Spring 2005
ART OF JAPAN
During spring 2005 classes, students learn about art and life in Japan. This country, with its nearby islands, has
a history of thousands of years through which beautiful works of art have been produced. Children learn about
ancient temple bells, Japanese tea bowls and the prints and paintings of master artists of Japan. They create
their own drawings, paintings and clay sculpture as they respond to the curriculum.
Students in fourth grade and above workshop classes may draw on selected elements of the study of the art of
Japan; however, the basis of their study is developing skills and techniques of art production.
Enroll your child by carefully checking the preferred class or school location on the attached registration form.
A NOTE TO PARENTS:
All classes in the schools are subject to the availability of qualified teachers. This is due to recent state and local
changes in certification for art education. Classes will also need a minimum of 12 students to meet.
THE ART SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE
Classes at the university and in the schools
Spring 2005
Mary Ann Boykin
Director
THE ART SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS — UHCL offers programs for children
and young adults in the Bay Area and sponsors research in visual arts education. Faculty, art teachers and
university students work together to provide model art classes at the university and in public school locations. A
special focus of the curriculum is the art of the world’s varied cultures and the contributions of major artists.
Children are encouraged to progress at their own pace and to acquire skills appropriate to their developmental
level.
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DATES: SPRING 2005 AT UHCL
Saturdays:
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Jan. 29
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
March 19
April 2, 9
Jan. 31
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
March 21, 28
April 4
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 22, 29
April 5
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 23, 30
April 6
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 24, 31
April 7
CALENDAR AND EARLY DISMISSALS: In the event of early dismissal in the public schools, classes will
not meet. Classes will continue until all eight art classes have been taught. Classes at the university will meet
on early dismissal days. Note that dates reflect early dismissal or holiday schedules at UHCL, Clear Creek
Independent School District (CCISD) and Friendswood Independent School District (FISD).
LOCATION: In your local school or at UHCL in the Arbor Building, 2700 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston,
Texas 77058 (University Entrance No. 1, white building at back of parking lot G), Rooms 155-156, Telephone:
281-283-3344. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. – noon.
TUITION: Please note that the cost for each class is listed on the registration form. Cost for classes in the
schools is $75 ($70 for second or third child in the same family). All supplies are furnished. Later
reimbursement is not possible. In the case of financial need, please call The Art School office at 281-2833344 for information on installment payment plans or reduced tuition that is based on participation in the free
lunch program.
TEACHERS: Classes are taught by master teachers or by university students who are supervised by master
teachers in The Art School. Art students assist in classes at the university, allowing for larger enrollment.
TRANSPORTATION: PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION. In CCISD,
classes begin at 3:15 p.m. and end at 4:15 p.m. In FISD, classes begin according to the time designated with
dates of classes. Please be prompt in picking up your child at the designated times. Please note class
dates and remind your child to attend each week. Consider sending a note on the first day to your
child’s teacher as a reminder that he or she should attend class.
PARKING: Visitor parking for the Arbor Building is limited to the metered spaces. A parking permit for the
semester will be issued on the first day of class, which will allow you to park in these spaces. DO NOT USE
SPACES DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES.
DROP-IN FEE: If your child would like to bring a friend or sibling to class at UHCL, please call the office
staff at 281-283-3344 in advance for permission. Payment of a $10 fee is charged for classes 1-8. Drop-in
fee for classes 9-13 is $20.
CURRICULUM: Classes for the young child and the elementary school child focus on life and art of Japan.
Classes for older students are described in the class schedule.
CLASS SCHEDULE AT UHCL
The Young Child, 3 1/2 - 6 years
Young children learn about Japan’s art and culture through motivations that focus on the study of Japan.
Children create with clay, drawing and painting materials to express their response to the motivations. Arbor
Building, Room 155.
Class 1 3 1/2-6 years
Monday
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Boykin
Class 2 3 1/2-6 years
Tuesday
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Achord
The Elementary School, Kindergarten through Grade 4
Children in these grades participate in classes that focus on art and life in Japan. They learn of the artworks and
their history, and respond by creating drawings, paintings and sculptures. Arbor Building, Room 155.
Class 3 Grades K-4
Monday
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Boykin
Class 4 Grades K-4
Tuesday
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Boykin
Class 5 Grades K-4
Saturday
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Waltz
The Home School Classes
The study of life, culture and art of Japan is the focus of these classes, which give children the opportunity to
express their responses through drawing, painting and creating sculpture with clay.
Arbor Building, Room 155.
Class 6 Grades K-3
Tuesday
9-10:15 a.m.
Boykin
Class 7 Grades 4-6
Tuesday
9-10:15 a.m.
Miller
Class 8 Grades K-4
Thursday
9-10:15 a.m.
Wang
The Intermediate School and Young Adults, Grades 4-12
Advanced Art
Children attending these classes focus on drawing, painting and clay techniques. Curriculum changes each
semester to accommodate continuing students. Some elements of the art of Japan will be pulled into this
curriculum. Students are recommended for this class by either a parent or teacher. Arbor Building, Room 156.
Class 9 Grades 4-5
Tuesday
4:45-6:15 .p.m.
Miller
Class 10 Grade 4
Wednesday
4:45-6:16 p.m.
Reel
Class 11 Grades 5-6
Wednesday
4:45-6:15 p.m.
Miller
Studio in Drawing and Painting
Focus for this class is on skills development in how to draw and paint from nature, still life and real life!
Students learn how to use the elements and principles of art including perspective, shading and threedimensional rendering to create drawings that are realistic in appearance. This class is designed to help youth
who are ready to learn drawing and painting techniques. If student enrollment in this class does not exceed the
limit, parents may be able to participate. The curriculum changes each semester to accommodate continuing
students. Arbor Building, Room 156.
Class 12 Grades 4-12
Saturday
9-11 a.m.
Miller
Studio in Clay
Students explore clay in many ways including rolling, paddling and molding. Emphasis is on personal
expression through handbuilding and surface decoration. Projects include functional, nonfunctional and
sculptural work. Surface decoration and design are created using underglaze, glaze, acrylic and other “nontraditional” methods. This class is recommended for both beginning and advanced students who are interested
in further experience with clay. If student enrollment in this class does not exceed the limit, parents may be able
to participate. Arrangements must be made through The Art School office, 281-283-3344. The curriculum for
this class changes each semester to accommodate continuing students. Arbor Building, Room 156.
Class 13 Grades 4-12
Saturday
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Paben
SCHEDULE IN THE SCHOOLS
Please READ THIS BROCHURE CAREFULLY for the schedule at your child’s school. PLEASE NOTE:
Child must attend the school in which he/she is registered as a student. In some cases we have allowed
attendance at another school within the district with permission of the principal.
TUITION: $75 ($70 for second or third child in the same family). This tuition includes supplies and is not
refundable after classes begin.
Clear Creek Independent School District:
Grades K-5, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Bauerschlag
Brookwood
Ferguson
Hall
Hyde
McWhirter
North Pointe
Ward
Whitcomb
White
Thursday
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Jan. 31
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Jan. 31
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 24, 31
March 1, 22, 29
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
March 1, 22, 29
March 3, 24, 31
March 2, 23, 30
Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
March 2, 23, 30
March 1, 22, 29
March 3, 24, 31
April 7
April 5
March 21, 28
April 5
April 7
April 6
March 21, 28
April 6
April 5
April 7
April 4
April 4
Friendswood Independent School District:
Cline Elementary
Wednesday
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Thursday
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Classes meet from 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Westwood Elementary
Thursday
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
Classes meet from 2:45-3:45 p.m.
Private Schools:
Armand Bayou Montessori:
Wednesday
Classes meet from 2-3 p.m.
Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23
Lutheran South Academy:
Thursday
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
K-5 classes meet from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
March 2, 23, 30
March 3, 24, 31
April 6
April 7
March 3, 24, 31
April 7
March 2, 23, 30
April 6
March 3, 31
April 7, 14
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION IS ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR IN PERSON. To register in person, please come to room
159 of the Arbor Building. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m.
– noon. Please register your child at the earliest possible date in order to have a place in the class of your
choice. Classes fill quickly and children who were in the program the previous semester have the first
opportunity to register.
REGISTRATION POLICY
Registrations are accepted based on receipt in The Art School of the registration form and payment or partial
payment of tuition. Due to the growth of the program, we can no longer accept telephone registrations. Please
mail or deliver the required information to our office to assure your child’s placement in a class. If the class is
filled or canceled, we will call you and make every effort to place your child in an alternate class. Tuition is not
refunded after classes begin. In case of prolonged illness, tuition credit for the next semester may be arranged.
Due to enrollment maximums in each class, we cannot provide for make-up classes except in unusual
circumstances.
Please fill out this form, carefully checking the class you prefer, and return it to The Art School immediately
with check payable to UHCL.
The Art School for Children and Young Adults
University of Houston-Clear Lake
UHCL Box 154
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77058
WE DO NOT CONFIRM INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATIONS. However, you will be notified if the class is
full or does not make the minimum number of students to meet.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION FORM – Registration Deadline January 27, 2005
Name of Student:____________________ Age: _____ Grade:________Name of School: ___________
Home Address: ________________________________________ City/ZIP_______________________
Parents’ Names: __________________________ Telephone: (Home)____________________________
Telephone: (Work) ___________________ Emergency Name and Telephone ______________________
Family Doctor: ________________________
Telephone: __________________________________
If this is your first semester to participate in The Art School, please indicate here . 
In the schools, at the end of class my child may be dismissed to:  walk home  come to designated car
pickup area
 ride home on his/her bicycle
I give permission for emergency first aid for my child if needed when parent or guardian cannot be reached.
Permission is also granted to the UHCL Health Center to refer the above named to Clear Lake Regional
Medical Center Emergency Room for necessary emergency medical treatment by any authorized physician
serving the hospital staff or on call in the emergency room.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Date
Signature of Parent or Guardian
PLEASE CHECK PREFERRED CLASS: UNIVERSITY OR SCHOOL
At the university:
Class 1
$75
Class 2
$75
Class 3
$80
Class 4
$80
Class 5
$80
3 1/2-6 years
3 1/2-6 years
Grades K-4
Grades K-4
Grades K-4
Class 6_____ $80
Class 7
$80
Class 8
$80
Class 9
$90
Class 10
$90
Grades K-3
Grades 4-6
Grades K-4
Grades 4-5
Grades 4
Class 11___$90 Grades 5-6
Class 12___$110 Grades 4-12
Class 13 ___$110 Grades 4-12
After-school program in the schools: $75
Clear Creek ISD:
______ Bauerschlag
______ Brookwood
______ Ferguson
______ Hall
______ Hyde
______ McWhirter
______ North Pointe
______ Ward
______ Whitcomb
______ White
Friendswood ISD:
______ Cline Elementary, Wednesdays
______ Cline Elementary, Thursdays
______ Westwood Elementary
Private Schools:
_____ Armand Bayou Montessori
_____ Lutheran South Academy
Disability Notation:
If any individual requires a special accommodation for a specific disability, contact The Art School at
281-283-3344 at least one week before the start of class so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.