Pre-College Art & Design Experience Application

The Pre-College Art & Design Experience (PCADE) at Academy of Art University is a scholarship grant based art and design education program for high school students.

Explore your future, gain confidence in your creative abilities, and have the time of your life as an art and design student at Academy of Art University. Start your application below!

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Step 1 of 4 - Student Info

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth (Enter as MM-DD-YYYY)

When do you plan on starting?

What year will you graduate from high school?

Mailing Address Country

Street Address

Apartment Number / Suite / Secondary Address Info

City

State

Australian Province

Canadian Province

Chinese Province

Zip/Postal Code

Phone

Please enter numbers only

Country Code (event handled)

Combo Phone (event handled)

How would you like to take courses? Online or onsite?

NOTE:

Fall 2024 On-Site Intensive Dates are October 5, 12, and 19
Spring 2025 On-Site Intensive Dates are March 29, April 5, and April 12. Final Exhibition on April 12
Summer 2025 On-Site Intensive Dates are June 16-25. Final Exhibition on June 26

What Program are you interested in?

Which Intensive Course are you most interested in taking?

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What Inspires You?
We'd like to get to know a little bit about what sparks your creativity. Upload an image, of art that inspires you this could be: a painting, sculpture, a design, a fashion collection, cars, motorcycles, architecture, interior design, text is also appropriate such as the name of a film, game, or show or anything else that lets us get to know you better.

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Commitment to Excellence

By checking this box I agree that I will display the following attitudes and professional behaviors in the Pre-College Art and Design Experience Classes:

Meet deadlines
Attend all classes
Come prepared at all times
Contribute to class discussion and critique

Basic Agreement

By checking this box:

I verify that I will still be enrolled and in high school for the duration of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience program.
I understand Academy of Art University reserves the right to cancel any Pre-College Art & Design Experience class for whatever reason it deems necessary.
IMPORTANT: Please register as soon as possible to ensure a seat in your preferred classes. Please understand that by completing this Application you are not guaranteed a seat in classes that are full. A Pre-Admissions Representative will outreach to you as soon as possible to help you enroll in your preferred classes. If you have immediate questions please contact us at Preadmissions@academyart.edu
I agree that my parent/guardian is aware and agrees to the terms and conditions of the Pre-College Art & Design Experience offered by Academy of Art University.