Pre-College Summer Studio

June 24–July 27, 2007

Individuals who have completed their sophomore year in high school are welcome to apply to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s (SMFA) rigorous five-week Pre-College Summer Studio.

Unique Interdisciplinary Curriculum

At the SMFA we recognize that disciplines converge and influence each other, and that contemporary art is truly interdisciplinary. We encourage all students to build solid foundations and acquire skill sets in numerous disciplines in order to create new possibilities and forms of artmaking.

In the Pre-College Summer Studio you will explore painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, video, digital photography, and sound art, as well as public art, installation, and performance, so that you may take your artmaking to the next level. These core courses will encompass basic skills, experimentation, conceptual thinking, problem solving, critique, and discussions. The program will also include presentations, resources, and one-on-one guidance in regard to portfolio building, career paths in the arts, and the college application process.

Individual-Focused Instruction

Highly skilled and experienced artists/teachers will instruct you in studio work and lead you in discussions about the artmaking process. Our unusually low student to faculty ratio (6:1) ensures that you will get the attention you need as you evolve your artwork. You will also be matched with a graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program who will help you further develop your individual vision.

Boston: The Extended Classroom

Visits from renowned artists and excursions in the Boston area will provide opportunities for direct engagement with the local art and culture scene. You also will have access to the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Program Schedule

The Pre-College Summer Studio program begins with an orientation on Sunday, June 24, and runs through Friday, July 27, 2007. Every week you will engage in each program area. Please note: The following is a sample schedule:

Monday