2012 SUMMER RESIDENTIAL ARTS & ACADEMIC GOVERNOR’S SCHOOLS

Academic Programs

Students may only attend one program.  Selected participants enroll in elective courses, seminars, and discussion groups at the sites. The curriculum includes small group discussions, lectures, classes, seminars, workshops, and independent study in a variety of topics from agriculture, humanities, mathematics, sciences, and technology disciplines. 

Program/Location                           ___________________        Dates                Student Capacity

Agriculture (Va Tech)                                                                     June 24 - July 21            100

Humanities (Radford Univeristy)                                                       June 24 - July 21             200

Life Sciences and Medicine (VCU)                                                   July 1 - July 27                30

Math, Science and Technology (Lynchburg College)                         July 1 - July 28                160

Engineering, NASA (Christopher Newport University)                          June 24 - July 21             12

Marine Science, VIMS (Christopher Newport University)                      June 24 - July 21            6

Arts Programs

Students interact with outstanding arts national and international professionals who attend the program.  A typical student schedule involves concentrated study in the chosen art discipline during morning classes with afternoon classes devoted to interdisciplinary course work with students from the Governor’s School for Humanities.  Workshops, master classes, studio time, independent study, recreational activities, and field trips are scheduled as part of the VPA program.  Evening activities include such special events as concerts, lectures by visiting scholars, dramatic productions, movies, student performances, or time to participate in informal discussions.

Students in the VPA program may apply for one area of study (visual art, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, or theatre).  In each area, interdisciplinary teams of students study the techniques, materials, media, language, and conventions of that discipline, related to the theme, “Journey Beyond.”  The Governor's School is not a conservatory.  Rather, all students participate in interdisciplinary courses designed to stimulate thinking on a number of topics that influence the arts.  The program examines the symbiotic relationship between art and society, and the societal and individual opportunities and responsibilities of the thinking artist.  All students are expected to be prepared for class and to complete outside readings as assigned.  Study is facilitated through small group and ensemble work.   Students, faculty, and guest artists share “works in progress” throughout the program.

Site and Date
Radford University                                                     June 24 - July 21                             200