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Register for Summer of Art: A Premier Pre-College Program

Experience an intensive, college-level art and design program at Otis College.

Who Can Apply?

Summer of Art is open to high school students ages 14.5 to 19 who are passionate about art and design. Whether you’re preparing for a BFA program or looking to expand your creative skills, this pre-college experience will help build your portfolio and artistic foundation.

How to Register for This Pre-College Art Experience

Follow these steps to complete your registration and start your journey at Otis College. If completing registration as a parent or guardian, please do so using your student’s information.

  1. Visit the Summer of Art Course Page

  2. Select one Specialization and/or one Drawing Studio and add to your cart. To create a full all-day program, please select one of each.*

    • Specializations:

      • Animation: 2D, 3D and traditional pen to paper (full day), Character Development and Design, Fashion Design I, Illustration, On-Camera: Photography and Digital Filmaking (full day), Painting I, and Product and Toy Design

    • Drawing Studios: 

      • Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Drawing, Life Drawing, and Drawing from the Costumed Model I

  3. Select a payment including a $200 per class registration fee, a payment plan option (full payment is due July 1) or full tuition.

  4. Once ready to check out, you will be asked to log in or create a student Extension Portal profile.  To do so, provide the student’s name, email address, and select “Create Account”.  Note: If registering multiple students, each will require a unique account and email address.

  5. Once the student Extension Portal profile information is complete, click “Save”.

  6. Continue to check-out and complete payment.

If you are registering for the all-day program, please be sure to select the right Drawing Studio for your Specialization.  If you have questions, reach out to us at soa@otis.edu.

 

students living on campus

Apply for Housing for a Fully-Immersive Pre-College Experience

Live and learn on campus alongside fellow young artists. Staying in Otis College’s residence halls provides a true college experience, with access to creative spaces, peer collaboration, and supervised activities.

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Disability Services

Everyone deserves equal access to education. Disability Services provides the resources, advocacy, and support you need to make the most of your college experience. 

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Contact Us

Have questions? We're here to help! Call the Otis College Extension team between 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Phone: 310-665-6850

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