Winter 2010 Pre-college Program

Serious fun for high school students.

Where Art Happens!

The Pre-college Winter Session begins February 20, 2010 and extends through April 10, 2010. We offer seven-week courses for college credit along with four-week non-credit workshops. Click here for directions.

Study art this fall in a college environment with professional artists. Our Pre-college program is especially designed to challenge your imagination and encourage your creative growth. Founded in 1912, The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Animation, Design, Photography, and Art History.

Students enrolled in pre-college classes are excused from class for taking the SAT test and other standardized tests and will be given an opportunity to make up the missed lesson.

Scholarships Available

Tuition-only Scholarships for Credit Courses
A limited number of tuition-only scholarships are available on a financial need basis. These scholarships do not cover material or registration fees ($75). To apply, send in a completed registration form, a check or money order for $75, along with a copy of all parental 1040 income tax returns for 2008. Tuition-only Scholarship deadline: January 22, 2010

Young Artist Scholarship Program [YAP]
The Art Institute of Boston has established the YAP program to provide access to AIB’s extensive Pre-college courses for talented, urban high school students with significant financial need. The program provides full tuition and fees, along with an hourly stipend. Interested students should contact the Director of Extended Programs, at 617.585.6729. Students must submit artwork, art teacher recommendation, and parental income tax returns.  Scholarships are funded by: The Ralph Bradley Prize Trust, The AGM Fall Fund, The Hawkridge Foundation, The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation, and individual benefactors.

YAP Scholarship application deadline: January 22, 2010

YAP Application Form [pdf]

YAP Teacher Recommendation Form [pdf]

Course Registration Form [pdf]
 

Additional Programs for Pre-College Students

2010 Young Artist Residency Program [YAR]
The Summer Young Artist Residency Program is available for a limited number of students who will be entering their junior or senior year of high school Fall 2010. Accepted students choose a full schedule of courses from the Summer Pre-college program and live in the Lesley University residencies on our Cambridge campus. The AIB studios are located on our Boston campus, however a free university shuttle is provided to and from Cambridge. A program of evening and weekend events is included in the residency program price along with meals and local transportation. The residency program, complete with successful coursework and activities, carries six college credits. Scholarships are not available for this program. For more information, please contact Administrative Coordinator of Youth Programs Kerri Soucy or call 617.585.6711 or 617.585.6724 or 617.585.6729.

• YAR Application Deadline: May 17, 2010
• International Application Deadline: March 12, 2010

ArtsFirst Event
A day of free interactive workshops in May with our distinguished college faculty. Click here for more information.

Pre-college students benefit when applying to AIB's BFA programs

Students who have successfully completed a pre-college course at AIB and choose to apply to AIB for the undergraduate BFA program may waive the application fee, and students who have previously attended three or more pre-college classes will be offered a $1,000 one-time scholarship. Residency students who have successfully completed the Young Artist Residency program at AIB may waive the application fee as well as the interview and letters of recommendation. In addition, residency students who enroll in the BFA program receive a $1,000 first year scholarship in addition to any other merit-based scholarships offered. Visit the merit scholarship page to learn more. 

Art Educators

AIB is a certified provider of Professional Development Programs for Massachusetts’s teacher re-certification. Earn Professional Development Points by enrolling in any of our college level courses or professional development seminars (PDP code 4-9001-999). Check our website at www.lesley.edu/ce for Lesley University’s continuing education offerings.  

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