Two Week Hands On Training

Dancers, singers, artists, playwrights, and actors from all over the world choose summer intensive programs to share and sharpen their skills in an environment that richly embraces the arts.  Shepard College does just that in a ministry infused environment that helps you to reach your fullest potential.   

The Shepard College of Ministry and Creative Arts (SCMCA) 2-Week Summer Intensive Program delivers an in-depth concentrated learning experience.  The courses and activities are generally scheduled all day long with evening evangelistic sessions daily. Class sizes are small so that each student receives ample attention. Instruction also includes ministry as well as community service advisement sessions as some of our programs include Christian and secular career planning.

SCMCA draws upon deep and organic connections to many of the creative sectors in Christian arts movements that enhance the cultural and spiritual life of the Kingdom of God all over the world. Summer Intensive Programs are held each summer at visiting university campuses that are leaders in the arts.  Whether you are just beginning or feel the call in praise & worship, dance, drama, or visual art, the SCMCA Summer Intensive Program offers a wide range of experiences.

Our curricula meet the highest standards that are equal to those of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. Our faculty and workshop presenters are composed of leaders in the Christian arts world as well as scholar/practitioners who combine theory with hands-on application. So, what you learn can be applied in your ministry or community group to further your long-term ministry plans.

Whatever your interests as a lifelong learner, you are encouraged to draw from the well of expertise with our dedicated faculty and network of innovators in your desired arts-related ministry field.  Come and meet like-minded motivated Kingdom movers and shakers from around the world.

See you summer 2008!

Proposed Summer Intensive Program Dates
July 16 – July 27, 2008

Campus
TBA

Classes and Curriculum
Students will enjoy 3 classes per day including technique, theory, repertoire, and rehearsals for the final showcase culminating on Saturday, July 26, 2007.  Recording artists, directors, and producers will be in attendance as Shepard College showcases gifted artists and artisans in the Gospel.

Workshop classes will be facilitated by leaders in the music, dance, art, and drama Christian industry.  Evening sessions will include prophetic anointing and worship opportunities will be led by anointed speakers, prophets, and worship leaders from around the country.

Schedule

 

Opening Day
12:30pm – 4:00pm	Check-In and Load-In
4:30pm  -  6:00pm	Welcome and Opening Session
6:00pm – 7:00pm	Dinner
7:30pm – 9:30pm	Evening Anointing Session
Audition Day
8:30am – 9:30am	Stretch and Conditioning
9:00am – 12noon	All Students Meet for Auditions
12noon – 1:30pm	Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm	Class 1 – Session 1
5:30pm – 6:30pm	Dinner
7:30pm – 9:30pm	Evening Evangelistic Session
Daily Session Schedule (Monday – Friday)
8:00am –  8:45am	Body Conditioning (all students)
9:00 am – 12noon	Class 1
12noon – 1:30pm	Lunch
1:45pm – 3:45pm	Class 2
4:00pm – 5:30pm	Class 3 (studio time)
6:00pm – 7:00pm	Dinner
7:30pm – 9:00pm	Evening Evangelistic Session
Saturday Session
8:30am –   9:00am	Stretching and Conditioning
9:15am –   11:00am	Class 1
11:15am – 12:30pm	Class 3 (studio time)
12:30pm – 2:00pm	Lunch
6:00pm –  7:00pm	Dinner
**Final Saturday -  6pm Evening Chapel - Culminating Program**
Sunday Sessions
12noon – 2pm	Morning Chapel Service
5:30pm – 6:30pm	Dinner
7:00pm – 9:00pm	Evening Chapel Service
Final Session (Sunday)
10:00am – 11:30am	Final Studio Reflection (all students)
Dismissal

Auditions

Each student must audition on the first day of the Summer Intensive Program for placement.  Students will be placed in hands-on technique classes according to range and ability (practitioner, intermediate, advanced).

The workshop facilitators will conduct the process and students will be grouped by the end of the day accordingly.  Based on your emphasis area (music -gospel/praise/worship/instrumental ability), dance (liturgical or mime), art (please bring samples of your previous work), drama (bring a play you have written or perform a 2 minute monologue), you will be asked to perform or showcase your talents.  Students will work within their specified groupings for classes as well as interact with all groups during common class times.


Dress Code For Arts Classes

 

 

ALL STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE WEAR BLACK ATTIRE (SUITS, PANT SUITS) FOR THE OPENING EVENING ANOINTING SERVICE

Liturgical Dance & Mime - Ballet, Modern and World Dance
Females – pink or white tights, black, white, or pink leotard, pink ballet slippers or jazz shoes.  Pointe shoes (for advanced candidates) and a black leotard. Hair pulled off the face and neck in a bun. A black ballet wrap skirt may be worn for pointe and/or variations classes.

Males – white t-shirt, black sweat pants, leggings or tights, and black or white ballet slippers (dance belt required). 

Accessories – Tambourines and/or flags that to be used for the “Violent Praise” Dance

1 costume that you already have that you would like to wear for the final presentation

1  dressy casual outfit for chapel

Pilates or Conditioning Classes for All Students

Females - Any colored t-shirt or leotard, dance pants, sneakers, and bare feet.

Males - Any colored t-shirt, dance pants, sneakers, and bare feet.

Music

Gospel/Praise & Worship
Females – Any colored t-shirt comfortable athletic pants (for movement and vocal lessons, etc), sneakers.

Males – same

1 or 2 dressy casual outfits for chapel and culminating activity

Prophetic Art

Supplies (paints and canvases will be provided)

• Brushes
• Pencils/Chalks, Charcoals

Females and Males please bring t-shirts and comfortable pants that are “paint” clothes for studio time.

1  dressy casual outfit for chapel and a paint outfit for culminating activity

Drama

Actors/Actresses
Leotards, tights, rehearsal shirts (loose fitting), t-shirts and comfortable athletic pants, sneakers or jazz shoes.

1 or 2 dressy casual outfits for chapel and culminating activity

Playwrights
Females/Males – bring same as actors (you will be working with actors in the conditioning and actors classes), sneakers or jazz shoes.

1 or 2 dressy casual outfits for chapel and culminating activity