School of the Art Institute of Chicago

EARLY COLLEGE COMMUTER COURSES (ages 14-18) Taking place during fall, spring and summer sessions may investigate painting, drawing, animation, comics/graphic novels, fashion, DIY printmaking, and design among other disciplines. Students who have completed their sophomore year have the option to enroll for college credit! Learn more. EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE (ages 15-18) Our intensive 2- and 4-week summer sessions bring an extraordinary array of students from all over the world to create portfolio quality work, make connections with our world-renowned faculty, experience SAIC’s amazing facilities, and earn college credit. Students may choose to live in our state-of-the-art residence halls, as well. Learn more. NEW: EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ONLINE SUMMER INSTITUTE (ages 15-18) We’re very excited to be launching our Early College Program Online Summer Institute, led by our highly acclaimed faculty of artists and designers who have adapted their course content to a virtual platform. You will join peers from around the globe to create portfolio quality work, deepen your understanding of contemporary art making, and earn college credit. Experience dynamic virtual demos, engage in group critiques, and receive the ideal blend of one-on-one meeting time with faculty, and independent exploration. Learn more.