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CAP 2012-2013 Class Schedule

Below is a list of CAP’s long-term programs for youth, ages 6-18. Programs occur after-school or in-school during the academic year, or during the summer for 3 weeks.

After-School Programs (Sept. 2012 - June 2013)

In-School Programs (Sept. 2012 – June 2013)

Summer Programs (July 2013)

Other CAP Programs

CAP After-School Programs

All CAP After-School programs are free. No previous experience is required and registration is open to young people ages 13 to 19, with the exception of the Sony Pictures Media Arts programs for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). Registration takes place on the first day of class. Authorization from a parent or guardian is required for participation. Attendance at all sessions is required.

CAP After-School Animation Programs

CAP/Ramón C. Cortines School for Visual and Performing Arts Video and Animation Program

This 16-week program takes place in the new state-of-the-art Ramón Cortines High School for Visual and Performing Arts once-a-week after school during the spring semester. During the course, students learn basic video techniques, lighting, sound, animation, story development, story boarding, and digital editing. The class culminates in a screening of the students’ videos at Ramón Cortines High School for Visual and Performing Arts and CalArts.

  • Dates: Jan. 23–May 15, 2013 (No Class March 27)
  • Time: Wednesdays, 3:15 pm–6 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Film/Video faculty Steve Brown and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Ramón C. Cortines School for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90012
  • http://central-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

CAP/Inner-City Arts High School Animation Program

This class provides instruction in stop motion, claymation, sand, paint-on-glass, charcoal, and cut-out puppetry. Participants also learn zoetropes, flip books, and hand-drawn animation. The first semester of this yearlong program is devoted to an exploration of the various animation techniques and exercises as stated above. The students' animated shorts and collaborative films are screened at various venues.

  • Dates: Oct. 13 – Dec. 15, 2012 (No class Nov. 24), Jan. 26 - May 11 (No class Mar. 30)
  • Time: Saturdays, 10 am-1 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Film/Video alumnus Erica Larsen-Dockray and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Inner-City Arts, 720 Kohler, Los Angeles, CA 90021
  • www.inner-cityarts.org

CAP After-School Dance Programs

CAP/Lula Washington Dance Theatre Program

This 20-week class provides instruction in a wide range of dance styles, including ballet, hip-hop and the Lester Horton Dance Technique.

  • Dates: TBA
  • Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm and Saturdays, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Dance Associate Dean Andre Tyson and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Lula Washington Dance Theatre, 3773 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016
  • www.lulawashington.org

CAP/Plaza de la Raza Creative Modern Dance Program

This 18-week program for middle and high school students focuses on modern dance techniques and choreography. Participants create individual original pieces as well as collaborations with the entire class. Participants perform in a year-end dance recital at Plaza de la Raza.

  • Dates: Oct. 5–Dec. 7, 2012 and Jan. 11–March 22, 2013
  • Time: Fridays, 4 pm–6 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Dance faculty Francesca Penzani and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Plaza de la Raza, 3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90031
  • www.plazadelaraza.org 

CAP After-School Media Arts Programs

CAP/Banning's Landing Community Center Sony Pictures Media Arts Program (SPMAP)

This 30-week media arts program, held after-school twice a week, is for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). The class covers drawing, painting, animation and media arts. Students learn drawing and painting techniques, and how to draw from a model, animate, put together an art portfolio and create artwork on computers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and screening of the artwork produced by the students. This program is part of the Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, a partnership between the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Dates: Oct. 1–Dec. 12, 2012 and Jan. 14–June 12, 2013 (No Class Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 21, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 25, Mar. 27 & May 27)
  • Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4–7 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Film/Video alumnus Manuel Cuchilla and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 W. Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744
  • www.wilmington-chamber.com/banlnct.htm

CAP/Center for the Arts Eagle Rock Sony Pictures Media Arts Program (SPMAP)

This 30-week media arts program, held after-school twice a week, is for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). The class covers drawing, painting, animation and media arts. Students learn drawing and painting techniques, and how to draw from a model, animate, put together an art portfolio and create artwork on computers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and screening of the artwork produced by the students. This program is part of the Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, a partnership between the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Dates: Oct. 10–Dec. 14, 2011 and Jan. 16–June 14, 2013 (No class Nov. 21, Nov. 23, Mar. 27, Mar. 29 & May 17)
  • Time: Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30–6:30pm
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041
  • www.centerartseaglerock.org

CalArts Digital Media Program [i dig design]

This two-semester class is for productive high school students who are willing to form content in their work through risk-taking and experimentation. Regular attendance is preferred so students can complete their projects during weekly class meetings in their own MacLab and studio space. Students become observers and gatherers of their cultural landscape as it relates to self and the natural world. This course stimulates natural curiosity through discovery and artistic inquiry. Students will study and grow edible garden plants, which become the content for creative initiatives. Detailed discussions, field journals and hands-on conceptual projects will be utilized in class. To complete this project, students will form digital content on Macs, smart phones and digital still/video cameras, while using Adobe design software and hand/analog drawing skills.

All student work will be shown the following October in a gallery setting at CalArts.
Students, families and friends will be invited to attend the show opening.

  • Dates: Oct. 2 – Dec. 11, 2012 and Feb. 5 – May 14, 2013 (No class Nov. 20 - Mar. 26)
  • Time: Tuesdays, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Art faculty Shelley Stepp and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: CAP Lab A107-G at CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

CAP/San Fernando Gardens Community Service Center Sony Pictures Media Arts Program (SPMAP)

*Note: Program dates have recently changed. Please see the details below.*

This 30-week media arts program, held after-school twice a week, is for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). The class covers drawing, painting, animation and media arts. Students learn drawing and painting techniques, and how to draw from a model, animate, put together an art portfolio and create artwork on computers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and screening of the artwork produced by the students. This program is part of the Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, a partnership between the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Oct. 9 – Dec. 11, 2012 and Jan. 14 – June 11, 2013 (No class Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Nov. 20, Jan. 21, Feb. 12, Feb. 18, Mar. 25, Mar. 26 & May 27)
  • Time: Mondays and Tuesdays, 4 pm–7 pm
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: San Fernando Gardens Community Service Center, 10896 Lehigh Avenue, Pacoima, CA 91331
  • www.hacla.org

CAP/Self-Help Graphics & Art Digital Media Program

In this 30-week program for teenagers (ages 15 to 18), students learn computer design applications, printmaking, T-Shirt design, screenprinting and digital video production. The program culminates with an exhibition of the work at Self-Help Graphics & Art and CalArts, as well as a screening at REDCAT.

  • Dates: Oct. 2-Dec. 4, 2012 and Jan. 15–June 4, 2013 (No class Nov. 20 & Mar. 26)
  • Time: Tuesdays, 4–7 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Theater alumnus Reggie Coleman and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Self-Help Graphics & Art, 1300 East 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • Tel: 323.881.6444
  • www.selfhelpgraphics.com

CAP/Watts Towers Arts Center Sony Pictures Media Arts Program (SPMAP)

This 30-week media arts program, held after-school twice a week, is for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). The class covers drawing, painting, animation and media arts. Students learn drawing and painting techniques, and how to draw from a model, animate, put together an art portfolio and create artwork on computers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and screening of the artwork produced by the students. This program is part of the Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, a partnership between the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Dates: Oct. 10–Dec. 15, 2012 and Jan. 16–June 15, 2013 (No class Nov. 21, Nov. 24, Mar. 27 & Mar. 30)
  • Time: Wednesdays, 4–7 pm and Saturdays, 11 am–2 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Critical Studies faculty Betty Lee, CalArts School of Film/Video faculty Steve Brown and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
  • www.wattstowers.org

CAP/William Reagh Los Angeles Photography Center Sony Pictures Media Arts Program (SPMAP)

*Please note program dates have recently changed*

This 30-week media arts program, held after-school twice a week, is for middle school students (ages 10 to 14). The class covers drawing, painting, animation and media arts. Students learn drawing and painting techniques, and how to draw from a model, animate, put together an art portfolio and create artwork on computers. The program culminates in a public exhibition and screening of the artwork produced by the students. This program is part of the Sony Pictures Media Arts Program, a partnership between the CalArts Community Arts Partnership, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Dates: Oct. 10–Dec. 15, 2012 and Jan. 16–June 15, 2013 (No class Nov. 21, Nov. 24, Mar. 27 & Mar. 30)
  • Time: Thursdays, 4 pm–7 pm and Saturdays, 11 am–2 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Film/Video alumnus Javier Barboza, CalArts School of Film/Video faculty Jonny Gomez, and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: William Reagh Los Angeles Photography Center, 2332 West Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057

CAP After-School Music Programs

CalArts Saturday Music Program

This program offers 20 weeks of instruction for middle and high school students. At least one year of prior instrumental experience is required for participation in this program. Classes include theory, composition, sound recording and engineering, vocal ensemble, percussion, strings ensemble, chamber ensemble, jazz ensemble, and more. The program culminates with semester-end recitals performed in CalArts' premiere music pavilion, The Wild Beast.

  • Dates: Oct. 6–Dec. 8, 2012 and Jan. 26–April 20, 2013
  • Time: Saturdays, 1 pm–5 pm
  • CAP Faculty Advisor: Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts faculty Susan Allen
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu
  • CAP Instructors: Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts student instructors
  • Location: CalArts Herb Alpert School of Music Rehearsal Rooms, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

CAP/Plaza de la Raza Music Program

This program provides 18 weeks of instrumental instruction in trumpet, guitar, bass, drumset, flute, saxophone, voice, piano, songwriting, music theory, and composition, as well as several music ensembles, including salsa band and rock band. The workshops culminate in a recital at Plaza de la Raza and REDCAT.

  • Dates: Oct. 3–Dec. 7, 2012 and Jan. 16–April 7, 2013 (No class Nov. 19-23 and Mar. 25-29)
  • Times: Wednesdays through Fridays, 4 pm–8 pm
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu
  • CAP Instructors: Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts students
  • Location: Plaza de la Raza, 3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
  • www.plazadelaraza.org

CAP/Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra (SCVYO) Program

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra is the premiere youth orchestra in the Santa Clarita Valley. The organization has three levels of orchestras for elementary through college age students and performs a variety of music from the classical genre. CalArts student instructors play alongside the students as section leaders/mentors. Classes culminate in performances at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center.
For more information about audition dates see the SCVYO website.

  • Dates: Sept. 8–Dec. 1, 2012 and Feb. 23-May 18, 2013
  • Times: Thursdays, 6–9pm and Saturdays, 9 am–12 pm
  • CAP Faculty Advisor: Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts faculty Susan Allen
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu
  • CAP Instructors: Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts student instructors
  • Location: College of the Canyons, 24655 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
  • www.scvyo.org

CAP/Watts Towers Arts Center Piano Program

This 24-week program introduces young people to the art of playing the piano. Students learn the basics of music although all levels of experience are welcome. The program culminates in a public piano recital held at the Watts Towers Arts Center in the spring.

  • Dates: Oct. 3-Dec. 15, 2012 and Jan. 16-April 27, 2013 (No class on Nov. 21, Nov. 23, Mar. 27 - Mar. 30)
  • Time: Wednesdays, 3 pm-7 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-3 pm
  • CAP Instructor: CalArts Herb Alpert School of Music alumnus Steve Sodono
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu
  • Location: Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center at the Watts Towers Arts Center, 1727 East 107th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
  • www.wattstowers.org

CAP After-School Photography Programs

CAP/Santa Clarita Valley Boys and Girls Club Photography Program

This 10-week photography program takes place during the fall semester. Students work closely with instructors investigating notions of self-expression and community through their photographic work. Presentations about the history and art of photography are offered throughout the semester. The students’ original works are exhibited at CalArts and other venues throughout Los Angeles.

Please Note:  Application and acceptance to program is required for participation. To receive an application please contact Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle at the phone number or email address below. Application deadline is September 10, 2012 at 5:00pm.

  • Dates: Sept. 24–Dec. 10, 2012 (No class Oct. 8 - Nov. 19)
  • Time: Mondays, 4 pm–7 pm
  • CAP Faculty Advisors: CalArts School of Arts faculty John Bache and Andrew Freeman
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Art Alumnus Alejandro Sanchez and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7715 or kachinkle@calarts.edu
  • Location: CalArts, School of Art photo lab (sublevel), 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

CAP/Fiat Lux Youth Photography Program

This program provides 10 weeks of instruction during the spring for high school students. Students will learn how to use a manual 35mm camera, how to process black and white film, and how to print in the darkroom. Participants engage with CalArts faculty and student instructors in a productive environment where technical and conceptual skills expand. Participants' work will be celebrated in public exhibitions at CalArts and other venues.

  • Dates: Feb. 16, 2013–April 27, 2013 (No class Mar. 30)
  • Time: Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm
  • CAP Faculty Advisors & Instructors: CalArts School of Arts faculty John Bache and Andrew Freeman, and CAP Instructors
  • Contact: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7715 or kachinkle@calarts.edu
  • Location: CalArts, School of Art Photo Lab (Sublevel), 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

Participant applications are available online at: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/af04335585a0

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 5:00pm. If you would like to request a hard copy application, please contact Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle.

Bus transportation to the program is free and available only a first-come, first-served basis. Pick-up and drop-off times are as follows:

  • Ramon C. Cortines School for the Visual and Performing Arts pick-up at 8:30 am, drop-off at 5:30 pm
  • Cleveland High School pick-up at 9:15 am, drop-off at 4:45 pm deadline

CAP/Ramon C. Cortines High School for Visual and Performing Arts Photography Program

This class builds students’ skills in foundational darkroom techniques, film development, black and white printing, and introduces them to alternative photographic techniques, including cyanotypes, photograms, and solar printing. Students also participate in field trips to world-class arts institutions across Los Angeles. The class culminates with a public exhibition.

  • Dates: Oct. 2-Dec. 11, 2012 and Feb. 5-April 16, 2013 (No class Nov. 20, & Mar. 26)
  • Time: Tuesdays, 3:15 pm-6 pm
  • CAP Instructors: CalArts School of Art faculty Suné Woods and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7715 or kachinkle@calarts.edu
  • Location: Ramón C. Cortines School for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90012
  • http://central-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

CAP After-School Theater Programs

CAP/Plaza de la Raza Youth Theater Program

This program provides junior and high school students with 30 weeks of instruction in acting, movement, and voice. Students collaborate with teachers, a composer, and a playwright to create an original piece of theater. Artist specialists such as costume, set and lighting designers join the process in layers during the course of the work to further collaborate in making a full production. A class in design will be offered as an optional supplement for those who are interested in design and technical aspects of production. Classes are held three evenings per week, beginning in October and continuing through May. Free public performances are held in May at Plaza de la Raza and at REDCAT.

  • Dates: Oct. 1–Dec. 6, 2012 and Jan. 7–May 30, 2013
  • Times:
    • Beginning Theater: Mondays, 6 pm–8 pm
    • Movement for Theater: Tuesdays, 6 pm–8 pm
    • Intermediate/Advance: Theater: Thursdays, 6 pm–8 pm
  • CAP Instructors: Former CalArts School of Theater faculty Barbara June Dodge, CalArts School of Theater faculty Marvin Tunney and CAP student instructors
  • Playwright: Francisco Garcia
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Plaza de la Raza, 3540 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90031
  • www.plazadelaraza.org

CAP In-School Programs

CAP’s in-school programming takes place in many public schools throughout Los Angeles County. These free arts workshops are only open to students who attend these schools.

CAP In-School Dance Programs

CAP/Los Angeles High School of the Arts Modern Dance Program

This 20-week class provides instruction in contemporary modern dance and original choreography. At the end of the class, students mount a performance of their work.

CAP In-School Theater Programs

CAP/Arroyo Seco Junior High School Improvisation and Theater Games Program

Taught by CalArts School of Theater graduate students, this class for 7th and 8th graders provides instruction in theater games and improvisation exercises. The course ends with a performance of original work in CalArts’ Modular Theater.

  • Dates: TBA
  • Time: TBA
  • CAP Faculty Advisor: Calarts School of Theater faculty Marissa Chibas
  • Contact: Jozben Barrett, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7790 or jabarrett@calarts.edu
  • Location: Arroyo Seco Junior High School, 27171 North Vista Delgado Drive, Valencia, CA 91354
  • Tel: 661.222.2710
  • www.hartdistrict.org/aseco

CAP In-School Visual Art Programs

CAP “Expansive Fields” Arts Pilot Program

This 24-week class provides instruction in visual art to students at Newhall Elementary School. This class teaches students observational painting and drawing, color theory, and the elements of art, including line, shape, form, texture and pattern. At the end of the semester, students mount an exhibition of their work in the galleries at CalArts.

  • Dates: Oct. 8-Dec. 10, 2012 and Jan. 21-June 3, 2013
  • CAP Faculty: CalArts School of Art Associate Dean Darcy Huebler and CAP student instructors
  • Contact: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.253.7715 or kachinkle@calarts.edu
  • Location: Newhall Elementary School, 24607 N. Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321
  • Tel: 661.291.4010
  • www.newhallelementary.net

CAP In-School Music Programs

CAP/West Creek Academy Music Program

In this program, CAP provides students at West Creek Academy with 20 weeks of instruction in violin, piano, vocal music, and African dance and drumming.

  • Dates: Oct. 14, 2012-April 22, 2013
  • CAP Faculty: Susan Allen, Associate Dean of the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts; CalArts alumna, Yeko Ladzekpo-Cole; and CAP student instructors.
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu
  • Location: West Creek Academy, 28767 West Hills Drive, Valencia, CA 91354
  • Tel: 661.294.5385

CAP ArtsCOOL Program (In-School Programs for Continuation High Schools)

The CAP ArtsCOOL Program, a partnership between CAP and the Los Angeles Unified School District Arts Education Branch and Educational Options Program, offers programming at eight Options High Schools in Los Angeles County. Each schools receives 30 weeks of arts programs and meet once-a-week for two hours per class. Classes are taught by teams of CalArts faculty artists, current CalArts students and CalArts alumni who share their expertise in visual arts, writing, film/video, and the performing arts. These classes are only available to high school students attending the LAUSD Options High Schools participating in this program.

Schools are located throughout Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, Carson, Huntington Park, Westchester, and downtown Los Angeles areas. Hundreds of high school students participate in the culminating performances and exhibition held annually at CalArts, Plaza de la Raza, REDCAT, and other venues.

Continuation high schools currently participating in the CAP/ArtsCOOL Program are: Central East Los Angeles High School, John Hope High School, Robert Lewis High School, Jack London High School, Phoenix High School, Ramona High School, Walt Whitman High School and John R. Wooden High School

  • CAP Faculty: CalArts faculty members Beatrice Lawluvi, Darcy Huebler, Steve Brown, Leo Hobaica, and Susan Simpson, and CalArts alumni Reggie Coleman, Myriam Ghattas, Morena Santos, and Chris Armstrong, along with CalArts student instructors and visiting artists.
  • Contact: The CAP Office at 661.222.2708 or cap@calarts.edu

CAP Performance Programs for Public Schools

CAP Share the World Program

The CAP Share the World Program, a partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and the six local Santa Clarita School Districts, brings CalArts world music and dance ensembles to provide performances and workshops for students in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The ensembles available range from jazz, Latin jazz, Balinese Gamelan to North and South Indian music, and African music and dance among many other offerings. The program begins in October and continues through May.

  • Dates: Oct. 2012 through May 2013
  • Partner Contact: Donna Avila, Santa Clarita Valley City, Arts and Events Coordinator
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu

CAP/Watts Towers Arts Center Jazz and World Music Program

The CAP Jazz and World Music Program with the Watts Towers Arts Center brings free performances and workshops by CalArts music and dance ensembles to high schools in the Watts, South Central Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley and East Los Angeles areas. The ensembles available range from jazz, Latin jazz, Balinese Gamelan, to North and South Indian music, and African music and dance, among many other offerings. Instruction includes master classes in specific instruments. The program begins in October and continues through May.

  • Dates: Oct. 2012 through May 2013
  • Contact: Drew Jorgensen, CAP Program Coordinator at 661.291.3037 or jorgense@calarts.edu

CAP Summer Programs

CAP Summer Arts Program (CAPSA)

CAPSA is a tuition-free three week intensive arts program for high school students entering grades 10, 11, 12, or graduating in June 2013. The program offers outstanding workshops in eight disciplines:

  • Animation
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Photography
  • Theater
  • Visual Arts

Participants spend the entire three weeks in one workshop allowing for deep engagement in the discipline of their interest. Each workshop is led by the world-renowned faculty of CalArts and CalArts student instructors, who introduce CAPSA participants to the studio environment and provide guidance in creating original works of art.  Participants also visit some of Los Angeles' most prominent arts institutions, attend talks with visiting artists, learn about college applications and financial aid programs, and exhibit or perform their work in a culmination festival for family and friends!

  • Dates: July 8-27, 2013
  • Times: Mondays through Thursdays, 10 am–5 pm
  • Culmination Date: July 27, 2013
  • Contact: Karla Duarte, CAP Summer Program Coordinator at 661.253.7715 or kduarte@calarts.edu
  • Location: Ramón C. Cortines School for Visual and Performing Arts, 450 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

To apply, please follow this link: http://calarts-cap.CAPSA2013.sgizmo.com/s3/

To be eligible to participate, students must be residents of Los Angeles County. Participation in CAPSA is contingent upon acceptance through a competitive application process. CAPSA applications are due on May 24, 2013 by 5pm. Students may apply for a specific discipline or multiple disciplines. Applications are reviewed on the basis of merit. Applicants will be notified in June of their acceptance into CAPSA. In the case that an applicant is accepted into more than one discipline, the applicant must choose between disciplines. Participants may not switch their discipline after the program has begun.

CAPSA aims to provide all of the facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary for participants. Musicians are encouraged to bring their own instruments, if possible. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the program.

Group presentations regarding program details and the CAPSA application process may be available for schools, community centers, and arts organizations in the Los Angeles area upon request.

Please note: All program details are subject to change.

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