Ohio University’s College of Fine Arts Summer Pre-College Programs offer students aged 14–18 the opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the fine arts, working with faculty and visiting artists to improve their skills and techniques, hone their creative vision, and create meaningful personal work––all while living on our beautiful campus in Athens, Ohio.
Students focus intently on one area of study, allowing them insight into the future of college life in the fine arts. In addition, full days on film sets, in studios, and on stage give a glimpse of the professional worlds that they might enter. All students enroll for college credit, which can apply toward an Ohio University degree or may be transferable to another post-secondary institution.
Pre-college students have the option to live in residence halls and experience on-campus college life fully, or may choose to commute to and from classes each day. Either way, they’ll have the opportunity to attend not only their class sessions and visiting artist presentations but also to take advantage of all that Athens has to offer in the summertime! Extracurricular activities are organized by resident advisors and instructors and may include independent films at the Athena Cinema, musical productions and concerts, craft nights, etc. Students also have the option to take advantage of the Ping Recreation Center, or explore Athens’ many independent cafés and shops.
SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS
SESSION 1: June 10–21, 2024 (residential stay June 9–22, 2024)
Details: Students select one area of study to focus on. Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some courses may have final performances or events outside these hours, please see individual course descriptions.
Cost: Program fees are $645.00. Residential stay with all meals included is an additional $795.00. Students may also choose to commute daily to the program.
ART + DESIGN
Ceramics: Wheel + Fire
Contemporary Drawing
Design Lab: Interior Architecture
Painting + Drawing Studio
Sculpture: Contemporary Art Machines
FILM
Summer Film Lab
THEATER
Acting Intensive
SESSION 2: June 17–22, 2024 (residential stay June 16–June 22, 2024)
Details: Students select one area of study to focus on. Courses run 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some courses have final performances or events outside these hours, please see individual course descriptions.
Cost: Program fees are $375.00. Residential stay with all meals included is an additional $395.00. Students may also choose to commute daily to the program.
Dance: Summer Dance Institute
Music: OHIO Summer Music Academy, including Band Camp, Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments, Piano, Strings, and Voice*
*Music and Dance programs include final activities Saturday June 22, Music Academy also includes a Sunday orientation
PROGRAM FEES – 2024
Program fees include all costs of instruction and supplies (with the exception of some personal items such as tap shoes for Musical Theater participants and instruments for some Music Academy participants–percussion and electronic instruments are provided on campus).
Session 1: June 10–21, 2024
Art + Design, Film, and Theater
Program Fee: $645.00
Residential Housing and Meal Plan: $795.00
Total Cost, Residential Participant: $1,440.00
Total Cost, Commuter Participant: $645.00
Session 2: June 17–22, 2024
Dance, Music
Program Fee: $375.00
Residential Housing and Meal Plan: $395.00
Total Cost, Residential Participant: $770.00
Total Cost, Commuter Participant: $375.00
Students should also budget for approximately $50.00 of incidental expenses during their stay (laundry, toiletries, snacks, souvenirs, etc.)