2022 Pre-College Program
MECA&D’s Pre-College program is a rigorous three-week residential and online program designed to give high school students the opportunity to discover their future as an art student. Pre-College offers you a real taste of life and education in a nationally-known professional college of visual arts, as well as the opportunity to develop your portfolio, earn college credit, and meet other artists your own age!
2021 Program Dates: July 9-30, 2022
During the program, students will choose two of the following majors to explore in-depth. Both majors are given equal time throughout the program. Students will also take a Figure Drawing class to support their chosen majors and improve their technical skills.
2022 Residential Majors
- Animation
- Comics + Graphic Novels
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Ceramics
- Fashion + Textile Design
- Black + White Darkroom Photography
- Metals + Jewelry
2022 Online Majors
- Animation
- Comics + Graphic Novels
- Painting
- Drawing
Admissions
Pre-College is open to students in their sophomore, junior, senior year of high school, (or the equivalent) who are 15-18 years old as of June 2022. Pre-College provides a rigorous pace and workload similar to the first semester of art college. Although a portfolio is not required for entrance to the program, it is expected that students will be strongly committed to three weeks of intensive daily studio classes and additional evening and weekend studio work.
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are based on financial need. Completed applications with supporting materials must be received by February 1, 2022, to be considered for financial aid. Completed applications and supporting documentation received after February 1, 2022, will be considered if funds are available. Students wishing to apply for need-based financial aid must submit a copy of their parent/guardian’s 2021 tax forms.
