Media & Design Classes in nyc

HSA’s Media & Design program is rooted in the elemental principles of drawing, painting, illustration, digital media, animation, and cinematography. Students learn how to produce comic books, cartoon animations, and short films.

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HSA Media & Design

Cultivating Tomorrows Visual Artists

Empowering students to explore their creativity and build technical skills in digital media, graphic design, photography, and film. Through hands-on projects and mentorship from industry professionals, students learn to tell compelling stories, create impactful visuals, and develop a strong foundation in the creative arts. Our department fosters innovation, collaboration, and confidence, preparing young artists to thrive in today’s dynamic media landscape.

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Programming for Young Artist

The earlier children are exposed to the techniques and ideas around harnessing a skill, the sooner and more likely they are to master them. In our young artist's programming, we provide the first step on the journey to children realizing their talent. Starting with our earliest “Drawing and Painting Level One” class students begin to learn the core concepts at the foundation of all of the visual arts. Color, shape, line, and ways they can be used are all introduced in this “first step” class. From there students are equipped to take their first steps into the subgenres of the visual arts world.

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Group Visual Art

These classes provide the building blocks necessary to navigate the evolving digital landscape of art young people get to explore design in a safe space following sequential learning skill building in case a student decides to pursue art in a pre-professional level.

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Private Media & Design Lessons

Private lessons provide students an opportunity for study free of distraction to build their artistic skills in areas of practice that may need extra attention.

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Our instructors are active professional performers, lending a competitive edge to our programming

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Frequently asked questions

For students ages 8-17 who dream of pursuing art as a career, we offer specialized programs called HSA Prep and HSA Pre-Prep. These programs provide advanced artistic training in a supportive environment, helping young artists build the skills and confidence they need for future success in the arts.

Our experienced department directors work personally with each student to evaluate their current skills and interests. This helps us place your child in the perfect class where they’ll feel both challenged and confident as they grow their artistic abilities.

Yes. However, for those students who do not have access to an instrument, HSA can provide a list of stores that rent a variety of instruments.

Our program runs in two terms of 16 weeks each, for a total of 32 weeks of artistic exploration. Class lengths are designed with your child’s age and attention span in mind – toddler classes are a fun-filled hour, while older students enjoy immersive two-hour sessions. There is a calendar link on the contact page.

Yes! We’re excited to announce that our toddler programs are launching soon. These age-appropriate classes will introduce our youngest artists to the joy of creative expression. Stay tuned for more details!