The Department of Design Media Arts (DMA) at UCLA is one of the nation's top design departments offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary education in media creation, which fosters individual exploration and innovative thinking. Geared specifically for high school students, the department offers the DMA Summer Institute, a three-week program with morning and afternoon classes introducing design practices in the contexts of type, net, worlds, and video. Find out more!
The program is taught by professionally trained and well-experienced instructors using the most current software and technology. It culminates in a final exhibition and the creation of a portfolio-ready body of work that students may include in their college applications in related fields. It also provides students with a rare opportunity to sample college life in a cutting-edge design department, while earning four units of pass/no pass UC credit.
The DMA Summer Institute curriculum is based on materials covered in the department’s undergraduate curriculum. Each class is taught by one instructor and one program assistant; with a class size limited to a maximum of 25 students.
Students explore a variety of media examining different practices and design methods applied to the domains of 2D image, Net, 3D worldbuilding, and motion design. Broadly addressing a common theme, all four classes contribute to the creation of an integrated, multi-media exhibition at the end of the program.
To participate in the Design Media Arts Summer Institute, you must meet the following qualifications:
Enrolled in grades 9th – 12th during Spring
15 years of age or older prior to June 21
Students who do not meet the minimum program requirements should not register and should consider other summer opportunities.
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