 Congratulations to Annie Zhou on her admission to School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) in Fashion Design with a scholarship for $15,000 per year $60,000/4 years!  Additional admittance to: Fashion Design (Otis College of Art and Design - scholarship $16,000/year $64,000/4 years) Since Annie came to West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD), she has risen to the challenge of returning to WCAAD and completing an excellent well-rounded portfolio for University. Annie previously took classes as a youth and returned to the Portfolio Program to produce a high-quality portfolio. Throughout the years she’s demonstrated determination to excel at her interest. Annie’s ideas and execution have been enhanced through her determination to become a better artist technically, by learning more about a variation of aspects, including research and gaining skill sets, to help her for a continuing educational path. Annie’s strength comes from the capability to generate drastic designs that she can finalize in a form whether it is out of paper fabric or another media. Annie is active in class as well as outside continuously working on her sketchbook, creativity and exploration. Her life drawings were very experimental while encompassing true form. Further, she has been part of her school activitiy such as: a member of her school’s Basketball team two yrs. She participated in speech and debate for four yrs., Vice Pres. Junior and Sophomore year. Annie was an ICC representative, and also President of United Nations her senior year. Since she was a young student in our academy, Principal Wang remembers a young 8-year-old making fashion inspirations. Annie is one of these students that has a drive and goal oriented seeing her dream until the end. She gained great benefits through our program and we strongly believe she will commit and be an open to everything she can learn at SAIC. Her skill set and ambition will guide her to become an asset to the program. We wish her the best in her journey.    WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. The Academy now offers 2020 Summer Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 15 to August 31. Take Advantage of Summer, Get into Your Dream College！Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：[email protected]; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：[email protected]; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：[email protected]; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：[email protected]
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WCAAD Student Ashley Xiang Received 13 Top University Offers with Scholarships of $212,0006/19/2020 Congratulations to Ashley Xiang on her acceptance to Cornell prestigious schools known for their astute Architectural program.   Additional university offers include: Parsons -The New School for Design- Architecture - scholarship $28,000/year $112,000/4 years Pratt Institute - Architecture - scholarship $25,000/ year $100,000/4 years Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Architecture Carnegie Mellon University - Architecture New York University - Architecture Northeastern University - Architecture University of California, Berkeley - Architecture University of California, Davis - Architecture University of California, Irvine, UCI - Architecture University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA - Architecture University of California, San Diego, UCSD - Architecture University of Southern California, USC - Architecture Ashley came to West California Academy of Art and Design (WCAAD) about six months to create a portfolio that was noteworthy along with guidance of her portfolio package. Her dedication and experimentation with styles and research along with her work, demonstrated a mature evolution as evident in her process work, as well as her colorful experiences outside class. Her creativity and passion for art propelled her to be as active in class and engage with the world through different venues and practices. In her time here she gained skills that took her further in her continuing education. In the end of the program she was proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Most appealing, is her determination to finish multiple tasks on time, her drive and observations informing the work. All, giving her a quality and an edge among her peers. Ashley’s drive for educational perspectives led her to: COC, UCLA Film Camp, UC Berkeley EmbARC Design Academy filmmaking program. Furthermore, partook in programs on environmental design including architecture, urban planning, and fabrication. Her design work was published in Lit Magazine at WRH including website with AP Scholar Award with Distinction. She is an excellent student-athlete; a member of Swim Team Scholar-Athlete Award finalist and setting 3 school record, and Piano10 CM award. In her spare time, Ashley has also formulized a community build for veterans, volunteered in Rocket Kids Camp, helped read English stories to Chinese kids at the local libraries, and joined clubs: Just Coding Things Club helping with planning, creating logos, and active Member of NHS/Key Club. She participated in several events with 200 hrs. community service: Santa Clarita Grocery focusing on distributing food to the less fortunate and helped design a more efficient operation. She is the founder of an Art Interest Group Museum of the Month introducing people to museum and writes blog posts on the subject, National Art Honor Society designing stickers, Weekly Bible Study Youth Teacher introducing art to bible stories. Ashley has worked experience in Six Flags Magic Mountain as a Face Painter and managed to take 12 AP courses maintaining an overall GPA of 4.67. In addition, her free time is spent learning Journaling, Voice Impressions, Poetry, Art History, and printmaking. Ashley is passionate about being part of the bigger picture and excited to continue in her education. She is a model for others striving for greatness. WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. The Academy now offers 2020 Summer Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 15 to August 31. Take Advantage of Summer, Get into Your Dream College！ Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：[email protected]; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488， Email：[email protected]; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：[email protected]; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：[email protected] Half Price for 8 more weeks! Don’t miss out the opportunity! This year’s summer vacation is no longer the same as in previous years, and many students have to change their travel plans to “staying at home”. In order to help students and parents smoothly live through this year's special summer time, West California Academy of Art and Design has decided to extend the Half Price Online Class Policy to August 31. （Note：half price based on the original price instead of discount price when enrolled. No double discount.）  West California Academy of Art and Design Now Offers 2020 Summer Children’s Online Art Class and Portfolio Online Intensive Program from June 15 to August 31. Some students have already taken advantage of the fantastic online classes with successful outcomes. The Academy encourages students who have not yet enrolled to participate in this enrichment program that is as nurturing as the in-person classes. The Academy now offers 8-week Summer Intensive Courses and students will have more choices for their art education.  The virtual classes will help students create a colorful experience. No matter where you live and how far away you are from the school, now your children are able to take the art classes of West California Academy of Art and Design, the WASC accredited school. As long as you have Internet access, you can register the art classes for your children right away. ----5 options available:
 Courses include: Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Transportation Design, Product design, Entertainment Design, Animation, Illustration, UI&UX Design, Architecture/Urban/Environmental/Interior Design, Fine Art, Sculpture, Figure Drawing, etc.  The Senior Advanced Group (12-18+yrs.) Targets higher level fundamental skills building and hobbyist with various experiences in art methods with major based concentrations.  Courses include: Perspective, Color Theory, Sketching, Sketch & Imagination, Charcoal Drawing, Color Pencil, Pastel Drawing, Anatomy, Illustration, Acrylic Painting, Fashion Fun, Ink Drawing, Storyboard, Transportation Design, Animation, Drafting, Interior Design, Art Theory, Mixed Media, Pattern & Design, Drawing Interiors, Mosaic, Character Design, UI&UX Design, Digital Painting, Art Appreciation including Op Art, Abstract Art and Impressionism, etc.
 Courses include: Space, Three Dimensional Contouring, Perspective, Composition, Still Life, Figure Drawing, Animals, Landscape, Ink Drawing, Color Pencil Drawing, Pastel Drawing, Illustration, Color Pointillism, Creating Comics, Marker Rendering，Product Design, Transportation Design, Science and Art, Carton, Interior Design, Lap Drawing, Art Appreciation including Op Art, Abstract Art and Impressionism, etc.
 Courses include: Imagination & Creation, Themed Drawing, Memory Drawing，默画，Drawing Journal, Color Practice, Water Color, Ink Line Drawing, Black & White Decorative Drawing, Color Pencil, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Abstract Art, Portrait Drawing, Recycle Art, Carton, Collage, Mosaic, Art Appreciation including Op Art, Abstract Art and Impressionism, etc.
 Courses include: Point/Line/Shape, Shapes, Colors, Drawing Materials, Line Drawing, Coloring, Crayon Drawing, Crayon with Water Color, Pointillism, Abstract Art, Self Portrait, Mixed Media, Still Life, Pet & Animals, Character Drawing, Landscape, Carton, Hand Art, Clay, Origami, Art Appreciation including Op Art, Abstract Art and Impressionism, etc. WCAAD summers are magical times, as children ages 3-18+ immerse themselves in the arts—collaborating with many of the same extraordinary teaching artists who are professionals, dedicated and experienced providing excellent art education. With multiple sessions to choose from, children have an opportunity to play, explore, and experience all at home through the online classes. Lesson can vary from painting murals, create a fashion illustration, painting imaginary worlds or incorporating music, science and math in their art works, the lessons will be as exciting as ever.  Now in its 30+ year of Art education, The Academy continues to adapt the program and curriculum to offer new ways to have meaningful interactions with students to create innovating ways of thinking through the Arts and build self-expression, research and exploration. Instructors share experiences and bring many inspirational teaching tools. Summer Courses and Workshops are designed to give students an equal measure of traditional art skills and spontaneous creative experiences. The syllabus of the Summer program follows the Academy’s standard core curriculum. In addition, WCAAD’s 8-week summer schedule gives students a rigorous and unmatchable concentrated experience in Art and Design. WCAAD offers college-bound students a unique combination of practical expertise and mentorship to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to choose the right school for them – and get in! Multiple 3- hour classes catering to the student’s school requirement, time frame, and major or interest given various backgrounds and diversity. Students will work one-to-one with faculty to develop an intense individual focused and disciplined-specific portfolio. Students can have a productive dialogue with an expert faculty member and fellow students. Take Advantage of Summer, Get into Your Dream College！  Enjoy a Summer of Art workshops that have same rigor and intensity! Sign up now! Please contact: San Dimas Branch, Tel：909-288-3213，Email：[email protected]; Rancho Cucamonga Branch, Tel：909-859-4488，Email：[email protected]; Yorba Linda Branch, Tel：657-444-2575，Email：[email protected]; San Gabriel Headquarters, Tel：626-292-1783，Email：[email protected] |
