February 8, 2025
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PreCollege Arts Workshop Festival

West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd.

PreCollege Arts Workshop Festival

Experience the Arts at Pima Community College!

Calling all high school juniors and seniors! Get a hands-on experience with our incredible arts programs during the PreCollege Arts Workshop Festival at Pima Community College. This exciting one-day event is your chance to explore your creativity, work with our master teaching artists, and get a sneak peek at what college-level art education is like.

Event Details

đź“… Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
⏰ Time:

  • Check-in: 9:30 a.m.
  • Workshops: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Q&A and Pizza Lunch: 12:00 p.m.

đź“Ť Location:
Black Box Theatre, Center for the Arts (CFA), West Campus
2202 W. Anklam Road, Tucson, AZ

Who Can Attend?

This event is exclusively for high school juniors and seniors. Registration is required, and space is limited—so don’t wait to sign up!

What to Expect

  • Sample Two Workshops: Choose from a variety of 45-minute classes taught by our expert faculty.
  • Experience Real Facilities: Work in the same classrooms and studios used by our college students.
  • Free Materials: All workshop materials are provided—just bring your curiosity!
  • Q&A and Pizza Lunch: Enjoy free pizza and refreshments while learning about Pima’s programs and facilities.

Available Workshops

Animation Workshops

  • Making a Flip Book Animation
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: Create your own flip book animation and learn tips for scanning and animating.
  • Making a Flip Book Animation
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Repeat of the first session.

Ceramics Workshops

  • Ceramic Cup Making
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn the basics of wheel-throwing to create your own clay cup.
  • Ceramic Cup Making
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Continue honing your skills on the pottery wheel while crafting a clay cup.

Drawing & Painting Workshops

  • Oil Painting
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: [Description Pending]
  • Space Illusion
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: [Description Pending]
  • Drawing from Imagination
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Explore creative drawing techniques to bring your imagination to life.

Fashion Design Workshops

  • Spotting Fashion Trends – Wear Your Fashion! Are You the Next Fashion Influencer?
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: Discover how fashion designers predict trends. Wear your trend and see if you are ahead of the curve!
  • Sketching Your Design Ideas
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn quick sketching tips to bring your fashion ideas to life in this interactive workshop.

Film Workshops

  • A One-Minute Movie Challenge
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn to conceptualize, film, and direct a one-minute movie in just 45 minutes.
  • A One-Minute Movie Challenge
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Repeat of the first session.

Game Design Workshop

  • Conceptualizing a Game
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: [Description Pending]

Music Workshop

  • Learning to Chord on the Piano Keyboard
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn to play basic chords on the piano keyboard to accompany the song "Don't Stop Believin'" and other pop favorites.

Sculpting Workshops

  • Clay Head Sculpt Demo
    Time: 10:00–10:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn to model a head in clay.
  • Digital Head Sculpt Demo
    Time: 11:00–11:45 a.m.
    Description: Learn digital head modeling techniques.

Why Attend?

This is your chance to:

  • Explore your passion for the arts.
  • Meet inspiring faculty and fellow creative teens.
  • Get a taste of college life and discover why Pima is the perfect next step in your artistic journey.

How to Register

Registration is open now, register here:

📧 Questions? Contact mcarreras@pima.edu or call (520) 206-7152 for more information.

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