EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ON-CAMPUS SUMMER INSTITUTE 2022 (ECPSI) EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ONLINE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2022 (ECPOSI)
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ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE COURSES!
Intense. Rigorous. Life-Changing.
SAIC IS DIFFERENT
Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI) and Early College Program Online Summer Institute (ECPOSI) at the Nation’s Most Influential Art and Design School
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Ideas Matter At SAIC, you will be empowered to bring your ideas to life, whatever form they may take. You will have the freedom to work in multiple media: you can incorporate text into paintings, combine performance and sculpture, or cross boundaries from sound to architecture. The possibilities are truly limitless, and you will leave our program a more confident maker with innovative, portfolioquality work.
The Critique
World-Class Resources
Because contemporary makers and scholars need to experiment, be bold and take risks, work done at SAIC is evaluated by critique, rather than traditional grading models. During the critique, you will discuss your ideas and processes, and engage in a dialogue with your instructors and peers.
• A faculty of passionate teachers and acclaimed practicing artists, designers, and scholars.
Think this means you won’t be challenged? Think again…
• Our connections to the vibrant city of Chicago.
And yes, credits earned at SAIC easily transfer to other institutions.
• Connect with visiting artists and peers from around the globe.
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• Our museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the world’s third largest collection of art and artifacts. • SAIC’s state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
The ECPSI and ECPOSI Advantage • Earn college credits that may be transferred to whatever college you choose to attend.
Merit scholarships and financial aid are available to
• Successful completion of the program waives the portfolio requirement for admission to SAIC’s undergraduate program.
offset some of the costs of
• A large number of ECPSI and ECPOSI students receive top merit scholarships to our undergraduate degree program.
ECPSI and ECPOSI courses.
• Students create portfolio-ready work to enhance their admissions portfolios.
Visit saic.edu/ecp for program details.
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DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Freedom to Explore Different Media One of the key aspects that distinguishes SAIC from other art and design schools is our belief that meaning and making are inseparable. That means you begin with an idea and choose the media that best helps you realize your vision. We teach you to think and work the way contemporary artists and designers do. • In a painting class, but want to experiment with installation? • Want to combine animation and text? • Passionate about architecture and want to do that exclusively? At SAIC, anything is possible!
Portfolio Preparation — A Head Start Not only will you receive portfolio feedback from your instructors and fellow students, you have the opportunity to meet with our undergraduate degree program admission counselors to receive oneon-one advice about constructing a portfolio that best represents you. They look at thousands of portfolios and can provide you with expert advice! Students entering their senior year who successfully complete the program receive the following: • Portfolio requirement for SAIC undergraduate admission waived • Fee waiver for SAIC’s application via the Common Application • Priority consideration for merit scholarship
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“ ECPSI IS NOT ONLY AMAZING, INSANELY DEMANDING, EYE OPENING, AND INSPIRATIONAL, BUT ALSO FUN BEYOND BELIEF…” — Mia Aibel, student
Rigorous Classroom Experience
Faculty
Whether you are taking courses online with ECPOSI or on campus with ECPSI, our programs will provide you with an SAIC undergraduate experience and will give you the opportunity to see what it’s like to be a practicing artist or designer. On-campus classes meet from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and include Tuesday and Thursday evening workshops designed to help you gain new skills and explore your ideas. Online classes feature extensive one-on-one mentorship with SAIC faculty and allow for plenty of studio time to work on your projects.
SAIC is known for its faculty, and many of our ECPSI and ECPOSI instructors also teach in the undergraduate degree program. Our instructors are teaching artists, designers, writers, and scholars, who are passionate about art-making and will challenge you to think, question, and discover.
At the end of each course, your work will be on display in the SAIC galleries or on an SAIC exhibition website for your friends, families, and fellow artists to view and celebrate. saic.edu/ecp | ecp@saic.edu | 312.629.6170
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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE 2022 (ECPSI)
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ECP Summer Institute 2022
SESSION 1: June 20–July 1 | SESSION 2: July 4–15 | SESSION 3: July 18–29 | SESSION 4: July 4–29 | SESSION 5: August 1–5
Early College Program Summer Institute 2022 Session
Dates
Tuition/Credit
Supplies/Incidentals
Session 1: Two weeks
Monday, June 20–Friday, July 1, 2022; move in Sunday, June 19; move out Saturday, July 2 (by noon) Orientation: Sunday, June 19 @ 4:00 p.m. Exhibition: Friday, July 1 @ 2:00 p.m.
$3,480* – two college credits
$300 supplies** $200 incidentals/ personal spending
Session 2: Two weeks
Monday, July 4–Friday, July 15, 2022; move in Sunday, July 3, move out Saturday, July 16 (by noon) Orientation: Sunday, July 3 @ 4:00 p.m. Exhibition: Friday, July 15 @ 2:00 p.m.
$3,480* – two college credits
$300 supplies** $200 incidentals/ personal spending
Session 3: Two weeks
Monday, July 18–Friday, July 29, 2022; move in Sunday, July 17, move out Saturday, July 30 (by noon) Orientation: Sunday, July 17 @ 4:00 p.m. Exhibition: Friday, July 29 @ 2:00 p.m.
$3,480* – two college credits
$300 supplies** $200 incidentals/ personal spending
Session 4: Four weeks
Monday, July 4–Friday, July 29, 2022; move in Sunday, July 3, move out Saturday, July 30 (by noon) Orientation: Sunday, July 3 @ 4:00 p.m. Exhibition: Friday, July 29 @ 2:00 p.m.
$6,960* – four college credits
$450 supplies** $350 incidentals/ personal spending
Session 5: One week
Monday, August 1–Friday, August 5, 2022; move in Sunday, July 31, move out Saturday, August 6 (by 4:00 p.m.) Orientation: Sunday, July 31 @ 4:00 p.m. Exhibition: Saturday, August 6 @ 10:00 a.m.
$1,740* - one college credit
$150 supplies** $100 incidentals/ personal spending
*Includes $100 nonrefundable tuition deposit. **Supply costs are projected, and will vary for each course determined in part by students’ individual projects and material choices.
COLLEGE CREDITS
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Students must be at least 15 years old and not older than 18 years of age, and have completed their sophomore year of high school to enroll in the ECP Summer Institute. Upon successfully completing the program, students will receive college credits that may be transferable to accredited institutions.
Housing and Meals Housing is available for ECPSI students in our convenient and spacious residence halls, and the majority of our students take advantage of the opportunity to get a true sense of the college experience by living on-campus. Meal plans are a part of the housing fee for students living on-campus and account for approximately 10 meals a week at campus dining halls.
Residence Hall/Meal Plan Costs 1-week Session
2-week Session
4-week Session
Housing: $415
Housing: $825
Housing: $1,650
Meal Plan Dollars: $80
Meal Plan Dollars: $160
Meal Plan Dollars: $320
Total: $495
Total: $985
Total: $1,970
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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM SUMMER INSTITUTE Class Schedule ECPSI SESSION 1: JUNE 20-JULY 1
ECPSI SESSION 3: JULY 18-29
• 2D Animation • Advanced Painting and Drawing Studio • Advanced Projects • Alternative Comics and Graphic Novels • Architecture: Analog and Digital Processes • Art and Street Culture • Digital Photography • Experimental Drawing • Fashion Design • Figure Drawing • Oil Painting • Visual Communication Design
• 2D Animation • Advanced Painting and Drawing Studio • Advanced Projects • Experimental Drawing • Figure Drawing • Figure Painting • Game Spaces and Virtual Environments • Material Manipulation: Introduction to Fibers • Oil Painting • Video: Artist as Storyteller • Writer’s Studio
ECPSI SESSION 2: JULY 4-15 • 2D Animation • 3D Animation • Alternative Comics and Graphic Novels • Designed Objects • Experimental Drawing • Fashion Construction • Figure Drawing • Figure Painting • Oil Painting • Sculpture: Materials and Methods
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ECPSI SESSION 4: JULY 4-29 • Advanced Painting and Drawing Studio • Advanced Projects
ECPSI SESSION 5: AUGUST 1-5 • Advanced Projects • Experimental Drawing • Oil Painting • Portfolio Prep Studio • Post-Production for Animation
SESSION 1: June 20–July 1 | SESSION 2: July 4–15 | SESSION 3: July 18–29 | SESSION 4: July 4–29 | SESSION 5: August 1–5
ECPSI COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Image: Grace Kim
2D Animation
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 Students are introduced to concepts and processes utilized in the production of digital 2D animation, and experiment while building skills in software programs such as Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and more. Turn your drawings into moving images using compositing, layering, and collaging. Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago and local galleries/ studios, artist presentations, and group critiques supplement the studio experience.
3D Animation
Session 2 3D animation is a versatile and fast-growing industry used in applications from video games to movies to virtual immersive environments. Students in this course learn how to build three-dimensional spaces, audio, interactivity, life forms, and/or objects using Maya software. Looking to 3D artists such as Alex McLeod, Jennifer Steinkamp, and the Zeitguised, students research how 3D animation as a medium can be used in traditional and non-traditional ways. The course begins with introductory exercises to explore the possibilities in 3D modeling and animation, ultimately focusing on the skills necessary to complete individually-driven final project(s).
Advanced Painting and Drawing Studio
Session 1, Session 3, Session 4 In this course students will focus interests and refine their skills to create strong, portfolio-quality work. This advanced course is intended for students with previous drawing and/or painting experience who are ready to experiment, take risks, and push their skills to the next level. The organization of ideas and development of self-directed work is emphasized with instructor guidance and peer support. Students explore contemporary artistic practices through interdisciplinary approaches that cultivate material exploration, image-making strategies, and traditional and non-traditional drawing and painting techniques. Led by their individual projects and goals, students may choose to work in a variety of media, such as waterbased paint, oil paint, ink, pencil, charcoal, collage, or a combination of media. Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, contemporary
artist presentations, group critiques, daily writing exercises, and class discussions supplement the studio experience.
Advanced Projects
Session 1, Session 4, Session 5 Students in this advanced, interdisciplinary course explore a range of creative strategies used by contemporary artists as a way to develop ideas and create strong, portfolioquality work. This course is designed to introduce students to new media, materials, and methods to expand skills in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance. With faculty guidance and peer support, students develop individual projects, learn to articulate their ideas verbally and in writing, and develop strategies to produce work that fully represents them as artists. Artist presentations, critiques, and field trips supplement studio coursework. This course is intended for students that are comfortable working independently from specific assignments using interdisciplinary practices. Artwork and performances that are temporary in nature or that cannot be easily transported will be properly documented through photography and video.
Alternative Comics and Graphic Novels
Session 1, Session 2 Investigate visual storytelling strategies through the contemporary art forms of alternative comics and graphic novels. This
course introduces a variety of illustrative approaches, working with materials including pencil, pen, ink, and collage. Students learn research methods to develop ideas and produce conceptually-driven, portfolioquality work through projects that examine narrative structures, material choices, and the integration of text and image. Students are introduced to contemporary artists, illustrators, and designers that transcend the traditional approaches of comics and graphic novels to generate their own audiences. Regular critiques and field trips supplement the studio experience.
Architecture: Analog & Digital Processes
Session 1 This course explores contemporary thinking and making within architecture and its impact on public life. Students will develop skills in hand drawing, digital modeling, as well as physical modeling in 3D. Through collaborative work and one-on-one mentorship, students learn how architects develop design ideas, do research and represent proposals. Conceptual thinking is emphasized as students work to envision new approaches to the built environment through multiple design approaches. An active studio practice will feature drawing and hand-built models of proposed spaces, buildings, sculptures and/or future environments. Students can expect to gain knowledge of the contemporary architectural landscape and the
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appreciation of the impact other disciplines have on architecture and design. Students will be able to create a portfolio-quality collection of sketches, technical drawings, physical models and design presentation boards.
Shepard Fairey, and Lady Pink inspire projects. While primarily a painting and drawing course, students may choose to work in a variety of media and forms, following their personal interests and research.
Art and Street Culture
Designed Objects
Session 2 What function do objects serve in the world today? How are objects created or improved? This course introduces the ideas, skills, and methods used in the process of designing objects that solve everyday problems. Through methods such as drawing, modeling, and rapid prototyping, students learn how design decisions are made. Hand drafting techniques, 3D modeling software (Rhino), laser cutting, 3D printing, and/or the Adobe Creative Suite may also be utilized for projects. Presentations from visiting designers and field trips to the Art Institute of Chicago’s design wing and SAIC’s technology resource centers will supplement the studio experience.
Session 1 This course allows students to explore the art of photography while developing a personal, creative vision. Students study manual camera functions, exposure, lighting, digital workflow and output, and the creation of high-quality prints using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop software and high-resolution laser printers. Students gain a deeper understanding of the technical and conceptual forces behind lens-based imagery as they engage with work by significant photographers across art history. Guided by their own interests, students are encouraged to investigate the intersections of photography and other media.
Experimental Drawing
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5 This course is designed for students with previous drawing experience who want to explore a wide range of materials and processes to expand their work in new
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Session 1 What are the differences and similarities between fine art, graffiti art, and street art? Many contemporary artists have discovered that viewers engage with their work differently at street level than on the walls of a gallery. Working in SAIC’s studios and public spaces, with methods including spraypainting, stenciling and lettering, wheat pasting, and graphic drawing, students will create their own individual portfolio-quality work in addition to a collaborative mural or public project. The course also addresses effective techniques in disseminating works in the virtual public space through social media. Discussions about the work of contemporary artists such as Barry McGee, Swoon, Banksy,
Digital Photography
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SESSION 1: June 20–July 1 | SESSION 2: July 4–15 | SESSION 3: July 18–29 | SESSION 4: July 4–29 | SESSION 5: August 1–5
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directions, and improve their portfolios. While building on technical abilities, students also investigate the creative process and ways to use drawing as a language and a tool for organizing thoughts and ideas. Students experiment with media, scale, arrangement, and presentation/installation. Field trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, artist presentations, and discussions focusing on the work of significant historic and contemporary artists such as Sol LeWitt, Julie Mehretu, Wangechi Mutu, William Kentridge, and others supplement the studio experience.
Fashion Construction
Session 2 This course is for students who want to learn how to design, construct, and sew their own garments, including pattern making. Students begin by developing original pattern blocks, explore pattern drafting and draping, then document their three-dimensional exploration with photography and/or drawing. Combining inspirational visits to SAIC’s Fashion Resource Center and the Art Institute of Chicago with research and sketchbook assignments, students develop their own concepts and designs from flat and paper patterns to final fabric construction. Students utilize a wide variety of materials to build conceptual and construction skills including paper, muslin, second-hand clothing, and fabric off the bolt. The work produced in this class allows students to reflect and expand on their own personal style while learning the skills to construct a garment from start to finish.
Fashion Design
Session 1 This course is for students interested in exploring contemporary fashion design methods and materials rather than constructing specific garments. Students develop skills in illustrating the fashion figure, styling, draping, and fabric selection; are introduced to the history of fashion design and new research and documentation methods; and are exposed to contemporary designers and design practices. The class will draw on resources such as SAIC’s Fashion Resource Center and the Art Institute of Chicago’s collection of art and textiles to develop unique textile and garment designs and to learn about clothing as a language, how garments communicate, and what they signify.
Figure Drawing
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 Working from the nude model, students learn how to draw the human form from direct observation. The essential elements of life drawing, including anatomy, proportion, volume, composition, gesture, and the accurate and expressive use of line and tone are addressed to provide a focus for increasing skill. With a shared emphasis on traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques, students experiment with a variety of wet and dry materials, which may include charcoal, conte crayon, pastels, ink, and water-based paints. The course is also designed to provide a forum for students to explore new conceptual directions related to contemporary figuration while developing a more mature artistic practice through individual attention from the instructor, feedback from peers, trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, critiques, and artist presentations.
Figure Painting
Session 2, Session 3 This course begins with an intensive study of the human form and anatomy. Working from direct observation of the nude model, students build oil painting skills with an emphasis on both traditional and nontraditional painting processes that may include water-based paint, collage, and
mixed media. Students explore trends in contemporary figurative art and examine how and why artists continue to use the human form as a subject and vehicle for personal expression. With guidance from the instructor and feedback from peers, students investigate personal ideas and concepts while developing a series of portfolio-quality paintings. Field trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, artist presentations, and discussions focusing on the work of significant historic and contemporary artists such as Lucien Freud, Peter Doig, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Cecily Brown, John Currin, Lisa Yuskavage, and others supplement the studio experience.
Game Spaces and Virtual Environments
Session 3 In this course students will explore and experiment with 3D modeling in game design and animation. The course begins with several exercises to build skills in 3D software and theory, culminating with a final 3D animation or game project based on individual interests. Through the exploration of complex stories embedded within games and animations, students will learn the basics of 3D modeling and game software such as Maya, Unity, and Blender. Additionally, students will be asked to think critically about art-making using these tools by exploring ideas of interactivity, storytelling, simulation, and social events.
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Looking to artists and game designers such as David O’Reilly, Eddo Stern, and Eva Papamargariti, students research how this medium can be used in traditional and nontraditional ways.
spend the week diving into digital editing and visual effects in animation. The class offers techniques in sound mixing, visual effects, color correction, compression scheme and outputting options. Hands-on workshops will be supplemented with demos, lectures, and screenings of films specifically selected to address important issues in the postproduction process. Any previous experience, either classroom-based or fully self-directed would be helpful for this course.
Material Manipulation: Introduction to Fibers
Session 3 This course explores traditional and nontraditional methods of altering, enriching, and manipulating existing fiber-based materials and objects; using techniques such as soft-sculpture building, stitching, cutting, dyeing, wrapping, printing, stenciling, paper manipulation, and layering. Looking to artists such as Nick Cave, Tara Donovan, Anna Betbeze, Isa Genzken, Carlos ‘Dzine’ Rolan, and Samantha Bittman, students learn to make artwork through appropriation and object/paper manipulation as well as an introduction to soft sculpture techniques. Emphasis is placed on surface treatment and experimentation while also considering conceptual concerns to create portfolioquality work. Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, thrift stores, and local galleries/ studios, artist presentations, and group critiques supplement the studio experience.
Sculpture: Materials and Methods
Oil Painting
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5 Designed for students with little or no experience in oil painting, this course introduces the specific materials and processes of the medium. Demonstrations on stretching a canvas, laying out a palette, various paint application techniques, and color mixing provide the fundamentals of oil painting and a strong foundation for creating portfolio-quality work. In addition, color theory, composition, structure, proportion, and perspective are explored through observational painting, as well as exercises that encourage students to confidently experiment to find their own direction and style. Please note that a nude model may be used in this course.
Portfolio Prep Studio NEW
Session 5 In this hands-on studio course, students will not only develop new works of art to round out their portfolios for upcoming college applications, but they will also select, revise, and edit their existing works.
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Through dynamic workshops with SAIC faculty and admissions staff, students will discover the most effective way to document and organize their work and represent their unique points-of-view as artists to the colleges of their choice. This course also places strong emphasis on studio time and support from faculty to create final projects that will enhance students’ overall portfolio presentation. Additional resources such as artist presentations, and the Art Institute of Chicago supplement the course curriculum.
Post-Production for Animation NEW
Session 5 In this course designed for students who have begun to explore animation, students will
Session 2 This course is a rigorous exploration of contemporary sculptural practices with an emphasis on critical relationships between form, material, and content. Students use research, instructor feedback, and peer support to realize their own unique visions in three dimensions. Discussions of materials, processes, and hands-on practice empower students to move from concept to completed work, generating a better understanding of how sculpture is situated within the context of culture and society at large. Projects allow for an investigation of traditional and contemporary materials and methods, including installation, carving, casting, fabrication, mold making, and construction. Demonstrations of SAIC’s digital tools, field trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, and artist presentations supplement the studio experience. Artwork and/or performances that are temporary in nature or that cannot be easily transported will be properly documented through photography and/or video.
Video: Artist as Storyteller
Session 3 This course presents video as an art form through the lens of narrative structures. Students develop technical skills using their own distinctive innovations to shoot, edit, perform in, and produce collaborative and/or individual short videos. Beginning with storyboards, students focus on communicating ideas to the audience through character development, sequential imagery, and other cinematic devices. Students are introduced to a variety of materials and resources, such as hand-held cameras, audio and lighting equipment, and video editing software (Adobe Premiere, After Effects), while learning the vocabulary and technical
SESSION 1: June 20–July 1 | SESSION 2: July 4–15 | SESSION 3: July 18–29 | SESSION 4: July 4–29 | SESSION 5: August 1–5
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skills required to use them. Students examine the formal and conceptual qualities of video and different forms of movie-making as a means of artistic expression to create original narrative work. Trips to the Art Institute of Chicago and access to SAIC’s Video Data Bank supplement studio coursework.
Visual Communication Design
Session 1 This course covers the elements and principles of graphic design and provides students with the technical and conceptual tools to develop effective design strategies. Students expand their understanding of what surrounds them and learn how to look at and evaluate products, graphics, architecture, advertisements, and more. Class discussions challenge students to consider the world of design through a contemporary art lens, drawing upon the work of Saul Bass, Paul Rand, Paula Scher, and others. In addition to using traditional materials like sketchbooks, students use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, and output work using highquality digital printers. Students can expect to create portfolio-quality works that explore symbols, logos, typography, layout, image and text integration, and sequential design.
Writer’s Studio
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Session 3 Designed for writers who want to investigate the craft of writing through experimentation with style, format, and media, students explore the possibilities of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid practices as they investigate the many intersections between visual art and language, such as comics, artists’ books, film, and performance. Through traditional and unconventional forms of writing, students develop their own voice and vision, express ideas in new ways, and give their writing a new creative edge. With faculty guidance and peer support, students share their literary efforts in class and are assigned reading and writing exercises to clarify, expand, and challenge written expressions.
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ON-CAMPUS HOUSING On-campus housing is available at SAIC’s Jones Hall, conveniently located a few blocks from the academic facilities. Living on campus is not required but strongly recommended for easy access to classrooms and studios, engaging with other students, and partaking in residence life activities. Jones Hall features: • Double and triple occupancy apartment-style rooms • Private baths • Kitchenettes with full-size refrigerators, cook-top, and microwave • Wireless internet • Studio space • Private closets and ample storage space • 24-hour controlled access security • Live-in professional staff • Summer Residence Advisor on each floor • In-building laundry What you should provide: • Linens, towels, pillows, and blankets. If you are taking consecutive sessions, we don’t require you to move out of the residence hall.
SAIC MEAL PLAN AND DINING SERVICES The SAIC meal plan, required for all residence hall students, provides approximately 10 meals per week. The meal plan is a declining balance that gives you the ability to choose a full meal or grab a quick bite. Dining facilities are located in both the LeRoy Neiman Center and the 280 Building. You can cook in your rooms, as long as you bring your own supplies (including pots).
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CAMPUS LIFE
LEROY NEIMAN CENTER You and your fellow students will find SAIC’s LeRoy Neiman Center an ideal place to hang out, grab something to eat, and check out work in our SITE Galleries.
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CHICAGO—OUR URBAN CAMPUS “AS AN ARTIST, CHICAGO’S LOOP IS SUCH AN AWESOME
CHICAGO — VIBRANT, EXCITING & FRIENDLY Woven into the fabric of vibrant downtown Chicago, home to 6 other major universities, SAIC’s campus is your ideal home base. As home to one of the country’s largest concentrations of working artists, Chicago is a city of architecture, innovative public art, and world-class museums and galleries—and our faculty will help you explore it. Artistic resources aside, Chicago in the summer is simply fantastic: bike along the lakefront, check out Chicago’s famous neighborhood murals, or walk through the Loop and view worldfamous architectural masterpieces. We think you’ll really like it here. We know you’ll be inspired.
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PLACE TO BE; I WAS ENRICHED BY BEING ENVELOPED IN THE CITY’S CULTURE, AND MY PASSION FOR ART WAS COMPLETELY STRENGTHENED.” — Joelle Scher, student
SAIC’s Museum It was faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago who founded the Art Institute of Chicago’s museum as a teaching resource for its students. Today, the Art Institute of Chicago is the world’s third largest collection of art in the world, and an integral part of the education of every SAIC student. As an ECPSI student, you have free access to the museum’s collections—nearly 300,000 pieces of art in the permanent collection.
Google images, step aside! At the museum, you’ll see: • The incredible color variations in a Van Gogh portrait • Picasso’s works on paper that are too light sensitive to be on display for the public • Rembrandt paintings and drawings • Site specific sculpture • Fiber art designed and executed by Lenore Tawney • Diane Arbus’ famous Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey
OUT AND ABOUT Chicago is an integral part of the ECPSI experience, and we provide programming to give you exposure to a little bit of everything it has to offer. Trips have included venturing to local art museums, enjoying Chicago’s food (we have so MUCH MORE than pizza here), exploring thrift stores, and swimming and sunning at Lake Michigan.
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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ONLINE SUMMER INSTITUTE 2022 (ECPOSI)
EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ONLINE TUITION AND FEES Session
Dates
Tuition/Credit
Session 1
Monday, June 20– Friday, July 8, 2022
$1,740* - half-day course, one college credit $3,480* - full-day course, two college credits
Monday, July 11– Friday, July 29, 2022
$1,740* - half-day course, one college credit $3,480* - full-day course, two college credits
Monday, August 1– Friday, August 19, 2022
$1,740* - half-day course, one college credit $3,480* - full-day course, two college credits
Session 2
Session 3
*Includes $100 nonrefundable tuition deposit Half -day Course Supplies: approximately $300; Full-day Course Supplies: approximately $450
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COLLEGE CREDITS Students must be at least 15 years old and not older than 18 years of age, and have completed their sophomore year of high school to enroll in the ECP Online Summer Institute. Upon successfully completing the program, students will receive college credit that may be transferable to accredited institutions.
Early College Program Online Summer Institute (ECPOSI)
Class Schedule ECPOSI SESSION 1: JUNE 20–JULY 8 • Advanced Drawing and Painting Projects • Advanced Projects • Animation and Video Projects • Design Projects • Drawing/Painting/Comics and Graphic Novels • Painting Intensive • Visual Communication Design • Writer’s Studio ECPOSI SESSION 2: JULY 11–29 • 2D Animation • Advanced Drawing and Painting Projects • Drawing/Painting/Comics and Graphic Novels
SESSION 1: June 20–July 8 | SESSION 2: July 11–29 | SESSION 3: August 1–19
ECPOSI COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2D Animation: Online
Session 2 This intensive course is intended for students who want to dive deep into the concepts and processes utilized in the production of 2D animation. You’ll learn to turn your drawings into moving images using compositing, layering, collaging, and will build skills iin Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and more. Previous experience with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required.
Advanced Drawing and Painting Projects: Online
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 In this course, you’ll learn new ways to push your drawing and painting skills to the next level by experimenting, taking risks, and deepening your research and ideas. You will explore contemporary artistic practices in a variety of media including water-based paint, charcoal, collage, and more. This course is highly recommended following 3-week Drawing/Painting/Comics and Graphic Novels. Painting and/or drawing experience and ability to work independently of specific assignments required.
Advanced Projects: Online
Session 1 Students in this advanced, interdisciplinary course explore a range of creative strategies used by contemporary artists as a way to develop ideas and create strong, portfolio-
quality work. This course is designed to introduce students to new media, materials, and methods to expand skills in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance. With faculty guidance and peer support, students develop individual projects, learn to articulate their ideas verbally and in writing, and develop strategies to produce work that fully represents them as artists. Artist presentations, critiques, and field trips supplement studio coursework. This course is intended for students that are comfortable working independently from specific assignments using interdisciplinary practices. Artwork and performances that are temporary in nature or that cannot be easily transported will be properly documented through photography and video.
Animation and Video Projects: Online
Session 1 This course focuses on building skills in 2D animation, 3D animation, video, and more, using software programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects, and introduces both concepts and processes to storyboard and develop narratives.
Discover more ECPOSI student work at: • sites.saic.edu/ecposi2020 • sites.saic.edu/ecposi2021
• Fashion Design and Construction • Material Manipulation: Introduction to Fibers • Painting Intensive ECPOSI SESSION 3: AUGUST 1–19 • Advanced Drawing and Painting Projects • Drawing/Painting/Comics and Graphic Novels • Painting Intensive saic.edu/ecposi | ecp@saic.edu | 312.629.6170
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EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM ONLINE SUMMER INSTITUTE Design Projects: Online
Session 1 In this course you will learn about contemporary design in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Designed Objects, and build design skills from drawing, drafting, researching, and ideation. You’ll be introduced to using traditional materials as well as software such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Drawing/Painting/Comics and Graphic Novels: Online
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 Merge your creative interest in drawing and painting with comics and graphic novels alongside incredible artists that will push you to the next level. You may choose to work in a variety of media—wet and dry media, ink, pencil, charcoal, collage, observational drawing, storyboarding, or a combination of different materials.
Fashion Design and Construction: Online
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Session 2 This course explores traditional and nontraditional methods of altering, enriching, and manipulating existing materials and objects; using techniques such as soft-sculpture building, stitching, cutting, dyeing, wrapping, printing, stenciling, paper manipulation, and layering. Looking to artists such as Nick Cave, Tara Donovan, Anna Betbeze, Isa Genzken, Carlos ‘Dzine’ Rolan, and Samantha Bittman, students learn to make artwork through appropriation and object/paper manipulation as well as an introduction to soft sculpture techniques. Emphasis is placed on surface treatment and experimentation while also considering conceptual concerns to create portfolioquality work. Virtual trips to the Art Institute of Chicago, artist presentations, and group critiques supplement the studio experience. All levels welcome, including beginners!
Painting Intensive: Online
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 In this intensive course, students may choose to work in a variety of media; acrylic, watercolor, gouache, oil sticks, paint markers, or a combination of different materials. Basic painting fundamentals such as temperature, contrast, color theory, surface, texture, glazing, canvas stretching and grounds, alternative tools, and working with both additive and subtractive methods are explored and expanded upon.
Visual Communication Design: Online
Session 1 This course is designed for students interested in the elements and principles of graphic design. You’ll receive the technical and conceptual tools to develop effective design strategies. In addition to using traditional materials such as sketchbooks, you’ll use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to create portfolio-quality work that explore symbols, logos, typography, layout, image and text integration, and sequential design. Previous experience in animation or with Adobe Creative Suite is helpful, but not required.
Writer’s Studio: Online
Session 1 This course is designed for those who want to investigate writing through experimentation with style, format, and media. Students explore the possibilities of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and hybrid practices as they investigate the many intersections between visual art and language, such as comics, artists’ books, film, and performance. You’ll expand your writing in new ways to give your writing a new creative edge. Some previous writing experience is beneficial. Students are required to have their own laptop or tablet with word processing software, such as Word, Pages, TextEdit, etc.
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Session 2 This course is for students interested in exploring contemporary fashion design and introductory patternmaking and construction methods. Students build skills in design research, styling, draping, fabric selection, patternmaking, and sewing. You’ll be introduced to the history of fashion as well as contemporary designers and design practices.
Material Manipulation— Introduction to Fibers: Online
ECP Online Summer Summer Institute Institute 2020 2022
SESSION 1: June 20–July 8 | SESSION 2: July 11–29 | SESSION 3: August 1–19
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Image: Mazie Flatley
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ECPSI and ECPOSI RULES AND REGS Registration Opens
Monday, November 1, 2021 Visit saic.edu/ecpsi for Early College Program Summer Institute registration details or saic.edu/ecposi for Early College Program Online Summer Institute registration details. A $100 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required. Register online at continuingstudies.saic.edu. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and early registration is highly encouraged due to limited class capacities.
Priority Merit Scholarship Deadline Tuesday, March 1, 2022
International Student Registration Deadline Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Priority Need-Based Financial Aid Deadline Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Financial aid applications will be accepted and processed as space and funds allow after this date. Note: financial aid is available to U.S. residents only. International students may apply for a merit scholarship.
Payment Deadline May 2, 2022
Payment Information You may either pay a $100 nonrefundable deposit at the time of registration and choose to apply for a Merit Scholarship and/ or Need-Based Financial Aid or you may pay for the full cost of tuition at the time of registration online. If you choose to pay a $100 deposit at the time of registration, full payment is due May 2, 2022 for all courses.
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ECPSI and ECPOSI 2022
Merit Scholarship All students may apply for the Merit Scholarship. During the registration process, students will be prompted to declare if they would like to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. Applicants must select “Yes” when asked if you are applying for the Merit Scholarship at the time of registration. You may either upload your portfolio online during the registration process, or if you’re not ready to do so at that time you will receive an email with further instructions on how to upload your portfolio at a later date.
Applying for Need-Based Financial Aid Need-based financial aid is available to US residents only on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must select “Yes” when asked if you are applying for need-based financial aid at the time of registration. Following registration, you will be emailed a link to a secure server, where you will need to upload your family’s most recent year’s federal tax form 1040.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities SAIC is committed to providing opportunities for full participation in all programs for students with disabilities. Disabled students should first contact the Disability and Learning Resource Center (DLRC) to request reasonable accommodations at least two weeks before the start date for your course. For more info about the accommodations process, visit saic.edu/dlrc.
ECPSI On-Campus Tuition and Budgets 1-week Session On-Campus Tuition: $1,740 Housing and Meal Plan: $495 Supplies: approximately $150 Incidentals/personal spending: $100
2-week Session On-Campus Tuition: $3,480 Housing and Meal Plan: $985 Supplies: approximately $300 Incidentals/personal spending: $200
4-week Session On-Campus Tuition: $6,960 Housing and Meal Plan: $1,970 Supplies: approximately $450 Incidentals/person spending: $350
ECPOSI Online Tuition and Budgets 3-week session, half-day course online Tuition: $1,740 Supplies: approximately $300
3-week session, full-day course online Tuition: $3,480 Supplies: approximately $450
COVID Protocols SAIC will continue to follow COVID protocols informed by guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). All students will be required to follow SAIC’s evolving policies around masking, social distancing, and submission of vaccine status documentation.
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.
ECPSI STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS: 90% PERCENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 17% AREAS OF STUDY: Animation • Architecture •
All drop and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to ecp@saic.edu and include the student’s name, ID number, and course information. The date the request is received in writing is the date used to calculate the refund amount.
Comics and Graphic Novels • Designed Objects • Drawing • Fashion • Fiber • Film, Video, and New Media • Graphic Design • Interdisciplinary Studies • Painting • Photography • Sculpture • Writing
100 percent tuition refund, less the $100 nonrefundable tuition deposit is refundable if courses are dropped by May 2, 2022. NOTE: this applies for all sessions. Refunds take four to six weeks to process, depending on payment type.
Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Hungary, India, Mexico, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam
Note: No tuition will be refunded, and financial aid and merit scholarships may be revoked, if a student is asked to leave the program for violations of policies or regulations.
Residence Hall Supervision Curfew is strictly enforced: 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Students must be in the building and signed in each night for curfew. Students violating curfew are subject to disciplinary action that may lead to dismissal from the program.
ARTICard All ECPSI students receive an ARTICard, SAIC’s official ID card, which is to be carried at all times and must be shown to access all campus buildings. The ARTICard gives students free admission to the Art Institute and discounts at the Art Institute Museum Shop and nearby art supply stores. The ARTICard also functions as a debit card and can be used to purchase art supplies and pay for food in SAIC cafeterias and vending machines.
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Cancellations and Changes
ENROLLMENT: Approximately 150 students per ECPSI on-campus session and 170 per ECPOSI online session
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN ECPSI AND ECPOSI
CONTACT US We’re here to help! Please reach out to the Continuing Studies enrollment office at 312.629.6170 or email ecp@saic.edu with any questions or concerns. For Financial Aid and Billing Questions contact Student Financial Services at 312.629.6600 or saic.sfs@saic.edu.
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Early College Program Summer Institute High school students who are at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years of age who have completed their sophomore year are eligible to enroll in the Early College Program Summer Institute (ECPSI). Housing, merit scholarships, and need-based aid are available!
Session 2: Two weeks Monday, July 4–Friday, July 15, 2022* 36 South Wabash Avenue, suite 1201 Chicago, IL 60603
Early College Program Summer Institute
Session 1: Two weeks Monday, June 20–Friday, July 1, 2022*
Session 3: Two weeks Monday, July 18–Friday, July 29, 2022 Session 4: Four weeks Monday, July 4–Friday, July 29, 2022 Session 5: One week Monday, August 1–Friday, August 5, 2022 saic.edu/ecpsi ecp@saic.edu | 312.629.6170 * ECPSI programming will take place on the June 20th and July 4th holidays.
Early College Program ONLINE Summer Institute High school students who are at least 15 years old and not more than 18 years of age who have completed their sophomore year are eligible to enroll in the Early College Program Online Summer Institute (ECPOSI). Merit scholarships and need-based aid are available!
Session 1: Monday, June 20–Friday, July 8, 2022 Session 2: Monday, July 11–Friday, July 29, 2022 Session 3: Monday, August 1–Friday, August 19, 2022
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ECPOSI and ECPSI 2022
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