Pre-College Program

Create About It. Write About It. Be About It.

Note: Pre-College will not meet in the summer of 2023.

Are you ready for a summer of artistic exploration and fun? Use the summer after high school to explore your creative interests, gain extra practice in your craft, and determine what you want to study in college.

The Pre-College Program has small class sizes that offer students extensive interaction with faculty and the wonderful studio facilities. Live on campus or commute!

Program Features

Students earn four college credits in two weeks.

Faculty are practicing artists and established instructors, experienced in delivering highly engaging instruction for the pre-college age group.

Classes are students ages 14–18 and are limited to 10 students.

Program Goals

• Help students develop their personal artistic practices to inspire their creativity
• Promote problem solving and thinking outside the box
• Assist students in building their portfolio
• Create a sense of community, mutual respect, and support
• Did we mention fun?

Courses

Core Subjects:
Creative Writing
Visual Arts

Elective Courses and Workshops:
Sculpture
Mixed Media
Comic Arts
Creative Writing
Drawing and Painting
Game Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Photography
Portfolio Development

Cost