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6:00-6:25 Studio time ·Parents and students invited to visit room 391 (light snacks available) and tour art rooms. Students can work in classrooms 6:30-6:50 Introductory remarks (OPRFHS art teachers) room 370 Panel members will introduce themselves and identify the breakout session they will be attending 6:50-7:30 Breakout sessions** rooms 370, 371 7:30-8:00 Closing remarks, follow up topics, and questions ** Breakout session topics: ·o OPRFHS art program offerings (intended audience: current OPRFHS freshmen - juniors and their parents) o Navigating the art college application process (intended audience: current juniors - seniors and their parents) o Becoming an art professional (intended audience: all students interested in pursuing a career in fine & commercial arts) Breakout session topic 1 OPRFHS art program offerings-moderator Lindy Novotny Panelists: Lindy Novotny, OPRFHS counselor, Janet Lorch o Art department tracks - photo/design, fine art 2D, fine art 3D o Course progression suggestions o Essential skills addressed o portfolio development o Course sequence - by year o Portfolio content · Work suggested, sketchbook, etc. · Portfolio days · Summer classes/activities (i.e. mural projects) Breakout session topic 2 Navigating the art college application process moderator Mark Collins Panelists: Shannon Kennedy, Natalie Leoni, Kim Rasmussen, OPRFHS Counselor o Where to start - establishing goals, developing a list, being realistic o Types of art schools - “pure” art school vs blend (combined university and art school i.e. RISD and Brown), art school within university, etc. o A parent’s view (Kim Rasmussen) o School visits o What to look for, questions to ask o Financial aid o Career development o College contacts for students during application process o Making the “final” decision. How will I know this is the right decision-parent view, student’s perspective Breakout session topic 3 Becoming an art professional moderator Tracy Van Duinen Panelists: David Mann, Lisa Wilkenson, Sam Thetard, Erika Johnson o Pursuing a career in “art” o Available careers o Paths to an art career o Skills employers seek - professional, personal o Keys to your success in the field
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