Scholarship money is now available for those wishing to apply.  Scholarships will cover one full semester of tuition for the class of the recipients choosing.  Scholarships are limited so apply soon.  All forms must be received by January 9th and scholarships will be announced on January 13th.  Good luck and we hope to see you all this semester at the Alban Arts Academy.  Click to download the

Spring 2012 Arts Academy Scholarship Form.

Visual Arts Classes

Painting
Wednesday 5:30 pm—6:30 pm
$200 per student
Ages 8 and up!

This class is for students who have a basic understanding of the painting process and color theory. Students will work on larger scale artworks focusing on process and control of media.

Sculpture

Wednesday 6:45-7:45 pm

$200 per student

Ages 8 and up!

This class will be an exploration of three dimensional artwork using paper, clay, plaster and found objects inspired by sculptural works of art through history.

Costuming

Wednesday 5:30—7:00 pm

$200 per student

Ages 8 and up

This class will cover the basics of costuming, how to follow patterns as well as how to make your own. Students will learn the basics of sewing and how to accessorize a costume to bring the characters on the stage to life.

Performance Art Classes

Acting 1
Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm
$200 per student
Ages 5 – 11 (students must be able to read)

This class will be a great class for beginners as well as those that have taken acting classes previously. This class will work to get students more comfortable on stage. We will explore many theatre basics, such as character, voice, memorization, and confidence. Students will experience a variety of acting exercises in an effort to find each student's strengths. A small production will be worked on throughout the 12 weeks of class and each student will receive a role which they will be expected to learn and memorize for our final presentation at the end of the 12 weeks.

Acting 2

Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm

$200 per student

Ages 12 and up

The twelve-week class will begin by reviewing the basics of stage acting such as the parts of the stage and acting to the fourth wall. Students will learn to implement the guideposts - Relationship, Conflict, The Moment Before, Humor, Opposites, Discoveries, Communication & Competition, Importance, Events, Place, Game-playing, and Mystery & Secret - through improvisation and scene work. All students will participate in a performance at the end of the semester.

Puppetry

Tuesday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

$200 per student
Ages 8 and up.

This course will begin with an array of basic puppeteering techniques and tricks of the trade that will slowly evolve into our students taking part in a short puppet performance at the end of the semester. We hope to not only teach technique, but to allow the students to discover the character within and find the puppets to be an extension of themselves. Those with prior acting talent will find a new plateau for their acting instrument , by learning the grace and elegance of puppetry.

Stage Combat

Wednesday 5:30-7:00 pm

$200 per student

Ages 8 and up.

This will be an introductory course combat for the stage. Students will learn how to handle themselves in a SAFE and realistic manner in hand to hand fighting as well as with a variety of weapons. Students will choreograph their own fight by the end of the semester for the showcase

Improv

Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm
$200 per student
Ages 8 and up.
This class will explore many different improv techniques. Students will play a variety of games in an effort to improve the students ability to interact within an improvised scene. Students will perform several different games for the showcase at the end of the semester.

Alban Acting Troupe
Wednesday 7:00– 8:30 pm

$200 per student
This class is by invitation only and has a prerequisite of at least one semester of Acting Classes at the Alban Arts Academy.

This class will be dedicated entirely to producing a show that will be taken out of the theater and into the community. Students will learn a full show, as well as be trained how to handle themselves in a professional manner as a performer. Once the show is learned and rehearsed those involved will take the show on a small tour performing for local schools, community centers, and a variety of other public venues. This class is designed to get students working like a professional performer.

Spring 2012 Alban Arts Academy Brochure

Spring 2012 Alban Arts Academy Registration Form