GENERATE
/2021
THEATRE
FILM
STUDIO ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
MUSIC
July 25th - Aug 1st, 2021
WESTMONT COLLEGE
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Generate is a Performing and Visual arts program dedicated to making and premiering original work.
OVERVIEW
WELCOME TO GENERATE/2021
Spend a whole week creating, collaborating and connecting with like-minded artists at Generate/2021.
If you love creating, collaborating and making things from scratch, this is the program for you! Now in it's second summer, GENERATE offers the opportunity to boost arts-based skills and technique while creating work in your chosen discipline from start to finish. We offer majors in Theatre, Film, Music and Studio Art/Photography. Learn hands-on from working artists and industry professionals and enjoy time and space to create in the beautiful environs of Westmont College. Learn new techniques, expand your skills, build your portfolio or audition repertoire and meet like-minded creatives at Generate/2021.
Learn from professional artists, connect with like-minded creatives and build your portfolio and skills at Generate.
CURRICULUM
AT GENERATE
How the program is structured:
Mornings 9 - 12.30: Workshops
Each morning offers workshops in your discipline from our faculty of professional, working artists. Boost your skills, build your portfolio and experiment with new mediums, techniques and approaches.
Afternoons 1.30 - 5.00: 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 to be premiered at the end of the program.
THEATRE
MAJOR
Discover your unique voice and learn how to translate it into a bold, original, dramatic performance. Led by New York theatre artist Gabriel Grilli, Theatre majors will explore “Ensemble Building Blocks” -- techniques which incorporate practices pioneered by artists such as SITI, Complicité, Robert Lepage, and Frantic Assembly that centers around movement, writing, improvised performance, theatricality, use of space, and creative storytelling. Combining elements of Narrative Storytelling and Devised Ensemble techniques such as Viewpoints and other space/body practices, Theatre majors will create a completely original theatre piece to be performed at the end of the program.
STUDIO ART
MAJOR
The Studio Art major offers time and space to conceive and finish personal projects as well as the opportunity to learn new techniques and skills. You'll move your ideas from concept to completion and can use your time on the program to build a portfolio for college admissions, get feedback on your work and build your painting, drawing and photography skills. Paint outdoors in the beautiful environs of Westmont College, collaborate on projects with other students, and enjoy having time and space to work on your art this summer!
MUSIC
MAJOR
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. The Music major has a singer/songwriter approach and you'll learn how to compose your own music with RJ, have time and space to work on your personal projects and have all of your work recorded for your portfolio. RJ can mentor students who play both piano and guitar and there is also opportunity to score original music for our film students.
FILM
MAJOR
Make your own short film from concept to premiere in just one week! You'll learn the art of visual storytelling through hands-on instruction from professional filmmakers. Learn all of the fundamentals of filmmaking from the ground up including Screenwriting, Directing, Producing, Cinematography and Editing. Each student will have a chance to learn the principal crew roles including Director, Camera Operator, Boom Operator, Sound Mixer and Gaffer. Students edit their films in Apple Final Cut Pro, and the course culminates in your work being premiered at a film festival.
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 including Merit and Financial Need Scholarships.
Tuition
$1875 USD (Enroll for both Generate and Spotlight and receive a 10% tuition discount)
Majors
Theatre, Film, Music, Photography, Studio Art.
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