The Early College Program Online Summer Institute is a two-week virtual art and design program offered by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for high school students ages 15 to 18 who have completed their sophomore year. Students take courses in digital media, studio art, and fashion design under the instruction of SAIC's acclaimed faculty of practicing artists and designers. The program features virtual demonstrations, group critiques, one-on-one mentorship, and collaboration with peers from across the country. It is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring artists and designers to develop their skills under the guidance of world-class instructors at one of the most respected art institutions in the United States.
Creating drawings, paintings, or other visual work to express ideas and observations.
Combining images, type, and layout to communicate a message visually.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Adjusting quickly and effectively when plans or circumstances change.
Students build portfolios and develop design skills under acclaimed faculty guidance, directly preparing for graphic design careers.
Contemporary art-making and design coursework develops the visual thinking and creative problem-solving essential to UX/UI design.
Art and design fundamentals from this program build foundational visual and spatial reasoning skills for architecture.
Visual art coursework and portfolio building prepare students for animation careers requiring strong artistic and design foundations.
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