CSArts Academy at OCSA Spring 2020 | Page 6

SATURDAY SERIES Spring 2020 Classes occur weekly on Saturdays March 7, 2020 – May 2, 2020 (No classes April 11, 2020) Classes listed in alphabetical order by class title Register before February 21 st for Early Bird Discount Acting (Ages 11-13) Students will be introduced to acting fundamentals in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment. They will practice monologues, scene work, and improvisation techniques, as well as stretch their creative storytelling muscles while collaborating on an acting demonstration for their family to enjoy. Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $500 Early Bird Cost: $450 Character Design for Animation (Ages 11-15) NEW SPRING CLASS! Focused primarily on designing characters for use in animation storytelling, students will learn the basics of character design by redesigning characters and creating characters from scratch. Working largely in Adobe Photoshop, emphasis will be placed on process and technique. Students will design everything needed to tell a compelling story, including characters, clothing, and props. Visual storytelling and animation principles (such as posing, line of action, staging, acting, etc.) will be used to visualize, create, and design interesting and unique characters for animation. Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $550 Early Bird Cost: $500 Creative Writing (Ages 9-12) Students will be introduced to a broad spectrum of creative writing genres, from poetry and fiction to dramatic writing. Students will work on creative writing fundamentals while developing their own creative voice. Students will produce their own original work to be published in an anthology at the end of the session. Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost: $500 Early Bird Cost: $450 Dance for Musical Theatre (Ages 11-15) NEW SPRING CLASS! Participants will elevate their knowledge and technique in various contemporary musical theatre dance styles. Based on the work of today’s popular Broadway choreographers, this class will allow students to research styles, learn choreography, and create original choreography! This class will also provide an excellent opportunity for students to practice learning and retaining dance combinations for auditions. Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost: $500 Early Bird Cost: $450 Please Note: For students to feel comfortable and successful, we recommended at least one year of jazz/ballet dance training or dance experience within a musical theatre performance setting. If you have questions about this recommendation, please contact us at 714.560.0900 x4000 to discuss your child’s foundational skill level in dance. 6 Register today at www.ocsarts.net/SpringClasses