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ENROLLMENT FORM

Teen Arts + Tech Enrollment Form Fall 2024

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Are you a new or returning student?*
- I am a new student (I didn't attend WMCAT Spring 2024)
- I am a returning student (I attended WMCAT Spring 2024)
Student Name*
First Last
Preferred Name (if different)
Personal Pronouns
Date of Birth*
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Grade for 2024-25*
Name of High School*

All Grand Rapids Public Schools students grades 9-12 are eligible for WMCAT's Teen Arts + Tech Program.
Student Email Address*
Please ensure this is an email you will check, your enrollment information will be sent here.
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Student Phone Number*
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Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
T-Shirt Size*
- Adult Small
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- Adult Large
- Adult 2XL
- Adult 3XL
Please list any accomodations needed for your learning environment, as well as food allergies and health issues we should be aware of:

Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
Phone*
Phone Number Type*
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Email*
For program announcements and updates.
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Secondary Emergency Contact Information
Other than parent/guardian listed above.
Emergency Contact Name*
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Data will not be used to identify individuals.
Student Race or Ethnicity*
- Asian or Pacific Islander
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- Native American or Indigenous
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Student Sex*
Language Spoken at Home*
Number of People in Household*
Please enter a number from 1 to 50.
Annual Household Income Level
How did you hear about WMCAT?*
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STUDIO SELECTION
All studios are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that WMCAT reserves the right to rearrange studio placements or place studetns on a waitlist as necessary. Students placed on a waitlist will be kept on the waitlist for the first three weeks of the semester and will be contacted for placement if a spot becomes available. If enrolled students are absent for the first week of the semester without giving prior notice, they forfeit their spot to a student on the waitlist.

Please read all studio offerings carefully to ensure you understand schedule.

Choose up to two studio selections below using the dropdown menu, marking one studio “First Choice” and another “Second Choice.” If your first choice is full, you will be placed in your second choice, so make sure your second choice is a studio you’re excited about and available to participate in.
Monday Studio Option
The following studio meets only once per week on Mondays.
WMCAST | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Make your story heard! Join season three of “WMCAST: By Teens, For You,” a podcast created and directed by students. Interview guests of your choice, write scripts, and host new episodes. Get a chance to work as a team and share your ideas with the world on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

*Students in the studio receive a $100 stipend for 70% attendance and meaningfully contributing to the work.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Brandon Copeland.
Wednesday Studio Option
The following studio meets only once per week on Wednesdays.
ARTISTRY IN MOTION (3D + ANIMATION) | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Dive into the world of 3D modeling where you’ll create characters in immersive 3D space. You’ll learn how to develop and print 3D art – using software like Blender and Polycam – to be used in video games, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications. Bring ideas to life in a new dimension!

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Brandon Copeland.
Tuesday + Thursday Studio Options
The following studios meet twice a week on Tuesdays + Thursdays.
CERAMICS I | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Join us on an exciting ceramics journey and explore a wide range of techniques in a welcoming environment. You’ll learn the basics of hand-building – to create trinket dishes, plates, bowls, and small-scale sculptures – before creating symmetrical pieces like mugs, vessels and vases on the pottery wheel. Let your imagination soar through clay.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Abby Cushway.
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Bring drawing to life through digital illustration! With a focus on media like manga, comics, stickers, and t-shirts, you’ll learn traditional techniques and apply your skills using Photoshop and other digital software tools. Experience what’s possible when you go from pen and paper to creative technology.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist George Eberhardt.
FASHION DESIGN I | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Enter the world of fashion and create wearable designs! Develop your fashion idea from concept to production, including illustrating your design, creating prototypes, and sewing your idea into reality. You’ll connect with the Grand Rapids Art Museum for high fashion inspiration from the Alexander McQueen exhibit to create unique accessories which will be modeled during Fashion Week at the GRAM in December.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist John Cox.
MUSIC PRODUCTION | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Experience the excitement of the music industry! Discover music creation techniques while working with professional artists to write and produce songs. You’ll learn to write, produce, mix, and master original songs in collaboration with other students.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Brandon Copeland.
VIDEO PRODUCTION | 9th–12th grade GRPS students

Get your start in video production! Discover the art of video through camera techniques, acting, and sound design to bring creativity to life. Learn how to refine your videos through skills in editing, writing, and production.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Mike Saunders.
Monday + Wednesday Studio Options
The following studios meet twice a week on Mondays + Wednesdays and are available to students in grades 10-12.
CERAMICS II | 10th–12th grade GRPS students

Discover endless possibilities in pottery! Build on your foundational skills and expand your ceramics toolkit by exploring new materials and techniques. From molds, ceramic lamps, larger-scale vessels, and advanced glazing techniques, you’ll broaden your artistic horizons. An optional open studio will be available on Wednesdays for students in this studio.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Abby Cushway.
FASHION DESIGN II | 10th–12th grade GRPS students

Take your sewing skills up a notch! You will build your skills by learning how to implement advanced closures and detailed embellishments. You’ll connect with the Grand Rapids Art Museum for high fashion inspiration from the Alexander McQueen exhibit with exclusive access to high fashion pieces and design inspiration, students will use materials like leather and vinyl to create memorable accessories. Your piece will be modeled during Fashion Week at the GRAM in December.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist John Cox.
INTERACTIVE ILLUSTRATION | 10th–12th grade GRPS students

Express yourself while creating interactive installations that wow! Using illustration, painting, and mechanics you will build original moving art pieces like custom Rubik’s cubes and 3D sculptures. Learn how to take creativity to the next level in this exciting experimental studio.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist George Eberhardt.
VIDEO PRODUCTION II | 10th–12th grade GRPS students

Join a team of students to produce original sketch comedy! Story board, write, act, and edit your own hilarious ideas. Apply concepts like montage, continuity, composition, and depth of field to make your audience laugh. Create sketch comedy shorts, commercial parodies and develop your own characters. Find inspiration in the absurdity that surrounds you, be ready to spend a lot of time laughing.

Taught by WMCAT Teaching Artist Mike Saunders.

PERMISSION + WAIVERS
The undersigned legal guardian and student participant agree to this permission waiver for school year 2024-25 as follows:
Evaluation*
- I understand that for WMCAT to improve, staff and/or professional external evaluators may make observations during activity times, conduct interviews, and administer questionnaires in which my student is asked about their experiences at WMCAT.
Field Trips*
- I give permission for my student to participate in WMCAT’s Teen Arts + Tech after school program. I understand that this signed form is a general permission slip which extends to all WMCAT-related student activities and field trips unless otherwise noted by me below. I give permission for my child to be bused or driven by WMCAT staff.
Media*
- I understand that photographs and videos may be taken during WMCAT programming. I understand media and artwork produced by my student may be used for educational, funding, promotional or other purposes and may be sold on behalf of WMCAT. I give WMCAT my permission to use, in part or whole, the name, picture, performance, photograph and/or taped voice of my student now and in the future. WMCAT is released from any monetary compensation and any and all claims resulting from such use. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photography or video or audio recording.
  
  *If you have a unique case where your student cannot be photographed, please check the box, proceed with this waiver, and contact Teen Arts + Tech Program staff directly at teenprograms@wmcat.org.
Medical Care*
- In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize WMCAT staff to secure medical attention or hospitalization for my student. I understand that WMCAT does not provide medical insurance for my student, and I am solely responsible for providing such insurance and for payment of any medical treatment expenses for my student that are not covered by insurance.
Social Service Partnerships*
- I understand that WMCAT works in partnerships with other social service agencies such as Arbor Circle to provide supportive services and programming for WMCAT students and their families. Services provided by Arbor Circle may include community resource referrals, psycho-educational groups, and counseling services.
Supervision at WMCAT*
- I understand that my student will be working in studios where contact with mechanical equipment and/or chemicals may be involved.
- I understand that WMCAT is not responsible for any items that are damaged, lost, or stolen.
- I understand that WMCAT will supervise my student during program hours at its facility and on field trips. I am responsible for coordinating transportation for my student to get to WMCAT and to get home from WMCAT. I will set boundaries and consequences if my student leaves WMCAT during program hours without my permission.
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