Generate is a Performing and Visual arts program dedicated to making and premiering original work.
WELCOME
TO GENERATE/2021
Make and premiere original work on this high-energy gathering of like-minded creatives.
Now in it's second summer, the program welcomes all artistic disciplines including Theatre, Film, Dance, Music, Art and Design. Attend daily workshops as you create your own work and collaborate with artists across the disciplines. Your song might be featured in the dance piece, your artwork might promote a film, and along the way you’ll be mentored by professional artists who want to share their experience and love of creating with you. Expand your skills, build your portfolio or audition repertoire and meet artists from across the country at Generate/2021.
Learn from professional artists, connect with like-minded creatives and premiere your work at our Generate Festival.
CURRICULUM
AT GENERATE
How the program is structured:
Mornings 9 - 12.30: Workshops and Classes
From Life Drawing to Tap Dance and Lighting Design to Music Composition, each morning offers workshops for every interest and you are welcome to cross disciplines and learn something new.
Afternoons 1.30 - 5.30: Create in your chosen discipline
Afternoons will be spent in studio and rehearsal time collaborating with your faculty mentors and fellow artists as you move your projects from concept to completion. You’ll be encouraged to play, experiment and push your own boundaries as you explore what you want to create for our Generate Festival.
ACTING
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Duane Daniels
Study acting with award-winning actor Duane Daniels this summer! Duane was a series regular on Veronica Mars and logged over 2000 performances of Triple Espresso in venues from California to Ireland. His acting technique The Actor Empowerment Method teaches actor confidence in any performance or audition setting and draws from his bestselling book You're Not Really Hamlet and Everyone Knows It.
FILM
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Joe Boothe
Learn Screenwriting with professional Screenwriter Joe Boothe this summer! Joe served as staff writer for the hit TNT show The Librarians before landing a studio deal for their original pilot. He wrote the feature Something Blue for Black Label Media and Serpent's Bite for Grey Eagle Films. His comedy spec I Won’t be Home for Christmas recently sold to Universal Cable Productions and his feature Lion in the Library is being produced by Prodigal.
ART/DESIGN
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
CHRIS GAGGIA
Study Art and Design this summer with Chris Gaggia, former Global Marketing Director for Patagonia! Chris has been working as a writer, photographer, designer and visual storyteller for over 25 years. He has a special emphasis on teaching "old school" design skills including the fundamentals of design, visual composition, hand-drawing skills and perspective drawing.
MUSIC
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
RJ ROOT
Learn Music Composition with touring and session guitarist RJ Root this summer! RJ has a BA in Music from Cal State Fullerton with an with emphasis in Jazz and Commercial Music Performance. He studied composition, arranging, and improvisation with Bill Cunliffe and Kim Richmond and Classical, Studio, and Jazz guitar with Carlos Gonzalez, Mitch Holder, Rick Zahariades, and Ron Eschete.
At a Glance
Admissions
Open to students ages 14-19 including graduated seniors. Requires an online application and supporting materials.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available for this program.
Tuition
$1875 USD (Enroll for both Generate and Spotlight and receive a 10% tuition discount)
Majors
Theatre, Film, Dance, Music, Photography, Art and Design.
GENERATE/2021
ARTS FESTIVAL
All of your work will be premiered at our Generate/2021 Festival.
A full day celebration of the creative spirit, the Generate Festival will showcase your work for families and invited guests. Film premieres, gallery shows, concerts, dance and theatre performances will take place all over campus along with Q&A sessions with the artists. All of your finished work will be professionally presented and documented in print and/or on film for college applications and further professional development.
WESTMONT
COLLEGE
Live on campus at Westmont College in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA.
Westmont's 112-acre campus nestled in the hills of Montecito provides the perfect backdrop for creative inspiration. Students room in doubles with shared bathrooms and enjoy a taste of independent living and college life. There are studio spaces, common rooms and excellent dining facilities for our students as well as high speed Wifi and 24 hour security on campus.
THE BERRIDGE
EXPERIENCE
Berridge Programs are nurturing, creative communities led by professional artists.
We value process, collaboration and unique artistic voices. With just 40 to 50 students, Berridge offers the “small program advantage” which allows for teaching tailored to your individual goals, time for one-to-one mentoring and a close-knit community.
Consider this program if you would like to...
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Find your unique voice as an artist.
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Build your confidence, skills and technique
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Explore possibilities for new and original work
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Move your work from idea to execution to finished product
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Create work suitable for college application
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Learn to effectively communicate your creative ideas
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Have a unique experience as a talking point for college admission
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Cultivate collaborative spirit and community mindedness
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Have an independent living experience and taste of college life
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Connect with like-minded artists and industry professionals