duCret Instructors:
The instructors at duCret are some of the finest artists, teachers and artisans in the central New Jersey area. Our faculty consists of some of the best artists and designers working in the field today This offers the students a dynamic opportunity to learn insight, knowledge and gain a connection with what’s happening in the industry today.
Workshops for children and teens are designed as an entryway to the field of Art, which is a vast and multi-level industry. Starting a child or teen (who exhibits artistic talent) off in a true Artists’ Haven affords them the ability to work in an environment teeming with accomplished and world recognized art professionals of the local area. duCret School of Art celebrates it’s 85th year this coming year, and many alumni have gone on to become very successful artists in their respective fields. All faculty members at duCret are professional working artists and therefore, children and teens are given the same level of professional education that adults in the year-long curriculum receive.
Representational Life Drawing(Ages 11 – 15)
Featured: Special Guest Teacher Leslie Delgyer with Art Wkshop Teens
Saturdays – 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Fall 2012 Session Dates: TBA
Spring 2013 Session Dates: TBA
The Teen Art Workshop (Representational Life Drawing) Instructor Mary Zinc encourages students to work on improving individuality, offering them a wide flavor of teaching styles and methods. Teens are assisted in harnessing their focus to their unique interpretative style and material choices, with long range goals for portfolio development for ultimate college preparation or career schools.
(8 weeks) $165.00
Children entering late, provided there is space are pro-rated to remaining classes.
TO REGISTER:
~ Mail registration form from downloadable file with a check payable to duCret School of Art to: 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060
~ Stop by in person at 1030 Central Avenue Plainfield NJ 07060 Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
~ Call in registration to 908-757-7171 Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
Discovering New Media (Ages 6 – 10)
Featured: duCret Art Instructor Liz Velez with Art Workshop Kids
Saturdays – 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Fall 2012 Session Dates: TBA
Spring 2013 Session Dates: TBA
In the Children’s Art Workshop, (Discovering New Media) young artists are given the opportunity to bond with Liz Velez, duCret’s year-round Children’s Art Teacher. Within this workshop, children are encouraged to explore their creativity in a time range suitable to their attention span, leaving them with a sense of acomplishment and excitement about their own newly discovered, unique abilities. Setting up a child for future interaction in the Art world at an early age builds self esteem, and enables each to find something special within themselves that will last throughout a lifetime.
(8 weeks) $165.00
Children entering late, provided there is space are pro-rated to remaining classes.
TO REGISTER:
~ Mail registration form from downloadable file with a check payable to duCret School of Art to: 1030 Central Avenue, Plainfield NJ 07060
~ Stop by in person at 1030 Central Avenue Plainfield NJ 07060 Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
~ Call in registration to 908-757-7171 Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
is a fine artist who is a graduate of Parson’s School of Design, NU. He has studied drawing and painting at the Art Students League of NY, New York University, Studio Escalier, Argenton-chateau, France, Mim’s Studio, North Carolina, New York Academy of Art and the Ridgewood Art Institute. He also has traveled to Europe to study the great master paintings at the museums in Paris, London and Florence. He is represented in private collections both in the US and Europe and has exhibited in various places in New York and New Jersey.
is President of Allied Artists of America and is an Honorary Member of The Salmagundi Club and an Executive Advisor and Founding Member of the America China Oil Painting Artists League (ACOPAL). He is Listed in Who’s Who in American Art, his work has appeared in American Artist Magazine, the Artist’s Magazine and other publications. Thomas’ works are in collections throughout the United States and around the world and he is a member of many well-known art societies and clubs.
is a graduate of the duCret School of Art, majoring in Illustration. His experience in the comic art field consists of his time as an art assistant at Marvel Comics and varied freelance work. Currently he is working as a figurine sculptor, and founder of the independent comic book company called Speezi Comics. He is also the author and illustrator of the comics called Tanuki Blade and Scarab Angel.
Summer 2012 Workshop
Quick Sketching Workshop For Interior Decoration & Design
Fee: $140.00
Instructor: Ken Schwarz
July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3 (Fridays)
9:00 am – 12:00 pm (5 sessions totalling 15 hrs.)
This studio course covers sketching fundamentals, elevations, perspective and basic rendering techniques applicable to interiors and finishes. Students will be able to present and “sell” their ideas to potential clients or contractors to achieve desired results. The class is open to those interested in interior decorating/design or for those professionals needing to upgrade their skills. Note: basic art supplies will be needed for class. Please bring a pen and a notebook to the first class. A list of supplies will be handed out at that time.
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| INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN Fridays, 1:00 to 4:00pm (Starts Fall Semester 2012) W/ duCret Instructor: Kenneth Schwarz This studio course covers sketching fundamentals, elevations, perspective and basic rendering techniques applicable to interiors and finishes. Students will be able to present and “sell” their ideas to potential clients or contractors to achieve desired results. The class is open to those interested in interior decorating, design or for professionals needing to upgrade their skills. Note: Basic Art supplies will be needed for class. Please bring a pen and a notebook to the first class. A list of supplies will be handed out at that time. |
| NEW! INTERIOR DESIGN at duCret (STARTS FALL 2012)CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FIRST SEMESTER (Foundation) Anatomy and Figure Drawing (1.5) Perspective (1.5) Drawing I (1.5) Design I (1.5) Intro to Computer Design (1.5) Ceramics or Digital Photography (1.5) Color I (1.5) Elements of Interior Design (1.5) Residential Design I (1.5) History of Art I (3)* Total Credits 16.5 Total Hours 450SECOND SEMESTER History of Art II (3)* Residential Design II (1.5) Hand Sketching & Drafting (1.5) CAD I (1.5) Furniture Design (1.5) Textiles, Materials & Finishes for Residential Spaces (1.5) History of Furniture I (3)* Elective (1.5) Elective (1.5) Elective (1.5) Total Credits 18 Total Hours 450THIRD SEMESTERHistory of Furniture II (3)* Commercial Design I (1.5) CAD II (1.5) Marker Rendering & Digital Media for Presentation (1.5) Sustainable Design I (1.5) Textiles, Materials & Finishes for Commercial Spaces (1.5) Principles of Lighting (3)* Residential Codes & Standards (3)* Elective (1.5) Total Credits 18 Total Hours 450FOURTH SEMESTER Commercial Design II (1.5) Sustainable Design II (1.5) 3-D Computer Rendering (1.5) Design Studio & Business Practices (1.5) Portfolio/Senior Project (1.5) Internship (3) ** Commercial Codes & Standards (3) Elective (1.5) Elective (1.5) Elective (1.5) Total Credits 18 Total Hours 450 Total Program 70.5 credits Total Hours 1800
* Lecture Classes are 3 credits requiring 3 hours of class time, presentation / paper, quizzes and exams. ** Internship requires working in field under supervision of an interior design instructor, rotating firms, class time and reports. ELECTIVES Stained Glass Oil and Acrylic Painting Watercolor Painting Faux Finishing (NEW) Mural Painting (NEW) Painting from the Old Masters InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Digital Design & Illustration Advanced Photoshop CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Residential Designer Commercial Designer Sustainable Designer Furniture Designer Design Coordinator CAD Drafter Renderer Space Planner Design Assistant Stylist Showroom Sales / Sales Representative Employment opportunities include design/architectural firms, showrooms, design centers, furniture stores, design studios, furniture manufacturers, paint stores, freelance or self employment. |
| For more information about this entire course call duCret School of Art at 908-757-7171. High School juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply before BEFORE JUNE 1, as curriculum classes may become full by that time. |
