Summer Institute 2020 Brochure

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The Pre-College Summer Institute at University of the Arts is a dynamic program through which you’ll gain substantial foundational skills and college-level training while working with expert visual, writing and performing arts faculty. Choose a program that parallels UArts’ college experience. You’ll be immersed in artistic and critical study while your classmates and instructors inspire you with new ideas, insights and perspectives. Through it all, Philadelphia is your platform for exploring and learning, as you attend performances and visit cultural institutions, galleries and museums. At UArts, independent thinkers from around the globe are your collaborators and community. At the end of the program, you’ll be thinking and making like an artist—with focus, motivation and vision.

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Creative Writing (4 weeks)

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Dance (3 weeks)

18 Music (2 weeks) 22 Music Industry & Technology (3 weeks) 26 Theater (4 weeks) 30 Studio Workshops (2 weeks) 32 The Scene: Life On Campus 34 The Details: Dates & Rates 39 Policies 3


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In the four-week Art, Media & Design program, your interests drive your experience. You’ll gain new skills and learn to think critically about art through college-level art and design courses, critiques and visits to Philly’s museums and cultural institutions. You’ll take three classes: one major and two electives. Class offerings are broad and reflect UArts’ college experience.

THE PROCESS Courses are taught by artists and creative professionals who comprise UArts’ faculty. Each class is designed to expand your perspective on contemporary art-making and support your work, artistic development and portfolio. THE PERKS Experience art institutions like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Fabric Workshop & Museum, the Barnes Foundation, and Philly’s galleries and artist-run spaces. In the evenings, you’ll participate in open studios, interdisciplinary workshops and artist talks. THE PROOF At the end of the program, you’ll show your work in a public exhibition and have your work featured in the Summer Institute’s LookBook. (View the SI 2019 LookBook at uarts.edu/siamd.) You’ll also leave with a portfolio of new work, feedback from instructors and three college credits. Rising seniors can have their portfolios evaluated for fall 2021 undergraduate admission to UArts.

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The Program

You’ll participate in one major, one morning elective and one afternoon elective. Class offerings are detailed below. MAJORS Meet all day Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Choose one of the following majors. Animation Professional animators guide you through the basics of motion studies: experimenting with traditional handdrawn, stop-motion and digital animation techniques. Over the course of the program, you will storyboard, film, edit and execute your own short, animated movie and demo reel. Digital Filmmaking Examine artistic expression in filmmaking from all sides. Study direction, cinematography and editing using state-of-the-art cameras, equipment and software. Work with filmmakers and classmates on group projects as you learn to balance the many elements of filmmaking: storyboarding, developing characters, shooting scenes and editing. Graphic Design Today, design is everywhere in our modern world. Posters, publications, album covers, apparel and digital media utilize graphic design to convey messages to viewers. You’ll focus on the principles and possibilities of visual communication, including graphic form, type design, layout, image treatment and sequence using Adobe Creative Cloud.

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Illustration Gain an understanding of both hand-drawn and digital processes for articulating visual ideas and meaning in comics, children’s books, advertising, editorial and other applications. You’ll encounter subject matter sourced from various fields and be prompted to respond with imaginative illustrations that articulate insight and draw an emotional response. Oil Painting* This studio major will introduce you to how the oldest art discipline is being practiced, interpreted, discussed and made relevant today. You’ll begin with fundamental painting techniques and studio processes, such as color mixing, paint application and composition. Hands-on assignments and group critiques will inspire you to experiment materially and conceptually. Photography Learn the fundamentals of photography while digging into composition, lighting techniques, color and tonality to create dynamic images. You’ll also explore advanced camera controls and post-production techniques using Adobe Creative Cloud to refine your photographs. A DSLR camera is needed for this course. * Nude figure models might be used in this class.


MORNING ELECTIVES Meet Tuesday and Thursday

Choose one morning elective from the following. Alternative Painting (Acrylic) Consider psychological influences and imaginative approaches to creating paintings. Technical instruction will be in painting, but you’ll be encouraged to explore and incorporate nontraditional materials and other media of your choice to develop your individual expression. Advanced Drawing* Discover contemporary applications for drawing and explore various media as you work from still life, interiors, landscapes and figures to complete large-scale, finished pieces. Previous drawing experience is preferred. B & W Darkroom Photo Experience the alchemy of darkroom photography as you develop your own film, hand-print images, and explore darkroom processes and manipulation techniques. This course is appropriate for all levels of experience. Character Development: Illustration Work from your imagination to develop

and design original characters. Use a variety of traditional and digital media to create thumbnail sketches that evolve into highly rendered images suitable for various applications: animation, cartoons, comic books, graphic novels or illustration. Creative Writing Focus on developing your voice while exploring contemporary approaches to writing. Compose original work in various formats—based on prompts that incite experimentation— while participating in critiques with peers and faculty. Digital Effects for Film & Animation Create effects for live-action and animated films using Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere. Shoot and light sequences in front of a green screen for a range of settings, and create standard effects such as muzzle slashes, lightsabers and explosions. Sculpture & Installation Learn to make art in 3-D, from concept and experiments to materials and execution. You’ll be encouraged to explore while you learn technical skills for composing and constructing sculptural works.

AFTERNOON ELECTIVES Meet Tuesday and Thursday

Choose one afternoon elective from the following. Drawing* Drawing is the most basic art and design tool, and it’s a fundamental component of all creative disciplines. Working in classical media such as pencil, charcoal and ink, you’ll develop essential observational and technical skills. Instruction will focus on still life, models, and landscape and techniques such as composition, light, shadow, rendering and perspective. * Nude figure models might be used in this class.

Figure Drawing* Drawing the figure is crucial for many forms of artmaking and design. This course allows you to focus exclusively on articulating the human form. You’ll work from nude models as you learn basic anatomy, gesture, volume and how to check accuracy. Previous drawing experience is preferred. Film Criticism Learn to watch movies with a critical eye. Through a selection of screenings, class discussions and written responses, you’ll analyze film techniques and develop a critical vocabulary. This course is designed for future filmmakers, artists, critics and writers. Afternoon electives continued on next page 7


AFTERNOON ELECTIVES (Cont.)

Screenprinting Discover the medium that Andy Warhol stole from industrial production processes and transformed into an art form. Learn the techniques to screenprint clothing, bags, posters, zines and items of your choice. Sketchbooks: Experiments & Field Notes Learn to use your sketchbook as a visual journal for observation and invention. You’ll experiment with markers, ink and cut paper. Field trips will encourage you to work from life and your imagination. Street Photography Capture the city’s spirit through your lens. Explore camera control and photographic concepts on walking trips to local galleries, markets and parks. Previous photo experience is preferred. Visual Storytelling Learn how to use visual elements to tell stories more effectively. Investigate how components such as editorial choices, format, pacing and style create meaning. This course is perfect for students interested in animation, film, game design, graphic design, illustration, photography, writing or any form of visual storytelling.

Woodworking Studio: Design & Build Learn basic carpentry techniques, including joinery and hand and power tool manipulation, and discover contemporary applications for woodworking. Projects encourage you to explore design ideas while gaining technical skills. Writing for Comics Examine how text works with sequential images to create stories and worlds in comics, cartoons, graphic novels, animation and other forms of illustrated text. Delve into concepts like dialogue and narrative as you create written pieces that can be used for future projects. View full course descriptions at uarts.edu/siamd. * Nude figure models might be used in this class.

How to Apply – Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply. – Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply. – Include a 300-word-maximum personal statement that explains why you want to attend the program and what you hope to gain from the experience. 8

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 7, at University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Visit uarts.edu/siopenhouse or call 215-717-6430 for details.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule MON

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Major

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Major

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Morning elective

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Afternoon elective

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Major

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Major

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Morning elective

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Afternoon elective

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Major

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Major

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trips

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for students to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

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Students break for lunch between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. every day.

Note: Students may elect to attend open studios on Monday–Thursday evenings. Commuters should plan accordingly. 9


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Develop your artistic voice in a creative and collaborative workshop setting that immerses you in poetry, fiction and other genres. You’ll learn from award-winning published authors and professional editors as you sharpen your skills and gain writing experience in several areas. Modeled on UArts’ Creative Writing college experience, this program allows you to take an Art, Media & Design elective to broaden your experience.

THE PROCESS Writing prompts and observational exercises around Philadelphia spark discussion and critique. Cross-disciplinary electives and collaborations allow you to explore an area of strength or branch out into something new, equipping you to tell your distinct story. THE PERKS Instructors and guest writers share advice for unlocking what you’re trying to say, and mentors provide critical feedback during evening workshopping sessions. You’ll also participate in weekly workshops and roundtable discussions with members of Philadelphia’s literary scene. THE PROOF Over the course of the program, you’ll develop a robust, multigenre portfolio that will be included in the Summer Institute’s Creative Writing Journal. You’ll also participate in a public reading for friends, family and peers; leave the program with detailed feedback from instructors; and earn three college credits.

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The Program CORE CLASSES You’ll hone your craft in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction and other forms, studying with a different dynamic faculty member each week. The program focus changes weekly, allowing room for you to follow your inspiration wherever it might take you. Writing Funny This multigenre class investigates what makes funny … funny. You will create original stories, poems and essays that explore dark humor; parody; absurdism; satire; magical realism; and other forms of the fantastical, surreal and comedic. Compelling Characters Harry Potter. Jay Gatsby. Emma Bovary: Memorable characters are the lifeblood of any good story. Learn how to create complex, multifaceted characters who will drive your fiction forward. On the Page and On the Stage This course allows for a deep dive into the world of poetry in all its forms, including a special segment on spoken word and performance poetry. You’ll develop a critical vocabulary while finding powerful new ways to express yourself. Zines: Media for the People Regardless of what genre you write in, zines can be an ideal format for work by underrepresented voices, people seeking a more democratic writing community or those for whom traditional publishing has proven limiting. ELECTIVES You’ll have the opportunity to participate in an elective of your choice on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Choose one course from the following. – Drawing

– Sketchbooks: Experiments & Field Notes

– Figure Drawing

– Street Photography

– Film Criticism

– Visual Storytelling

– Screenprinting

– Woodworking Studio: Design & Build

View course descriptions for electives at uarts.edu/sicw.

– Writing for Comics

How to Apply – Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply. – Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply. – Include a 300-word-maximum personal statement that explains why you want to attend the program and what you hope to gain from the experience. 12

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 7, at University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Visit uarts.edu/siopenhouse or call 215-717-6430 for details.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule MON

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People (rotates weekly)

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Elective

4 p.m.–8 p.m.

Open studio

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Workshopping

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Elective

4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Workshopping

9 a.m.–12 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Writing Funny, Compelling Characters, On the Page and On the Stage or Zines: Media for the People

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trips

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for students to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

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WED

THURS

FRI

Students break for lunch between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. every day.

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This immersive, three-week program will expand your understanding of dance as an art form, a college major and a career. Take daily studio practice classes; work with a rotating selection of UArts faculty and guest artists; and explore opportunities to choreograph, improvise and perform repertory.

THE PROCESS With up to five classes a day, well-deserved physical breaks include rigorous workshops in dance history, theory and collaborative art practices with students in other Pre-College programs. Classes are designed to enhance versatility, precision, experimentation and communication across a wide range of dance genres—letting you strengthen the styles you know and learn about those you don’t. THE PERKS Transform the way you approach the practice and technique of making and performing dance. Develop both physically and artistically under the guidance of celebrated teachers and choreographers. The program includes electives in over a dozen genres, repertory projects, artist talks, professional dance performances, museum trips and open studio space for developing choreography. THE PROOF Receive written evaluations from UArts faculty and gain an introduction to a network of renowned teachers and choreographers. Demonstrate your creative and technical growth in a final public sharing and earn three college credits. Rising seniors have the opportunity to audition for fall 2021 undergraduate admission to UArts.

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The Program You’ll participate in up to five classes a day, including daily studio practice classes, two or more repertory projects, and a variety of electives and workshops. STUDIO PRACTICE

ELECTIVES

Study a wide variety of techniques and movement forms daily.

– Composition & Improvisation

Each week, you’ll select from a variety of rotating course choices to complement the work done in your core classes. Electives meet daily and you will choose them once you’ve arrived on campus.

– Contemporary Forms

Past electives have included

– Jazz & Hip-Hop

– Activate Your Voice

– Contemporary Variations

– African Diasporic Forms

– Digital Media

– Archetypal Movement Modes

– Hip-Hop

– Ballet

– Traditional Modern Dance Techniques

REPERTORY PROJECTS Participate in the creation of an original work, choreographed and mentored by UArts faculty. Additionally, you will choose between a second repertory project in ballet, jazz or hip-hop. Works from these projects will be performed in the final sharing.

– Black Dance through the Lens – Commercial Jazz for the Camera – Contemporary Partnering

– Flamenco – Jazz – Pilates – Pointe & Variations – Scores – Sensing the Self – Tap – Yoga

How to Apply – Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply. – Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply. – Audition: You can audition in person or submit a digital video audition via YouTube or Vimeo.

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS – Up to five minutes of technical demonstration at the barre and/or center – A two-minute solo performance In-Person Audition Saturday, March 7, Pre-College Summer Institute Open House, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Schedule an in-person audition at 215-717-6430 or precollege@uarts.edu.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule CORE CLASSES

Fiction This course introduces you to the fundamentals of fiction MON

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Modern

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Ballet

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1 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Workshop (Dance for the Camera)

2:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

Repertory

4 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Elective

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Ballet

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Comp & Improv

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1 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Workshop (Knowing Dance More)

2:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

Repertory

4 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Elective

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Modern

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Ballet

THURS

1 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Repertory

2:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

Dance meeting

4 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Elective

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Modern

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Comp & Improv

FRI

1 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Workshop (Dance After High School)

2:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

Repertory

4 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Elective

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Ballet

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Modern 1 p.m.–2:20 p.m.

Repertory

2:30 p.m.–3:50 p.m.

Elective

4 p.m.–5:20 p.m.

Elective

7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Attend professional performance

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trip

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for students to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

Students break for lunch between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. every day.

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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and University of the Arts present this dynamic twoweek intensive, where instrumentalists and vocalists explore technique and repertoire while interacting with master-level musicians. You’ll work with UArts faculty to uncover a range of creative possibilities through jam sessions, ensembles, lessons and collaborations, with an emphasis on improvisation and performance.

THE PROCESS The Kimmel’s world-class venues and UArts’ brand-new music facilities will host this generation’s brightest young musicians as they gain invaluable experience in a creative, live performance setting. Philadelphia has deep-seated music roots—transformative figures like Billie Holiday, The Roots, John Coltrane, Kurt Vile and Questlove have called it home—making the city the perfect place for you to explore music. THE PERKS During the program, you’ll work with both legacy and newly commissioned works in ensembles, improvisation sessions and special concerts. Master classes with notable visiting artists help hone your musicianship. Additionally, you will take trips to experience live music and have the opportunity to work with dancers to explore the space where music and movement interact. THE PROOF You will emerge from this two-week program with new skills and confidence as a musician, connections to both a network of peers and actively touring and recording faculty, as well as three college credits. The program culminates in a free concert performance for family, friends and peers in the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater.

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The Program CORE CLASSES

SPECIALTY ENSEMBLES

You’ll participate in the following courses.

You’ll take part in a specialty ensemble. Auditions will be used for placement.

Lessons Working in small instrument groups, you will focus on improving style, technique, phrasing, interpretation, improvisation and sight-reading skills on your primary instrument. Improvisation Become a stronger performer by working closely with faculty to build your vocabulary, rhythm and ear training, as well as your understanding of music theory fundamentals. Small Ensemble Work alongside three to six classmates, and interpret and harmonize melodies, improvise and play as a cohesive ensemble. Music will include a mix of both legacy repertoire and newly commissioned original repertoire written specifically for your ensemble.

Vocal Ensemble Sharpen your technical and improvisational skills while strengthening your command of repertoire and style. A rhythm section will support your work on harmony, sight reading, timbre and more. Rhythm Workshop Featuring a variety of guitars, pianos, bass, drums and vibes, you will have the opportunity to work in trios and focus on time, feel, musical communication and instrumental interaction.

How to Apply

– Prepared selection of one of the

– Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply.

– Sight-reading exercise (Details can be

following: “Billie’s Bounce”–Charlie Parker “Straight, No Chaser”–Thelonius Monk “Sandu”–Clifford Brown found at uarts.edu/simusic.)

– Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply.

– Optional self selection: perform an

– Audition: You can audition in person or submit a digital video via YouTube or Vimeo.

VOCALISTS—See uarts.edu/simusic for detailed requirements.

Students are accepted into the program in one of the following performance areas: Bass (upright or electric), Drum Set, Flute, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vibraphone or Voice

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS INSTRUMENTALISTS—See uarts.edu/simusic for detailed requirements.

– Introduction: name, school, grade, city, state and what you will be playing

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Big Band Perform, phrase and harmonize within a large section. Featuring a variety of both original and legacy repertoire, you will work on rhythm, sight reading, collective improvisation, large group dynamics and more.

additional piece of your choice

– Introduction: name, school, grade, city, state and what you will be performing

– Prepared selection: two musical selections of differing style and perform the melody

– Sight-reading exercise (Details can be found at uarts.edu/simusic.) In-Person Audition Saturday, March 7, Pre-College Summer Institute Open House, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Schedule an in-person audition at 215-717-6430 or precollege@uarts.edu.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule MON

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Improvisation

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Small Ensemble

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lesson

3:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Big Band, Vocal Ensemble or Rhythm Workshop

6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Attend live performance

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Improvisation

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Small Ensemble

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lesson

3:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Big Band, Vocal Ensemble or Rhythm Workshop

6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Evening concert

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Improvisation

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Small Ensemble

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lesson

3:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Big Band, Vocal Ensemble or Rhythm Workshop

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Improvisation

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Small Ensemble

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lesson

3:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Big Band, Vocal Ensemble or Rhythm Workshop

6 p.m.–8 p.m.

Jam session

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Improvisation

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Small Ensemble

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lesson

3:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Big Band, Vocal Ensemble or Rhythm Workshop

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trip

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for you to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

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WED

THURS

FRI

Students break for lunch between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. every day.

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This three-week program gives you exclusive access to new technologies, business practices and music industry pros. Dive into an immersive, real-world course of study, and collaborate with classmates and professionals. Through project simulations, you’ll merge new software skills with your love of music.

THE PROCESS Work with a network of professionals in the music and technology industries, from respected performers to master technicians. Coursework is combined with trips to music venues and recording studios, guest lectures from professionals, and collaborations with summer music students that elevate your musical expertise. THE PERKS This comprehensive program builds the experience you’ll need to manage projects independently. Sharpen your skills in live sound technologies, recording, digital audio mixing and streaming in our brand-new recording facilities using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and top-of-the-line API consoles. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on individual projects during open lab hours. THE PROOF You’ll leave with a portfolio of fully composed and produced pieces designed to showcase your talent to colleges, detailed faculty evaluations and three college credits.

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The Program CORE CLASSES You’ll participate in the following courses. Live Sound Using state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll have a hands-on opportunity to learn and apply the science and theory of acoustics, and the techniques required to mix music in a live performance setting. Digital Audio Explore basic digital audio theory, as well as fundamental application and strategy, using Ableton Live. This class includes hands-on tutorials in arranging and mixing concepts, all taught in a lab equipped with individual Ableton workstations. Recording Workshop Discover the approaches, equipment and principles used in audio recording, including an understanding of Pro Tools, various microphone types, signal flow, studio operation workflow and standards. Web Radio Interested in producing, DJing, or managing your own online radio broadcast or an existing web station? This course examines operations within the university’s web radio station, UArts Radio. You’ll focus on delivery options, programming and content management. Introduction to Music Business Understanding the industry’s many sectors and how they interact is the first step to a successful music business career. In this course, you’ll explore music performance; recording; promoting and distribution; and examine the revenue models, organizational structures and business principles of each. Digital Media & Marketing Digital media’s rise over the past two decades has turned media production and consumption on their heads, resulting in new industry standards and operations. This course investigates the range of organizations and economic forces involved in digital media production, and related business practices and policies.

How to Apply – Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply. – Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply. – Include a 300-word-maximum personal statement that explains why you want to attend the program and what you hope to gain from the experience. 24

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 7, at University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Visit uarts.edu/siopenhouse or call 215-717-6430 for details.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule CORE CLASSES

Fiction This course introduces you to the fundamentals of fiction MON

TUES

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Music Business

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Digital Media & Marketing

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Live Sound

2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.

Web Radio

9 a.m.–10:20 a.m.

Music Business

10:30 a.m.–11:50 a.m. Digital Media & Marketing 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Recording Workshop

2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.

Digital Audio

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Music Business

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Digital Media & Marketing

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Live Sound

2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.

Web Radio

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Music Business

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Digital Media & Marketing

1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Recording Workshop

2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.

Digital Audio

9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Music Business

10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Digital Media & Marketing

1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Master class with visiting artist & studio visits

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trip

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for students to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

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THURS

FRI

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Join us in Center City Philadelphia, one of the nation’s largest theater destinations, for four weeks of immersive study. You’ll choose one of three tracks: Acting; Musical Theater; or Directing, Playwriting and Production. Modeled after the renowned UArts college experience, this program trains artists looking for individualized and hybrid opportunities to write, direct, design and produce, in addition to being on stage.

THE PROCESS Through a rigorous college-level curriculum, you’ll develop skills in crafting character and scene work, grasp the potential of your voice as an instrument, and develop a vibrant stage presence. You’ll also explore track-specific courses that address your individual needs and other course options that span a wide range of theatrical disciplines. THE PERKS Receive training from our distinguished faculty and participate in master classes with award-winning theater artists. Our faculty are currently working on Broadway, off Broadway, in film/TV and in major regional theaters. Trips to Philadelphia theaters and a day trip to New York City to attend a Broadway production enhance your experience. THE PROOF Leave with audition-ready materials and preparation, detailed feedback from your instructors, and three college credits. The program closes with a final sharing for friends, family and peers. Rising seniors have the opportunity to audition for fall 2021 undergraduate admission to UArts.

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The Program CORE CLASSES You’ll receive the following core training. Acting Studio Practical approaches to crafting character and scene work are combined with techniques designed to build physical and emotional stamina, and to encourage the spirit of play and risk that are necessary for developing a vibrant, engaging stage presence.

Collaborative Process Focusing on the journey rather than the destination, this course expands your definitions of what theater can be and how it can be made. Audition Techniques You’ll learn the technique of auditioning explored from both sides of “the table.”

TRACKS You’ll focus your training by selecting a track of study: Acting; Musical Theater; or Directing, Playwriting and Production. Tracks allow you to deepen your study with major-specific courses, some of which are listed below. Musical Theater Musical Theater Dance, Musical Theater Performance

Acting Improvisation, Shakespeare Directing, Playwriting and Production Directing, Playwriting

ELECTIVES & WORKSHOPS Further your exploration through a wide range of electives and workshops with visiting artists from the Philadelphia and New York professional theater markets. Past electives have included Arts Management, Clown, Design, Disobedient Theater, Movement, Playwriting, RasaBoxes, Rock and Pop, Script Analysis, The Singing Instrument, Songwriting, Stage Management, Viewpoints, and Vocal Ensemble.

Previous visiting artists have included Jonathan Larson; Award–winning composer César Alvarez; Tony Award– nominated actors Forrest McClendon and Rob McClure; Barrymore Award–winning artists Alex Bechtel, Ben Dibble and Justin Jain; and the internationally renowned Pig Iron Theatre Company.

How to Apply – Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siapply. – Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply. – Include a 300-word-maximum personal statement that explains why you want to attend the program and what you hope to gain from the experience. 28

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 7, at University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Visit uarts.edu/siopenhouse or call 215-717-6430 for details.


A Week in the Life: Sample Schedule CORE CLASSES

Fiction This course introduces you to the fundamentals of fiction MON

9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Warm-up

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Musical Theater Dance, Improvisation or Directing

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Acting Studio

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Audition Techniques

4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Electives or workshop

9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Warm-up

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Collaborative Process

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Acting Studio

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Musical Theater Performance, Shakespeare or Playwriting

4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Electives or workshop

9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Warm-up

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Musical Theater Dance, Improvisation or Directing

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Acting Studio

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Audition Techniques

4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Electives or workshop

9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Warm-up

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Collaborative Process

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Acting Studio

2 p.m.–4 p.m.

Musical Theater Performance, Shakespeare or Playwriting

4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Electives or workshop

9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

Warm-up

9:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Master class

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Play in a Day or rehearsal

2 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Play in a Day or rehearsal

SAT

All day

Optional off-campus field trips

SUN

All day

Exploration day (free time for students to engage in activities and explore Philadelphia in small groups or independently)

TUES

WED

THURS

FRI

Students break for lunch between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. every day.

Note: Some evening activities are part of this program’s curriculum. Evening rehearsals will take place in the final week of the program. Commuters should plan accordingly.

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Studio Workshops JULY 6 – JULY 17 | 2 WEEKS 1.5 COLLEGE CREDITS

Spend all day in the studio developing your ideas, skills and artistic vision, while getting a taste of the UArts experience.

THE PROGRAM Each workshop meets daily for two weeks, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with a break for lunch. Upon successful completion of a Studio Workshop, you’ll receive 1.5 college credits. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend evening open studios Monday through Thursday. (Commuters should plan accordingly.) THE DETAILS This program is open to rising 9th- through 12th-graders. Rising freshmen and sophomores can participate as commuter students. Rising juniors and seniors can participate as residential or commuter students. Residential students can participate in off-campus field trips on Saturdays. Sundays are exploration days.

uarts.edu/siworkshops How to Register Complete a Summer Institute application form, available at uarts.edu/siworkshops.

Make a nonrefundable deposit of $200 when you apply.

PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 7, at University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Visit uarts.edu/siopenhouse or call 215-717-6430 for details.

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WORKSHOPS Choose one of the following. B & W Photo: Street & Darkroom Develop your own photographs and explore camera control and essential photographic ideas. You’ll put these ideas to use on walking trips to local Philadelphia parks, markets and galleries, where you’ll transform the conventional into the exceptional and hone your distinct perspective of the world around you. A 35mm camera is needed. Clay & Glass Learn the basics of constructing objects in clay and glass, from techniques and materials to composition and execution. You will focus on handbuilding techniques in clay while designing and creating functional vessels. In the glass portion of the course, you will create complementary pieces through flameworking, kilnworking and coldworking. Comics & Characters Looking to create the perfect hero—or antihero—for the story you want to tell? Work from your imagination to develop and design original characters. Use a variety of traditional and digital media to work through a series of thumbnail sketches that evolve into highly rendered images suitable for various applications, like animation, cartoons, comic books, graphic novels and illustrations.

Fashion & Fibers You’ll focus on basic sewing skills, dyeing techniques and innovative pattern-making processes. Working backward from an existing garment you love, you’ll examine and manipulate its pattern to reimagine the original piece and design your own one-of-a-kind garment. Game Design In this workshop, you’ll explore the principles that inform how video games work, what makes them fun, and how they can help us understand our world and social interactions. Learn to construct logical storylines and rules in an imagined space, and utilize interface design, programming tools and aesthetics to bring your original game concept to life. Jewelry & Metals Design and construct original metal jewelry in this studio-based course and gain hands-on knowledge of metalsmithing techniques in the process. Piercing, soldering, riveting, stone setting and finishing are all explored using silver, bronze and copper. Produce smallscale metal works and learn valuable techniques for jewelry-making. Studio Art: Painting & Drawing Sharpen your observational, color and spatial understanding as you work from still-life setups and figure models. Learn fundamental drawing and painting techniques, such as composition, contour, light and shadow, surface preparation, color mixing, and paint application. Working in classical media such as pencil, charcoal, ink and oil paint, you’ll develop work suitable for inclusion in a portfolio. Nude figure models will be used in this course.

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The Scene: Life On Campus Spend your summer in one of the coolest cities in the U.S. Anchored on the vibrant Avenue of the Arts, our campus is located in the cultural district of Center City—the heart of downtown Philadelphia. During your summer at UArts, you’ll be immersed in creating and growing artistically. But creativity doesn’t stop when classes end. Between impromptu jam sessions and open studios, you’ll find yourself creating something new with a classmate from around the globe or exploring one of Philly’s world-class museums, theaters or concert halls—all a short walk from campus—with teachers and friends.

PARENTS & GUARDIANS: WHAT TO EXPECT Due to the intensive nature of our Pre-College program, students must be fully academically engaged, self-motivated and have a level of independence. Students are in classes Monday through Friday, with workshops, open studios, activities each evening and optional off-campus field trips on Saturdays. Free time is provided for lunch, between classes, before curfew and on weekends. Please consider whether this level of independence is a good fit for your student.

Pre-College Summer Institute Open House: Experience UArts for Yourself SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 Tour our campus and meet faculty, former students and Pre-College staff. Details and registration info are available at uarts.edu/siopenhouse.

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In-person auditions will be held for prospective students in Dance and Music programs. Schedule an in-person audition at 215-717-6430 or precollege@uarts.edu.


RESIDENCE HALLS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

UArts’ apartment-style residence halls come with private bathrooms and air conditioning in each unit. Washing machines and dryers are available in all residence halls for a fee. Juniper Hall apartments feature shared bedrooms for two to four students, common areas and kitchens. Spruce Hall features large studio apartments with kitchenettes, shared by two to three students. Maleidentifying and female-identifying students reside on separate floors in the residence halls. Bedrooms are equipped with a bed, a dresser and a desk for each student. No guests are permitted in the residence halls.

UArts is committed to keeping all PreCollege students healthy. Health services are administered by a certified, oncampus nurse at no extra cost to the student. The Counseling Center is also available to Pre-College students who need or want its services.

ROOMMATES You will be given your room number and roommate information at move-in. If you and another student have requested to live together, Residence Life will do everything it can to accommodate that request. SAFETY & SUPERVISION UArts is dedicated to keeping all Pre-College students safe. Academic buildings are staffed with security officers during building hours and only those with UArts ID cards are permitted inside our buildings. Learn more at uarts.edu/publicsafety. All residence halls are supervised by professional UArts staff, including community advisors (CAs) and resident directors. All residential students are required to observe a 10 p.m. curfew. You will become well-acquainted with your CA, who can provide guidance about the city, the school or life in general. All residential staff report to the director of Residence Life, who is actively engaged in the welfare of each Pre-College student. The residence halls are staffed with security officers 24 hours per day and students use their UArts photo IDs to gain access.

All students are required to submit health forms, insurance information and immunization reports before arriving on campus. The director of Health Services reviews all medical information before the summer program starts to ensure that student needs are met. Learn more at uarts.edu/wellness. DINING SERVICES In order to foster a spirit of community, we require all residential students to participate in a meal plan and we encourage commuters to participate as well. Meal plans include all-you-can-eat salads, deli sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizzas and more. Commuter meal plans are optional, include lunch and are available Monday through Friday. Residential meal plans include breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday, and brunch and dinner on Sunday. The Dining Services team offers a wide selection of vegan, vegetarian and dairy-free options and is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Learn more at uarts.edu/dining.

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The Details: Dates & Rates Program

Program Dates

Tuition *

Program Fee

Room & Board

Total Commuter Cost

Total Residential Cost

(Tuition & Fee)

(Tuition & Fee + Room & Board)

Art, Media & Design

July 6–July 31

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Creative Writing

July 6–July 31

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Dance

July 6–July 24

$1,950

$200

$1,310

$2,150

$3,460

Music

July 6–July 17

$1,400

$200

$910

$1,600

$2,510

Music Industry & Technology

July 6–July 24

$2,800

$200

$1,310

$3,000

$4,310

Theater

July 6–July 31

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Studio Workshops

July 6–July 17

$1,575

$200

$910

$1,775

$2,685

* Includes a $200 nonrefundable program deposit, which must be submitted at the time of application or registration and will be refunded only if admission to a program is denied.

Additional Fees (if applicable) Late Payment Fee Optional Commuter Meal Plan

Important Dates & Deadlines

$60 $65 per week

Program Schedule

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Open House for Pre-College Summer Institute

March 7

In-Person Auditions

March 7

Priority Application Deadline

March 7

Scholarship Application Deadline

March 20

Residential Move-In

July 5

Scholarship Notification

April 10

Classes Begin

July 6

Balance and Payment Deadline

May 15

Automatic Withdrawal for Unpaid Balances

May 29

Studio Workshop Sharing

July 17

Music Performance

July 17

Dance Final Performance

July 24

Music Industry & Technology Sharing

July 24

Art, Media & Design Exhibition

July 31

Creative Writing Reading

July 31

Theater Sharing

July 31

Note: Details for final performances and exhibitions will be shared following acceptance into the program.


PRE-COLLEGE

For Office Use Only ID#

Pre-College Summer Institute 2020 Application Form Forms must be accompanied by a $200 nonrefundable program deposit. Program deposits will be refunded to applicants only if admission to the program is denied. This form may also be used to register for Studio Workshops. Students applying for full-tuition scholarship may submit an application without a program deposit; please note in the payment section of this application that you will be applying for full-tuition scholarship. See uarts.edu/siapply for scholarship application requirements.

STUDENT INFORMATION Gender ______________

Last Name

First Name

Middle Initial

Street Address

Apt#

City

State

Zip

Home Phone #

Student Cell Phone #

Student Email Address

Social Security #

Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY

Age as of July 2020

Name of School

City and State of School

Country

Year of Graduation

Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino (optional)?

In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself (optional).

 Yes  No

 Black or

African American

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 Asian  Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

 White

PROGRAM/SELECTION Application Requirements Most applications require either an audition or a personal statement. See the requirements below and indicate how you will be sharing these materials. See uarts.edu/siapply for program application details. Art, Media & Design, Creative Writing, Music Industry and Theater require a personal statement.

Dance and Music require auditions. Audition videos can be submitted digitally as a URL to a YouTube or a Vimeo page, or students can audition in person on campus.

 Personal statement attached

 URL: _________________________________________________ Or in-person audition

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PROGRAM/SELECTION (choose one)  Art, Media     Majors      & Design  Animation  Digital Filmmaking  Graphic Design  Illustration  Oil Painting  Photography

 Creative    Writing

Elective (choose one)  Drawing  Figure Drawing  Film Criticism

Morning Elective (choose one)  Advanced Drawing  Character                 Digital Effects for    Development:    Film & Animation  Alternative Painting    Illustration  Sculpture &  B & W Darkroom  Creative Writing    Installation    Photo Afternoon Elective (choose one)  Drawing  Sketchbooks:           Visual Storytelling    Experiments &  Figure Drawing  Woodworking             Field Notes    Studio: Design  Film Criticism  Street Photography    & Build  Screenprinting  Writing for Comics  Screenprinting  Street Photography

 Sketchbooks:           Woodworking             Experiments &    Studio: Design    Field Notes    & Build  Visual Storytelling  Writing for Comics

 Dance  Music

Specify your Instrument/Voice:  Bass  Drum Set  Flute

 Guitar  Piano  Saxophone

 Trombone  Trumpet  Voice

 Vibraphone

Choose a Track  Acting

 Musical Theater

 Directing, Playwriting & Production

Choose one:  B & W Photo:          Street & Darkroom  Clay & Glass

 Comics &    Characters  Fashion & Fibers

 Game Design  Jewelry & Metals

 Music Industry & Technology  Theater

 Studio    Workshops

 Studio Art:    Painting & Drawing

HOUSING STATUS  Residential student (I will live on campus.)

OR

 Commuter student (I will travel each day from home.)

Residential students, complete the section below: Housing Preference (select one)  I prefer to live in a room with maleidentifying students.  I prefer to live in a room with femaleidentifying students.  These options don’t fit my needs email precollege@uarts.edu.

List three qualities you feel are important in a roommate.

Would you consider yourself Neat      Sloppy Shy      Outgoing Morning Person         Night Person

List any medical, dietary or religious requirements that may impact your living arrangements and meals.

If there is a student whom you would like as a roommate, indicate their name and program below.

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Student Name & Program*

* Note: Both students must request this arrangement and be in programs that run the same duration. Residence Life will make every attempt to honor requests.


PROGRAM COSTS Program

Tuition

Program Fee

Room & Board

Commuter Cost Total

Residential Cost Total

Art, Media & Design

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Creative Writing

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Dance

$1,950

$200

$1,310

$2,150

$3,460

Music

$1,400

$200

$910

$1,600

$2,510

Music Industry & Technology

$2,800

$200

$1,310

$3,000

$4,310

Theater

$3,700

$200

$1,638

$3,900

$5,538

Studio Workshops

$1,575

$200

$910

$1,775

$2,685

COST CALCULATOR

DISCOUNT INFORMATION

Total Program Cost (see above)

+ $ __________

Optional Commuter Meal Plan (Available at $65 per week)

+ $ __________

Student Discount (10% off tuition for returning students or children of alumni; must complete “Discount Information” to be eligible)

- $ __________

Total Cost

= $ __________

Total Deposit Enclosed ($200 nonrefundable deposit due at time of application)

- $ __________

Total Balance Due

Returning Pre-College students and children of alumni are eligible for a 10% tuition discount. Discounts must be calculated and reflected in your payment at the time of application and cannot be combined with a scholarship. Refunds will not be issued. Child of an Alum Attended:  UArts

 PCA

 PCPA

Name of Alumni Parent

= $ __________

Last Name/First Name/MI (include maiden name)

School/Degree and Year of Graduation Past Pre-College student Attended:  Summer Institute   Saturday School

Course and Year

PAYMENT  Visa

 MasterCard

 AmEx

 Check or Money Order (Payable to University of the Arts)

Payment Amount

Credit Card #

Name on Card

Expiration Date

Security Code

Billing Address

Signature

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PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Last Name

First Name

Relationship to Student

Home Phone #

Day/Work Phone #

Cell Phone #

Email

Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY

Gender

Is the address the same as the student’s?

 Yes  No (if no, complete below)

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Country

POLICY AGREEMENT Each student is responsible for observing all regulations that may affect academic progress, academic policy, financial obligations, relationships with University of the Arts authorities, and transfer of credits, as well as all policies regarding withdrawals, refunds, deadlines and program changes. I hereby give consent for my child to participate in the above program, which may include the possibility of field trips or nude models, as scheduled by instructors at University of the Arts Pre-College Summer Institute. I hereby grant to University of the Arts the right to use or to reproduce, exhibit, display and broadcast photographic, videotaped or other images of my child and/or their artwork, including without limitations the right to publish such images in University-related digital or print marketing materials and website.

Student Signature

Date

Parent/Guardian Signature

Date

Student Checklist for Application Materials Application 

Form & Deposit

Personal Statement or  Audition (if required)

University of the Arts Pre-College Programs Mailing Address USPS University of the Arts Pre-College Programs 320 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 FedEx & UPS University of the Arts Pre-College Programs 311 S. Juniper St. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Walk-in Address Pre-College Programs 211 S. Broad St. 9th Floor Phone 215-717-6430 or 1-800-616-ARTS ext. 6430 Email precollege@uarts.edu uarts.edu/summerinstitute

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Policies For complete Summer Institute policies, visit uarts.edu/summerinstitute/policies. Who should apply to the Summer Institute? Motivated students of all backgrounds who meet the below criteria and demonstrate the ability to succeed in the program should apply. – Rising juniors and seniors or international students of an equivalent grade level can apply as a residential or commuter student. – Rising sophomores can apply only as a commuter student. – Rising freshmen are eligible to register for Studio Workshops only as commuter students.

Student Code of Conduct Pre-College Programs work to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning and artistic growth. This is a college-level program, and students are expected to behave accordingly and with maturity. The entire Student Code of Conduct can be found online at uarts.edu/summerinstitute/policies. Discounts 10% tuition discounts are available for returning Pre-College students and children of alumni. Refund Policy All refunds exclude the nonrefundable program deposit and room and board.

Application Process

Refunds are calculated as follows.

The UArts Pre-College Summer Institute attracts students from around the world. The admission process is intended to determine if applicants will succeed in the program. The priority deadline to apply is March 7, 2020.

– a 100% refund on tuition one month before the first class (Written withdrawal must be received on or before June 6, 2020.)

All Summer Institute applicants are asked to submit – a Summer Institute application form – a personal statement or an audition – a nonrefundable deposit of $200 (The deposit will be returned only if a student is denied admission.) – Non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. permanent residents must submit additional materials. Visit uarts.edu/siapply for detailed instructions. Scholarships A limited number of full- and partial-tuition scholarships are available. Scholarship applicants must submit additional application materials (including a portfolio, a writing sample or an essay). Visit uarts.edu/siapply for scholarship application and more information. Academic Credit High school students enrolled in the Pre-College Summer Institute earn three college credits upon successful completion of the program. Those registered for Studio Workshops earn 1.5 credits when they successfully complete the course.

– an 80% refund on tuition for withdrawal one week before the first class (Written withdrawal must be received no later than June 29, 2020.) – No refunds will be issued if the withdrawal is less than seven days before the first class. Students who are dismissed from the program will not be refunded tuition, room, board or deposits. Students who wish to withdraw for any reason must submit their request in writing by email to precollege@uarts.edu, by fax or by mail. The date the request is received in writing is the date used to calculate the refund amount. Allow at least three weeks for refunds to be processed. Contact Web

uarts.edu/summerinstitute

Phone

215-717-6430

Email

precollege@uarts.edu

Office Location Pre-College Programs University of the Arts 211 S. Broad St. Terra Hall, 9th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Mailing Address USPS: University Of the Arts Pre-College Programs, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19102 Fed Ex & UPS: University Of the Arts Pre-College Programs, 311 S. Juniper St., Philadelphia, PA 19107

Note: This publication is not a contractual document. University of the Arts reserves the right to change any curricular offering, policy, faculty assignment or financial regulation described in this publication. University of the Arts gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission and scholarships and conducts all educational programs, activities and employment practices without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability. Visit our website for information about supplies and planning for miscellaneous spending and other policies.

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Pre-College Programs 320 S. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19102

3-Credit Programs in – Art, Media & Design – Creative Writing – Dance – Music – Music Industry & Technology – Theater Studio Workshops (1.5 credits)

uarts.edu/summerinstitute Join us Saturday, March 7, for Pre-College Summer Institute Open House!


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