LMU Pre-College Programs: Visual Communication Design
Overview
A two-week residential pre-college program introducing rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to graphic design and visual communication. Students explore typography, color, imagery, branding, and digital media through creative problem-solving and visual storytelling, with field trips to Los Angeles cultural and industry sites.
At a glance
Deadline
Mar 15124 days
Sessions
Jun2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $6,500
Entering grades
10th, 11th, 12th
Application requirements
Online Application
Required
Personal Essay
Required with prompt provided on website
Letter of Recommendation
From teacher or counselor
High School Transcripts
Required
Application Fee
$65 non-refundable
TOEFL Scores
Required for international applicants whose primary language is not English
Age Requirement
Must be between 14 and 18 years old
High School Status
Must not have graduated high school by start date
Cost & sessions
2026 program cost of $6,500 includes tuition for two-week non-credit course, housing and meals for two weeks, course materials, use of campus recreation facilities, class field trips, and two weekend social trips. Application fee of $65 (non-refundable) is additional. 2027 program fees available in October.
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