LIHSA Summer Program 2024
Summer Arts Academy Registration is OPEN
We are so happy to offer another summer of pre-professional art experiences for your children. Please note that our Summer Arts Academy is held on the LIHSA campus, but registration is through Hofstra University.
For questions about the summer program, please reach out to Jerry Nobile: JNobile@nasboces.org
Long Island High School for the Arts Programs Courses and Classes
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Music Scholarships
The Joel Foundation has generously donated 4-week scholarships for 15 students to attend LIHSA’s Summer Arts Academy. All students in grades 8-11 attending the Music & Musical Theatre programs are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Friday, May 10th.
SUMMER ARTS ACADEMY COURSE OFFERINGS
TECHNICAL THEATRE
Scenic Construction: Grades 7-12
Weeks 3 & 4 (July 15 – July 26)
In this hands-on course, participants will learn how to create a scenic design, create cut-lists, use a variety of power tools, and do basic scenic painting. During this 2-week course, the entire set for the LIHSA Summer Arts Academy musical will be designed and built for the show on July 26th.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE & ACTING
Musical Theatre Production: Grades 8-12
Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4 (June 27 – July 26)
LIHSA’s Musical Theatre Production will offer aspiring young actors a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop their skills as triple threat performers while performing in a fully-produced musical. This program allows students the opportunity to become involved in all aspects of a musical theatre production including auditions, rehearsals, blocking, choreography, and ensemble work which culminate in a final performance. Our 4-Week program is designed for individuals with varied levels of singing and movement ability who want to elevate their existing talent while making lifelong friends from all over Long Island. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating performance on July 26th.
FILM & TV
Film Techniques Concept to Creation: Grades 7-12
Weeks 1 & 2 (June 27 – July 12)
Participants will work as a team to bring a film creation to life in just two weeks! The “crew” will explore the elements of professional filmmaking from start to finish, including storyboarding, pre-production, production, and post-production. Families and friends will be invited to a film screening at the end of the week showcasing the final project, which will also feature a post-film discussion with the filmmakers. Family and friends are invited to attend the culminating film festival on July 12th.
VISUAL ART
Fundamentals of Visual Art: Grades 6-12
Week 2 (July 8 – July 12)
With the instruction of professional artists, participants will use the tools and equipment in the LIHSA fine arts studios to design and make their own functional objects or works of artistic expression.
Mixed Media Arts : Grades 6-12
Weeks 3 & 4 (July 15 – July 26)
Participants are welcome at any level for a workshop of mixed media art making using a variety of materials, including paint, cloth, paper, wood and found objects or imagery. Contemporary and classical concepts techniques and fundamentals will be considered and utilized to create collages, sculptures and other works of original art. The limitless possibilities of mixed media can amass visual experience and self-expression and develop one’s own voice.
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