inspiration from art & architecture throughout history as you realize your vision from the sketching stage to the building of an actual model. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

This camp is an intensive two-week opportunity to develop skills in ceramics. Explore wheelthrowing, handbuilding, sculpture and finishing techniques like sgraffito, resist, underglazing, glazing and painting. Camp concludes with a Raku firing. This is a two-week camp. $260 members, $285 non-members
 

Through the lens of a 35mm still camera, experience a wide variety of interesting subjects as you explore the local streets of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill in search of excellent photographs. The second week of the class will focus on capturing the landscape and natural beauty of Mellon Park. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of exposure and composition plus the processes of developing and printing film in a darkroom. This is a two-week camp. $280 members, $305 non-members
 

Look in the mirror and explore the world of the self-portrait. Study in the tradition of the master painters by learning to paint the self-portrait. Examine the work of Rembrandt, Frida Kahlo, da Vinci and more. Camp will culminate in a large-scale portrait in the style of Chuck Close. This is a two-week camp. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Learn how to create characters and stories in this introduction to anime and cartooning. Practice the fundamentals of line, contour, shading and perspective with a special focus on drawing the human figure in the style of popular cartoons and Japanese animation. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Take your ceramics skills to the next level in this two-week intensive ceramics camp. Learn more advanced techniques for throwing on the wheel, using stoneware clay and high fire glazes. All pieces will be fired in our high fire gas kiln. This is a two-week camp. $425 members, $450 non-members
 

Learn the basics of making sequential art and personalized one-of-a-kind 'zines. Create your own personal comic books, artist books and 'zines. Basic techniques in drawing, painting, pen and ink, collage and bookbinding will be covered. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Discover your inner comic genius! Learn the essentials of comedy and improvisation in this introductory acting camp. Write and perform skits, play theater games and more all while building self-confidence. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

This camp is an intensive two-week opportunity to develop skills in ceramics. Explore wheelthrowing, handbuilding, sculpture and finishing techniques like sgraffito, resist, underglazing, glazing and painting. Camp concludes with a Raku firing. This is a two-week camp. $260 members, $285 non-members
 

Use the beautiful surroundings of Mellon Park as your inspiration. Spend your days outside sketching and painting the beauty of the park, sky and gardens around you. With concentrated studio time, enjoy outdoor sketching and landscape painting using both traditional (such as pencil, pen + ink, charcoal, pastel) and non-traditional media (such as collage techniques). This is a two-week camp. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Through the lens of a 35mm still camera, you will experience a wide variety of interesting subjects while exploring the local streets of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill in search of excellent photographs. The second week of the class will focus on capturing the natural beauty within the landscape of Mellon Park. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of exposure and composition plus the processes of developing and printing film in a darkroom. This is a two-week camp. $280 members, $305 non-members
 

Create your own art show. Work as a group to produce paintings, drawings, sculptures and installations for an exclusive exhibition in the PCA School building. Explore the galleries of the PCA Marshall Building and talk with the exhibition staff about the art of curating. Invite your friends and family for the opening of the exhibit on the last day of camp. $210 members, $235 non-members
 

Enter the world of 3-D sculpture and explore form, texture and construction. Learn the basics of construction in this introductory camp on the art of the third dimension. Experiment with clay, plaster, found objects and more as you explore the possibilities of the world of sculpture. Spend an afternoon with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts' Artist of the Year, Tim Kaulen, as he explains his sculptures and creative process. $220 members, $245 non-members
 

This course will introduce students to Blender, a popular and powerful open-source software application used for 3D animation in movies and videogames. Students will learn creative approaches to making their own 3D objects while developing a working knowledge of the principles of animated movement. Class activities will include exercises, demonstrations and examples designed to give students a solid foundation in this captivating field. Teaching artist: Andrew Pavlick. $160 members, $185 non-members
 

Instructional skills include: juggling, circus of everyday objects, clowning, walking globe, tight-wire, spinning plates, diabolo, basic acrobatics, and acting techniques. Activities focus on co-operation, problem solving, theater and theatrical presentation, finding your inner clown; students get to learn the secrets of timing and balance. Students will also be invited to perform at PCA’s Family Fun Day event on Saturday June 20. $220 members, $245 non-members
 

Transform the blank page into a snapshot of your imagination. Learn craft elements such as character, plot, setting, pacing, voice and dialogue to create original fiction. Read examples of short fiction to inspire your own dynamic characters and stories. Find your own "voice" as a writer in a supportive workshop environment. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Get introduced to the foundations of a variety of popular stop-motion styles including 2-D, object, and pixilation (animating people). Computer and drawing skills are not necessary to make projects in this class. MiniDV video cameras and Apple software will be used to create finished projects and examples from essential films will be screened as a lead-in to each topic. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Storyboarding, cinematography, sound, editing and special effects will be covered in this camp designed to take student filmmaking to the next level. Make two collaborative projects for your portfolio, including a "photo-comic strip" (still images with sound) and a final movie. Participants will develop proficiency with digital video cameras, editing with Apple's Final Cut software and making a DVD. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Learn to harness the many functions of digital still cameras and learn Adobe Photoshop software. Digital and traditional photography will be compared and the class projects will provide an opportunity to improve aesthetic and technical skills through guided practice and in-class discussions. Bring your own camera to class or borrow a camera from the media lab during class time. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a minimum of two final digital prints and a CD of their portfolio of work from the class. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Discover the secrets of drawing artists from Old Masters to today’s hottest illustrators and designers. While delving into techniques in pen and ink, charcoal, graphite, and conté crayon, find out how using a critical eye can help you create realistic drawings and how using creative license can take your work to the next level. $205 members, $230 non-members
 

Explore unusual traditional techniques combined with current digital video and sound processes to make your own distinctive video art. Video feedback, optical effects and video installation will be covered along with personal, non-technical approaches to video production. Finished projects will be made into a DVD. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Celluloid film is remarkably different than digital video. Here’s a chance to take a D.I.Y. (do it yourself) approach to this century-old medium. Working collaboratively, you will learn to shoot, hand-process and digitally edit black and white super-8 film to achieve the exceptional look of celluloid. $250 members, $275 non-members
 

Explore a variety of unusual photo-graphic techniques including painting with light, hand-coloring and collage. Additionally, you will gain experience with a camera obscura, photograms and cyanotypes. Bring your own digital camera or borrow one of ours during class time. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a minimum of two final prints and a CD of their portfolio of work from the class. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Storyboarding, cinematography, sound, editing and special effects will be covered in this camp designed to take student filmmaking to the next level. Make two collaborative projects for their portfolio, including a "photo-comic strip" (still images with sound) and a final movie. Participants will develop proficiency with digital video cameras and editing with Apple’s Final Cut software. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

A good film soundtrack contains a well-organized balance of dialogue, music and sound effects. Learn the secrets of recording and mixing different types of sound using microphones, field recorders and editing software, to build an original audio project. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Anyone who enjoys drawing will be able to bring their artwork to life in this fun camp emphasizing traditional cartooning techniques. Classic examples from Disney to anime will be examined to reveal the magic of stop-motion. Students will begin by creating their own custom "flip-book" followed by a short animated video movie. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

Learn to harness the many functions of digital still cameras and learn Adobe Photoshop software. Digital and traditional photography will be compared and the class projects will provide an opportunity to improve aesthetic and technical skills through guided practice and in-class discussions. Bring your own camera to class or borrow a camera from the media lab during class time. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a minimum of two final digital prints and a CD of their portfolio of work from the class. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

UFOs, sasquatch and ghosts are just a few of the subjects covered in this extended camp mixing strange phenomena with moviemaking. Historical examples of famous hoaxes will be screened, analyzed and combined with several video exercises leading towards an original “mockumentary” movie production created by the students. This is a two-week camp. $330 members, $355 non-members
 

Picasso said, "I don't say everything, but I paint everything." Learn the complex language of painting, from composition to color theory in this camp for all skill levels. Try out both traditional and experimental drawing techniques as you build your painterly vocabulary. $130 members, $155 non-members
 

Take a green approach to movie making by recycling found objects into animated videos. Plan story ideas, gather used materials and then bring them to life as you learn the fantastic art of animation. Finished projects will be edited in Apple's Final Cut and have original soundtracks. $230 members, $255 non-members
 

This fun camp is designed to let students explore the world of improvisational acting combined with video-making exercises. Investigate comical and highly creative approaches to making short videos through a series of movement and voice exercises and working as an ensemble. $230 members, $255 non-members