Discover Your Creative Potential at MassArt’s Pre-College Summer Studios

Immerse yourself in a four-week studio art program designed for high school juniors and seniors passionate about the visual arts.

Modeled after MassArt’s renowned Studio Foundation year, our Pre-College Summer Studios program is a four-week intensive experience in art making and critical thinking. Strengthen your foundational skills with three core classes—2D Fundamentals, 3D Fundamentals, and Issues & Images—while exploring your creative passion through an elective of your choice.

Prepare yourself for higher education in MassArt’s dynamic, hands-on environment. This program is perfect for students envisioning a future in the visual arts.

 

Summer 2025 Schedule: July 21 – August 15, 2025

Classes are held Monday through Fridays: 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Location: On-campus and virtual options (see class descriptions)
Cost: $3,905 (On-Campus Version)
            $3,550 (Virtual Version)
For-credit cost includes an additional $615 credit fee.

For-Credit Application Deadline: May 12

Registration Opened:  January 17
Registration Ended: May 31

Registration is now closed.

Course Descriptions

Required Classes

Pre-College core courses focus on the skills essential to the pursuit, study and practice of art: developing craft, provoking thought, and creating community.

Electives

All students attend one elective. Electives begin during the third week of the program. Electives are designed to introduce students to the techniques of the medium and the historical context of the field. On-Campus and Virtual sections of Pre-College Summer Studios will offer different electives.

 

Program Information

All students will be enrolled in 2D Fundamentals, 3D Fundamentals, Issues & Images, and one elective course of their choosing. Participants can choose between On-Campus or Virtual formats.

 

When completing the registration form, select one elective course only. If your first choice is full, you will have the option to select another class and be placed on the waiting list.

For questions, contact:

Youth Programs

Email: k12@massart.edu

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