Join Our Creative Community!
Find a new passion
Build creative confidence.
Challenge yourself.
From beginner to advanced courses taught by our renowned faculty both online and at our Chicago Loop campus, there’s something for everyone.
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“It was very enjoyable dedicating time towards art-making at SAIC. The content of this class was absolutely fantastic and I have learned so much…in just a short time that I will use in my art forever.”
-ACE student, Summer 2020
“Critiques were great. I cannot believe how much one-on-one time we each had with a professor and artist…That alone was worth every penny.”
-ACE student, Fall 2020
“I really enjoyed this class -– I wish it was longer! This is exactly what I was looking for –– an opportunity to learn more about a topic without the baggage of too much homework or obligations outside of the class. It was definitely the highlight of my week!”
-ACE student, Fall 2020
Find your passion.
Noncredit class in over 25 subjects.
- ARCHITECTURE
- ART AND TECHNOLOGY
- ART HISTORY
- BOOK ARTS
- CREATIVITY STUDIES
- CREATIVE WRITING
- DESIGN
- DESIGNED OBJECTS
- DIGITAL
- DRAWING
- FASHION
- FIBER AND MATERIAL STUDIES
- FILM, VIDEO, NEW MEDIA, AND ANIMATION
- FUNDAMENTALS
- GRAPHIC DESIGN
- ILLUSTRATION
- INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
- PAINTING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- PRINTMEDIA
- SCULPTURE
- SOUND
- VISUAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES
- WEB DESIGN
- WRITING
Certificate Programs
Explore a field of interest or prepare for further study in art and design with a specially-designed sequence of courses resulting in a professional credential from the nation’s most influential art and design school.
- DRAWING
- FASHION
- GRAPHIC DESIGN
- INTERIOR DESIGN
- Painting
- STUDIO ART AND DESIGN
Teens
High School Programs (Ages 14-18)
Explore your interests and build a portfolio.
Early College Program Online Summer Institute(ages 15-18)
An immersive program allowing you to connect with peers from around the world and earn college credit. Merit scholarship and financial aid are available for those who qualify. Courses include: 2D Animation, Drawing and Painting, Interdisciplinary Projects, Alternative Comics and Graphic Novels, Design Projects, Fashion Design and Construction, Material Manipulations, Visual Communication Design, Writer’s Studio, and more!
Early College Program online and on-campus courses (ages 14-18)
A program for all levels allowing you to push your ideas and vision online or on-campus. Credit and non-credit options available. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Courses include: Drawing, Figure Drawing, Fashion Illustration and Construction, Digital Photography, Architecture, Oil Painting, Artist Materials and Techniques, and much more!
Middle Schoolers
Middle School Programs (Ages 10-13)
For your emerging artist, explore a specific medium and build creative thinking skills. Online for summer and in-person for fall. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Courses include: animation, drawing and painting, architecture, water-based painting, digital arts, 3D model making, and much more!
Children
Children’s Workshops (Ages 4-9)
For our youngest artists. We take creativity and fun seriously!
Online for Summer 2021, In-Person for Summer 2022.
Courses include: Art and Stories, STEM to STEAM, Upcycled Artists, Virtual Museum Explorers, World Builders, and more!
Families
Kids ages 4-10 and an adult participant.
Creative exploration for the whole family.
Combining virtual visits to the renowned Art Institute of Chicago museum with exciting studio-based explorations, camp instructors guide all participants through each step of the creative process, using a wide variety of media.
We want to get to know you better. Tell us more about yourself!
Questions? We’re happy to help! Call us at 312.629.6170 or email cs@saic.edu.