Art in the Environment

July 26- 30, 2027 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

Vincent Stracquadanio is a painter and a professor in the Fine Arts department. In addition to his teaching at Fordham, Prof. Stracquadnio is also a Museum Educator for the Jewish Museum.. 

Course Details

Art in the Environment
July 26- 30, 2027
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 (2026 rate; 2027 prices will be available in December)
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 (2026 rate; 2027 prices will be available in December)
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 is April 1. 

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.

2027 applications will open in late November. Please sign up to stay informed about the Fordham Summer Leaders Academy, or email us with questions!

Immersion 3 Resident Move-In/Move-Out

Date  Resident Information
June 26 All medical forms and consents due
Sunday, July 25 Move-in between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 30 Move-out between 6 and 9 p.m.

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