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Savannah College of Art and DesignSelective

SCAD Pre-College Summer Programs

Multi-week summer art and design workshops for high school students at SCAD's Atlanta and Savannah campuses. Students choose from diverse disciplines, taught by SCAD professors and alumni, with options for commuter or on-campus residential attendance.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAtlanta and Savannah, GA$1,500–$2,999153 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsArt and Design, Visual Arts

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,450

Websitehttps://www.scad.edu/summer

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Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

SCAD Summer Seminars

Six-day intensive summer workshops taught by SCAD faculty and alumni, offering hands-on studio work, demonstrations, lectures, and field trips across art and design disciplines. Students gain access to university resources and participate in organized cultural and social activities.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations<$500153 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsArt and Design

Cost<$500 · $100

Websitehttps://www.scad.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/scad-summer-seminars

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The New SchoolCredit

The New School: Parsons Youth & Pre-College Programs

A portfolio of summer programs for grades 6–12 offering intensive studio courses in design, fashion, photography, and visual arts at Parsons' New York campus and select international locations.

Aug · 2 wk sessionsCommuterNew York, NY$500–$1,499164 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsDrawing, Painting, Fashion Design, Digital Photography, Interior Design, Photography, Art and Design

Cost$500–$1,499 · $790

Websitehttps://cpe.newschool.edu/youth-and-pre-college/parsons-academy-summer-programs/

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Morehead State University

Morehead State University: Summer Arts Academy

A week-long residential summer program for high school students to experience instruction in music, theatre, dance, art and design, and creative writing on campus.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsResidentialMorehead, KY$500–$1,499

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsMusic, Theatre, Dance, Art and Design, Creative Writing

Cost$500–$1,499 · $525

Websitehttps://www.moreheadstate.edu/academics/colleges/humanities/communication-media-art/art-community

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Otis College of Art and DesignCredit

Otis College of Art and Design: Summer of Art

A four-week, full-day immersive summer program for high school students and young creatives ages 14.5–19, offering studio-based art and design instruction with hands-on learning, demonstrations, lectures, and critiques. Students in the full-day specialization track earn 3 transferable college credits.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialLos Angeles, CA$1,500–$2,999224 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsArt and Design, Drawing, Animation, Ceramics, Illustration

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,690

Websitehttps://www.otis.edu/soa

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School of the Art Institute of ChicagoCredit

School of the Art Institute of Chicago: Early College Program Summer Institute

An intensive residential summer art program for high school students (ages 15–18) offering college-level coursework, studio instruction, and access to the Art Institute of Chicago's world-class collection. Students earn one college credit per week and develop professional artist portfolios under faculty mentorship.

Jun–Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsResidentialChicago, IL$1,500–$2,999355 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsArt and Design, Portfolio Development, Studio Art

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,908

Websitehttps://www.saic.edu/high-school-programs/early-college-program-summer-institute

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Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, Washington University in St. LouisCredit

Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts: Pre-College Programs

Immersive, college-level pre-college programs in art, design, and architecture taught by WashU faculty. Students develop portfolios, earn college credit, and participate in mentorship and public exhibitions.

Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsCommuterSt. Louis, MO$3,000–$6,99920 days left

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsArt and Design, Architecture, Portfolio Development

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,220

Websitehttps://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/academics/pre-college-programs

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Maryland Institute College of ArtCredit

Maryland Institute College of Art: PreCollege Art & Design Residency Program

A residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors offering college-level art and design instruction on MICA's Baltimore campus. Students receive up to 3 college credits through live instruction, studio time, workshops, and artist talks.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialBaltimore, MD$3,000–$6,999170 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Academic

SubjectsArt and Design, Studio Art

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,310

Websitehttps://www.mica.edu/non-degree-learning-opportunities/programs-for-youth/programs-for-teens/summer-pre-college-program/

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Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design Pre-College Summer Program

A 5-week intensive, college-level summer program in art and design for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students take studio classes in disciplines like drawing, fashion, animation, architecture, and more, with daily critiques, museum visits, and a final portfolio showcase on RISD's Providence campus.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterProvidence, RI$7,000+Rolling (Summer 2026 applications closed; Summer 2027 opens November 2026)

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsDrawing, Fashion Design, Animation, Architecture, Interior Design, Sculpture, Ceramics, Art and Design

Cost$7,000+ · $9,595

Websitehttps://precollege.risd.edu/

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