THE THREE YEAR PROGRAM:
THE STUDIO AND FORUM PROGRAM is designed for a student who wants to study and improve their understanding of scene painting, but can only take classes part-time.  Students work through each project at their own pace while experiencing the studio atmosphere of cooperation and friendly competition; perhaps nowhere else do art students acquire such a sense of synergy and combined effort than on a project painting scenery. It's in these first semesters that the student participates in a collaborative class effort while working individually through their own challenging projects.
 
The Studio Class is the main part of the school's program, using a semester system of 12 weeks per semester.
The Forum Seminars are the other main component of the school's program, comprised of individual 1 to 7 -day courses covering short-term topics.

However, it is also possible to take individual Semesters and à la carte Forum courses. This option allows students to brush up on their skills, or simply learn a specific technique.
We recommend the full three-year program for anyone who is looking to pursue being a Scenic Artist as a career. Many of our students have gone on to careers in Regional and Repertory Theaters, Film and Television, and many have taken the USA Local 829 Scenic Artist exam and proceeded to have successful employment as Union scenic artists. Click here for a look at 829's website.