Programs for Teens

Summer Pre-College

Summer Pre-College Art and Design Residency Program

This summer, experience one of the most challenging and rewarding opportunities for young artists and designers.

Learn from MICA's expert faculty, visit working artists, earn college credit, and build an application portfolio that stands out. Students get to explore Baltimore and travel to cities such as New York City, Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia while making art with other creative-minded students from all over the world.

Choose the full five-week program, or three and two-week options to fit your summer schedule. Apply online beginning November 1, 2019  to secure your spot in MICA's Pre-College Art and Design Residency Program.

We welcome international Pre-College students!

We’re excited to have you on campus, and introduce you to Baltimore, Maryland. We anticipate a fun and exciting program, filled with culture, community, and exploration as we help you to build your portfolio and prepare you for what it’s like to attend and study at an art & design school.

If you have any questions regarding language proficiency test scores, temporary health insurance, or next steps, please contact our office at precollege@mica.edu or call us at (410) 225-2219.

Summer 2020 Program Dates:

  • 5-Week Program (combine the two sessions below): earn 3 credits [Dates:  June 20 - July 25, 2020]
  • 3-Week Session: earn 2 credits [Dates: July 5 - July 25, 2020]
  • 2-Week Session: earn 1 credit [Dates: June 20 - July 4, 2020]
A group of students huddles around a computer in a Game Design classroom.
A group of students eating lunch in the Meyerhoff dining hall.
Students view artwork on a large screen. A faculty member sits at the front of the class.
A group of students huddles around a computer in a Game Design classroom.

Pre-college students at a Game Design class in Dolphin

Credit

Justin Tuscalas

A group of students eating lunch in the Meyerhoff dining hall.

Pre-college students eating lunch in Meyerhoff

Credit

Colby Ware

Students view artwork on a large screen. A faculty member sits at the front of the class.

Pre-college classroom

Credit

Justin Tsucalas

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Office of Open Studies

Location

Open Studies Offices 1229 Mount Royal Place Baltimore, MD 21217