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If you are still in high school but looking longingly forward to art school, the wait might be shorter than you think.<\/p>\n
Art schools around the country and abroad put together pre-college art and portfolio camps with you in mind. These programs are multipurpose.<\/p>\n
What might be most exciting for students buzzing with anticipation about art school is that they give you a chance to experience college before you are finished with high school. You can get a feel for the atmosphere at the school you are interested in attending, explore campus, meet teachers and just have fun learning before the pressure is on to graduate.<\/p>\n
Applying for pre-college programs will give you a taste of what admissions processes will be like. And, just being on campus could help you keep the freshman jitters at bay when you actually start college later.<\/p>\n
In terms of practicality, pre-college programs offer a chance to build your portfolio under the guidance of faculty. Your portfolio is the body of work you will show to colleges when being considered for admission and even to future employers. The more diverse your portfolio is the better. Art and portfolio camps will more than likely allow a chance to work with mediums that you might not have experienced in your high school classes.
\nAs an added bonus, many schools offer pre-college programs for credit. Any adviser will tell you that getting ahead in college credits is a great thing.<\/p>\n
Age and grade eligibility for pre-college programs vary by college. So, be sure to check the specifics for the classes offered at your school of interest. Many programs are geared toward high school juniors and seniors. However, some schools offer classes for students as young as middle school.<\/p>\n
Here, we\u2019ve provided a list of schools that offer art and portfolio camps. But there are many more options out there. Do your research and find a college, university or institute that best fits you as an artist.<\/p>\n
Pre-College Programs At A Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n Academy of Art University California College of the Arts Champlain College Drexel University Westphal College of Media Arts & Design Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University Massachusetts College of Art & Design Montana State University \u2013 School of Art Minneapolis College of Art & Design New Hampshire Institute of Art Parsons The New School of Design Penn State School of Visual Arts Pennsylvania College of Art & Design School of Visual Arts NYC Southwest University of Visual Arts Syracuse University Temple University \u2013 Tyler School of Art
\nPre-College Art Experience Program offered in fall, spring and summer
\n www.academyart.edu\/academics\/pre-college-art-experience-program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college summer art program
\n www.cca.edu\/academics\/precollege<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Art, Portfolio and Creative Writing Summer Programs
\n www.champlain.edu\/prospective-students\/future-undergraduate-students\/pre-college-summer-programs<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Programs
\n www.drexel.edu\/westphal\/admissions\/precollege\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Academy
\n www.lymeacademy.edu\/index.php\/community-engagement\/pre-college-academy\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-College Portfolio Camp
\n www.kcad.edu\/continuing-studies\/go-folio\/portfolio-camp\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSummer Intensives and Summer Studio Classes
\n www.massart.edu\/Continuing_Education\/Youth_Programs.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Classes
\n catalog.montana.edu\/summer-bulletin\/early-enrollment-pre-college-students\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Summer Session
\n mcad.edu\/academic-programs\/pre-college-summer-session<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Summer Program
\n www.nhia.edu\/community-education\/pre-college-program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Summer Intensives
\nhttps:\/\/www.newschool.edu\/parsons\/summer-programs\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Summer Art Camp, Portfolio Thinking
\n sova.psu.edu\/summer\/about<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college portfolio workshops and art classes
\n pcad.edu\/academics\/continuing-education\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Program
\n www.sva.edu\/special-programs\/pre-college-program<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSummer Art Camp
\n suva.edu\/summerteencamp.php<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSummer College For High School Students
\n summercollege.syr.edu\/our-programs\/program-costs\/<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPre-college Portfolio Boot Camps, offered Monday through Friday for 2 weeks during the summer or weekends during the school year.
\n tyler.temple.edu\/continuing-education-program\/portfolio-boot-camps<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"