Arts and Relaxation

Relax and Explore Art Through the Ages

 

Feeling the effects of too much schoolwork or screen time? Join us to relax and unwind by exploring the history of art and creating your own art projects using a variety of materials.

We will take a look at the roles that art has played throughout history. We will also discuss the purposes of art in the modern world, including relaxation, personal expression and communication. Then students will learn techniques and develop skills needed for various art projects. They will take on independent projects using paper and mixed media. The class will allow students to develop fine tactile skills and to discover leisure activities that can help them reduce stress for years to come.

What You Will Learn

Explore the history and purposes of art and then create your own art projects using a variety of materials.

• Examine art throughout history.
• Discuss the goals and purposes of art.
• Investigate various categories of art.
• Create an art project using paper.
• Create an art project using mixed media.
• Identify your favorite art materials and techniques.
• Locate sources to assist you as you build your art skills.

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Note: In response to COVID-19 health guidelines, we have restructured our in-person Junior Academy workshops as online courses. Contact us at srs@ucsd.edu if you have questions.

Course Number: ART-90065
Credit: 1.50 unit(s)

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7/26/2021 - 7/30/2021

$175

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• SECTION ID:

  156490

• CLASS TYPE:

  Synchronous web-based class meetings that are scheduled to meet online at published times (time/date).

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Stone, Ellen

  Ellen Stone earned an undergraduate degree in human services from Springfield College and a master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego. Early in her career, she cofounded the peer-run nonprofit Impact Young Adults (IYA), where she codeveloped and led leadership development trainings, social events and public speaking training programs for young adults with mental health challenges. Ellen’s work was recognized by local and statewide mental health advocacy organizations. She served on the Board of Directors of the International Bipolar Foundation and cochaired the San Diego Behavioral Health Work Team. In recent years, Ellen has turned her advocacy to the affordable housing sector, focusing on the potential that tiny homes offer to ...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  1st meeting mandatory.
  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  Pre-enrollment required.
  No refunds after: 7/19/2021.
  

• NOTE:

  Grade Level: 9th-12th Instructor will contact students 24-hours in advance of class with Zoom information. Students have the option of logging on to Zoom from 9-9:30am to have office hours with the instructor. In addition, students have the option of staying on Zoom after class ends from 11am-12pm for additional support. Please note that some courses require supplies. Supply information will be posted here by 4/15/21. We recommend you check back at this point for further details.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
7/26/2021	Mon	9:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.
7/27/2021	Tue	9:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.
7/28/2021	Wed	9:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.
7/29/2021	Thu	9:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.
7/30/2021	Fri	9:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m.