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BE AN ARTIST, PERFORMER, DESIGNER

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Explore your passion for Art, Design, Music or Theatre with our Visual and Performing Arts Enrichment Program. You will grow your talent and develop 4 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS your creativity to be your best. ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Our partnership with Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts 6 PROGRAM DETAILS allows you to benefit from experts in the creative industry, gaining insight into studying at a top art school. On 8 OUR ARTS DEPARTMENT successful completion of the program, you are eligible to receive a guaranteed place at Cambridge School of Visual & 10 VISUAL ARTS Performing Arts in the UK.

12 PERFORMING ARTS

14 OUR EXPERT STAFF

16 STUDENT SUCCESS

18 ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

“EVERY MONTH I SING IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. I USED TO BE A SHY PERSON, BUT NOW I HAVE THE CONFIDENCE TO PERFORM”

Yu-Hua from Taiwan Class of 2018

Progressed to the University of North Texas College of Music (voted a top 15 ‘Best Music Business School’ in the U.S. by Billboard.com in 2017) to study music PREPARING YOU FOR SUCCESS IN THE ARTS

Be your best at:

Creative Project Public Technical thinking management Speaking skills

Program description The Visual and Performing Arts Enrichment Program is a selection of electives and Advanced Placement courses, combined with event participation and a project presentation, leading to an accredited award that improves your college application, and a guaranteed place at Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts.

This program is designed for students who have an interest in Visual and Performing Arts, and are looking to progress to a top art, design, music or theatre college.

By following our three step program, you will develop and excel in your area of interest under the guidance of a team of arts professionals. You will also receive expert support from our college counselors to help you apply to Be an artist. Enter art competitions. Braintree Community Art Fair 3rd place artwork by student Huy Hoang leading visual art schools, music conservatories, and theatre schools.

Together with Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA), a world-famous art school, the Visual and Performing Arts Enrichment Program gives you the opportunity to explore the skills needed as actors, writers, performers, artists and designers. “MY FAVORITE PLACE Quick facts: AT CATS IS THE ART Age | 14+ Course length | 2 years minimum DEPARTMENT. I LOVE BEING Start dates | September and January THERE. MY PASSION FOR ART WAS OPENED FOR ME HERE AT CATS”

Veronika from Ukraine Class of 2018

Progressed to Boston University (#42 National University)

4 5 • Biology • Big Data • Open Source Engineering • Chemistry • Biomechanics • Web Development • Physics • Computer-Aided Design • Game Theory • Environmental Science • Digital Imaging/Internet Self-Marketing • Computer Science THREE STEPS TO SUCCESS • Genetics • Robotics • Practical Application of Statistics

CHOOSE YOUR CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN RECEIVE YOUR ELECTIVES PRESENT A PROJECT AN EVENT AWARD

CHOOSE YOUR CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN AP - AdvancedRECEIVE Placement YOUR CP - College Prep ELECTIVES PRESENT A PROJECT AN EVENT STEAM -AW Science,ARD Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math

To complete this program, you must choose CHOOSE YOUR CREATE AND PARTICIPATE IN RECEIVE YOUR 4 Visual/Performing Art electives -ELECTIVES Use skills developedPRESENT in your A PROJECT AN EVENT AWARD • Introduction to Drawing • Computer Aided Design • Introduction to Painting • Digital Imaging electives to complete a • Advanced Drawing and • Chorus: Voices On! capstone project Painting • Keyboard (Beginners, • Printmaking Intermediate and • Visual Storytelling Advanced) All projects will be presented to the school in the • Digital Photography and • Business of MusicCHOOSE YstudentsOUR senior year. Potential student CREAprojects TE AND PARTICIPATE IN RECEIVE YOUR Video Production • Music Technology and could include: Participate annually in local • Art History Production ELECTIVES PRESENT A PROJECT AN EVENT AWARD • 2D Design • Instrumental Ensemble • Directing a play and school events • Fashion Design • Theatre Production • Advanced Fashion: • Actors Studio • Creating a fashion line Previous events students have participated Technology and Marketing • Acting for Film • One person art show in include: • Costume Design and • Musical recital Construction • Product design • Fashion shows Receive your accredited cerficate • Set design for theatre • Local art exhibitions and competitions 1 AP elective • Music concerts and guaranteed place • Drawing • School plays and musicals • Art History • Design opportunities On successful completion of the program, you • 2D Design will be awarded a certificate accredited by Cambridge 1 STEAM elective School of Visual & Performing Arts and a guaranteed place on one of their undergraduate degrees. • Environmental Science CP • Computer Science • Biomechanics • Pratical Application of • Contemporary Issues Statistics Your Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts • Introduction to Law • Social Justice Literature accredited certificate will not only provide you with • Macroeconomics CP • Financial Management a guaranteed place at Cambridge School of Visual • Microeconomics CP • Professional & Performing Arts , but it will also benefit your overall • Computer-Aided Design Communication college application to top colleges in the US. With the • Digital Imaging/Internet help of our college counseling team, this program will Self-Marketing • Robotics demonstrate your commitment and passion to the arts, • Open Source Engineering evidencing to high ranking colleges why you deserve • Game Theory your place.

6 7 CREATIVE ARTS AT CATS ACADEMY We have a vibrant Visual and Performing Arts Department. Our facilities at CATS Academy allow students to explore a wide range of talents and interests within profressional, well-equipped environments.

Art studios Fashion lab & Black box Innovation lab Music production Recording studio cutting room theatre studio

Be an expert. Fashion students visiting the Rhode Island School of Art and Design Scene shop 4 music practice Main stage Keyboard lab Printmaking/painting Drawing studio rooms studio Be a designer. Students designed and made theatrical costumes and props for last years musical production

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Be a performer. Dance, act and sing in our school performances - photo from the fall play She Kills Monsters

Extracurriculars Put into practice the skills you learn by joining one of our after-school clubs. Enter “WE HAVE HAD SOME art competitions and exhibit your work in local galleries, produce video content for AMAZING COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES the student YouTube channel, or perform TO TOP ART SCHOOLS OVER live music at the CATS Café monthly arts THE LAST TWO YEARS, and music event. THE STUDENTS ARE THRIVING; IT’S REALLY WONDERFUL” Excursions Expand your knowledge of the arts by Kim Barry, attending trips and excursions. Recent Department Chair trips have included a visit to Rhode Island School of Art and Design, a trip to the MIT Media Lab to see cutting-edge uses for Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture, Rhode Island School of Design technology in fashion and Gospelfest, a Masters of Fine Arts, Painting, University of Massachusetts national singing competition for school children across America. Be an artist. Students designed the poster for last years musical production

8 9 BE AN ARTIST, DESIGNER, FILMMAKER

From painting to video production, learn the techniques of visual communication and develop your personal voice. Learn to create a portfolio of work using industry standard software. The following electives are standard college prep courses. FINE ARTS Introduction to Drawing Gain exposure to numerous drawing approaches, including ways of structuring the picture plane, creating DESIGN believable space with linear perspective, modelling form with shading and drawing from observation. 2D Design Introduction to Painting Through studio practice, application of design concepts, and informed decision-making, assemble a body of Learn to create form and materiality of simple and complex objects through paint. You will build an artwork that demonstrates a high level of quality. Develop mastery of concept, composition, and execution. understanding of the properties of color, composition, and perspective and develop an understanding of basic design terminology used to express visual ideas and concepts. Fashion Design Learn fashion design through exploration with reclaimed materials and develop skills in basic construction and Advanced Drawing and Painting design. Units include learning draping techniques using plastic, creating structured paper armour, and designing A studio course which gives advanced art students an opportunity to explore the combined visual languages of with color. drawing and painting. Advanced Fashion: Technology & Marketing Printmaking Students in this course learn how to use fashion design software, identify market needs and opportunities, and Learn a survey of printmaking techniques and methods, including monotype, collagraph, relief, screen printing, develop and advertise products to the school community. and photoetching. Costume Design and Construction Visual Storytelling Design and create costumes for the Fall Play or Spring Musical. Collaborate with the Theatre Production class, Create visual narratives accompanied by a written storyline. Use traditional materials such as ink and pencil to the actors and the director to create costumes which function well for the actors, complement the set design and develop images and have access to the Adobe Creative Suite for producing digital images for your narratives. enhance the production. Be inspired to invent fabulous, imaginative costumes for our CATS theatre. Digital Photography & Video Production Computer Aided Design (CAD) Learn to compose and edit your own photographs and videos to create compelling imagery and narrative. Learn introductory CAD skills relevant to the drafting, designing and engineering process. Gain insight into the basic concepts and processes followed by architectural and industrial design professionals. Begin by designing a piece of furniture and go on to design virtual objects that will be printed on a 3D printer. Digital Imaging Utilize computer programs from the Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop and Illustrator and class projects will include − photo manipulation, logo design, and webcomic creation. AP ELECTIVES The following electives are Advanced Placement electives. Advanced Placement courses are college level courses that prepare students to take College Board exams in May to establish advanced placement in college courses or credit toward a college degree. AP Studio Drawing & AP Studio 2D Design Through studio practice, application of design concepts, and informed decision-making, you will assemble a body of artwork that demonstrates a high level of quality. AP Art History Probe art’s formal and cultural past from prehistoric times through the present day.

10 11 BE AN ACTOR, MUSICIAN, PRODUCER

Explore the skills needed as actors, writers, and performers. Boost your confidence and master the art of public speaking. Develop your vocal skills and become musically literate. The following electives are standard college prep courses. MUSIC Chorus: Voices On! Discover your inner singing voice by exploring a full range of vocal styles and genres, from classical to contemporary pop. Develop your vocal skills and technique, including vocal range, breath and singing in harmony. Keyboard (Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced) Become musically literate through hands-on experience sight-singing, ear-training, and note-reading, as well as learning to read in clefs. Through applied music skills and developing musical technique, you will become proficient in playing with two hands together and chord reading. Business of Music Explore the backbone of the music industry during this one-semester course, learning about copyright law, band deals, and music promotion. Music Technology and Production Learn to compose and produce music using the same programs as used within the music industry. From hip-hop to jazz, you will pick apart many different genres and learn how to recreate some of the greatest hits of all time. Instrumental Ensemble Play in groups with other student instrumentalists to enhance your musicality and study some of the greatest composers in history. This course explores music spanning the past 300 years, covering musical giants from Bach and Mozart to Gershwin, and more. THEATRE Theatre Production Develop the skills necessary for all of the technical aspects of theatre. This includes set design and construction, lighting design and operation, prop-making and design, sound, and stage management. Actors Studio Develop your dramatic and expressive skills while exploring yourself as an actor, writer, and communicator. Through improvisational theatre exercises, you will explore your creative expression and movement. Through reading, examining, and performing monologues and short scenes from a wide range of theatrical work, experience the full range of human emotions from comedy to tragedy. Acting for Film Learn the skills needed for film and TV acting while learning about the industry and the standard expectations relating to casting and performance. You will critically assess the performances of fellow and celebrity actors and you will develop and create your own acting video audition piece.

12 13 LEARN FROM THE BEST

SAM DONOVAN Fashion Teacher BA, Fashion Design, Parsons, New York

Runner-up on the first season of project runway

During his degree, Sam focused on sustainable design techniques such as zero waste pattern drafting, which he used designing his thesis. While at Parsons, he interned for numerous designers and design companies, including Anna Sui, Gap, and Eileen Fisher, where he contributed zero waste designs to the company’s cut and sew line. Immediately KIM BARRY KENT ARCHER ROLAND LEWAN upon graduating school, Sam was recruited to participate on Project Runway, where he placed 1st runner-up. He would later compete on an AllStar edition of the series. Sam has Department Chair Fine Art Teacher Music Teacher freelanced for Macy’s and the Hamburg-based sustainable denim line Bridge & Tunnel, and now designs for private clients. He’s excited to work with the burgeoning designers at BFA, School of Visual Arts, New York BA, Film Scoring & Composition, BFA, Sculpture, Rhode Island CATS Academy, and can’t wait to see what they can do! School of Design Berklee College of Music Kent has taught art courses at the School of MFA, Painting, University of Massachusetts the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Sacred Roland is a worship director at the King’s Kim Barry is a professional ceramic artist Heart High School in Kingston Massachusetts Chapel as well as a vocalist in the group and painter. She is a member of Hatch Street and numerous local art centers. Green Line X-tension. Studios and owner of Clay Trout Pottery. She lives in a small coastal town in South Kent has worked in the field of comic Roland has interned with award-winning Eastern Massachusetts. books since 2005 when he co-launched composer Yuval Ron, where he worked on the popular webcomic − Dr McNinja. His the project Color Therapy for Samsung Kim has been instrumental in establishing the work has been published by Archie Comics, which was launched in London, Vancouver, fine arts programs at CATS, in fashion, music, IDW Publishing, Dark Horse Comics, and Bangalore, New York City, Los Angeles, theatre, and the digital arts. Topps Trading Cards. Amsterdam, Montreal, Paris, and Shanghai. OUR COLLEGE COUNSELING TEAM

NATE PUNCHES MARK PHELAN TRAVIS LIQUORI DAVID HOOKS DANIEL CASSELY REBECCA ROIHL Theatre Director Visual Arts Teacher Music Teacher Senior Counselor Counselor Counselor

MA, Theatre Education, Emerson College MFA, Painting, University of BA, Music Education, BA, Guilford College BA, University of Southern Maine BA, Psychology, Wesleyan University Massachusetts, Dartmouth Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA MA, UNC-Greensboro MA, Boston College MEd, School Guidance Counseling, Nate worked as a freelance teacher/ EdD, University of Pennsylvania Cambridge College technician/designer/director/actor in BFA, Printmaking, University of During the summers, TJ is a teaching artist for Daniel comes to CATS Academy the greater Boston area. He served Massachusetts, Dartmouth the Dedicated Performing Arts Team at The David has worked in education since from the Sacred Heart School Prior to joining CATS Academy, as the resident set designer for Stage American School in Switzerland. Currently, TJ is 1979. He began college counseling at where he served as the Director Becky was the Manager of Tutor and 284 and directed programs for Mark taught at University of an avid music theatre composer. He has been West Nottingham Academy, serving of Advancement. He was also Teacher Services at Summit Educational Boston Children’s Theatre. Massachusetts, Dartmouth and commissioned by both The American School a diverse population of domestic responsible for the marketing and Group. She hired and trained new tutors Massachusetts College of Art and Design. in Switzerland and Children’s Stage Adventures and international students; here he communications development and teachers and kept them updated Before that, Nate worked as the He exhibits his work regularly and it is in to write original children’s musicals for touring built a four-year counseling program and alumni relations departments. about the latest trends in standardized Technical Director for Actor’s Shakespeare the archived collections of University of and non-touring performances, and has also which was highly successful. He Prior to this Daniel gained over ten testing. She also educated parents Project and The Barnstormer’s Theatre. Massachusetts, Dartmouth and Massasoit had his work produced at The Auburn Players loves that CATS brings multiple years’ experience in the admissions about college admissions requirements Last year he was the interim Theatre Community College, and in private Community Theatre and Merry-Go-Round nationalities together and places offices of Boston University and the and helped students achieve higher Director for Brimmer and May School. collections around the world. Playhouse in Auburn, NY. students in top schools. University of New England. SAT and ACT scores.

14 15 ACCEPTANCES AND PROGRESSIONS

Top 2018 art schools progressions Specializations have included:

UNIVERSITIES (ACCEPTANCES 2018) NO. OF STUDENTS (2018) Academy of Art University 2 American Academy of Dramatic Arts 1 California College of the Arts 5 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 3 Maryland Institute College of Art 4 Massachusetts College of Art & Design 8

San Francisco Art Institute 1 Art & Design Fashion Theatre Savannah College of Art & Design 6 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 7 School of Visual Arts, New York 5 The New School 3 University of North Texas College of Music 1

Our latest art acceptances Graphic Design Design & Animation Music Four students received acceptances to School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an average scholarship of $12,000 per year

Two students progressed to the Savannah College of Art and Design with scholarships up to $20,000

Two students progressed to the Maryland Institute “THE TEACHERS ALWAYS College of Art with scholarships up to $17,000 SUGGEST DIFFERENT ART COMPETITIONS GOING ON IN THE LOCAL AREA. IT’S GREAT TO BE INVOLVED IN THESE BECAUSE YOU ARE EXPOSED TO SO MANY DIFFERENT ART STYLES. IT’S A GREAT INSPIRATION.”

Fengwei Progressed to School of the Art Institute of Chicago

16 17 We have partnered with Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts - a dedicated arts school in one of the UK’s great university cities of the world.

Past students of Cambridge School of Visual Providing courses in Art & Design, Fashion, & Performing Arts work around the globe in Drama and Music, Cambridge School of Visual London, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and & Performing Arts continues to develop the Bangkok - for some of the worlds very best skills and confidence of many inspiring artists design companies. Many have successfully and performers. launched their own labels.

COURSE LIST

Extended Diploma In Art & Design Extended Diploma In Creative Media Guaranteed Production & Technology - Animation, Film & Game Design Foundation Diploma In Art & Design Foundation Diploma In Art & Design - 3D Design Foundation Diploma In Art & Design - Graphics & Illustration place at Foundation Diploma In Art & Design - Fashion BA (Hons) Graphics & Illustration * BA (Hons) Fashion Design CSVPA BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Creative Communication Art & Design Pre-Master’s Graduate Diploma In Art & Designma In Art & Design MA Visual Communication - Graphic Design MA Visual Communication - Illustration & Animation MA Fashion: Design MA Fashion: Branding & Creative Communication

Extended Diploma In Performing Arts Foundation* Drama Foundation Undergraduate* Contemporary Dance Foundation Postgraduate Music Foundation Performing Arts

*Guaranteed place on successful completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Enrichment Program DESTINATIONS

Royal College of Art | Central St Martins (UAL) | London College of Fashion (UAL) |

London College of Communication (UAL) | Camberwell College of Arts (UAL) |

Chelsea College of Arts (UAL) | Wimbledon College of Arts (UAL) | The Slade |

Glasgow School of Art | Parsons New York | Goldsmiths | Loughborough University |

Royal Academy of Music | RADA | Royal College of Music |

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School | Birmingham Conservatoire |

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama | Trinity Laban Conservatoire |

Mountview | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | East 15

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