Pre-College Summer Studio

June 29–August 1, 2008

Individuals who have completed at least 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 installation, sculpture, 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 29, and runs through Friday, August 1, 2008. Every week you will engage in each program area. Please note: The following is a sample schedule:

Monday

How to Apply

The Pre-College Summer Studio is a competitive pre-college program for juniors and seniors in high school (or students sixteen to eighteen years of age). We strongly encourage early application because of the program’s limited space. Students requesting housing are encouraged to submit applications before April 2, 2008. Preference is given to applications received prior to this date. All applicants must submit the following:

• Application form and nonrefundable $50 application fee.

• One letter of recommendation from an art teacher or guidance counselor. Applicants from outside the United States need to have a letter of recommendation in English. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Continuing Education Office.

• A typewritten essay (two to three pages) on one of the following topics: 1) Why do you want to attend the SMFA’s Pre-College Summer Studio program? Tell us what inspires you to make art. OR 2) Describe one of your pieces of art: Why did you create it; what does it mean to you?

• A minimum of eight images of your artwork. Acceptable formats include slides, photographs, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and VHS (NTSC format only). Please label all materials with your name and title of work. Images should represent work done within the last year. No original work, please. Images will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is included.

Applicants will be admitted on the basis of their recommendation, essay, and artwork. Applications received after the program is filled will be placed on a waiting list, and applicants will be notified by telephone of their status.

Mail or Fax Application

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Continuing Education

230 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115

Fax: 617-369-3679

Online Application

You may apply using our secure online application or download the Pre-College Summer Studio application on our Web site. Additional materials may be mailed or faxed separately.

Credit Value

Full credit value of the Pre-College Summer Studio is 5 college credits.

Tuition

Residential Tuition: $6,700*

Tuition and housing deposit due upon enrollment: $500**

*Includes tuition, student life fees, and activity fee ($3,600), room ($1,775), and board ($1,325).

**Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to applications received by April 2, 2008.

Commuter Tuition: $3,800*

Tuition deposit due upon enrollment: $200

*Includes tuition, student life fees, and activity fee ($3,600), and lunch ($200).

Refund and Cancellation Policies

All deposits are nonrefundable. All requests for refunds on tuition balances must be in writing and received by the Continuing Education Office by May 21, 2008.

If the Museum School is obliged to cancel the Pre- College Summer Studio for any reason, a full refund of tuition will be issued automatically.

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