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Academy of Art University

Academy of Art University: Summer Pre-College Art Experience

A free summer art and design program for high school students offering hands-on, project-based courses in animation, game design, fashion, fine art, photography, filmmaking, and other creative disciplines at Academy of Art University's San Francisco campus.

Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct · 2–8 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineSan Francisco, CAFreeRolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsAnimation, Game Design, Fashion, Fine Art, Photography, Filmmaking, Acting, Advertising, Visual Effects, Architecture, Art History, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, Jewelry & Metal Arts, Music Production, Visual Development

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://www.academyart.edu/academics/interdisciplinary-curriculum/pre-college/

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Elite Animation Academy

Elite Animation Academy: Summer Camps

Hands-on animation and digital art summer camps for grades 5–12, taught by former Disney animators. Students choose from 13 course tracks including 2D/3D animation, character design, storyboarding, and video editing, with each student leaving with a professional portfolio piece.

Jun–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterCollege Park, FL$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts

SubjectsAnimation, Character Design, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Video Editing, Visual Effects, Comics, Anime-Manga, Drawing

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://eliteanimationacademy.com/summer-camps/

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Point Park University

Point Park University: Animation Intensives

Intensive 2-week summer programs in 2D and 3D animation for high school students. Hands-on instruction in character animation, 3D modeling, visual effects, and industry-standard software including Toon Boom, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Creative Suite. Available as commuter or residential options.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialPittsburgh, PA$1,500–$2,999Rolling (first-come, first-served until 18 spots filled)

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, STEM

SubjectsAnimation, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://www.pointpark.edu/About/AboutPittsburgh/LivingandLearninginPittsburgh/Community-and-Summer-Programs/Youth-and-High-School-Students/Film-Animation-Choices/index

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Champlain College

Champlain Pre-College Summer Programs: Animation Academy

A two-week residential summer program for high school students (grades 10–12 and recent graduates) focusing on animation and digital media. Students learn industry-standard tools including 2D animation, 3D animation, character design, graphic design, visual effects, and stop-motion techniques to create portfolio-ready work.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialBurlington, VT$3,000–$6,999185 days

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM, Performing & Visual Arts, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsAnimation, Digital Media, Character Design, Visual Effects

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,600

Websitehttps://summer.champlain.edu/programs/animation-academy/

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