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Cranbrook Summer Art Institute Bloomfield Hills, MI
Pre-College Summer Enrichment Programs at WPI Worcester, MA
Offering intensive summer art programs for artists, ages 14-18 years. Spend your summer surrounded by students and instructors from around the world who inspire creativity and learning.
What are you doing this summer? How about spending a few weeks on a classic New England campus with its beautiful architecture, ivy- covered walls, and state-of-art labs and research facilities? WPI is the kind of place where you can’t help but feel inspired. Explore new subjects and get hands-on experience in science, engineering, and technology using our cutting-edge equipment and labs. Connect with other students who are just like you, and have fun. At WPI, we believe in the power of our students to make an impact Our undergraduates do much more than study science and technology in the classroom and lab.They delve into the arts and humanities and complete projects destined to make a difference in the world. As one of the nation’s
Cranbrook Summer Art Institute is a place for artistic education for artists of all experience levels. CSAI attracts experienced and novice students and embraces their differences through our small class sizes. Our summer programs are taught by graduate students and alumni of the Cranbrook Academy of Art and are designed to both bolster creativity and develop fundamental skills. Our
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first technological universities, founded in 1865, our curriculum, like our students, continues to be both innovative and practical. Small classes, flexibility, and one- on-one interaction with professors at the top of their fields make learning at WPI an experience unlike any other. Our goal is to give you a taste of the WPI experience and leave you wanting more WPI
teaching artists excel in providing individual attention and innovative instruction – accommodating students of all levels. Enrollment is first- come, first-served, and no portfolio is required because we support the development of all young artists. Students have the option of attending as a day student or staying with us as a boarding student. The Boarding Program offers extra studio time, evening workshops, and field trips throughout Metro Detroit. This comprehensive summer experience allows students to experience local cuisine and culture, while forming lasting friendships with other campers from across the globe. The Cranbrook Difference Location. We are located at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, in the heart of the 330-acre Cranbrook Educational Community. The grounds are home to picturesque trails, inspiring art, and world-renowned architecture. Instructors. All programs are led by graduate students and alumni of the Cranbrook Academy of Art. The Academy is consistently ranked as one of the top graduate art schools in the world by the US News and World Report. Individual Attention. Classes are limited to 16 students, so instructors have time every day to connect one-on-one with each young artist. Intensive Study. CSAI students are enroll in a single, intensive area of study for their two- to three-week term, for a total of 60 – 90 hours of focused development. 90 hours is equivalent to a full semester-long high school class. Exhibition. Each session culminates in an exhibition of student work in Cranbrook Academy of Art’s Forum Gallery. Family members and the general public are invited to an opening reception, celebrating the accomplishments of each student. On-Campus Boarding. Students who board enjoy the complete college experience by living in supervised campus dorms. Find out more about the NEW Boarding Experience at Cranbrook Summer Art Institute. Diverse Students. CSAI attracts students from metropolitan Detroit, across the nation, and around the world. Last year, students from sixteen different states and eight countries attended CSAI. Each year, students form lasting bonds that become a highlight for many who attend. cranbrookart.edu/ RISD
Frontiers, WPI’s flagship summer program, offers rising juniors and seniors a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Imagine spending the summer splicing DNA or designing a robot. Or creating your own multimedia web pages, investigating interplanetary travel, or exploring flight. Choose from a wide range of areas of study: Aerospace engineering, Biomedical engineering, Biology and biotechnology, Chemistry/biochemistry, Civil and environmental engineering, Computer science, Electrical and computer engineering, Engineering exploration, Environmental and sustainability studies, Global sustainability, Interactive media and game development, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Physics, Robotics, Women’s Leadership Dive into the arts as well Rounding out the academic experience are Humanities and Arts workshops in areas such as writing, art, music, speech, history, digital painting, cinematic storytelling, international studies, law, psychology, and theatre. A full schedule of activities, including evening workshops, field trips, movies, live performances, and just-for-fun evening activities will ensure that your stay at WPI is more than just an academic experience. This two-week residential program for juniors and seniors offers an excellent opportunity to meet the current WPI students who serve as program leaders and interact with other participants from across the nation and around the globe. To learn more about the program or to apply, visit www.wpi.edu/+frontiers WPI Summer Programs also offers a wide variety of day and overnight experiences that focus on engineering, leadership for young women, game design, entrepreneurship, sports, and more. Middle school as well as high school students will find enjoyment and learning in these creative, enriching, and challenging topics. Learn more at go.wpi.edu/summer
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