LAAFA's FULL-TIME PROGRAM - Accepting Applications for Fall 2013

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Rey Bustos is the wonderful kind of teacher who makes you feel like you are getting your money's worth out of his class - down to every last penny! Last Sunday, April 15th, Rey's Ecorche/ 3D Anatomy class at LAAFA started with students arriving 30 to 60 minutes BEFORE the start of class so that Rey could help us all get the main portion of our armature wire bent into shape.

Rey expertly turned yard after yard of straight wire into the basic frame for a 16" replica of a human statuette or ecorche. In French, ecorche means "flayed" and refers to the fact that a finished ecorche sculpture looks like it has had the skin removed so you can see the muscles and bones.

Our ecorches were only just beginning to take shape. All along the way, Rey guided us in measuring, bending, and wrapping our wire.

After the wire supports for the arms and legs were bent into place, the next task was bending wire to support the clay ribcage we will be building in future classes. Rey guided students through the first four ribs and assigned the remaining eight as homework for students who couldn't get them done in class.

Rey provided illustrations of the human ribcage from all angles to guide our wire wrapping and bending. Even though I thought I knew what a ribcage looked like, looking at the diagrams showed me the human ribcage in more detail that I imagined it could possibly contain.

I realized that there is a big gap between knowing enough to merely identify a ribcage, and the intimate understanding that comes from a tactile experience of its form. Like an eager student aboard Ms. Frizzle's Magic School Bus, I can't wait to see what part of the body Rey will introduce us to next week!

We finished class by securing our wire armatures to 12" wooden boards with double pointed tacks. Students with time to spare were able to start rolling their Super Sculpey into sheets to allow it to firm up a bit for next week's class.

Week 1 of Ecorche/ 3D Anatomy was a lot of work, but the results were satisfying.

We went from this: To this:

I'll be posting every week as the Spring 2012 Ecorche/ 3D Anatomy class with Rey Bustos progresses, so stay tuned for weekly updates!

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Image: The Librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Books Needed for Art Library

Please consider donating your art books to LAAFA's art library coming this fall! We are having a book drive. From now until July 1st, donate your art books to receive a raffle ticket for FREE summer classes! Each book donated gets you one raffle ticket. Raffle winners will be announced July 2nd.

You can drop off your books at the LAAFA office during business hours:

Mondays -Thursdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fridays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays - Sundays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Raffle Items:

• One Free Instructed 8-week class (select classes)
• One Free Uninstructed Workshop Pass
• Three Free One Day Instructed class (select classes)

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It's here! This video is a compilation of interviews with LAAFA's instructors and students in the 3-year Degree and Atelier programs in Fine Art and Entertainment Art. Visit www.laafa.org for more information about all of our programs.

https://vimeo.com/46306695

[chil3]

I took clases at PCC and ArtCenter, would they transfer to the entertainment design program?

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Hi,

We do accept credits from other institutions. The credits vary from one institution to another and the strength of your portfolio.

I sent you an email with some more details. Thanks!

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Accepting Applications
LAAFA has both a Fine and Entertainment Art Program that gives you a top notch art education. We have an illustrious group of instructors who are working professionals in the industry! Our programs equipped you with a well rounded education and the required skills needed to take on the challenging and competitive job market in the fine art and entertainment field.

Financial Aid
If you need help paying for your education, we have financial aid programs to help you. Please take time to check out our programs.

Helpful Links:
Why LAAFA
International Students
The LAAFA Experience Video

Please feel free to call (818) 708-9232 or email [email protected] to set up a private appointment or for additional questions. We can help expedite your admissions process. Apply today.

Open House - September 9th
You are invited to our Open House on September 9th, from 1pm to 5:30pm! We will have complimentary drawing demonstrations by Daniel Bilmes and Ramon Hurtado during the day's festivities. You may also meet with our Director of Admissions. In addition, bring a book for our LAAFA Library Drive and receive one ticket per book for a chance to win an 8-week class and other prizes! RSVP for demos required.

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Please join us for our Open House coming September 9th! You will have the opportunity to enjoy complimentary drawing demonstrations during the day’s festivities. Donate your art books to our library and receive an opportunity to win one FREE 8-week class, one uninstructed workshop pass or three instructed 3-hr class passes! (One book is equivalent to one raffle ticket. Select classes offered.)

Space is limited, so RSVPs are required for this special, free event. Follow this link for more information and to RSVP for either or both demos!

Both Ramon Hurtado and Daniel Bilmes will demonstrate drawing technique using live models in LAAFA studios. Don't miss out!

** Daniel Bilmes Portrait Drawing Demonstration from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

** Ramon Hurtado Figure Drawing Demonstration from 3:30pm to 5:30pm

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We are now accepting applications for our 2013 Spring 3-Year Degree & Atelier Certificate Programs. Find out more here.




Click here for more scholarship/contest information.

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LAAFA is considered a premier choice for students wanting an intensive art program that provides the necessary foundation skills which allows students to excel and apply these fundamentals to a career in the fine or entertainment art industry.

You may find more highlighted features here on why LAAFA is a great choice for your art education.

Key components of our admissions process:

1. Click here to apply to the program.

2. Follow all the Admission Requirements here.
2A. International Students click here.

3. Portfolio pieces including the required drawing need to be sent in JPEG format (each image approximately 1280 x 800).
A. Create a zip folder with your first initial and full last name.
B. Send to [email protected]

4. Tuition and Financial Aid options.

5. Once we have received your completed application, it will take approximately 10 to 14-days for a reply.

6. If you are accepted into our program, you are eligible to apply for our scholarships. Please click here for information.

LAAFA operates on a rolling admissions basis. Prospective students are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis for the next available starting quarter. Please keep in-mind that we only accept a small number of students to the program each year. We hope you will consider LAAFA as the start of your artistic journey.