Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute School of Art Spring 2011 Class Schedule Catalog

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REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 • WWW.MWPAI.ORG

SPRING 2011

75 YEARS

BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED ART AND DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

5 Easy ways to register SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION: : DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG Classes have an enrollment limit

Registration can be done 5 easy ways: PHONE: 797-8260. Use Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover to register by phone, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

IN PERSON: at the School of Art (Studio Building) weekdays, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

FAX: 797-9349. On or after December 21. Faxes will not be accepted prior to December 21.

Use Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover to register by fax.

ONLINE: www.mwpai.org MAIL: Complete registration form (in back of catalog) and mail to School of Art. The form must be accompanied by a check payable to MWPAI. Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover are also accepted.

Must be postmarked on ar after December 21.

Full payment is due at the time of registration. No partial payments will be accepted.

No registrations will be taken without full payment.

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SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of community outreach scholarships are available for deserving students with demonstrated ability.

Scholarships requests for Spring 2011 must be submitted, in writing, to the Dean of the School of Art by January 10, 2011.

ADULT STUDIO ART CLASSES Drawing ............................................................................................. 2 Hand Piecing and Quilting....................................................................... 2 Jewelry/Metal Arts.................................................................................. 3 Painting ............................................................................................. 4 Photography........................................................................................... 5 Pottery ............................................................................................. 6 Printmaking............................................................................................ 7 KIDS AND TEEN ART CLASSES Kids Saturday Art Classes For Ages 4-12................................................... 8 Teen Art Classes For Ages 13-17.............................................................. 9 Portfolio Development For Grades 10, 11 and 12...................................... 9 DANCE CLASSES Kids/Teens Dance (Students to Age 19)..................................................... 10-12 Adult/Teen Dance................................................................................... 10-12 Information, Registration and Academic Calendar...................................... 13 Registration Form.................................................................................... 14

ADULT STUDIO ART CLASSES

Studio Art Classes REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

*Must be 18 Years and Older to enroll in an adult art class* Begin week of January 18 * See academic calendar on page 13

FIGURE DRAWING Online Registration

All Levels - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $60 Gestural drawing, contour drawing and other methods of recording the figure are the foundation of this course. A nude model will be used.

Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

January 19 through April 27 Annette Gurdo Class limit: 20 AA101-2

DRAWING

Online Registration

QUILTING

Online Registration

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 This course begins with the basic elements of drawing – line, gesture, mark, mass, shape, value and texture – with emphasis on observation from life.

Tuesday 9 a.m. to Noon January 18 through April 26 Annette Gurdo Class Limit: 20 AA101-1

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Introduction to Hand and Machine Piecing All Levels - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $70 Learn simple tips and basic techniques in machine quilting and hand piecing; choosing fabric and playing with the color wheel with time saving tips in batting choices, threads, and needles.

Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m.

January 19 through April 27 Linda Foote Class limit: 10 AA200-1

ADULT STUDIO ART

Jewelry/Metal Arts REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

BEGINNING JEWELRY AND METAL ARTS

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $70 This course is designed for beginning students with no previous jewelrymaking experience. Students will learn basic techniques through demonstrations and projects.

Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m.

Online Registration January 18 through April 26 Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-1 Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 18 through April 26 Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-2

ADVANCED BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY

Advanced Beginners and above must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $70 Advanced beginning and intermediate level students will create projects of their own design while continuing to expand skills and get practical advice from a professional metalsmith. Topics covered will be decided by the students on the first day of class and may include surface development, enameling, casting, hollow construction, mechanisms and stone setting.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.

January 19 through April 27 Chris Irick Class limit: 15

Online Registration

AA106-3

Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 20 through April 28 Chris Irick Class limit: 15 AA106-4

USING PLASTIC AND RESIN IN JEWELRY

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Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $120 / LAB FEE: $35 This class will explore combining resin and plastic with metal, as well as making jewelry entirely of plastic. Students will learn to use liquid plastics such as epoxies and casting resins as well as acrylic sheet. Projects will allow students to learn to mix and tint epoxies and pourable casting resin, make molds for casting resins, and learn ways to incorporate resin and plastic into metal jewelry via cold connection. Students will learn to make jewelry entirely of plastic, using acrylic sheet, and learning to laminate, cut, shape and polish.

Beginning jewelry/metal arts experience required.

Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 24 through March 7 Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-5

MIXED MATERIALS JEWELRY

Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $120 / LAB FEE: $35 This class will explore ways to incorporate unusual or unexpected materials into metal jewelry. Examples are plastic, resin, epoxy, aluminum, wood, paper, fabric, leather, etc.

Students are invited to bring in materials and found objects they would like to incorporate into their jewelry and class sessions will focus on design possibilities to make it work. This is a great opportunity for metals students to learn about cold connection, to explore ways to put color into their metal jewelry and to come up with ways to make their jewelry highly personal by incorporating personal artifacts into their work.

Beginning jewelry/metal arts experience required.

Monday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Online Registration March 21 through May 2 Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-6 A three-hour weekly lab is available to adult students currently enrolled in a jewelry course at no extra charge. This provides students with additional time to work independently on their projects. A minimum of 10 lab times will be provided throughout the semester.

ADULT STUDIO ART

Painting REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $240 This course provides a structured program designed for beginning students. Projects focusing on composition and design, color mixing and essential painting techniques will be investigated. Acrylic paints are preferred.

Monday 9 a.m. to Noon Online Registration January 24 through May 2 Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 AA102-4 Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Online Registration January 24 through May 2 Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 AA102-5

MULTI-LEVEL PAINTING (ACRYLIC AND OIL PAINT)

All levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 This is a hands-on class that explores painting through practical applications and experiences that relate line, form, texture, and color, while also investigating how these visual relationships relate to the artist’s intentions and the meaning of the work.

Thursday 9 a.m. to Noon Online Registration January 20 through April 28 Chris Cirillo Class limit: 15 AA102-1

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LANDSCAPE PAINTING

All levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 This course will encourage students to work from various sources, including sketches, color studies and photographs in order to create landscape paintings. Watercolors, acrylics, oils and pastels may be used.

Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m.

Online Registration January 18 through April 26 Annette Gurdo Class limit: 15 AA102-8

ADULT STUDIO ART

Photography REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

Beginners – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $80 Designed for the beginner in photography, this course includes a complete introduction to the camera’s controls and uses, film developing, the art of making black and white prints, and techniques of taking better pictures.

Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m. Online Registration January 19 through April 27 Keith Sandman Class limit: 12 AA105-1

BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

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All levels - must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $90 This course is designed for students wishing to learn the art of traditional black and white or color photography.

Online Registration Tuesday 7 to 10 p.m.

January 18 through April 26 Keith Sandman Class limit: 12 AA105-2

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Beginners - must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $70 This course is designed to help those wishing to advance their interest in the art of photography through the use of their digital camera, and the digital darkroom.

Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 20 through April 28 Keith Sandman Class limit: 10 AA120-1 Photography Courses: It is required that students have a 35mm camera for the black and white and color photography courses.

Digital Photography Courses: It is required that students have a digital camera.

A workshop is available to MWPAI enrolled students on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no extra charge.

ADULT STUDIO ART

Pottery

BEGINNING POTTERY

Beginners – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $75 This course covers beginning levels of throwing and hand building. The class will help you develop the skills, dexterity, and coordination required to use the potters wheel as one tool of the ceramic forming process.

Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 19 thorugh April 27 Janelle Roginski Class limit: 15 AA104-1 Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

January 24 through May 2 Janelle Roginski Class limit: 15

Online Registration AA104-2

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED POTTERY

Intermediate/Advanced – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $75 This course covers intermediate and advanced levels of throwing. Students will learn various throwing techniques, while working on improving throwing skills, form and functional design. Slides and demonstrations will be presented. Lab fee covers all clay, glaze and related materials. Minimum of three semesters beginning experience preferred.

Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Online Registration January 18 through April 26 Bryan McGrath Class limit: 15 AA104-3 Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.

January 19 through April 27 Bryan McGrath Class limit: 15

Online Registration

Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.

January 20 through April 28 Bryan McGrath Class limit: 15

Online Registration

Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

January 20 through April 28 Bryan McGrath Class limit: 15

AA104-4

AA104-5

Online Registration AA104-6

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Initial firings are included with tuition (subject to size limitations). Thereafter, nominal firing fees will be charged.

ADULT STUDIO ART

Printmaking REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PRINTMAKING

Intermediate/Advanced – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $75 Students with some previous experience in printmaking will work independently on projects of their choice with assistance from the instructor.

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Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m. Online Registration January 19 through April 27 Lisa Gregg Wightman Class limit: 12 AA103-2

Kids Art Classes KID’S ART

KIDS’

Ages 4-12 (age requirement is strictly followed) January 22 through April 30 About the Saturday Morning Kids Programs The School of Art Saturday morning children’s programs are designed to introduce youngsters to art through fun and educational projects in drawing, painting, clay and sculpture media that stimulate imagination and creative expression.

ARTBOX I & II

TUITION: $220 Youngsters attend art classes for the entire morning, 9 to 11:30 a.m., providing them ample time to work on creative projects and to experience several areas of art. It also means that parents get a full Saturday morning every week to pursue their own interests.

Each ArtBox class is divided into two, seven-week sessions.

One group meets with the drawing/painting instructors for the first seven weeks, while the other group attends the clay/ sculptural media classes. At mid-semester, the groups exchange so that all students participate in each media. (Please supply your child with a snack each day).

Saturdays 9 to 11:30 a.m.

January 22 through April 30 ARTBOX I (Ages 6 to 8)* Online Registration (must be 6 by first class) Team taught by Linda Foote and Lorey Zaman Class limit: 30 CA101-1

Online Registration ARTBOX II (Ages 9 to 12)* (must be 9 by first class) Team taught by Paula Caruana and Sarah Kilian Class limit: 30 CA102-1 *All ArtBox I and II and Mini Monet students will meet in the School of Art Gallery for the first meeting on Saturday, January 22 at 9 a.m.

MINI MONET

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(ages 4 and 5) Students must be 4 by January 1, 2011 TUITION: $140 Student will learn the basics in art such as cutting, pasting, shapes and colors, in a safe comfortable environment. Activities will include collage, sculpture, painting and drawing.

Due to the same lesson plan each session, children may only enroll in ONE session each semester.

Saturdays 9 to 10:15 a.m.

Online Registration January 22 through April 30 Stephanie Bevins Class limit:10 CA099-1 Saturdays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Online Registration January 22 through April 30 Stephanie Bevins Class limit:10 CA099-2 MATERIALS Children’s Art Classes — Materials fees are included in tuition for children’s art classes. It is recommended that children bring an old shirt to wear as a smock in class.

TEENS’ ART CLASSES

Teens’ Art Classes REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG Age requirement is strictly followed.

YOUNG ARTISTS PAINTING/ DRAWING

Ages 13 to 17 (must be 13 by first class) TUITION: $220 This class is designed specifically for teenagers who want to grow creatively and explore the visual arts.

Students spend the semester with their classmates developing artistic abilities through creative instruction using various water-media.

Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. Online Registration January 22 through April 30 Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 TA101-1

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT For Grades 10, 11 and 12

TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $75 This is a serious portfolio development course that will focus on building and improving drawing skills, an important criterion for art college admission. Students will work from the still life and figure (no nude models), as well as self-portrait.

Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 24 through May 2 Al Shaw Class Limit: 15 TA102-1

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT: SMALL SCALE SCULPTURE & JEWELRY

Open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12 TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $75 It is recommended that students have observational drawing skills prior to taking this class.

This course is designed for the student who is thinking of pursuing a professional art degree at a competitive college or university. Through assigned projects, high school students will learn traditional fabrication techniques to create small scale sculptural work and jewelry while building creative problem solving and 3-dimensional design abilities. Projects will be made from copper and brass provided through the course lab fee. At additional cost, students may also work in silver, which can be purchased from the reception desk during class. Personal portfolio consultation with the instructor and assistance with photo documentation of 3-dimensional works executed in the class will be provided.

ILLUSTRATION FOR TEENS

Ages 13 to 17 (must be 13 by first class) TUITION: $240 The objectives of this course is to develop drawing skills through in-class instructions and practice. Students will learn the formal element of drawing: line, shape, value, texture, and linear perspective. In addition, students will learn drawing strategies, concepts, and specialized illustration techniques used by designers and illustrators.

In this course you will learn how to conceptually illustrate children’s literature, sequential art, graphic novels, and editorials. You will also study certain advertising techniques used in the commercial art world.

Online Registration Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

January 18 through April 26 Jason Egitto Class limit: 15 TA104-1

INTRODUCTORY TO PHOTOSHOP FOR TEENS

Ages 13 to 17 (must be 13 by first class) TUITION: $240 / LAB FEE: $70 During the the first seven weeks, we will explore the basics of Photoshop, including selection, layers, painting, image sources and resolution. The second seven weeks will cover simple automations, image repair, correcting image color and tone, a few fun filters, and a brief introduction to type.

Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 19 through April 27 Jason Egitto Class limit: 15 TA105-1

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Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Online Registration January 19 through April 27 Chris Irick Class Limit: 15 TA103-1

ADULT/TEEN DANCE

Dance REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

About the Dance Program

The School of Art provides a broad, community-based dance program with classes ranging from dance appreciation to a pre-professional curriculum. Classes for children, teens and adults are offered in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. A pre-ballet introduction to dance for younger students covers the basics of movement and music. Fundamentals of ballet and jazz give students the necessary foundation to begin pursuing more complicated and refined elements of dance.

Students only advance at the invitation of the faculty. Dancers can anticipate studying at each level for one to four years.

ADULT/TEEN DANCE CLASSES - 14 WEEKS

Online Registration Students do not prepare for performance.

Jazz and Tap classes begin January 4. Ballet classes begin January 17.

Dance Class

Course Number

Start

End

Day/Time

Tuition

Ballet-Beginning

AD501-1

1/20

5/5

Thursday 7:15-8:30 p.m.

$170

Ballet-Intermediate

AD502-1

1/17

5/2

Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m.

$180

Ballet-Intermediate

AD502-2

1/20

5/5

Thursday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

$180

Jazz-Beginning

AD510-1

1/5

4/13

Wednesday 7-8 p.m.

$170

Jazz-Intermediate

AD520-1

1/4

4/12

Tuesday 8-9:30 p.m.

$180

Tap-Beginning

AD620-1

1/5

4/13

Wednesday 6-7 p.m.

$170

Tap-Intermediate

AD620-2

1/4

4/12

Tuesday 7-8 p.m.

$170

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Multiple dance class discounts and other dance class information can be found online at: www.mwpai.org

KIDS/TEEN DANCE

KIDS/TEEN DANCE CLASSES (Students to age 19) - 14 WEEKS - Classes begin January 17

Online Registration

Students will prepare to perform in the Annual Student Performance at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in May (see dates on calendar) Dance Class

Course Number

Start

End

Day/Time

Tuition

Pre-Ballet (ages 4-5) (Must be 4 by September 1, 2010)

CD098-1

1/22

5/7

Saturday 9-10 a.m.

$170

Fundamental Ballet (First grade approx.)

CD099-1

1/22

5/7

Saturday 9-10 a.m.

$170

Ballet 1 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD101-1

1/17

5/2

Monday 4-5:15 p.m.

$170

Ballet 1 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD101-2

1/22

5/7

Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$180

Ballet 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD102-1

1/22

5/7

Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.

$180

Ballet 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD102-2

1/22

5/7

Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.

$180

Fundamental Jazz/Tap (Minimum age 7/Second grade)

CD110-1

1/21

5/6

Friday 4-5:50 p.m.

$185

Jazz/Tap Level 1

CD110-2

1/18

5/3

Tuesday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

$185

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Multiple dance class discounts and other dance class information can be found online at: www.mwpai.org

KIDS/TEEN DANCE CLASSES (Students to age 19) - 17 WEEKS - Classes begin January 17

Online Registration

Students will prepare to perform at the Annual Spring Concert at Hamilton College (see dates on calendar) Dance Class

Course Number

Start

End

Day/Time

Tuition

Ballet 3* (Fourth-Seventh grades approx.) (strongly reccomended to be taken with Jazz/Tap)

CD103-1

1/17

5/23

Monday 5:15-6:45 p.m.

$190

Ballet 3* (Fourth-Seventh grades approx.) (strongly reccomended to be taken with Jazz/Tap)

CD103-2

1/22

5/28

Saturday 1:45-3:15 p.m.

$190

Ballet 4* (Jazz required to be considered for performance)

CD104-1

1/20

5/26

Thursday 5:30-7:15p.m.

$195

Ballet 4* (with pointe and repertory)

CD104-2

1/22

5/28

Saturday 3:15-5:15 p.m.

$200

Ballet 5* (Jazz/Tap required for level 5)

CD105-1

1/20

5/26

Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m.

$195

Ballet 5*

CD105-2

1/22

5/28

Saturday 11:30a.m.-1:45p.m.

$200

Ballet 6* (Level 5 students encouraged to attend; Jazz/ Tap required for level 6)

CD106-1

1/17

5/23

Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m.

$190

Ballet 6*

CD106-2

1/20

5/26

Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m.

$195

Ballet 6*

CD106-3

1/22

5/28

Saturday 11:30a.m.-1:45p.m

$200

Ballet 7 (Jazz/Tap Required for level 7)

CD107-1

1/17

5/23

Monday 3:45-6 p.m.

$200

Ballet 7*

CD107-2

1/20

5/26

Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

$195

Ballet 7 Repertory* (5 and 6 with teacher approval) (rehearsal until 6:15 if needed)

CD107-3

1/21

5/27

Friday 3:45-6p.m.

$200

Ballet 7* (rehearsal until 5:15 if needed)

CD107-4

1/22

5/28

Saturday 1:45-4 p.m.

$200

Jazz/Tap Level 2** (Ballet required)

CD120-1

1/19

5/25

Wednesday 3:45-6 p.m.

$200

Jazz/Tap Level 3** (Ballet Required)

CD130-1

1/19

5/25

Wednesday 3:45-6 p.m.

$200

Jazz/Tap Level 4** (Ballet Required)

CD140-1

1/18

5/24

Tuesday 4-6:30 p.m.

$200

Jazz/Tap for Junior Workshop (Ballet Required)

CD160-1

1/18

5/24

Tuesday 5:30-8 p.m.

$200

Jazz/Tap for Senior Workshop (By invitation only, for Ballet 7)

CD170-1

1/19

5/25

Wednesday 6-9 p.m.

$200

Advanced Jazz (Teacher approval; Ballet experience required)

CD170-2

1/19

5/25

Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

$200

Advanced Tap (By invitation only)

CD170-3

1/19

5/25

Wednesday 6-7 p.m.

$185

*Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 and 4 meets twice weekly).

Reminder: Students can expect to be at each level 1 to 4 years. **Jazz/Tap level 2, 3, 4 will perform at both MVCC and Hamilton College.

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Multiple dance class discounts and other dance class information can be found online at: www.mwpai.org

SPRING 2011

Information CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be announced on the following: TELEVISION STATIONS: WKTV, WUTR RADIO STATIONS: WIBX, WFRG, WLZW, WODZ, WOUR, KISS FM, Mix 102.5 WRCK/WKLL Please refrain from calling the School of Art, as there will be no receptionists on duty to answer the calls MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE has a policy of non-discrimination, which assures that students are accepted fairly, and without discriminatory regard for sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or disability or sexual orientation. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a not-for-profit educational corporation, which in furtherance of its purposes and objectives, endeavors to publicize the work and achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni. In connection with these efforts the Institute reserves the right to release appropriate information and to take photographs, motion pictures, or videotape of students, faculty, staff and alumni, and their work, and to use and distribute these materials in any form or format in furtherance of the Institute’s purpose and objectives.

MWPAI INSTRUCTORS may, with the approval of the Dean, dismiss from class or refuse enrollment to any attendee who is disruptive or uncooperative or whose skills are advanced beyond the level of instruction of a particular class or section.

REFUNDS: Classes at the School of Art have limited enrollment so instructors have the opportunity to devote individual attention to each student. Refund policy: a full refund of tuition is granted only when the School of Art cancels a class or the Registrar receives formal notification in writing of withdrawal from a student prior to the first scheduled class meeting. Ninety percent refund of tuition is granted when formal notification is received prior to the second scheduled class meeting. Sixty percent refund of tuition is granted when formal notification is received prior to the third scheduled class meeting. If a student withdraws after the third scheduled class, no refund will be granted.

Class fees cannot be prorated for students choosing not to attend all class meetings. If withdrawal is necessary, tuition cannot be applied to another semester. Lab fees are nonrefundable if withdrawal is made after 1st scheduled class.

This refund policy covers withdrawals for any purpose including injury, illness or family emergencies. Refunds take four weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the form of a check, which is mailed directly to the student’s home address as recorded at the School of Art. In the case of credit card payments, refunds are applied directly to the credit card account.

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Please note: This catalog must be considered as informational and not binding on the Institute. MWPAI reserves the right to make changes in the information printed in this catalog without prior notice.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR Spring 2011

Art Classes Art Classes Begin

January 18

Last Day to Register

January 25

Art Box Switch Day

March 19

No Classes

March 14-19

Art Classes End

May 2

Dance Classes Rehearsal for Level 2,3,4 Jazz/Tap Junior & Senior Wksps (Mandatory)

January 4,5,11,12

Dance Classes Begin

See Course Schedule

Last Day to Register

January 25

No Classes

February 19-25

No Classes

April 18-24

Dance Classes End

See Course Schedule

Peformances: 14 Week Children’s (at MVCC)

May 7

Annual Spring Dance Concert (at Hamilton College) Technical Rehearsal (Mandatory) Jazz Ballet

May 23 and 24 May 25 and 26 May 27 and 28

December 21, 2010 through January 25, 2011 797-8260 WWW.MWPAI.ORG

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Subtotal $ Phone 797-8260 for Multiple Dance discounts

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per semester. Two discounts maximum per Family/ Household Membership per semester when more than one family member takes a class.

If you are unsure of the total amount due, please phone the School of Art (797-8260) to confirm before mailing your registration and check.

310 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502

Beginners through Advanced Art and Dance Classes for Kids, Teens and Adults

797-8260 www.mwpai.org

SPRING 2011 REGISTRATION: DECEMBER 21, 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2011

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