Visit continuingstudies.saic.edu, email ecp@saic.edu, or call 312.629.6170 to register today!
Financial Aid Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2019
Classes Begin: Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29, 2019
Registration Begins: Monday, August 12, 2019
saic.edu/ecp
Early College Program
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM FALL 2019
WHY SAIC’S EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM?
Ideas Matter Here — with us you have the freedom to explore across all media. ECP Faculty — professional and practicing artists, designers, and scholars who are passionate about teaching. Access to our Art Institute of Chicago Museum — the world’s third largest art museum, recently voted the best museum in the world by TripAdvisor. Preparation — the skills you learn will help you in the classroom and assist you in preparing a portfolio of work should you be interested in pursuing art and design at the college level.
Our Early College Program (ECP) students are taught to think and make across multiple media. You begin with an idea and are able to execute your vision with the help of faculty guidance and state-of-the art facilities such as 3D printing, laser cutters, and generous studios. You will also learn creative problem solving and entrepreneurial skills to prepare you for college and beyond!
CLASSES BEGIN: Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29, 2019 Early College Program (ECP) courses are open to students ages 14-18. REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday, August 12, 2019 FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE: Friday, September 6, 2019 Registration is accepted online, by phone, mail, fax, and in person on a first come, first served basis. Visit saic.edu/ecp for more information. Tuition: Non-credit 10-week course, $465 Non-credit 5-week course, $232.50 1.0 college credit 10-week course: $1,613 (student must have completed their sophomore year of high school to enroll for college credit). Discounted Tuition Rates: Art Institute of Chicago Members: $418; SAIC Alumni: $349 No discounts are available for courses taken for college credit. Financial Aid: Limited scholarships and need-based aid is available. Applicants must submit a completed financial aid form, financial documentation, a completed registration form, and $50 tuition deposit.
Early College Program Fall 2019 Courses Schedule subject to change.
Saturday Afternoon Courses 1:00–4:00 p.m. Class ______# Title _______________________________________ 2430 Animation Studio 2431 Drawing Studio 2440 Portfolio Preparation (5 weeks from 9/28 – 10/26) 2441 Portfolio Preparation (5 weeks from 11/2 – 12/7)
Sunday Morning Courses 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Class ______# Title _______________________________________ 2433 2435 2434
Advanced Projects Fashion Design Water-Based Painting
Sunday Afternoon Courses 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Class ______# Title _______________________________________ 2439 2437 2436 2438
Comics and Graphic Novels Digital Photography I Fashion Construction Figure Drawing
For full course descriptions and instructors, visit saic.edu/ecp. Cancellations, Refunds, Withdrawals, and Schedule Changes Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel or alter the fees, schedule, or staffing of courses when circumstances warrant. If a cancellation or change is necessary, students will be notified prior to the first class, and students enrolled in cancelled courses will have the option of taking another class or receiving a full refund. Please visit saic.edu/ecp to review our refund policy. Please note that all requests to withdraw must be submitted in writing to cs@saic.edu and include the student’s name, ID number, and course information.
Questions? Email ecp@saic.edu or call 312.629.6170
Juniors and Seniors Can Receive College Credit All students in grades 9–12 may register for noncredit; high school juniors and seniors have the option of enrolling for one college credit per course to get a jump start on their college career.
Continue to Expand Your Skills This Spring Registration Opens: December 2 Classes Begin: February 9
Spring Courses Include: • Advanced Fashion Design/Construction • Digital Photo II • Fashion Design/Construction • Figure Drawing in Color • From Drawing to Painting • Moving Images • Oil Painting • Visual Communication Design