2025 Fall Academy of LVA Schedule
(course descriptions are listed below the schedule)
Drawing & Painting 1 (required before Painting 2 and Drawing 2)
United Crescent Hill Ministries building, 150 State St., Louisville, KY 40206, room 201
Tuesdays, 4:45-6:45
Instructor: Lauren Cockroft
Classes start: September 9
Drawing 2 (required) KyCAD, 849 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40203
Saturdays, 9:00-11:00
Instructor: Wilma Bethel
Classes start: September 13
Studio Art Bart Galloway Studio, 1206 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY 40213
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00
Instructor: Bart Galloway
Classes start: September 9
Painting 2 United Crescent Hill Ministries building
150 State St., Louisville, KY 40206, room 201
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00
Instructor: Deborah Zimlich
Classes start: September 10
Introduction to Traditional Illustration (Illustration required for Visual Storytelling which will occur in the Spring semester at this location and time) United Crescent Hill Ministries building
150 State St., Louisville, KY 40206, room 201
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30
Instructor: Lilly Higgs
Classes start January 15
Printmaking JCTC Downtown
110 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, KY 40202
Thursdays, 4:15-6:15
Chestnut Hall, room 113
Thursdays, 4:15-6:15
Instructor: Erica Lewis
Classes start: September 11
Fall 2025 Academy of LVA Descriptions
The Academy of LVA emphasizes the importance of strong Foundation Courses. As a result, we have redesigned the Academy of LVA schedule and curriculum. The utilization of these Foundation Courses, specifically focusing on drawing and observation skills, will be instrumental in enhancing students’ experiences in all Upper Level Courses. We understand that the new requirements may be confusing, please contact Annette at annette@louisvillevisualart.org and she will assist you. Below are Course Descriptions followed by the Spring 2025 Academy Schedule.
“Without a good drawing the foundation of a painting will collapse,” artist Ken Danby
Foundation Course Descriptions:
•Drawing & Painting 1
•Drawing 2
• Foundation Courses are required for New Academy of LVA Students. • Foundation Courses are recommended for all students who have already taken an Academy of LVA course. Students that have taken Upper Level Courses may continue in these courses without taking Drawing & Painting 1, and or Drawing 2. Of course, you may take all courses as many times as you wish.
Drawing & Painting 1 (required before Painting 2 and Drawing 2) - Drawing and Painting 1 is an introductory class providing foundation instruction in both drawing and painting, focusing on working from still life objects. The drawing curriculum provides experience in basic drawing principles including; line, value, and space using a variety of media and subjects. Students will receive instruction on the importance of perspective, proportion, gesture, line, and depth. The painting curriculum will introduce the painting process, incorporating the importance of value relationships and paint handling. Simple compositions will lead to various painting approaches where multiple brushes, painting mediums and surfaces will be demonstrated. Through this course, students will learn to successfully depict objects and forms. Required for New Academy of LVA Students – recommended for all students.
Drawing 2 - (required) - Drawing 2 builds upon instruction from Drawing and Painting 1. The curriculum provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of different media, focusing on the use of graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, colored pencils, mixed media and collage. Students will gain a deeper understanding of line, value and space through a variety of media and subjects along with composition, perspective, proportion, focal point, and the use of light and shadow. Processes include study from life, work from imagination, invention and experimentation. Required for New Academy of LVA Students, recommended for all students.
Upper Level Course Descriptions:
• Studio Art
• Illustration
• Painting 2
• Printmaking
Studio Art - Studio Art is a course designed to further student’s education in art making and critical thinking. It provides students with the tools needed to advance and helps focus the skills of those who already have artistic experience. The curriculum in this course provides instruction in drawing, painting and mixed media. The drawing curriculum provides experience in line, value, and space using a variety of media and subjects. The painting curriculum provides students an opportunity to investigate color and painting techniques in watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. An examination of historical and contemporary artwork and suggested gallery visits will correspond to assignments. Studio Art recommends Drawing & Painting 1, and Drawing 2.
Illustration - (required before Visual Storytelling) - A picture is worth a thousand words, but how do you create one? In this course introducing the art of illustration, students will learn the history of the art and how to create compelling compositions to carry their message. Through color theory, character design, and symbolism, this class will guide students over the course of ten weeks through crafting several portfolio-ready explorations of storytelling in the medium of their choosing.
Painting 2 - Painting 2 builds upon instruction from Drawing and Painting 1, focusing on the further development of the artist's painting skills utilizing both oil and acrylic paints. Students will be able to experiment with various paint mediums, surfaces, and tools. This course is a comprehensive study of the principles of composition, staging, line, pattern, value, tone, and color theories. As students continue to develop and hone their personal art style, they will additionally be challenged to incorporate themes and concepts into their paintings. Painting 2 requires Drawing & Painting 1, and Drawing 2 for all Current and Past Students.
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