Pre-College Art & Design Experience Intensives

Join us for a blast of improv, vocal warm-ups, and acting exercises! Boost your confidence for auditions, interviews, and beyond. You’ll learn memorization techniques, craft a monologue, and show it off in our final class. Bring your friends and family to watch your performance, which is followed by a Q&A with the instructor. Plus, you’ll get helpful handouts packed with tips and tricks to keep!

Jump into the world of animation with Maya and Unreal Engine! You’ll learn the basic essentials to create your own animations and see them come to life in a mini-game you’ll design. Show off your creations at our end-of-course exhibition!

Imagine walking through a building that feels like a journey! Take inspiration from famous architects’ pavilions and create your own design concept. Think about how you want people to feel in your space, then bring it to life. You’ll make a cool physical model to see your vision in 3D!

Explore the themes of mythology and the body within art history. Through lectures, discussions, and final presentations we will study art from the pre-history to the modern day to understand the great power and significance that Graeco-Roman myths and the human form have had on the art historical narrative.

In this three-week hybrid course, dive into sustainable brand design using AI tools like Meta AI and Adobe Firefly! You’ll create eye-catching posters for sustainable brands like eco-friendly sunglasses or vegan ice cream.  Harnessing the power of AI for brand identity, copywriting, and visual design. At the end of the intensive you’ll showcase your final work.

Ignite your passion for fashion with an immersive experience that unlocks the limitless creativity and innovative design possibilities within the world of style. Dive into the vibrant world of fashion design where you’ll explore foundational skills and discover how to transform your ideas into stunning realities. Through hands-on sessions, you’ll be guided in researching trends, generating fresh ideas, and cultivating a deep understanding of your own creative vision. Sketch live models draped in couture, experiment with dynamic printing techniques, and bring your unique fashion concepts to life. This is more than just a course—it’s your gateway to the exciting, ever-evolving world of fashion design.

Join this three-week painting adventure and enjoy the thrill of painting from direct observation! Learn the basics with still life setups of multiple subjects, where you’ll refine your skills step-by-step, and create a finished masterpiece. Wrap it all up with an exhibition to showcase your work for everyone to admire!

Get creative and sculpt a 1/3rd scale fantasy self-portrait in oil-based clay over three fun weeks! Learn portrait anatomy basics as you build your sculpture, shape your features, and add imaginative twists to bring your vision to life. Finish with a gallery exhibit showcasing your mini masterpiece for all to admire!

Unleash your imagination and master graphite on Bristol board to create stunning fantasy scenes! Dive into the creative process with bold silhouettes, dynamic compositions, and a fully realized fantasy world full of depth and impact. Your adventure ends with a grand exhibition, where your unique artistic vision takes the spotlight!

Dive into game development with Construct 3 and create your very own playable game to take home! You’ll start with a ready-made code and game structure, then make it yours by customizing the art, expanding the levels, and tweaking the code. If you’re feeling advanced, go all out with custom artwork, animated characters, enemies, and complex gameplay rules to make your game one-of-a-kind!

Get hands-on and craft your own bronze ring bands using the ancient art of lost wax casting!

Discover the magic and art of storytelling by exploring how story elements come alive in a scene! You’ll create your own 1-page comic with 3 dynamic panels.

Come explore the exciting world of Interior Architecture & Design with us! Design a concept and mood board for your favorite fictional character from movies, TV, or video games. Using our Interior Design Materials Library, you’ll craft a physical mood board and bring your vision to life!

Unleash your creativity in a design challenge where your imagination leads the way! Solve real-world problems and turn your ideas into reality—think sleek desk organizers, futuristic planters, or custom phone holders—all with 3D printing. Ready to make your creative mark? The future of design is yours—let’s get started!

Unleash your inner music producer with Apple’s premier music software, Logic Pro! Groove into music creation with hands-on guidance from an industry pro. You’ll master the tools for composing, arranging, editing, and mixing, and leave with a polished track and the skills to kickstart your music production journey!

Master smartphone photography in our vibrant downtown San Francisco studios! Learn the tricks of the trade for capturing stunning images using your mobile phone, from color and light to framing and composition. With pro models and set props, you’ll create a sleek final series ready for exhibition!

Jump into Visual Development with Design for Movies! Create your own characters and sets for animation or live-action, and bring your unique style to life in a fast-paced, creative adventure.