Iconography Apprenticeship Year 2 & 3 Combined

In this Year 2 & 3 combined class of the of 6-Year Iconography Apprenticeship program, students will gain mastery in the execution of the slightly-turned face and begin to learn the bust (waist-and-up). 

To this end, students will:

• Complete a large (12X16) icon of the Theotokos Enthroned with the Christ Child
• Practice other slightly-turned faces and busts in their sketchbooks, on toned paper, and on claybord
• Continue to have 60-90 minutes of homework per week, with promotion to the next level up based on class performance and a final, oral, one-on-one exam.

Art History and Iconology:

• Identify different icons of Theotokos, discuss the theology of the imagery
• There will be more reading than in Year 1, including the three treatises on icons by Saint John of Damascus.

Note that Year 3 students have a choice between this class or the Year 3-6 Combined Class, based on schedule or which icon he or she would prefer to paint.

See the full syllabus here.

• Computer: You will need a stable, reliable computer, running with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later), or XP (with SP3 or later). We do not recommend using an iPad or other tablet for joining classes. An inexpensive laptop or netbook would be much better solutions, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Please note that Chromebooks are allowed but not preferred, as they do not support certain features of the Zoom video conference software such as breakout sessions and annotation, which may be used by our teachers for class activities.
• High-Speed Internet Connection: You will also need access to high-speed Internet, preferably accessible via Ethernet cable right into your computer. Using Wi-Fi may work, but will not guarantee you the optimal use of your bandwidth. The faster your Internet, the better. We recommend using a connection with a download/upload speed of 5/1 Mbps or better. You can test your Internet connection here.
• Webcam: You may use an external webcam or one that is built in to the computer. Webcam Recommendations: Good (PC only) | Best (Mac and PC)
• Headset: We recommend using a headset rather than a built-in microphone and speakers. Using a headset reduces the level of background noise heard by the entire class. Headset Recommendations: USB | 3.5mm
• Zoom: We use a web conferencing software called Zoom for our classes, which enables students and teachers to gather from around the globe face to face in real time. Zoom is free to download and easy to use. To download Zoom:
  1. Visit zoom.us/download.
  2. Click to download the first option listed, Zoom Client for Meetings.
  3. Open and run the installer on your computer.
  4. In August, students will be provided with instructions and a link for joining their particular class.
• Scanner: In this class, students frequently submit homework assignments by scanning pages from their workbooks. Students and/or their parents should have easy access to a scanner and the ability to use it.