MICA’s Summer Program combines studio classes, workshops and artist talks to give students a transformative summer experience all while earning college credits and learning from MICA faculty! Create memories while enhancing your art and design skills at our one-of-a-kind summer experience for students age 15-17.
See student work from previous years, here!
Three Easy Steps
Application Deadlines: April 30, 2025
Apply now for our Residential Option Apply now for our Commuter Option
| Residential Experience | Commuter Experience | |
| 2-Week & 4-Week Session | X | X |
| Studio Class led by MICA Faculty | X | X |
| Earn College Credit | X | X |
| Sunday Studio Work Time w/ Faculty | X | X |
| Meal Plan | X | Lunch only |
| Days of the Week | Mon - Sun | Mon - Fri (9am to 4pm) Sun (12 to 5pm) |
| Live on Campus w/ Roommates (apartment style dorms) | X | |
| Scholarship Opportunities | X | X |
| Cost | 2-Week Session ($3,660) 4-Week Session ($7,320) |
2-Week Session ($2,600) 4-Week Session ($5,200) |
Program tuition is not due until after a student is accepted to the program.
Click Here for PreCollege 2025 Course Descriptions
| 2-Week Session One |
| June 30 through July 11 |
| Residential participants move in/move out dates: June 29, July 12 |
| Studio Class Options: 2D Animation and Drawing Accessory Design Darkroom Film Photography Drawing the Figure Graphic Design Illustration: Crafting Stories and Characters Illustration: Graphic Novels and Comics Interdisciplinary Art Printmaking: Painterly Print Textile and Fashion Fundamentals |
| 2-Week Session Two |
| July 14 through July 25 |
| Residential participants move in/move out dates: July 13, July 26 |
| Studio Class Options: 3D Animation Ceramics: Throw, Fire, Glaze Digital Photography: Color and Light Gaming Arts and Design Illustration: Crafting Stories and Characters Illustration: Graphic Novels and Comics Painting the Figure |
| 4-Week Session |
| June 30 through July 25 Overnight participants move-in/move-out dates: June 29, July 26 |
| Studio Class Options: Pick One Studio Class from Session One and Session Two! |
We’re excited to have you on campus, and introduce you to Baltimore, Maryland! We anticipate a fun and exciting program, filled with culture, community, and exploration as we help you to build your portfolio and prepare you for what it’s like to attend and study at an art & design school. If you have any questions regarding language proficiency test scores, temporary health insurance, or next steps, please contact our office at precollege@mica.edu or call us at (410) 225-2219.
