Open Studies Programs

Question 1

2019 Summer Travel Locations and Faculty

Answer 1

1. Venice- Jennie Hirsh and Kerr Houston
2. South Korea- Charlie Hahn and Piper Shepard
3. London- Rebecca Bradley and Sam Lacombe
4. Hawaii- Christine Manganaro and Lauren Adams

Question 2

Summer Travel Deadlines

Answer 2

1. Final Deadline- 2/1/2019
2. Scholarship Deadline- 2/1/2019
3. $300 deposit plus $50 registration fee- 2/1/2019
4. Final payment- 3/22/19

Question 3

What is the Summer Travel Program about?

Answer 3

A learning opportunity where students travel with MICA faculty to centers of contemporary art and design, to enhance their art- making, and connect with other artists.

Question 4

Who can apply to Summer Travel?

Answer 4

1. Undergrads,
2. Grads,
3. Life Learners,
4. at least 18 years old and have completed at least one year of college study

Question 5

How do I apply for Summer Travel?

Answer 5

Visit our website at mica.edu/summertravel

Question 6

What is the Pre-College Program about?

Answer 6

Pre- College is an Art and Design Residency Program, which is an intensive college level experience. All classes are college level and the student has to complete the curriculum to receive college credit.

Students will have a set schedule which includes, breakfast, class, breaks dinner, workshop, field trips, and activities.

During the program they visit working professionals, learn how to develop their portfolio, and dramatically expand their creative skills.

Question 7

What are the application requirements for Pre- College?

Answer 7

1. Complete applications must be submitted through Slideroom.
2. Must include a portfolio of 6 images of students work
3. Unofficial high school transcript
4. Student must be entering their junior or senior year
5. If applying for financial aid- must include parents recent tax return and 2 paystubs
6. Non refundable app fee is $50

Question 8

How can International Students apply for Pre-College?

Answer 8

1. International students must be in the equivalent grade level
2. Must have the appropriate visa
3. Proficiency in the English language
4. Health Insurance while attending school

Question 9

What are the three program options for Pre-College?

Answer 9

5 weeks- can earn 3 credits- $6300
3 weeks- can earn 2 credits- $4050
2 weeks- can earn 1 credit- $2810

Question 10

Pre- College Faculty

Answer 10

1. Haylin Choi
2. May Ly Degnan
3. Lillian Hoover
4. Bartholomew O’Reily
5. William Pyle
6. Cornel Rubino
7. Nick Simko

Question 11

Are there scholarships for the Pre-College Program?

Answer 11

Yes, if you would like to be considered for scholarship it is apart of the application, have to submit parents tax return and 2 recent paystubs.

Question 12

When is the Pre- College Deadline?

Answer 12

4/30/2019

Question 13

YPS (grades K-12)

Answer 13

1. Wide range of programs for young people to grow their skills
2. Course are offered during the school year as weekend Art classes and during the summer as Summer Art Camp
3. In Fall and Spring, classess meet on Saturday morning or afternoons. In Summer, classes meet Monday- Friday with morning and afternoon options

Question 14

Summer Art Camp

Answer 14

Information on our camps can be found at mica.edu/yps

They will be at two locations, MICA and the St. Paul campus.

There is an early summer session, late summer session and three regular sessions. Before and After care is available during the regular sessions.

Question 15

Open Studies Winter Courses

Answer 15

1. Glass Blowing

2. English learning Seminar

Question 16

Undergraduates who take Open Studies Courses

Answer 16

Students can take a fall or spring class which is covered by their tuition.

They will have to pay at time of registration for winter and summer classes.

Question 17

Tuition Pay Plan for Spring Courses

Answer 17

1. Plans are managed online
2. Total tuition is split into 4 equal payments
3. First payment is due at time of enrollment
4. Interest free
5. One time enrollment fee of $35
6. follow steps at micaspcs.afford.com