College credit
KCAI's Pre-College ArtLab
Overview
A two-week intensive residential summer program for high school students offering college-level studio art instruction in animation, illustration, ceramics, painting, interdisciplinary arts, and 2D/3D design. Students earn three college credits, receive on-campus housing and meals, and work with KCAI faculty.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 1110 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential / Commuter
Location
Kansas City, MO
Cost
$1,500–$2,999from $2,500
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Rolling admissions until program capacity is reached; not described as competitive.
Application requirements
Online Application
Required via https://apply.kcai.edu/
Portfolio
Encouraged but not required; artwork examples may be uploaded to PCAL portal
Grade Level
Must have completed at least freshman year of high school; open to students through graduating seniors
Cost & sessions
Program fee of $2,500 includes three college credits, housing, meals, and art supplies. Non-refundable $300 deposit required upon acceptance with balance due by May 1st; installment plans available. Commuter discount of $300 available for students living within commuting distance.
Financial aid
Application-based scholarships available on first-come, first-served basis to those submitting by March 1st (amounts vary year to year). Successful program completion plus acceptance to KCAI B.F.A. degree program qualifies for renewable scholarship of $1,000 annually ($2,000 if Interdisciplinary studio completed). Scholarships stack with KCAI merit scholarships and federal/state aid.
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