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Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers pre-college classes for high school students looking for additional studio experiences. These classes encourage the artistic focus, thinking and work habits expected of college-level art majors. They are an ideal way for students to develop a portfolio or add work to an existing one.

While courses vary from session to session, some offerings include Portfolio Preparation, Animation, Studio Drawing, Photography, Figure Drawing, Painting, Sequential Comic Book Art, and Mixed Media.

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Portfolio Preparation, Saturday, April 12, 9 am - 4 pm, $100
Portfolio Preparation, Friday, Aug. 1, 9 am - 4 pm, $100
Figure Drawing, Monday - Thursday, July 7 - 17, 9 - 11:30 am, $200
Portrait Painting, Monday - Thursday, July 7 - 17, 12 - 2:30 pm, $200
Photography, Monday - Thursday, July 7 - 17, 2:45 - 5 pm, $200
Basic Drawing, Monday - Thursday, July 28 - Aug. 7, 9 am - 11:30 am, $200
Sculpture, Monday - Thursday, July 28 - Aug. 7, 12 - 2:30 pm, $200
Printmaking, Monday - Thursday, July 28 - Aug. 7, 2:45 - 5 pm, $200

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Mature high school students, with parental consent, are also eligible to participate in all adult courses.

Supplies
Art supplies needed for each course are to be provided by the student. Supplies vary greatly for each course and instructor. Students will be informed of any materials needed for the first class meeting. During the course the instructor will explain any additional materials that are necessary.

HOW TO REGISTER
Mail Complete the registration form. Print it out, fill it in, sign it and mail with check, money order (payable to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design), or credit card information to:
Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Continuing Education
204 North Prince Street, Box 59
Lancaster, PA 17608-0059

Fax Register by faxing your completed registration form to us, including your credit card account number, expiration date, and signature (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). Fax 717-396-1339

Telephone Call our Continuing Education Office to complete your registration over the phone. Please have your credit card information available (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).
Phone 717-396-7833, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Walk-In Come to Pennsylvania College of Art & Design and drop off your completed registration form. We will be happy to answer your questions in person. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

All registrations and payments must be received no later than the first day of class. Enrollment is limited in many courses and registrations are accepted on a first-come basis. If you want to enroll in a class during the week just prior to its start date, please call us first to be sure we are still able to accept your registration.

Registering for any course at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design creates a short-term contract between the student and the college. Please read all registration information carefully, particularly the section on course costs and refunds. Completing a registration and paying for a course implies your understanding of and a willingness to comply with the college's schedule of costs and terms for course cancellations, student withdrawals, and refunds. Please do not hesitate to call the college at 717-396-7833 if you have any questions or need a breakdown of the fees included in the course cost.

Course Cancellations/Instructor Substitutions
Each course or workshop carries a minimum enrollment requirement. Pennsylvania College of Art & Design reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop for insufficient enrollment and to substitute instructors when necessary. If we must cancel a course or workshop, all registered students will receive notice by letter or telephone at least one week prior to the start date of the course. All payments, including all fees, will be fully refunded.

Refunds for Pre-College Courses
All refund requests must be made in writing. Only tuition is refundable. All fees are non-refundable. Included in the cost of all courses is a $25 registration fee. Refunds will be made within 30 business days of receipt of a written request. The refund amount is based on the postmarked date of written withdrawal from the course.

Prior to the start of the Pre-College courses: 100% refund of paid tuition (not applicable fees). Request must be received in writing three business days prior to the start of the course.
No refunds after the first class meeting.

If Pennsylvania College of Art & Design cancels a course or workshop, all paid participants will receive a 100% refund of all paid tuition and fees.

Other Notes:
All students will receive a letter confirming a completed registration. Please take note of all information in your confirmation letter.

Parental/guardian approval by signature is required for all students under 18 years of age.

In addition to these courses, Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography and Certificate Programs in Home Interiors, Mural Painting, Print Design and Web Design.

Email us to request a complete Continuing Education brochure.

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