CSarts Academy Spring 2024 Brochure of Classes

CSArts Academy offers extracurricular arts courses to student artists of various ages from throughout the community!

Saturday SERIES (Ages 5-15) Our Spring 2024 Saturday Series invites students to join us on Saturdays and experience a variety of fun and rewarding arts classes in a creative and nurturing environment. These unique courses are offered on the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) campus under the guidance of the school’s renowned educators and master guest artists. Whether you are looking to try a new art form or build upon prior skills, our impressive catalog of courses offers something for every student. We invite you to join us this spring for an arts experience unlike any other!

HOW TO REGISTER To register, please visit academy.csarts.net. We encourage you to first browse our list of Spring 2024 Classes in the following pages!

REGISTRATION TIMELINE Monday, February 12: Deadline for Early Bird Registration Monday, February 19: Registration Closes Saturday, February 24: Classes Begin

QUESTIONS? Please visit academy.csarts.net or email academy@csarts.net.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CSArts Academy Spring 2024 Overview

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How to Register

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Meet the CSArts Academy Staff

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Spring 2024 Classes at a Glance

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Class Descriptions

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Registration & Refund Policies

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MEET THE CSARTS ACADEMY STAFF Lori Solomon Operations Coordinator Kaitlyn Tice Community Engagement Coordinator Brian Stevens Director of Community Engagement

Lauren Stiles Community Engagement

Cindy Gutierrez Community Engagement Associate

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SPRING CLASSES AT A GLANCE February 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 DISCOVERY (9:30-11 a.m.)

CLASSES

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Discover Art!

5-7 EXPLORATION (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)

CLASSES

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Acting

8-15

Culinary Arts: Spring Classics

8-15

Fiction Writing

11-15

Musical Theatre

8-10

Painting & Drawing

8-15

Storyboard for Animation

11-15

World Dance

8-13

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Classes meet weekly on Saturdays February 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title

DISCOVERY For Our Youngest Artists, Ages 5-7 Discover Art! (Ages 5-7) This play-centered class for students ages 5-7 aims to introduce young artists to various disciplines over six weeks! Students will learn and play in the following art forms: visual art, acting, singing, and dance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

Please Note: Class has a maximum capacity of 12 students.

Times: 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost: $350 Early Bird Cost: $300

EXPLORATION For Ages 8-15 Acting (Ages 8-15) This imaginative and fun course provides an introduction to the art of acting and acquaints students with the fundamentals of both rehearsal and performance. Students participate in a variety of acting exercises, improvisation, storytelling, and scripted work, which culminate in a “step into the classroom” showcase to share with family and friends.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Classes meet weekly on Saturdays February 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title

EXPLORATION (Cont.) For Ages 8-15 Culinary Arts: Spring Classics (Ages 8-15) Enjoy some delicious cooking this spring season as our instructors take students through a class exploring classic springtime recipes. In this course, students will receive hands-on instruction on the preparation and presentation of seasonal favorites such as fresh salads, spicy and sweet marinades, sweet spring tarts, and so much more. This class is sure to inspire your favorite foodie!

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $475 Early Bird Cost: $425 Materials Fee: $75 Fiction Writing (Ages 11-15) This dynamic and foundational course introduces students to a broad spectrum of creative writing genres, from poetry to fiction to dramatic writing. Students learn writing fundamentals while developing their own creative voice. By the end of the session, students will have produced their own original work to be published in a digital anthology.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345 Musical Theatre (Ages 8-10) This fun-filled exploratory musical theatre class engages students in the creative process, while giving them foundational skills in singing, acting, and dancing. Students learn to find their voice and hone their skills in character development, storytelling, ensemble building, and creative expression. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to show off their hard work and progress in a fun, “step into the classroom” musical revue.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS Classes meet weekly on Saturdays February 24, 2024 – March 30, 2024 Classes are listed in alphabetical order by class title

EXPLORATION (Cont.) For Ages 8-15 Painting & Drawing (Ages 8-15) In this introductory course, students have the opportunity to create artwork based on real-life observation and imaginative design. Using step-by-step methods and creative problem solving, students explore a variety of mediums and techniques for the purpose of building both their skill level and portfolio. The class culminates in a gallery-style “step into the classroom” exhibition of student work for friends and family to enjoy.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345 Storyboard for Animation (Ages 11-15) Explore storytelling through illustration, sequence, and animation. Students will learn the pre-production ins and outs of storyboard creation starting with a script and moving toward animation, while exploring both traditional and digital methods of creation. The aim of the course is to strengthen student’s storytelling abilities utilizing illustration and creative writing. This course accommodates both beginners and advanced students of animation.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345 World Dance (Ages 8-13) This fun and engaging course, taught by OCSA instructors and guest master artists, introduces students to dance forms from around the world. Students learn a range of dance forms including Flamenco, West African, and Polynesian. Students gain insight into the cultural, regional, and historical significance of each dance in a fun and supportive environment. This class culminates in a final “step into the classroom” event to be attended by family and friends.

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Cost: $395 Early Bird Cost: $345

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REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICIES Who May Register CSArts Academy classes are open to students in the community. The age group varies depending on the class. Please check the description and details carefully when selecting your classes.

Fees Class fees include most materials and supplies. Some classes may require students to provide additional materials, such as their own musical instruments, dance shoes, food ingredients/spices/cookware, or costumes.

Discounts A 10% discount is offered to returning CSArts Academy students and currently enrolled Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA)/California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students. If you are a returning CSArts Academy student or a currently enrolled OCSA or CSArts-SGV student, please contact academy@csarts.net to receive a discount code for a 10% discount.

Payment Plans Please contact academy@csarts.net if you would like to receive information about payment plan options.

Scholarships We offer scholarships on a financial-need basis. Additionally, the Camp OCSA Scholarship Program is open to students in grades 4-6 who live or attend school in Santa Ana. If you believe you may qualify, please fill out the Pre-screen Application. For more information, please contact academy@csarts.net.

Canceled Classes A class may be canceled if the class enrollment minimum is not reached up to three (3) business days before the start of the class. You may transfer to another class (pending class availability) and transfer the registration fees from the canceled class if you do so within two (2) days of the cancellation, or you may request a full refund.

Refunds Refunds can be requested by participants up to two (2) weeks BEFORE the start date of the class and are subject to a $50 PER CLASS DROP FEE. Due to the limited number of spaces available in our classes, NO REFUNDS will be issued within two (2) weeks of the start of the class. REFUND POLICIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED.

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