CSVPA Summer School 2016

SUMMER SCHOOL2016

Do you have an interest art and design or the performing arts and want to spend time developing your skills with other people your age?

Looking for something fun to do over the summer and want to make friends?

Are you looking for a summer course before progressing onto a full-time Creative Arts programme in September?

At Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts we offer a range of fun and interactive summer courses ranging from 1 to 3 weeks, or if you want to come for longer, combine a number of subject areas together and spend the summer with us!

SUMMER SCHOOL AT CSVPA

Week Commencing (Sunday) 03 JUL 10 JUL 17 JUL 24 JUL 31 JUL 07 AUG 14 AUG 21 AUG

Portfolio Preparation (3wks)

Fashion Summer School (2wks)

Film Making Summer School (2wks)

Acting (2wks)

Musical Theatre (2wks)

Photography (1wk)

Painting & Drawing (1wk)

Jewellery (1wk)

Graphics & Illustration (1wk)

Interior Design (1wk)

NB: the 1wk subjects, course content is generally the same each week. Teachers will do their best to vary the content if you decide you want to study that subject for more than a week.

This unique, tailored programme designed especially for international students includes the following areas:

LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS Our lecturers are all working artists and bring valuable industry experience to

the programme.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS Our specialist lecturers and tutors will teach you new methods and practices to

improve your work and develop your skills base.

BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO Learn how to construct your portfolio, what to include and what to leave out

and how to show your work at its best.

BROADEN YOUR ART & DESIGN UNDERSTANDING Workshops will give you practical experience of a wide range of new

techniques, skills and disciplines.

SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE: Fashion | Graphic Design | Illustration | Surface Design | 3D Design |

Photography | Moving Image | Drawing

SUMMER PORTFOLIO PREPARATION

1. You will have gained all the skills you need to create a winning portfolio.

2. You will have developed your own portfolio.

3. You will have experience of a wide range of Art & Design subjects and disciplines.

4. You will have gained the portfolio experience required to guarantee entry to our 2-year University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma in Art & Design or 1-year

UAL Awarding Body Foundation Diploma at CSVPA should you choose to do so.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30–1:00 1:00– 2:00

2:00–5:30 5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

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Welcome Meal

Monday Registration and inductionVisual Studies

Colour theory, understanding colourEvening Activities

TuesdayLife Drawing Master class

Working with the model capturing the moment

Life Drawing Master class continued Evening Activities

WednesdaySkills Workshop - Graphics

Specialist workshops and demonstrations

Skills Workshop - Illustration

Specialist workshops and demonstrationsEvening Activities

ThursdayVisual Studies Master class

Drawing with the other side of your brainMac for Artists Evening Activities

FridaySkills Workshop - Photography

Introduction to photography, pictograms and pinholes

Skills Workshop - Photography

Introduction to the darkroomEvening Activities

Saturday London excursion such as the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and the Victoria and Albert Museum

Sunday Free time

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30– 11:00

11:30– 1:00

1:00– 2:00

2:00–5:30 5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

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Visual Studies

Large group painting

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Life Drawing Master class

Using different media

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Evening Activities

TuesdayLecture

Use of sketchbooks

Gallery Visit

Kettle’s Yard

Skills Workshop - Fashion

Creating paper dresses Evening Activities

WednesdaySkills Workshop - 3D Interior

Designing a perfect container

Skills Workshop - Architecture

Building an environment Evening Activities

ThursdaySkills Workshop - Craft

Cuttle fish casting Mac for Artists

Software training Evening Activities

FridaySkills Workshop - Photography

35mm Introduction to digital

Skills Workshop - Photography

Studio work using lightingEvening Activities

Saturday London excursion including the Design Museum and Tate Modern

Sunday Free time

WEEK 1

WEEK 3

WEEK 2

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30–1:00 1:00– 2:00

2:00–5:30 5:30– 6:30 Social Activities

Monday

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Visual Studies

Taking a painting creating a master

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Life Drawing Master class

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Evening Activities

TuesdayPrintmaking Master class

Learning about printmaking techiniquesBookbinding Master class Evening Activities

WednesdayMoving Image Master class

Create your own film

Lecture

How to create the winning portfolioEvening Activities

ThursdaySkills Workshop - Photography

Location work

Mac for Artists

Photoshop and beyondEvening Activities

FridayPrintmaking Master class

Simple printmaking and mono printing Interviews Evening Activities

This sample timetable is illustrative and is subject to change. We reserve the right to amend this three week schedule without prior notice.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Students aged 16 yrs+ who wish to progress to a top UK Art & Design School but have limited

experience and need training to develop their skills and portfolio in order to qualify for entry at

degree level.

• Completion of this programme also guarantees progression onto our UAL Awarding Body

Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma should you choose to do so.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

• 3 week practical and social programme

• Two dates are available:

• Sunday 17th July 2016 to Saturday 6th August 2016

• Sunday 7th August 2016 to Saturday 27th August 2016*

*for those wishing to progress onto our programmes in September 2016

• Average class size: 18 students

• Teaching takes place in the CSVPA studios: Bridge House, Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AD

• Accommodation is included

• Meals are included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum English standard:

Equivalent to IELTS 4.5+/ intermediate

• A small portfolio is preferable

PRICE

• £3,450 for the 3 week programme (includes airport transfers, accommodation and food)

Through a combination of studio work and excursions, this new 2 week fashion course will introduce you to both the design and promotion side of

the industry, within a fun and creative environment.

LEARN FROM FASHION SPECIALISTS Our lecturers are all working professionals who will spend time, sharing their industry level knowledge that underpins the teaching at all levels in

the college.

BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE FASHION WORLD Through a series of fun and practical workshops you will experience a range of new techniques aimed at building a basis of creative skills

necessary for further educational courses in Fashion.

EXPERIENCE DESIGN & FASHION IN THE UK Broaden your horizons through excursions to places such as the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) or experience High Street to designer fashions in Westfield Shopping Centre, the largest urban shopping centre in Europe.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN: Draping | Pattern cutting | Machine sewing | Fashion illustration | Fashion

styling | Fashion photography and retouching | Editorial design

FASHION SUMMER COURSE

1. You will have gained the knowledge and understanding of the processes involved in garment design and making from our highly experienced staff.

2. You will have been introduced to design briefs that challenge your understanding and knowledge of contemporary fashion.

3. With the help of our photography and fashion promotion team you will have learnt the techniques involved in studio photography from lighting to styling.

4. You will have experienced the fast paced process of putting together a fashion show guided by the same team that work on our annual Foundation fashion shows.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30–1:00 1:00– 2:00

2:00–5:30 5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

Sunday

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Introduction to the course and project brief

Lecture into fashion design process

Skills workshop – creative research

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Investigation through observational drawing. Exploration and development of drawing techniques using mixed media.

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Tuesday

Skills workshop – draping on the mannequin. Develop an understanding of 3D form through silhouettes. Investigation into silhouettes and form.

Skills workshop – introduction to sewing machine and fabric manipulation techniques in response to drawing.

Evening Activities

WednesdayFashion design development – Recording and exploring design ideas through varied drawing styles in mixed media and collage.

Develop a fashion collection/ selecting appropriate fabrics. Evening Activities

Thursday Refining design ideas/ selecting of final design idea to be assembled.

Skills workshop – introduction to basic pattern cutting and pattern adaption methods

Evening Activities

FridaySkills workshop – assembling garment.

Understanding methods in sewing, finishing and pressing garments.

Garment construction Evening Activities

Saturday Excursions

Sunday Free time

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30–1:00 1:00– 2:00

2:00–5:30 5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

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Evening Activities

Tuesday Garment construction Garment construction Evening Activities

Wednesday Photography studio work using lightning Fashion styling research and methods Evening Activities

Thursday Fashion promotion / presentation skills explored using digital editing techniques

Fashion promotion / presentation skills explored using digital editing techniques Evening Activities

Friday Fashion show preparation Fashion show Evening Activities

This sample timetable is illustrative and is subject to change. We reserve the right to amend this two week schedule without prior notice.

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WHO IS IT FOR?

• The course is aimed at any student aged 15 to 18 years of age who is interested in the fashion

industry and who wants to experience a fashion education in the UK.

• Completion of the course guarantees progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding

Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

• 2 week practical and social program.


• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Saturday 16th July 2016

• Sunday 24th July 2016 to Saturday 6th August 2016



• Single en-suite accommodation is included


• Excursions are also included

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.5+/ intermediate


PRICE

• £2,300 for the 2 week programme (includes airport transfers)

This new and exciting course will give you real insight into many aspects of cinematography and the world of film. Whilst being fun and informative

you will leave with a real sense of achievement as the two weeks culminates in the screening of your films and an award ceremony.

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS Our lecturers are all working professionals who will bring valuable

industry experience to the programme.

BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY Through research and practical experimentation, you will become

acquainted with the skills and knowledge that will serve as perfect starting point for future education and possible careers in the Film and TV

production industry.

EXPLORE THE UK FILM & TELEVISION INDUSTRY Field trips will form a fundamental part of the course and you will get to explore UK attractions such as Warner Bros. Studio Tour: Harry Potter Experience, BBC Broadcasting House in London and local film previews.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN: Cinematography | Set design | Editing | Animation | Lighting | Directing |

Script writing

FILM MAKING SUMMER COURSE

1. You will have explored a range of practical and theoretical themes connected to the film, television and animation industries.

2. You will have had the opportunity to solve creative briefs through a range of techniques and skills guided by our highly experienced staff.

3. You will have had access to professional level equipment including cameras and editing software.

4. You will have had the chance to present your films to staff and fellow students in a night of premiers, complete with popcorn and red carpets!

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30– 11:00

11:30–1:00

1:00– 2:00

2:00– 3:30

4:00– 5:30

5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

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Welcome Meal

Monday

Introduction to the course.

Workshop on moving image film process.

Presentation of genres of animation and film.

Introduction to classic films and there cultural significance.

Introduction to Lo-fi film brief and story boarding, Lo-fi film workshops to include prop making and filming.

Evening Activities

Tuesday Continuation filming and the introduction to video editing Finishing of Lo-fi films Evening Activities

WednesdaySkills Workshop - animation

Specialist workshops and demonstrations

Skills Workshop - animation

Specialist workshops and demonstrationsEvening Activities

Thursday BBC broadcasting house trip BBC broadcasting house trip Evening Activities

Friday Skills Workshop - props, sets, and makeup presentation. Skills Workshop - special effects Evening Activities

Saturday Excursions

Sunday Free time

Day 8:30– 9:30

9:30– 11:00

11:30– 1:00

1:00– 2:00

2:00– 3:30

4:00– 5:30

5:30– 6:30

Social Activities

Monday

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Evening Activities

Tuesday Prop creation and location selection Filming Evening Activities

Wednesday Filming Filming Evening Activities

Thursday Filming Filming and editing Evening Activities

Friday Editing Film premier and awards ceremony Evening Activities

This sample timetable is illustrative and is subject to change. We reserve the right to amend this two week schedule without prior notice.

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WHO IS IT FOR?

• The course is aimed at any student aged 15 to 18 years who is interested in the film, television and

animation industry who wants to experience a Moving Image education in the UK.

• Completion of the course guarantees progression on to our University of the Arts London

Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

• 2 week practical and social program.

• Dates:

• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Saturday 16th July 2016





• Excursions are also included

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum English standard: Equivalent to IELTS 4.5+/ intermediate


PRICE

• £2,300 for the 2 week programme (includes airport transfers)

If you are interested in acting or musical theatre, at CSVPA we offer a great 2 weeks summer course, taught by our drama team who are all professional

artists and practitioners in their specialist field. Over the course of the programme we will introduce you to a range of drama techniques in a fun and safe environment which will also help to improve your confidence, self-esteem

and communication skills.

DRAMASUMMER SCHOOL

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

• 2 week practical and social program aimed at

students 15 years+.


• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Sunday 17th 2016

• Sunday 31st July 2016 to Sunday 14th

August 2016

• International students should have at least an

Upper Intermediate level of English



• Meals are included (breakfast, lunch and

dinner)

• Saturday excursions are included in the fees

with pack lunch provided

PRICE

• £2,300 for the 2 week programme

MUSICAL THEATRE

This popular, fun and challenging course is led by

theatre professionals, all of whom have musical

theatre credits in London and/or New York.

Students can expect 35-40 hours of rigorous and

intensive classes per week in singing, dance and

acting, geared towards a cabaret style performance

at the end of the second week.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

• 2 week practical and social program aimed at

students 15 years+.

• Three dates are available:

• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Sunday 17th 2016

• Sunday 17th July 2016 to Sunday 31st July

2016

• Sunday 31st July 2016 to Sunday 14th

August 2016

• International students should have at least an

Upper Intermediate level of English



• Meals are included (breakfast, lunch and

dinner)

• Saturday excursions are included in the fees

with pack lunch provided

PRICE

• £2,300 for the 2 week programme

ACTING

In the first week, professional actors will lead you

through drama exercises designed to help develop

creativity, spontaneity, freedom and authenticity in

performance. In the second week, the ensemble

work together to rehearse a short production,

performed for an invited audience.

Over the course of the summer we offer a range of weekly art and design subjects that will give you a broad introduction to the subject area, whilst

introducing you to a range of materials and techniques. You can join us over the summer and book yourself onto one week or select a range of subjects

and come for longer.

ART & DESIGN WEEKLYSUMMER SCHOOL

PHOTOGRAPHY

You will use Cambridge as your inspiration to create an image portfolio.

You will learn how to use different cameras and settings for the best effect.

During the digital photography component you will learn to manipulate and

print digital images on a computer before printing electronically.

During the film photography component you will learn all about taking and

developing your own photographs from initial concept to printed image,

including wet processes to develop film in black & white in the darkroom. If

you have your own digital SLR or traditional film SLR camera, please bring

it with you.

DATES: there are 5 start dates available over the summer.

• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Sunday 10th July 2016

• Sunday 10th July 2016 to Sunday 17th July 2016


• Sunday 24th July 2016 to Sunday 31st July 2016

• Sunday 31st July 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016

OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

JEWELLERY

You will explore the purpose, meaning and function of jewellery and learn

how to design and make your own wearable piece of body adornment.

You will complete a series of technical workshops in a variety of materials

for example metal, glass, ceramic, stone and paper.

Towards the end of the week you will complete your own personalised

jewellery project learning how to research, design and make your own

work. You will also learn how to present your work for your portfolio

using a photographic studio and Photoshop techniques.

DATES: there is 1 start date available over the summer.


PAINTING & DRAWING

Using wide range of mark making techniques in different materials you

will explore contemporary painting and drawing using Cambridge as

your inspiration and being guided by your expert tutor. You will visit a

local gallery and build your skills to include a wide range of contextual

perspective and create a strong body of visually interesting works.

DATES: there are 3 start dates available over the summer.

• Sunday 3rd July 2016 to Sunday 10th July 2016


• Sunday 31st July 2016 to Sunday 7th August 2016

GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION

Using both traditional and digital techniques you will explore

contemporary communication design and narrative Illustration; by

experimenting with a wide range of skills you will produce work that

demonstrates aspects of both Graphical and Illustrative theory and

studio based processes. You will leave the course with digitally printed

example of your work.


• Sunday 24th July 2016 to Sunday 31st July 2016

INTERIOR DESIGN

Over the course of the week you will learn core skills and techniques such

as measurement, drawing, model making and working with light, colour,

atmosphere and special effects. Through a set project you will learn

how to identify appropriate interior design styles and understand the

developmental design process and space planning. Once you have finalised

your developmental process you will learn to produce an accurate and

detailed floor plan. You will then make a visual presentation of your

proposal through rendered sketches or coloured drawings using a variety

of media, before constructing a scale model of the space. We will provide

you with a range of different materials to construct your model and

through your own experimentation you can explore how to use these

materials in interesting and imaginative ways during the making process.


• Sunday 7th August 2016 to Sunday 14th August 2016

ABOUT THE WEEKLY PROGRAMMES

• 1 week practical and social program aimed at students aged 15 years+.

• International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English




• Saturday excursions are included in the fees with pack lunch provided

PRICE

• £1,150 per week

HOW TO APPLY

Face to face via your Education Agent

Online www.csvpa.com/summer-courses

Email [email protected]

Telephone +44 (0) 1223 345698

TO ENQUIRE CONTACT

Central AdmissionsCambridge Education GroupKett HouseStation RoadCambridge

CB1 2JH

Tel: +44 (0) 1223 345 698 | Fax: +44 (0) 1223 346181 | Email: [email protected]

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