About Our Programs

Erika Hess, A&D's Summer Programs Coordinator, recently sat down with Animation Career Review to talk about what makes our summer programs special.

Portfolio Prep

Dates: July 22 - 28, 2012
Cost: $1000

The Portfolio Prep Program, a one-week residential program for current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, focuses on producing a first rate admission portfolio. Under the direction of the School of Art & Design faculty and staff, students spend a minimum of six hours each day in intensive studio instruction, honing the drawing skills that will give their portfolio polish and sophistication. The program stresses life drawing, and the use of colored pencils, graphite and charcoal will add variety and depth to the portfolio.  Students also learn how to select works for a competitive portfolio and how best to present their work. By the end of the week, students will understand what goes into a strong portfolio and will have the foundation for their own successful admission portfolio.

Dates: July 22 - 28

Cost: $1000

Portfolio Prep: How to Apply

To start your application, please go to https://um.slideroom.com and create an account.

Once your Slideroom account is created, click "Start a new Submission", and select Summer Programs. You will be asked to fill out application questions and upload the following:

1. A representative portfolio containing 5 - 10 images of your original work in .jpg format. All images must be identified by title, date, medium, size, and other appropriate information.
2. A high school transcript.
3. If applying for a need-based scholarship: enclose a copy of your family’s most recent tax return, along with any other supporting documentation (such as: proof of unemployment, an AFDC medical card, or a statement of need from your high school counselor).

In addition to the online steps (above), you'll need to ask an art teacher to write a letter of recommendation and email it to ad-summer@umich.edu before the deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact the Summer Programs staff by email or call (734) 764-0397.

Early Response Application Deadline - March 24th (Receive a response by April 15th) 
Final Application Deadline - May 4th (Receive a response by May 27th)