Pre-College Programs

Pre-College Summer Sessions

Two weeks of art, hard work, fun, and friendship at MCAD--that's what the Pre-College Summer Sessions are all about. The Minneapolis College of Art and Design's pre-college summer program gives 16- to 18-year-olds the chance to live on MCAD's campus, build a portfolio, and earn two college credits, all while having the times of their lives and experiencing what it's like to be a college student. With the vibrant artistic culture of Minneapolis as a backdrop, Summer Sessions students complete rigorous coursework and explore their own creative abilities all while learning critical skills and trying out new techniques. Students have access to the same state of the art equipment and facilities used by MCAD's undergraduates. Plus, they get a preview of the college experience, with shared dorm rooms, tight deadlines, and high expectations for effort, success, and teamwork.

Download the Pre-College Summer Session brochure, or request a printed version.

Session 1/ Contemporary Image and Media

June 17–July 1, 2012

Choose from:

Digital photography
Graphic Design
Illustration

Session 2/Singular and Sequential Images

July 15–29, 2012

Choose from:

Animation
Comic Art
Painting

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option

The Post-Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) gives high school students who are Minnesota residents the opportunity to take courses at colleges and universities while still attending high school. You do not have to pay tuition as the program is funded in part by the State of Minnesota.

Participants in the PSEO program at MCAD may choose from specially designated courses in the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science programs. Students attend classes with full-time MCAD students and are expected to complete college-level assignments. High school seniors who live more than fifty miles from MCAD may apply to take classes through the online PSEO program.

Enrollment must occur during your senior year and you may attend fall or spring semesters. MCAD allows PSEO students to take one course per semester for two semesters for a total of six credits. These credits are transferable to the BFA or BSc degree programs.