NWSA: Art 3-D Comprehensive
Fall 2019 /Friday 1:10pm - 3:45pm / Room 5102
Instructors: Hans Evers & Lauren Shapiro
Project #14: Summer Program Reserach
Due date 5/17/2020
3D Comp Summer program & activities links and homework assignment.
Please look at the lists and links below and do the following research.
1/ pick 3 programs/activities you are interested in –something you’d like to do this summer.
2/ create a word doc in response to your research and post on google classroom with a response to:
i/ what do you like about each program?
ii/ which program would be best for you and why?
iii/ what would be an impediment to you participating with this (favorite) program?
iv/ how can Ms. Shapiro or Mr. Evers, help overcome that impediment?
General Art, Design & Architecture Programs in North America
North East & Mid Atlantic:
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College Program
Providence, RI
Applications on a rolling basis from 11/1, require an essay but no portfolio. 2/3 scholarship app deadline.
Six weeks -Mid June -early August. Limited need-based scholarships available.
Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the country.
Founded in 1877, Rhode Island School of Design (or “RIZ-dee” for the acronym RISD) is one of the oldest and best-known colleges of art and design in the country.
Students in RISD Pre-College follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, critiques and final projects. Curriculum is broad-based with required Drawing, Design and Critical Studies in Art courses combined with one elective Majors course. Students work alongside hundreds of other creative, highly motivated students from around the world who will challenge, inspire and encourage you to push your limits and produce your best work. You’ll live like a RISD student, access renowned resources and instructors, strengthen your portfolio and forever change the way you approach art and design.
RISD is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA & consistently ranked among top 10 art colleges.
Curriculum is broad-based with required Drawing, Design and Critical Studies in Art courses combined with one elective Majors course. Beginning to intermediate level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors in high school
Maryland Institute College of Arts Pre-College Program
Baltimore, MD
https://www.mica.edu/non-degree-learning-opportunities/programs-for-youth/programs-for-teens/summer-pre-college-program/
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting January. Portfolio required. Scholarship deadline 3/3.
Two weeks, 3 weeks or (combined) 5 week program mid June to late July.
Learn from MICA's expert faculty, visit working artists, earn college credit, and build an application portfolio that stands out. Students get to explore Baltimore and travel to cities such as New York City, Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia while making art with other creative-minded students from all over the world. Choose the full five-week program, or three and two-week options to fit your summer schedule.
MICA is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA & consistently ranked among top 10 art colleges.
Curriculum is specialized. Intermediate to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) Pre-College Summer Studios
Boston, MA
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For credit and scholarships portfolio is required -deadline is 3/20. Limited need based scholarships
Four week program mid July to mid Aug.
Pre-College Summer Studios is an intensive four-week program for the high school artist entering grades 11–12. With the opportunity to earn three college credits, students preview and experience a condensed version of a Freshman Foundation year by attending foundation classes and an elective as they prepare for higher education. Students from around the world come together to experience MassArt and the environment of a higher education institution in the visual arts. The program is ideal for students:
- looking to spend the summer immersed in their creative passion
- developing a portfolio
- who want to be surrounded by creative artists and striving to develop skills and critical thinking.
MassArt is a rare Public Independent Art College, NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA. Limited need-based scholarships.
Eligibility: For students entering grades 11-12
Parsons The New School Summer Intensives
Manhattan, NY
Registrations are reviewed starting 11/15. For Fashion you MUST register on 11/15, classes fill up immediately! Other programs priority deadline is 4/15. Register rather than apply. No Pfolio required.
Three weeks early to late July
Parsons Summer Intensive Studies: New York is a three-credit introductory-level art and design program enriched by the vast resources of New York City. This immersion in the art and design college environment is designed for high school students 16 to 18* years old and for recent high school graduates. In all studio courses, students develop portfolio pieces for college admission applications.
Parsons is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA. It is considered the top fashion design program in the US and is part of the New School.
Curriculum is specialized, students select one course only. Intermediate to advanced.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least sixteen years old.
Sotheby’s Summer Institute
Manhattan, NY
Applications are rolling, with a March 16 deadline. Need based finaid available.
Two week sessions from June to July.
Sotheby’s Summer Institute for pre-college students invites high schoolers who are curious and passionate about art to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant art capitals in the world: New York City. This summer, students can explore different facets of New York’s art scene from the business of art to the contemporary art world in two-week courses taught by leading scholars and professionals in the field. Each course draws on the expertise and unrivaled access of Sotheby's Institute and takes students behind the scenes of world class museums, galleries, auction houses, artists’ studios, and more.
Sotheby’s Institute offers professional courses and degree programs through its partners, University of Manchester, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and Tsinghua University in Beijing.
Curriculum is highly specialized in mostly non studio practice courses.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least fifteen years old and in grades10-12.
Boston University VASI Visual Arts Summer Institute
Boston, MA
Registrations are reviewed starting December. Scholarship deadline is 3/1 -requires a Pfolio. Essay &rec letter required for application.
Four weeks -late June to late July
The Boston University School of Visual Arts’ Summer Institute offers high school students an intensive four-week visual arts program designed to help students build exceptional portfolios. Whether preparing portfolios for college admission or simply working to improve technical abilities, students are introduced to a full range of materials and methods used in professional artistic practice.
In addition to classes and studio time, students visit and study works of art in area museums, participate in special workshops, and experience life as a Boston University student.
BU is NASAD accredited and a member of NPDA.
Curriculum is foundation skills based, modeling BU foundation year. Beginning to Intermediate.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least fifteen years old.
The Tisch School of the Arts Summer High School Program
http://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs https://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs/tisch-summer-high-school
The application deadline is usually in January
The Tisch Summer High School Program is tuition-based and culminates in six college credits. This program is not a leisure summer camp; it is a commitment of four weeks on campus that encompasses a highly structured class schedule, which include projects, professional training, and collaboration. The classes are based on the Tisch undergraduate curriculum. Students in the Tisch Summer High School Program are expected to complete any coursework and professional training requirements of the artistic track they are enrolled in. Students apply to one of these artistic tracks: Dance, Drama, Production & Design, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Photography and Imaging, or Recorded Music.*
Eligibility: You must be a current high school junior in order to be eligible for the filmmaking program. For all other programs, you must be a current sophomore or junior.
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Manhattan, NY
Registration opens 12/15. Scholarship deadline is 4/15. Register rather than apply. Pfolio 3-5, is required. Three weeks early to late July.
SVA Summer Pre-College is an intensive three-week program that provides the experience of attending art school in the heart of New York City. Students are immersed in their chosen field of study through unique studio projects and instruction from SVA’s award-winning faculty. Classes are taught Monday through Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm and take place in SVA facilities. The program is further enhanced by a robust offering of evening and weekend chaperoned activities and events that take full advantage of the social and cultural life of New York City.
Approximately 400 students participate in the summer program and 200 students live in SVA housing.
SVA is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA. It is considered a top advertising, graphic design, and computer art/animation program in the US.
Curriculum is specialized, students select one course only. Intermediate to advanced.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 14 years old.
The School of the New York Times Summer Academy
New York and Washington DC
DIY Film making in NYC only. The regular deadline is usually in February
Our Summer Academy program gives intellectually curious high school students the opportunity to pursue their passions while living and learning in New York City or Washington DC. We offer a unique academic experience and encourage students to take their learning beyond the classroom and into the real world. Our two and four-week courses draw on the unique cultural landscape and industries of each city and the expertise of The New York Times.
Eligibility: Summer Academy is open to high school students in grades 10-12
Pratt Institute Pre-College Summer Program
Brooklyn, NY
Applications open in December. Scholarship deadline is 3/15 -need based. (note: applications received after this deadline will be considered as space permits, but are not eligible for a scholarship award.)
Four weeks, early July to early August.
Pratt’s summer Pre-College provides students with an opportunity to build their art and design skills, create a portfolio of their work, and explore possibilities for study and employment in creative fields. Classes are modeled after Pratt’s undergraduate curriculum, taught by experienced faculty and alumni in order to provide students with a rich and immersive educational experience. The college-level coursework equips students with four elective college credits accepted at Pratt and most colleges and universities. Each summer nearly 400 high school students from across the country and around the globe are invited to Pratt’s Brooklyn campus to participate in Pre-College. Over the course of four weeks, students are immersed in art studio practice and experience life as a college student taking two rigorous studio classes complemented by liberal arts courses Monday through Friday. Weekday evenings are spent working on projects in Pratt’s undergraduate studio spaces and participating in educational lectures and events.
Pratt is NASAD accredited and a member of NPDA and AICA & consistently ranked among top 10 art colleges.
Curriculum is broad based with core classes in Foundation, PFolio Development & Art History, combined with 1 elective. Good for beginner/intermediate.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least sixteen years old and have completed their sophomore year, as well as graduating seniors.
Carnegie Mellon University Pre College Programs in Art, Architecture, Design
& National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)
Pittsburgh, PA
Applications open in November with Priority/Scholarship deadline 3/1. 2 essays, HS trancripts, test scores required, for Art Pfolio (5-10)
These are 3 -6 week programs starting late June. All programs recommend the 6 week option and Design and NHSGA are only 6 weeks.
Our Pre-College program, which mirrors the undergraduate experience, gives rising juniors and seniors the opportunity to explore their interests while receiving instruction from acclaimed Carnegie Mellon faculty and staff.
ARCH: Over the course of six weeks, students will experience the interdisciplinary field of architecture through the lens of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Architecture (SoA) as well as contemporary practices.
ART: Pre-College Art motivates, stimulates and prepares emerging artists and creative problem solvers.
Exploring traditional tools and new technologies in a variety of media leads to the development of conceptual and technical skills–excellent preparation for applying to and succeeding in a competitive college-level art program. Students will be introduced to the spirit and substance of the CMU School of Art culture, through challenging courses, critique, stimulating workshops, portfolio development, and energetic interaction with dedicated faculty and talented peers.
DESIGN: Pre-College Design students will have the opportunity to attend classes taught by full-time faculty where they are given a primer on the design principles and practices that are the cornerstones of the undergraduate School of Design program.
Modeled after the freshman year experience, sessions will consist of studio learning, lectures, critiques, field trips to museums, workspaces, and community spaces, as well as guided work sessions with faculty. Students will be assigned their own personal studio space, providing them with their first foray into “studio life.
NHSGA: NHSGA encourages students interested in art, music, design, and programming to apply for this interdisciplinary program. Students are encouraged to expand their own creative possibilities in a unique blend of left- and right-brain college-level work. Sharing methods and paradigms used in Carnegie Mellon's Masters of Entertainment Technology (M.E.T.) graduate program, the program includes an exciting blend of hands-on exercises combined with traditional lecture and discussion.
CMU is not NASAD accredited but is recognized for its strong programs in Architecture, Design and Game Design. It is known for rigorous academics combined with strong art and design and encourages double or triple majors.
Curriculum of all 4 programs is structured and intensive, good for intermediate to advanced students.
Eligibility: For students 16 years and older
Curriculum of all 4 programs is structured and intensive, good for intermediate to advanced students.
Eligibility: For students 16 years and older
Also: High School Summer Scholars Program
Art: Collage Eight weeks for credit class, take class with UG students
Moore College of Art & Design -Summer Art & Design Institutes For Female Students
Philadelphia, PA Women’s only Art College!
https://moore.edu/academics/youth-education/summer-art-design-institute
Rolling registration. Need based / merit scholarships deadline May 1st.
Four week program from mid July to early August.
An inspiring visual arts program that gives independent young women the creative skills, insight, and support needed to define and achieve their goals. SADI is open to students in grades 10–12 who wish to develop their art and design potential in new or familiar media while enjoying a college life experience.
The four-week, three-credit residential program is significantly enhanced by Moore’s location in the cultural center of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s most historic and cosmopolitan cities. The Summer Art & Design Institute is a residential four-week, pre-college program open to young women in grades 10–12 of high school. Students choose from: Animation; Printmaking; Interior Design; Illustration; Photography; Fashion Design; Game Design; Painting; and Graphic Design.
Moore is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA.
Moore is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA.
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts -Summer Academy
Philadelphia, PA
Application rolling -requires Pfolio 5-10. Merit scholarships deadline April1st.
Four week program in July.
Summer Academy is an intense college-level art program. This rigorous experience is modeled after PAFA's own world renowned, undergraduate first-year arts curriculum. Beyond the core curriculum of studio arts, Summer Academy provides professional development through field trips, college application support, portfolio preparation, scholarship opportunities and information about residencies for young artists. The final week includes an in-depth portfolio review with PAFA Admissions staff, giving students insight on their work and the college review process. Summer Academy devotes one day a week to each discipline: drawing, painting, sculpting and printmaking. Wednesdays are for fieldtrips.
PAFA is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA. It specializes in traditional fine arts disciplines and skills.
Curriculum is broad based and foundational. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising Sophomores to Seniors.
Skidmore Pre-College Program
Saratoga Springs, NY
https://www.skidmore.edu/precollege/?utm_source=print&utm_medium=brochure&utm_campaign=precollege-17
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Four week programs combining studio arts and liberal arts.
Skidmore’s Pre-College Program is a summer college credit-bearing experience for motivated students who share a common interest in preparing for college success. The innovative summer curriculum allows students to take two Liberal Arts courses, two Studio Art courses, or one of each. Experience new people, places and ideas on our beautiful campus in Saratoga Springs.
Eligibility: For high school students currently in their sophomore, junior or senior year
Maine Media Summer Young Artists Workshops
Rockport, ME (formerly Maine Photographic Workshops)
Rolling registration. Need based / merit scholarships deadline in April 24.
One to four week programs (can be combined) from June through early August.
Our pre-college workshops for high school students are often described by participants as “Best. Summer. Ever.” Young Artists (who call themselves “YOs”) are surrounded by friends who share their passion, and are guided by professional instructors who connect them to their creative spark. Our Young Artists learn useful media skills, develop confidence, and find their unique artistic voice. And, on Friday nights when YOs and adults gather in the Sound Stage to see student work, the Young Artists always steal the show! Workshops are offered in: Photography, Photojournalism, Filmmaking, Cinematography, Writing, Graphic Storytelling, Screenwriting, and more!
Maine Media Workshops + College is an independent program.
Maine Media Workshops + College is an independent program.
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors.
Mid West:
Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College Program
Cleveland, OH
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting November. Rec and Portfolio required. Scholarship deadline 2/15 -need based.
Two weeks or (combined) 4 week program. Early to end of July.
Each summer CIA offers a two or four-week residency to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. During Pre-College, creative students will experience life at a college of art and design, create a portfolio, and learn from top professionals, all while earning college credit. At the Cleveland Institute of Art, we are dedicated to teaching art and design students in an environment built exclusively for creative thinkers. Taught by experts in the field, our courses are designed for students with talent, but not necessarily experience in each discipline, so feel free explore something new. You'll take one course per session. Can't decide on one? Stay for both sessions and take two! CIA is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA, it offers only undergraduate degrees, shares a campus with Case Western Reserve and is known for Medical Illustration and Transportation & Product Design.
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates
College for Creative Studies Pre-College Program
Detroit, MI
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with Priority/Scholarship deadline 3/1 -need & merit based.
Three week program in July.
Our Precollege program helps you build your portfolio and prepare you for college. So step into something totally new — something you have never tried before, or enhance what you already know about your favorite subject. Choose a studio concentration and tackle a project. Study for three weeks and create a knock-out portfolio. You’ll meet new people, have the option to live on campus, learn from professionals, receive feedback from admissions counselors and participate in a final exhibition of student work
CCS is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA and has top Transportation Design & Product Design programs.
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising sophomores to seniors.
Kansas City Art Institute Pre College Art Lab (PCAL)
Kansas City, MO
http://cps.kcai.edu/continuing-education/programs/high-school#About_PCAL
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with Scholarship deadline Feb 1st -for need & merit based scholarships. Portfolio (1-5) required.
Three week program in July.
Every summer high school students from around the country participate in the Pre-College Art Lab to experience life student at the Kansas City Art Institute. During the three-week residency, students will work hand-in-hand with accomplished faculty to expand and challenge their creativity technically and conceptually through the college-level curriculum. Participating students choose both a major studio and a studio elective course that reflect the majors offered in the undergraduate program at KCAI. In addition to their chosen studios, all students study Art History, Creative Writing, Life Drawing, and Portfolio
Preparation.
KCAI is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA.
Curriculum is broad based. Beginning to intermediate level.
Eligibility: For students aged 15-18.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Summer Institute Residency Program ECPSI
Chicago, IL
The priority & scholarship registration deadline is March 2nd.
Two weeks or 2+2 weeks.
Study with our amazing faculty, passionate teachers and acclaimed practicing artists, designers, and scholars, many of whom teach in the undergraduate program. Make use of our state-of-the-art facilities and resources including our museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the third largest collection of art in the world. Live in our incomparable residence halls in the heart of downtown Chicago. Explore Chicago in the summer - vibrant, exciting, and friendly.
SAIC is NASAD accredited and a member of NPDA and AICAD & consistently ranked among top 10 art colleges.
Curriculum is specialized and experimental, great for advanced students interested in pushing boundaries.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors who are at least 15 years of age.
Wash U Sam Fox School of Design Portfolio Plus Program & Architecture Discovery Program
St.Louis, MO
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
Applications open in January with Priority/Scholarship deadline is usually 3/15.
Portfolio Plus is a 3-week program starting mid July. The Architecture program starts at the same time and is 2 weeks long.
The Portfolio Plus Program invites high school students to take college-level art and design courses. You will spend your mornings learning the fundamentals of drawing and your afternoons pursuing a studio concentration of your choice: communication design, fashion design, or studio art. With guidance from Sam Fox School faculty, you will work throughout our intensive three-week program to develop strong portfolios for college admission. Studio work is rounded out by organized trips to museums, visits to artists' and designers' studios, and workshops.
The Architecture Discovery Program (ADP) is an exciting introduction to architecture and design for high school students. Our rigorous two-week program offers intensive individual instruction by Sam Fox School faculty. The explorations carried out in studio provide you with quality material to add to your design portfolios.
Sam Fox Design School at Wash U, is NASAD accredited and an NPDA member. Program is known for rigorous academics combined with strong art and design program.
Curriculum of both programs is structured and broad-based with drawing and design fundamental courses, good for beginning to advanced students.
Eligibility: This program is recommended for rising juniors and seniors in high school
Sam Fox Design School at Wash U, is NASAD accredited and an NPDA member. Program is known for rigorous academics combined with strong art and design program.
Curriculum of both programs is structured and broad-based with drawing and design fundamental courses, good for beginning to advanced students.
Eligibility: This program is recommended for rising juniors and seniors in high school
Also: High School Summer Scholars Program
Art: Collage Eight weeks for credit class, take class with UG students
Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp
NW Michigan near Traverse City
Applications open in December. Need based / merit scholarships deadline in January 15th. Most programs require portfolio or audition.
One to six week programs (can be combined) from late June through early August.
This summer, join the 2,500 students from all over the world who will come to Interlochen to study music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, film and new media, and dance. Learn from amazing artists and educators, be inspired by our scenic campus, and create with other students who share your passion for the arts. Interlochen is located in the northwest corner of Michigan's lower peninsula, near Traverse City. Our programs are one, two, three, four and six weeks long. For summer 2020, most programs happen between June 27 and August 9
Interlochen Center for the Arts is one of the top 3 Arts Boarding Schools in the US and attracts students from all over the world. Their summer camp is rigorous and challenging!
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising freshmen to seniors -and JR programs for middle school students.
South:
Ringling College of Art and Design: Pre-College Program
Sarasota, FL
Four weeks, late June to late July.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 1st. No scholarships.
Every summer, high school students from around the world come to Ringling College for an intense four-week art and design program that lets them experience a taste of college-level work and earn college credit. Participants all live in Ringling residence halls and get acquainted with our cutting-edge, professional facilities. The Pre-College curriculum is immersive and a lot is packed into four short weeks. Students develop a focus on projects and ideas. Classes and immersions are designed to encourage and support a concentration and flow to maintain a steady discourse within the group as a whole. Pre-College students are required to attend all academic classes and co-curricular events and are encouraged to participate in a variety of additional Student Life activities that round out the Pre-College experience. The academic activities may include guest speakers, exhibitions, several free mini-workshops, field trips, presentations, as well as Open Studio time to complete assignments. These group interactions connect classroom concepts to real life, strengthening the educational/artistic experience.
RISD is NASAD accredited and a member of NPDA and AICAD -undergraduate degrees only. Especially well known for Animation and Game Design.
Curriculum is structured and broad-based with 4 design fundamental courses and 1 immersion (elective) course, good for beginning & intermediate students.
Eligibility: Applicants must be between 16 and 18 years of age and currently enrolled in 10th-12th grade in high school.
VCU Arts Pre College Summer Intensive
Richmond, VA
The priority application deadline is March 27. Select on GPA and portfolio.
Three weeks in July.
Are you ready to dedicate your time and energy to art and design skills development, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, for three weeks this summer?
EXPLORE your interests in the fine arts, design arts or performing arts.
EXPERIENCE cross-disciplinary approaches to creative activity
DEVELOP practical knowledge and skills to prepare you for college-level performing arts auditions and/or the development of your application portfolio.
MEET students from across the country and around the world
VCU Arts is NASAD accredited, a member of NPDA and consistently ranked as the #1 public arts & design program by USNWR.
DEVELOP practical knowledge and skills to prepare you for college-level performing arts auditions and/or the development of your application portfolio.
MEET students from across the country and around the world
VCU Arts is NASAD accredited, a member of NPDA and consistently ranked as the #1 public arts & design program by USNWR.
Curriculum is broad based for Drawing & Painting or Drawing & Sculpture, or focused on a design are., great for beginning to intermediate students..
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors who are at least 15 years of age.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Summer Programs
Atlanta, Savannah, Hong Kong, Lacoste
Deadlines vary. 5/15 is priority deadline for Rising Stars. 5/1 is scholarship deadline. No portfolio required except for scholarships
Four week program, late June to late July. Select 2 courses.
This summer, explore new avenues of artistic development and spark your imagination at The University for Creative Careers. SCAD offers summer programs for high school students of all ages to pursue art and design disciplines while working alongside peers from all over the world. With exceptional buildings, extensive equipment and inspirational settings, SCAD summer programs offer ideal opportunities for artists at all levels to create, learn and grow.
Rising Star Program
Students ready for a college experience benefit from the challenging and exciting atmosphere of SCAD Rising Star. Enrolling in two college-level classes and building professional portfolios, SCAD Rising Star participants benefit from all of the perks of being a SCAD student — from the vast creative environments to the renowned faculty.
Students ready for a college experience benefit from the challenging and exciting atmosphere of SCAD Rising Star. Enrolling in two college-level classes and building professional portfolios, SCAD Rising Star participants benefit from all of the perks of being a SCAD student — from the vast creative environments to the renowned faculty.
Eligibility: For rising seniors in high school
Five week program, mid June to late July. Select 2 courses. Introductory to intermediate level
SCAD Summer Seminars
Summer Seminars offer weeklong workshops for high school students to gain valuable experience while developing their creativity through exciting art and design projects.
Eligibility: For rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school
Weekly workshops in June and July can be combined for multiple weeks. Introductory level.
SCAD is the largest US art institution in terms of enrollment (13,000 in all campuses) and the second largest in the world after UAL (18,000 students in its 6 member colleges). It is not NASAD accredited and not a member of AICAD or NPDA.
West Coast:
California College of the Arts -Pre-College Program
San Francisco, CA (as off 2020 no longer on Oakland Campus)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting January. Scholarship deadline 3/3. Portfolio required only for scholarship
Four week program mid June to mid July.
CCA’s Pre-College Program is one of the best pre-college summer programs for high school students. It takes place on the newly expanded City Campus for four weeks from June to July. Designed for rising high school juniors and seniors and recent high school graduates, Pre-College gives students a chance to confidently explore what it’s like to be in art school, live on campus, grow as an individual and artist or designer, earn three college credits, and pursue purposeful work suited for any art and design admissions portfolio.
CCA is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA & consistently ranked among top 10 art colleges.
Curriculum is specialized or combines drawing or painting with illustration or sculpture. Intermediate to advanced level.
Eligibility: For rising juniors and seniors or recent high school graduates
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) -Extended Studies Program
Valencia, CA
https://extendedstudies.calarts.edu/youth
Applications are reviewed starting January 2nd. Deadline 3/27. Portfolio and video required!
One and two week programs in Studio Art and Animation in June.
Students will thrive on our beautiful Santa Clarita Valley campus located just north of Los Angeles. In addition to working closely with engaging artists and exploring studio art or the art of animation, students will have the opportunity to make friends and connect with other artists in the program by participating in a variety of on-campus social activities. Residential students will live in Chouinard Hall, CalArts’ BFA dorms, and both residential and commuter students will be able to participate in daily activities such as film screenings, games in the recreation hall or open swim in the CalArts pool. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Disneyland for an additional fee.
CalArts is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA & considered a top college for animation.
Curriculum is specialized. Intermediate to advanced level.
Eligibility: For students aged 14-17.
Otis College of Art and Design -Summer of Art
Los Angeles (Playa del Rey) CA
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 1. Scholarship deadline 3/13. Portfolio required only for need based scholarships.
Four week program -early to late July.
This intensive, four-week, pre-college program is for individuals 15 and older who wish to study at one of the top art and design colleges in the country. Serious young artists seeking to strengthen and enhance their art and design skills, as well as students with limited art training, are invited to participate. Small classes ensure personalized, in-depth learning. Rigorous course work includes hands-on studio courses and labs in your chosen Specialization Course (three days per week) and/or Drawing Studio Course (two days per week). Classes meet 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Otis is NASAD accredited and a member of AICAD and NPDA.
Curriculum is rigorously skill-based combining drawing class with elective in specialized area. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For students 15 years and older.
UCLA Summer Institutes
Los Angeles, CA
Art, Design Media Arts (DMA), Digital Filmmaking, Game Lab, Teen Architecture.
Applications/Registrations starts Feb 15. Transcripts, essay and for some programs a rec letters. For Art also a Pfolio. Scholarship deadline 4/1. Need based scholarships.
Two week programs -early to late July.
UCLA Precollege Summer Institutes provide highly-motivated high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while advancing their skill set in one area of study. During these one- to three-week concentrated programs, students experience lectures, hands-on learning, field trips, group projects, and other activities that provide an intensive and engrossing study of their chosen subject.
ART:
The Art Summer Institute is designed for talented and highly motivated high school students. Each two-week session is structured around a combination of daily, focused studio work, artist lectures, field trips, and a final exhibition. Students may enroll in one or both two-week sessions and choose from Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, or Video & Performance Art.
DMA:
Geared specifically for high school students, the department offers the DMA Summer Institute, a two-week program with morning and afternoon classes introducing design practices in the contexts of print, net, worlds, and video. The program is taught by professionally trained and well-experienced instructors using the most current software and technology. It culminates in a final exhibition and the creation of a portfolio-ready body of work that students may include in their college applications in related fields.
DIGITAL FILM:
The Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. The program is a two-week, intensive production workshop designed for highly motivated rising juniors and seniors. Students are immersed in the creativity and technique of cinematic storytelling and challenged to create entertaining narrative projects. The program curriculum consists of a combination of lectures, practical camera exercises, and post production labs
The Digital Filmmaking Summer Institute gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study filmmaking at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. The program is a two-week, intensive production workshop designed for highly motivated rising juniors and seniors. Students are immersed in the creativity and technique of cinematic storytelling and challenged to create entertaining narrative projects. The program curriculum consists of a combination of lectures, practical camera exercises, and post production labs
UCLA is not NASAD accredited and not a member of NPDA, but offers high quality programs in art, design, architecture and film.
Curriculum is specialized in one subject. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: Rising Sophomores or Juniors to Seniors depending on program.
The Oxbow School -Summer Camp
Napa, CA
Registration on a rolling basis starting November. Scholarship deadline Feb 1st. Portfolio required only for need based scholarships.
Two sessions of two weeks. -late June to mid July and mid July to early August.
Oxbow’s campus is located in a residential neighborhood along the Napa River. It includes dormitories, studios, a dining hall, recreational space, and an organic garden. Overlooking the river, with roll-up glass walls, each studio provides state- of-the-art working facilities that are virtually outdoors. Based on Oxbow’s semester model, the summer program is focused on creating project-based art. The first week, campers learn a variety of techniques and explore their conceptual ideas. The second week, studio time is devoted to a personal project. Participants select a topic, their medium of choice, and work closely with staff to bring the idea to fruition. They engage all steps of the artistic process, from idea to creation, critique, and exhibition.
The Oxbow school is a unique ‘semester at sea’ type of school, where students can attend of a semester and upon return to their home school get full high school credit. Students attending Oxbow do exceedingly well getting into top colleges afterwards..
Curriculum is conceptually based combining art making with rigorous research and writing. Beginning to advanced level.
Eligibility: For students 14 years and older.
Idyllwild Arts -Summer Programs for Teens and Kids
Idyllwild, CA -an hour West of Palm Springs in the mountains.
Rolling Registration. Priority registration deadline in January 15th. Need based scholarships
Two week programs (can be combined) from late June through early August.
Submerge yourself in the endless possibilities of the arts this summer. Whether your preferred medium, students will grow and gain confidence in their artistic expression while creating new, originals works. Experiment with different techniques and methods offered by our dynamic faculty, all while expanding your artistry under inspirative pine trees. The Idyllwild Arts Academy is the country’s premier and internationally-acclaimed residential arts high school which provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists. Idyllwild Arts Academy’s 300 students hail from more than 30 countries and pursue artistic excellence in Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, Creative Writing, Film & Digital Media, InterArts, and Fashion Design
Idyllwild Arts Academy is one of the top 3 Arts Boarding Schools in the US and attracts students from all over the world.
Curriculum is specialized. Beginning to intermediate level.
Eligibility: For rising freshmen to seniors -and JR programs for middle school students.
UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design embARC Summer Design Academy
Berkeley, CA
Applications starts Dec 15. Transcripts, essay and rec letters.
Four week program in July. Scholarship deadline March 27, final deadline May 1st.
embARC is a four week summer design program at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design that brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning through integrated components: an Architecture + Urban Design Studio, a Sustainable City Planning Workshop, a Digital Design Workshop, an Environmental Design Conversation Series and a Community Build project.
Eligibility: For students who have completed their sophomore or junior year of high school
Academy of Art University Pre-College Art Experience
San Francisco, CA
https://catalog.academyart.edu/catalog?0https://www.academyart.edu/academics/pre-college-art-experience/
Registrations on first come, first serve basis. No portfolio required
Four to six week courses on-line or on-site. Late June to late July.
The Pre-College Art Experience (PCAE) is a dual-scholarship program in which students can earn scholarship dollars by taking no-tuition pre-college classes at the Academy. Students can take up to 2 art or design courses at Academy of Art through an Academy-funded scholarship that covers application fees and tuition costs. In addition, students who pass their PCAE classes earn scholarship dollars towards future undergraduate studies at the Academy. It is a great way to get a head start on your university education, build your professional portfolio, and explore a variety of art and design fields.
Academy of Art University is a for-profit institution and the 2nd largest art institution in terms of enrollment in the US -after SCAD. It is not NASAD accredited and not a member of AICAD or NPDA.
Students select two courses to create their own schedule. There is no around the clock residential supervision. Housing costs are not included in the scholarship.
Eligibility: For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school
COVID updates on Art summer Precollege programs:
Updated April 30 2020
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College Program
Providence, RI
MOVED ON LINE
Maryland Institute College of Arts Pre-College Program
Baltimore, MD
https://www.mica.edu/non-degree-learning-opportunities/programs-for-youth/programs-for-teens/summer-pre-college-program/
MOVED ON LINE
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) Pre-College Summer Studios
Boston, MA
MOVED ON LINE
Parsons The New School Summer Intensives
Manhattan, NY
MOVED ON LINE
Sotheby’s Summer Institute
Manhattan, NY
STILL SCHEDULED
Boston University VASI Visual Arts Summer Institute
Boston, MA
CANCELLED
The Tisch School of the Arts Summer High School Program
http://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs https://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs/tisch-summer-high-school
STILL SCHEDULED
School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Manhattan, NY
STILL SCHEDULED
Syracuse University VPA
Syracuse, NY
MOVED ON LINE
Pratt Institute Pre-College Summer Program
Brooklyn, NY
MOVED ON LINE
Carnegie Mellon University Pre College Programs in Art, Architecture, Design
& National High School Game Academy (NHSGA)
Pittsburgh, PA
CANCELLED & ASSESING ON LINE OPTIONS
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts -Summer Academy
Philadelphia, PA
? STILL SCHEDULED
Skidmore Pre-College Program
Saratoga Springs, NY
https://www.skidmore.edu/precollege/?utm_source=print&utm_medium=brochure&utm_campaign=precollege-17
STILL SCHEDULED
Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College Program
Cleveland, OH
STILL SCHEDULED
College for Creative Studies Pre-College Program
Detroit, MI
MOVED ON LINE
Kansas City Art Institute Pre College Art Lab (PCAL)
Kansas City, MO
http://cps.kcai.edu/continuing-education/programs/high-school#About_PCAL
? STILL SCHEDULED
School of the Art Institute of Chicago Summer Institute Residency Program ECPSI
Chicago, IL
STILL SCHEDULED (LATER SESSIONS ONLY)
Wash U Sam Fox School of Design Portfolio Plus Program & Architecture Discovery Program
St.Louis, MO
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
MOVED ON LINE
Interlochen Center for the Arts Summer Arts Camp
NW Michigan near Traverse City
MOVED ON LINE
Ringling College of Art and Design: Pre-College Program
Sarasota, FL
MOVED ON LINE
VCU Arts Pre College Summer Intensive
Richmond, VA
CANCELLED
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Summer Programs
Atlanta, Savannah, Hong Kong, Lacoste
STILL SCHEDULED
California College of the Arts -Pre-College Program
San Francisco, CA (as off 2020 no longer on Oakland Campus)
CANCELLED
Otis College of Art and Design -Summer of Art
Los Angeles (Playa del Rey) CA
MOVED ON LINE
UCLA Summer Institutes
Los Angeles, CA
MOVED ON LINE
USC
Los Angeles, CA
https://summerprograms.usc.edu
MOVED ON LINE
Idyllwild Arts -Summer Programs for Teens and Kids
Idyllwild, CA -an hour West of Palm Springs in the mountains.
CANCELLED
Paris College of Art Summer Program
Paris, France
STILL SCHEDULED
Parsons Paris Summer Intensives
Paris, France
CANCELLED -SOME MOVED ON LINE
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