<p>I am looking for a pre-college art program for the summer of 2012 to begin preparing portfolios/applications and such, and, after scouring forums and the school websites, I think I've got it narrowed down to RISD, SVA, and MICA. I've already looked through this forum: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/138533-summer-pre-college-art-programs.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/138533-summer-pre-college-art-programs.html</a>, but I'd like more some information from anyone who has either attended at least one of these programs or knows something about it.</p>
<p>I want something intense that will challenge me at my current skill level, and I am willing to apply myself and put in the effort needed to get the most out of the program. What are your opinions on these three programs in terms of intensity, people, overall experience, prestige, scholarship offerings, and such? Specific information on illustration/drawing/painting majors is also greatly appreciated! Plus, are there any ridiculously amazing pre-college programs that I may have missed?</p>
<p>I'm also already aware of the huge price tag on RISD's program, which sucks, but if it's worth it, I do want to consider it. Additionally, I live in a big city so urban experiences won't be that daunting.</p>
<p>maximas tibi gratias ago!! :-)</p>
<p>dadgummit people, nobody ain’t got nothin to offer? :(</p>
<p>maybe becaurse it’s all said in somewhere else
did you read all here?
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/643494-pre-college-summer-art-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/643494-pre-college-summer-art-programs.html</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/1071673-risds-pre-college-summer-program-regarding-skill-level.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/1071673-risds-pre-college-summer-program-regarding-skill-level.html</a>
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<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/1088842-affordable-summer-art-programs.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/1088842-affordable-summer-art-programs.html</a>
where big city? I won’t recommend SVA unless you are commuting.
from out of NYC people tend to chose Pratt that got campus over SVA.
or maybe Parsons if you are girl and fashion-y illustration sort.
for “intense” matter, it is all up to what you put in wherever you go.
there always moneyed summer camp fun party kids who complain.
maybe exception is SAIC’s advanced project thing, so far I hear only amazing coming out story. It’s very conceptual, thou don’t know if it’s your thing.
SMFA Boston is same way but hit and miss.
Prestigious wise, Cooper outreach 6weeks or MWS. You have to be junior now, and really good.
links are posted in somewhere in the thread up here^
Try applying for scholarships if money is the issue. unlike MICA, RISD seldom give anything to sophomore kids but never hurt trying. better be free lunch/ward of state poor.
As a rule, if it won’t ask portfolio for general admission (almost all scholarships would ask to see the works, grades, money proof etc) there will be different skill leveled kids mingled together. It can be good and bad thing.
Out of three you listed, MICA seems to me the safest bet, far as I know. unless you don’t want to go to MICA for college.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for the response! In fact, I had already looked at those links, but considering how expensive these programs tend to be, I just want to get all the information I can possibly obtain. (Although I realize that whether you enjoy the program or not is also partly based on luck.)</p>
<p>My daughter went to AIB’s Young Artist in Residency Program. She had nothing but positives. It was a boot-camp like experience for her. She ended up with some nice portfolio pieces out of it, but it was mostly structured like a mini college-level foundations month. She was kept busy, you work in Boston, but you live in Cambridge (Cambridge is a wonderful area, safer, and a nice walking village versus Boston proper)</p>
<p>Wow, fenderjazz, that sounds like an amazing program! I’ll definitely look into it.</p>
<p>Someone had posted on one of those links that the summer program at New Hampshire Institute of Art is less money than most others. It should be worth looking into. </p>
<p>Make sure you’re getting some college credit if you’re spending a significant amount of money!</p>
<p>I had vague memory only but found it now. AIB review.
The kid called self “driven artist” and after only few posts now gone, so I don’t know how much you can say what is what.
yet good example of different take on the same program, depends on the person.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/977868-aib-young-artist-residency-review.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/977868-aib-young-artist-residency-review.html</a></p>
<p>SAIC has a wonderful pre-college program. Choice of 3 or 2 weeks. Concentrate in one area all day long. They offer merit scholarships based on a portfolio submission. My D attended for photography and loved it.<br>
Also, there are programs all over, but look into University of the Arts (Philly), Parsons (NYC), Pratt (Brooklyn).</p>
<p>I think it’s where you’re coming from that makes the most of these programs. Someone from a “school of visual arts” would find any of these programs beneath them, in many cases. Students from conventional high schools might find them challenging. All are, IMO, designed for your parents, not you. They help us feel comfortable that you are ready to go to art school rather than a conventional university education. Speaking as a parent, I’d want my daughter to see a career path through all of this.</p>
<p>My daughter attended the MICA summer program after her sophomore year of high school and the RISD summer program after her junior year of high school. Credit is not given for these programs. Mica does have scholarships for summer programs, can’t remember if RISD does. My daughter enjoyed both programs but liked the environment of Providence over the environment of Baltimore. She did not feel safe at Mica. The students are told that they shouldn’t leave campus alone. Although Mica is a fine school it is a city campus surrounded by a sketchy area. Providence on the other hand is charming and I have never felt unsafe there. As well as being a good experience, I do think that attending these summer programs demonstrates an ongoing serious interest in art which looks good on the application. For the record, my daughter decided to attend RISD for undergrad and will graduate this June. She has never been sorry for her choice and told me that sometimes she has to pinch herself to believe that she really is in their program. Added note: Someone mentioned that you have to be in the lunch program or on aid to get a scholarship from RISD - we did not find this to be the case. My husband has a six-figure salary and my daughter was still offered scholarship money. The Fafsa takes into account not only your salary but the cost of the school. The rest is RISD’s decision. Virginiamom</p>
<p>I think I said that, and I meant for their “summer pre-college”
RISD’s paperwork for fin aid for pre-college had underlined with bold letter you have to be in “significant need” to be considered for any aid, which we receive none.
it was soph-junior but all other pre-colleges offered chunks.
I am not saying RISD pre-college won’t give any aid, I knew one full tuition kid went between junior-senior (thou public school free lunch poor)
I know RISD could help kids when they see it for college as well.
I saw it happen, no offense.
and MICA pre college had been awarding credits, Tuscany 2, Baltimore 3 since few years back.
^^ this is why you should look into up to date current information for every possible options and compare throughly.
could be changing as we speak for the next year. price, hours, what included or not: food, supply, trip, etc.
It is real tedious process but you’ll be glad you did. I mean, your parents should do that if they’d be paying, no?</p>
<p>misteremu, if you decide on risd’s pre-college shoot me a PM! Me and about 30 people from around the world that are going this year already have a facebook group where we’re getting to know eachother ahead of time! Good luck on your decision.</p>