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Continuing Education at PNCA

Our Continuing Education program engages the community — from children discovering art for the first time to individuals seeking a career in the visual arts and all those in between.

Summer 2009 brings several special programs to PNCA Continuing Education:

Summer of Making explores the confluence of art, design and craft practices and fosters a community of makers

Boundary Crossings a two-week innovative institute exploring the emerging field of animated arts and

Intensive Painting Workshops where students can work with new mediums, refine their painting skills and explore new visual languages.

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The ADULT PROGRAM is an evening and weekend program to pursue personal enrichment or professional development. The average class size is 12-13 students, fostering strong student-instructor relationships and creates a feeling of shared purpose among students.

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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM serves individuals seeking professional development for careers in the creative services industries and for those developing a committed studio practice. The program is designed for creative individuals, who hold a higher education degree and have professional experience which can, but need not be, related to studio arts or design.

The YOUTH PROGRAM has a curriculum based on the developmental stages of childhood. Faculty are practicing artists committed to providing children and youth a nurturing, supportive and enriching experience.

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The OUTREACH PROGRAM is an after-school arts initiative collaboration between PNCA and selected elementary, middle and high schools in the Portland Public School District. Using studio arts instruction methods, professional artists-educators work to develop each student’s artistic skills. Outcomes include increased self-esteem, peer recognition and improved school attendance as well as enhanced visual literacy skills. The program potentially leads to scholarship opportunities in PNCA’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

The PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER STUDIOS is for serious high school students dedicated to expanding their art training, develop a portfolio, and experience a professional art college environment.

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