Art in the Environment

June 22-26, 2026 Rose Hill

Non-Credit Course

Two Students Talking In Front of the Keating Hall Lawn.

This course will teach some of the basic building blocks of an artistic practice, while also finding connections to the outside world through artwork. It will teach the students that art isn’t just an activity to perfect in the studio, but also a way to understand the world around us.

Skills/Learning Outcomes

Students will learn to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, and photography. 
  • Appreciate how each medium allows different connections to the social, environmental, and personal world around them.

Instructor Bio

Lesley Wamsley is a visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York known for her observational landscapes. Her artistic practice revolves around plein air painting, a technique where she paints outdoors, directly engaging with her surroundings. Working observationally, her paintings blend personal narratives with broader, historical contexts. She received a MFA from SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY. Awarded residencies include The Constance Saltonstall Foundation, Ithaca, NY; Wassaic Project, Wassiac, NY; The Spruce, Indiana, PA. She teaches at Fordham University in The Visual Arts Department. Her work is represented by Good Naked Gallery, Brooklyn, NY. 

Course Details

Art in the Environment
June 22-26, 2026
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Rose Hill Campus
Instructor: Lesley Wamsley

Course Number: SULA 0160 RN1
CRN: 16485

This non-credit course is open to high school students only.

Tuition

Residential: $2,086.00
Tuition for the residential program includes the course, course materials, housing, meals, and excursions in and outside of class. Move-in is Sunday afternoon, the day before classes begin. Please click here for a more detailed calendar of important dates.

Commuter: $1,418.00
Tuition for commuters includes the course, course materials, lunches, and excursions in and outside of class. Additional meals are available on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Students may wish to bring funds for incidentals, shopping at the Fordham Bookstore, souvenirs, and any personal items they wish to purchase.

 

Apply

Application deadlines:

Course and housing: The deadlines for 2027 will be posted by December 2026. Please note that admission decisions are rolling until the class is full, and course caps are around 20 students. The deadline to be considered for a limited number of need-based discounts for 2027 will be posted by December 2026. We recommend early application.

Application Requirements: this non-credit course is open to high school students who have completed their first year. The course is recommended for those with a 3.0 or better. No prior experience with the subject matter is required.

To apply, you will need a copy of your high school transcript and your fall report card if the grades are not reflected on your transcript.

Please make note of the course details above because you will select your course as part of your application.

There is a $75 fee to apply and a $300 deposit to secure your seat. Housing requires a $50 deposit. All payments will be treated as deposits toward your final bill.

Immersion 1 Resident Move-In/Move-Out

The below chart reflects dates for Summer 2026. Updated dates for 2027 will be available by December 2026.

Date  Resident Information
May 29 All medical forms and consents due
June 21 Move-in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
June 27 Move-out between 6 and 9 p.m.

Courses by Subject Area

  • The courses below reflect our offerings for Summer 2026. Our 2027 offerings will be available by December 2026.

  • The courses below reflect our offerings for Summer 2026. Our 2027 offerings will be available by December 2026.

  • The courses below reflect our offerings for Summer 2026. Our 2027 offerings will be available by December 2026.

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  • The courses below reflect our offerings for Summer 2026. Our 2027 offerings will be available by December 2026.