The VASI curriculum is modeled on the foundation courses taken by all Boston University School of Visual Arts undergraduates.\u00a0 All VASI students enroll in the following classes and workshops throughout the 4 weeks of the program.<\/p>\n
Drawing<\/strong> is a critical skill for artists working in any field.\u00a0 Drawing is the key component of the VASI curriculum and students spend a minimum of 12 hours a week in drawing class with a focus on drawing from observation, including drawing from live models. Please note that the live model will be nude for most of the sessions. Students must feel comfortable with nude figure drawing to participate in the program.<\/p>\n Painting<\/strong> class allows students to delve into the world of color using oil paint.\u00a0 Students will learn techniques that have been used by artists for centuries while painting still lifes, landscapes, portraits, and the figure.<\/p>\n Sculpture<\/strong> allows students to create in three dimensions. These skills are valuable to all kinds of artists including architects, animators, and product designers. Materials used in Sculpture change each year, and have included clay, cardboard, wire, and found materials.<\/p>\n Printmaking<\/strong> provides an exciting opportunity for experimentation by bringing together elements of drawing, painting, and design.\u00a0 Students work on relief prints and monotypes in the School of Visual Arts\u2019 state of the art printmaking facility.<\/p>\n Art Conversations<\/strong> gathers VASI students, faculty, and staff together to discuss topics including contemporary issues in the arts, portfolio development, and the college admissions process.<\/p>\n Special Workshops<\/strong> are chosen every year to give students a chance to work with a variety of art mediums. Past workshops have included photography, graphic design, and community-based arts projects.<\/p>\n At VASI, all students are assigned their own studio in the School of Visual Arts\u2019 undergraduate painting studios. The studio is theirs to do with as they choose during the VASI program, and is where they can work on class projects, assignments, and work of their own choosing.\u00a0 Having their own studio and taking part in the rigorous curriculum that VASI offers allows students to experience life as an undergraduate visual arts major.\u00a0 At the end of the program, VASI faculty, staff, and guest critics tour the studios to offer individual critiques of each student\u2019s work.<\/p>\n After spending the summer creating amazing artwork, it\u2019s only natural to want to show it off.\u00a0 At the end of the program, all VASI students participate in installing an exhibition of their work in the University\u2019s Gallery 5.\u00a0 This exhibition is open to the BU community and the general public, and friends and family of the VASI students are invited to a reception in the Gallery at the end of the program.<\/p>\nSchedule<\/h3>\n
Monday \u2013 Friday<\/h5>\n
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In the Studio<\/h3>\n
Final Exhibition<\/h3>\n
Rules & Policies<\/h3>\n