Doha: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) announced the launch of an online summer program exclusively for high school students who would like to explore the opportunities that higher education in art and design, would bring them.
The Summer Program for High School Students 2020 - which runs from July 1 to July 30 this year - is specifically tailored to provide an overview of the academic degree courses offered by the university. Furthermore, students will be able to design the program according to their needs and preferences.
It will be led by VCUarts Qatar alumni who have a post-graduate degree. The department chair of each specialization will also take part with online introductions to each specialty. Additionally, participants will be able to engage with leading industry professionals who will further explain the careers - and transferable skills - that a major in art and design would open doors to.
The course will consist of three phases. The week-long first phase - an introduction or foundation module - aims to provide an overview of art and design.
The second phase extends over two weeks, during which participants can choose from four pathways; each pathway will provide a deeper understanding of one the four majors or academic programs - graphic design, painting and printmaking, fashion design and interior design - that the university offers.
Following this, participants can opt for an additional one-week workshop that will teach them the fundamentals of developing a portfolio of their work - an indispensable skill for those applying for higher studies, or eventually, a job.
