College credit
UCLA Arts: AI & Art Summer Institute
Overview
A 2.5-week residential summer program exploring artificial intelligence in visual arts through hands-on workshops, studio time, and creative projects. Students work with generative AI tools to create portfolio-ready work while examining the power dynamics, inequities, and biases embedded in AI technology.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 30231 days
Sessions
Jul2–3 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$7,000+from $6,541
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Age
Must be at least 15 years old by June 22, 2026, and not older than 18 or enrolled full-time in college
Academic Standing
Currently enrolled in grades 9–12 in Spring 2026
Materials
Laptop with multicore 64-bit processor, Windows 10/macOS v10+, 8GB RAM recommended, 20GB disk space; sketchbook
High School Transcript
Digital copy required for application
Attendance
Absolutely required; only pre-excused absences permitted
Cost & sessions
Total $6,541 includes program fee with housing ($4,400), registration fee ($350), and course/institutional fees ($1,791). Program fee refundable until May 15; course fees refundable until July 16. International students pay additional $1,025 in health insurance and service fees. Students must bring money for daily lunches (not included).
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