Pre-College Saturday School
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Saturday, December 15 marks the last week of Saturday School classes for the fall 2007 semester. Happy holidays!
The Saturday School: More Than a Century-long Tradition
The Saturday School at the University of the Arts has been providing quality arts education to Philadelphia area students in grades Kindergarten through 12 for over 100 years. The Saturday Schoool was founded by Miss Isabella Bradley, a graduate of the class of 1900 of the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art (a precursor to The University of the Arts). The Saturday School was formally established in the fall of 1900.
The Pre-College Saturday School at The University of the Arts offers college-level courses designed specifically for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Courses are offered in the fine arts, crafts, computers, design, media, writing, and communication. The goal of the Pre-College Saturday School is to foster investigation and exploration into the principles of creativity while focusing on the personal development of the individual student.
Class sizes are small in the Saturday School, ranging from 10 to 18 students. Classes are held in our state-of-the-art facilities; students taking printmaking, computers, jewelry, or figure drawing, will be using professional tools and equipment. Students have the opportunity to learn the visual and verbal vocabularies of their chosen media of study through assignments and critiques.
All work created in the Pre-College Saturday School is portfolio suitable and students will be encouraged to keep a sketch journal both within and outside the Saturday School Program. Whether students intend on future college-level study in the arts or are just exploring a new media, technology, or medium, they will have the opportunity to discover whether the arts may lie in their future.
The faculty of the Pre-College Saturday School are talented artists and dedicated education professionals. Instructors have attained the highest degree of study in their field, and exhibit, publish or perform their work on an ongoing basis locally and regionally. Many of our instructors are alumni of The University of the Arts and/or teach at the undergraduate level.
The Pre-College Saturday School is committed to providing students with an enriching experience, whether developing a portfolio, writing sample, short video, or multimedia piece for college admission or just exploring an interest in an arts discipline. Come see why so many students return year after year to the Saturday School at the University of the Arts.
Classes meet Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Fall 2007: October 6 - December 15 (No classes November 24 for Thanksgiving Holiday)
Scholarship deadline: September 28
Spring 2008: February 2 - April 12 (No classes March 22 for Easter Holiday)
Scholarship deadline: January 18
Tuition
To receive a printed copy of the Saturday School registration form and brochure, please complete our information request form. If you have questions about the Saturday School, please contact the Pre-College Programs Office 215-717-6430 or precollege@uarts.edu.
Saturday School Administrative Policies and Registration Information
Registration and Space Availability
Deadlines
Tuition and Fees
Payment
Course Cancellation
Refund Policy and Discount Policy
Scholarships
Discounts
Admission Policy
Models
Supplies
Field Trips
Snow Days
UArts Open House and Tours
Download Registration Form and Scholarship Application
Registration and Space Availability
We accept registration by fax, by mail, or in person. We do not accept registration over the telephone. To register, you must submit the completed registration form with payment in full. Registration is accepted on a first–come, first–served basis. Many courses fill up quickly, so be sure to have your registration in early and include a second and third choice, if you have them, on your registration form. We regret that we cannot hold a space for a student without all materials submitted. We do not maintain a waiting list for our classes.
Registration opens for the Fall Semester on September 1, 2007. Registration for Spring will be accepted on December 1, 2007. Registration received before those dates will be held in order of the date received and will not be processed until registration officially begins each term.
The deadline for registration is the first day of classes, if space is available in the course. Courses fill up quickly, so be sure to register early and include a second and third choice on the registration form.
Tuition and Fees
The $350.00 tuition for each course includes a $35.00 non-refundable application fee. A $25.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
Payment must be received in full at the time of registration. Students whose accounts reflect a balance of anything other than $0.00 will not be permitted to attend class; payment plans are not available. Payment may be made either in the form of a check or money order made payable to The University of the Arts, or by a credit card - American Express, VISA, and MasterCard are accepted. We can not accept cash payments. Registration forms and payment should be forwarded to Pre-College Programs, The University of the Arts, 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102.
The University of the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If a cancellation should occur, students will be notified prior to the start of the classes and will have the option of taking another course or receiving a full refund.
Refund Policy and Discount Policy
The University of the Arts’ refund policy is as follows:
1. 100% refund less the $35.00 nonrefundable application fee for withdrawal one week before the start of class.
2. 80% refund less the $35.00 nonrefundable application fee for withdrawal the week classes begin.
3. 50% refund less the $35.00 nonrefundable application fee for withdrawal between the first and second class.
4. No refunds will be permitted after the second class has met.
5. All withdraws must be submitted in writing via fax or e-mail.
Please note: alumni/returning student tuition discounts must be calculated and reflected in payment made at the time of registration; no refunds will be issued to correct overpayment.
Students must apply for scholarships at the time of registration. Students who are already registered for a Pre-College Saturday School course will be inelligible for a scholarship for that term and retroactive refunds will not be processed.
Partial Scholarships: Based on teacher recommendation on enclosed form
A limited number of $100 partial scholarships are available to students who apply, based upon a letter of recommendation from an art teacher. To apply, students must have a scholarship application form completed by an art teacher and return it along with a completed registration form and payment in the amount of $250.00 (less the alumni discount if applicable) by the deadline listed below. If a student is not awarded a scholarship, he or she will be billed for the remaining $100.00.
Full Scholarships: Based on teacher recommendation, personal essay and financial need
Due to the generosity of the Cassett Foundation, Coyne Foundation, Lindback Foundation, and Surdna Foundation, there are a limited number of full scholarships available to students who apply, based upon a letter of recommendation from an art teacher, an essay, and financial statements. To receive an application for full scholarships, you can download a form here or contact our office at 215.717.6430. Students who receive this scholarship are eligible to apply for full scholarship to our Summer Institute program as well.
Scholarship Deadlines:
Fall 2007: Friday, September 28
Spring 2008: Friday, January 18
The Pre-College Saturday School offers two 10% tuition discounts:
1. If the student is the son or daughter of a UArts, PCPA, or PCAD alum.
2. If the student has participated in a prior Pre-College Program at The University of the Arts, either Summer Institute or Saturday School.
Only one tuition discount may be applied to a student’s account per semester. Please be sure to enter the appropriate information where necessary on the registration form. Please note: discounts must be calculated and reflected in payment made at the time of registration, no refunds will be issued to correct overpayment.
Admission and Dismissal Policy
The University of the Arts reserves the right to deny registration to any student based upon the student’s prior behavior or actions in a previous class, program, or workshop at the University. Additionally, any current student may be dismissed from his/her class and the program if found to be disruptive or behaving inappropriately in class or on the University campus. Students dismissed from any UArts Pre-College program will be denied admission to future terms and programs.
Many of the Saturday School courses use nude models to help students build a strong foundation of observational skills. Students should anticipate the use of nude models in the following courses: Drawing I, Drawing II, Portfolio Preparation, Painting I, Painting II and Figure Sculpture. Students are expected to behave with maturity and professionalism in the presence of a model.
Supplies are the responsibility of the student. While the Saturday School will provide some basic materials, students will receive an estimated cost at registration and an actual supply list on the first day of class; the items on this list must be obtained by the student. Students are expected to bring money with them on the first day of class in order to purchase supplies. Costs of supplies varies with the course, and can range between $50 and $120. Please call the office if you need specific estimates ahead of time.
Some instructors may include a field trip or walking tour as part of the curriculum for the Saturday School courses. Parents/guardians will be asked to sign consent on the registration form, permitting their child to attend these trips.
In the event of inclement weather, contact The University of the Arts general information line at 215.717.6000 (then press 5) or view the University web site at www.uarts.edu to determine whether classes have been cancelled. There will be a recorded message after 8:30 am on Saturdays only if there is a cancellation. No refunds or make-up classes will be scheduled as a result of a cancellation.
Each semester The University of the Arts opens its doors and invites the public in to meet our students and faculty, tour the facilities, and learn about our many programs. Parents and prospective students are welcome to attend. For this coming year, the Open House dates are:
Fall: Saturday, October 27, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
Spring: Saturday, April 5, 12:00 to 4:00 pm
To make a reservation or to schedule a tour or meeting with an Admissions Counselor at another time, please contact The Office of Admission at 215.717.6049 or 1.800.616.ARTS.
